In November 2022 our Ladies Captain, Ruth Davies, chose the Devon Air Ambulance Trust as her charity. DAAT celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2023. Significant progress has been achieved by the Charity over this period including the establishment of more than 190 community landing sites, the introduction of two critical care cars and the addition of a brand new H145 helicopter to their fleet. An online shop has also been launched - www.shopdaat.org. It costs millions of pounds to operate the s...

As his 2023 Captaincy draws to a close, Phil Hall presents a ‘large’ cheque to Simone Thompson, CO of TTVS, his chosen charity for the year. Phil would like to thank all those members of the Vets Section who have made it possible for such a significant sum to be raised for this very local charity. Among other activities, they provide support and guidance for a variety of voluntary services directly benefitting our community. TTVS was established as a registered charity over 32 years ago, and sin...

Brenda Fenton the 2022 Lady Captain handing over cheque for £1921.50 to Northam Lodge who are now called The Northam Care Trust.This was her chosen charity for the year. The Northam Care Trust is a charity formed in 1978 with a primary mission is to support people with learning and physical disabilities in having choice and control in achieving the best possible quality of life, evidenced by real quality outcomes and supported by our passion for excellence. Their website can be accessed here: ht...

The RNDGC 140 veterans raised £1578 in 2022 during their weekly competitions and Open Day.Patrick McGuckin this year's elected Captain stated during their AGM that he had felt privileged to have been the section's Captain during a successful year during which veteran golfers won all of their home matches against visiting clubs. Patrick presented cheques to both Devon Air Ambulance as well as North Devon Hospice. Some 50-plus Veteran golfers attended the annual prize-giving dinner held in the clu...

Beth, who works in the bar at The Club is running a Quiz night onFriday 12th August at 6:30PM to raise money for the UK Wild Otter Trust. It is only £2per person and there is a raffle on the night with a chance to win a visit to the Otter Centre and meet the Otters!  

On 14th June RNDGC Veterans section held their annual Open competition for all golfers over 60 years old.A total of 148 golfers played of which 81 were visitors from many Southwest England-based golf clubs. Voucher prizes of £420.00 were paid out and £730 was raised for this year's Vets Captain,s charities ..Devon Air Ambulance and North Devon Hospice. The success of this year's Vets Open was due in main to volunteer Veteran golfers not playing. Tom Stirzaker, Kevin Caris, Jeremy Wright, and Bob...

Fiona White from Northam Care Trust has been in touch to thank everyone that attended the Quiz night last Friday She writes: "I just wanted to let you know that we raised £531.35 on Friday which is absolutely brilliant, and more than double from the previous year, and also our best year to date. THANK YOU all so so much for allowing us to host the event free of charge with you year on year, the food and bar service is always exceptional, and Les you are the best quiz master EVER, and thanks also...

Every year the Vets and the Ladies sections select a charity that they will support for the year. Usually they are different but in 2020 we have a husband and wife team at the helm of both sections. The Veterans are Captained by Andy Hood and The Ladies by Denise Hood. The Vets Open in June will benefit the Charity as well as Andy's Captains "Away Day" in September. Andy is a survivor of Prostate Cancer so they will both be supporting Prostate Cancer UK. Prostate Cancer UK's top priority is fund...