Bowlers hold charity day

More than 100 bowlers took part in the second annual Ron Pursehouse Memorial Charity Day at Umina Bowling Club recently.

The day commemorated life member Mr Ron Pursehouse and raised $3500 for prostate cancer research.

Club president Mr Ian Jarrett said the money raised from the event was a record amount.

"This inaugural charity day last year raised $3000 and we are pleased to advise that this year raised an outstanding $3500," Mr Jarrett said.

"These funds will be used for research into men's prostate cancer and a representative from Northern Sydney Central Coast NSW Health, Ms Colleen Stevens, thanked the bowlers and club members for their support of this most important research program.

"Betty Pursehouse, widow of Ron, thanked everyone for their participation in this annual event and was overwhelmed with the response.

"The major prize of the raffle for five days at Forster was won by Ron Austin of Umina while the Captain Cook Buffet Cruise was won by Wal Pawelko, also of Umina."

Publication, 19 Aug 2009 Ian Jarrett, Umina Beach Bowling Club