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Swinging golf clubs for charity by Greg Martin
“ Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn” and that certainly applies to the 160-strong members of the Richmond Veterans Golf Club.
The Vets have been flat-out like a lizard drinking organising the 14th annual Richmond Club Charity Golf Day at Richmond Golf Club on Monday, March 30.
Led by President Ken Powell, members have been busy rounding up players and sponsors, while also securing a host of terrific raffle and auction prizes.
And speaking of hard work several male members were recently spotted enjoying what you might call a“ tree change”. Not relocating to the bush, mind you, but raking up mountains of bark shed by trees lining Royal Richmond’ s fairways. There was plenty of it too!
By the end of the day, I reckon they all had shoulders and arms like Arnold Schwarzenegger. What a great bunch of blokes.
Funds raised through green fees; raffles and the auction will once again be shared between long-time beneficiary Legacy Australia and the Dementia Australia Research Foundation.
Since 2014, the annual charity day has raised more than $ 100,000 for Legacy alone a tremendous achievement.
This year’ s format will be a popular two-person ambrose, with divisions for men, women and mixed pairs. For the uninitiated, both players hit off, the best shot is selected, and each then plays their next shot from that position until the ball is holed. It’ s a format that encourages teamwork and takes a bit of pressure off perfect for a day like this.
So, what do you get for your $ 75 entry fee?
Eighteen holes at one of Western Sydney’ s premier courses, breakfast, lunch, and the chance to dig deep into your kick for two incredibly worthwhile causes.
Breakfast kicks off from 7am, with a shotgun start at 8am.
Among the standout prizes is an invitation for two players to attend the Governor-General’ s Legacy Day at the revamped Royal Sydney Golf Club later this year including 18 holes, a cart and a superb lunch.
A special mention must go to the
Richmond Veterans member Michael Harrison gets in some practice ahead of his tilt at the $ 25,000 Mega Cash holein-one prize at the annual Richmond Club Charity Golf Day. Watching closely are( l – r): fellow member Peter Bazewell, golf club bar manager Ashley Newis, Vets president Ken Powell and club pro Nick Banham. Photo: Kathryn Johnston.
businesses backing the day: major sponsors Mega Cash, Richmond Club, Riverstone-Schofields Memorial Club, Bendigo Bank, Windsor Toyota and a host of generous local businesses.
Mega Cash is sponsoring the hole-inone prize on the par-three third hole. The first golfer to slot the little white ball in one shot will pocket a whopping $ 25,000. Now that’ s something worth swinging for.
Windsor Wolves make history at Hawkesbury City Council first public forum
Windsor Leagues Club Director Patrick Conolly, Director of Marketing Kylie Murphy and CEO Michael Pullin.
Windsor Wolves Junior Rugby League Club proudly attended the very first Public Forum held by Hawkesbury City Council and we were thrilled to be the first speakers ever to address Councillors under the new format. The moment brought a real sense of excitement and pride, not only for our club but for community sport across the Hawkesbury.
From 1 January 2026, new State Government regulations require Councils to hold a dedicated Public Forum prior to each Council meeting. Commencing 3 February, Hawkesbury City Council now hosts Public Forums from 6 – 7pm in the Council Chambers before each meeting. The forum allows up to 12 registered speakers to address agenda items or broader Local Government matters, with meetings commencing at 7pm. Forums are livestreamed, and registration is available online via Council’ s website. Members of the public are entitled to attend, with some restrictions applying in line with building safety and Public Health requirements.
Our attendance was driven by one very important reason growth.
Windsor Wolves Junior Rugby League Club continues to experience unprecedented expansion. This season alone, we are estimating 62 teams, more than 900 registered players, and over 300 dedicated volunteers, including coaches, managers, and trainers.
While this growth is something we celebrate wholeheartedly, it also brings challenges. With more teams comes a greater demand for quality training and playing fields within the Hawkesbury district. Ensuring our young athletes have safe, accessible, and well-maintained facilities is essential to sustaining the momentum of grassroots sport in our region.
Michael Pullin, CEO of Windsor Leagues Club, proudly represented Windsor Wolves as the inaugural speaker of the Public Forum. Michael addressed Councillors about the club’ s extraordinary growth and advocated for additional playing fields to support our expanding football community.
He was joined in the Council Chambers by Director Patrick Conolly and Director of Marketing Kylie Murphy.
Ultimately, what stood out most on the evening was the overwhelming positivity surrounding community participation. We are incredibly proud that so many families are choosing rugby league a sport that builds teamwork, resilience, friendships, and fitness and that they are choosing to play for Windsor Wolves.
Being the first speakers at Council’ s inaugural Public Forum was a milestone moment. More importantly, it was an opportunity to advocate for the future of local sport and ensure that the Hawkesbury continues to provide opportunities for its growing sporting community.
The Wolves are proud to lead from the front- on and off the field.
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