Nottingham Piscatorial Society raises £1,000 for Newark-based charity Beaumond House Hospice Care

A hospice is to benefit after a charity fishing competition raised £1,000 to support its work.

The Nottingham Piscatorial Society’s annual president’s challenge fishing competition saw members come together not only on the water, but also in a shared spirit of generosity.

Organised by the society’s president, Frank Hudspeth, the charity invitation match was in aid of Newark-based Beaumond House Hospice Care.

The event held a personal significance for the society, as two years ago, Frank’s close friend received respite care at Beaumond House during his terminal illness.

Despite his circumstances, he often spoke warmly of the kindness and compassion shown to him during his time at the hospice — and it was this that inspired the president to select Beaumond House as this year’s charity.

Donations were received from those who attended the fishing match and from members who were unable to take part, and a raffle, managed on the day by competitions secretary Kev Berry, also contributed to the fundraising total.

A total of £445 was raised through the event, which the society’s committee matched, and rounded up to £1,000.

On September 8, representatives from the society — including secretary Dale Whittaker, chairman Mark Morris, and president Frank Hudspeth — presented the cheque to Beaumond House’s chief executive, Louise Sinclair, and registered nurse, Anna-Marie Ramage.

Louise said: “We are truly touched by the Nottingham Piscatorial Society’s generosity and the heartfelt reason behind their support. It was an honour to meet Dale, Mark, and Frank and accept this generous donation on behalf of Beaumond House.

“Acts of kindness like this remind us how our work touches the lives of local people. We are so grateful to everyone involved in the president’s challenge.”

The money raised will help the hospice to provide compassionate palliative care to patients and families in Newark and Sherwood.