Isle of Wight Search and Rescue were the beneficiaries of the recent Isle of Wight Book Awards prize-giving lunch.
Each year, a different charity is invited along to receive funds raised. Isle of Wight Search and Rescue are a voluntary charity that do great work assisting Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and other agencies in searches for vulnerable missing persons on the Island.
At the beginning of the lunchtime event, unit secretary Jenny Johnston gave an inspiring presentation about the work done and equipment used by the organisation. The assembled authors and guests then had a chance to purchase raffle tickets for a selection of prizes donated by local businesses. Money was also raised from the sale of the judges’ copies of the books submitted for entry. A grand total of £630 was raised.
Dean Terrett, founder and chairman of WightSAR said:
“We are delighted to receive this very generous donation from the Isle of Wight Book Awards. We are a small local charity, and donations such as this make a massive difference to our organisation; we will be sure to put this money to good use.
“We would like to thank everyone who generously donated and to the team behind the book awards for choosing to support supporting WightSAR.”
Paul Armfield of Medina Bookshop – who organises the Book Awards – said:
“Jennifer gave such an inspiring presentation. I think everyone in the room was completely impressed to see the work they do and just how skilled and dedicated their team are.
Article continues below this advertisement “They really are unsung heroes, fully deserving of the money raised.”
You can find out more about WightSAR by visiting their website Wightsar, SAR, Search & Rescue, Isle of Wight, Hampshire
The following local businesses donated raffle prizes:
- The Island Gin Company
- Rosalies of Cowes
- Medina Bookshop
- The Union Pub
- Joli
- Murray’s Restaurant
- Tommy Barker
- Bay Tree Florists
- Live Like This
- Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
- Island Sailing Club
- Tipsy Vodka
