Kneelers and grippers raise $3000 for charity

The Kneelers and Grippers Charity Bowls Day at Woy Woy Bowling Club has raised over $3000 for Peninsula charities recently.

The annual event sees the local Masons play bowls against the local parishioners of Woy Woy Catholic Church to raise money for charity.

The Catholic "Kneelers" presented money to St Judes Hostel for Men in Umina, while the Masonic "Grippers" presented a cheque for $2091 to Woy Woy Hospital.

Director of Nursing Ms Linda Davidson said she was pleased to receive the donation, which would be utilized to acquire much-needed equipment for the hospital.

Mason Mr Alex Gilroy said that the Charity Day had been played for over 25 years.

He said he was pleased to have the donation boosted by Masonicare, the state Masonic charity, to raise the donation to over $2000.

Press release, November 29 Everglades Country Club