£9,194 Raised, so far, for SSAFA Somerset

27 March 2023

When Shela Maine-Wyncoll was invited to be Lady Captain of Sundridge Park Golf Club she was delighted to accept and knew that this would be a wonderful opportunity to support her chosen charity, SSAFA.

Shela's father was in the army and died of injuries suffered when he was on exercise in Germany. He was 29. Shela's mum, Edna, was 28 with 5-year old twins and a 1-year old. SSAFA were amazing in supporting Edna through that awful period. When Shela's mum retired she volunteered for SSAFA for over 20 years. She passed in August 2022.

Having this opportunity to support SSAFA, a charity that meant so much to her mum, is an honour for Shela. On Tuesday March 21st, Shela held her Lady Captain's Charity Event at Sundridge Park. She was absolutely delighted with the generous support received from all sections of the Club.

The Silent Auction and events on the day raised a staggering £6,167 for SSAFA. When added to the funds raised at other charity events Shela has held in her captaincy year, a total of £9,194 has been raised so far!