New Hedges Saundersfoot United Football Club has raised a magnificent £1,000 for Ward 10 at Withybush Hospital, following a successful charity guest speaker night - in memory of Gareth Allen, a much‑loved former player of the club.

The annual event which was held on June 28 of last year at the Regency Hall in Saundersfoot, welcomed supporters for an evening of entertainment featuring captivating stories and career highlights from ex-professional Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar.

The annual event which was held on June 28 of last year at the Regency Hall in Saundersfoot, welcomed supporters for an evening of entertainment featuring captivating stories and career highlights from ex-professional Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar.
The annual event was held on June 28 of last year at the Regency Hall in Saundersfoot. (Hywel Dda Health Charities)

Simon Brace and Stuart Mclaren from the football club said: “New Hedges Saundersfoot United Football Club is a local amateur junior and senior football club in the Saundersfoot community.

“This year’s event was organised in memory of Gareth Allen, a much‑loved former player of the club who sadly passed away in 2023. We wanted to honour Gareth and show our appreciation for the care he received by donating the proceeds to Ward 10 at Withybush Hospital.”

The annual event which was held on June 28 of last year at the Regency Hall in Saundersfoot, welcomed supporters for an evening of entertainment featuring captivating stories and career highlights from ex-professional Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar.
The annual event featured captivating stories and career highlights from ex-professional Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar. (Hywel Dda Health Charities)

Katie Hancock, Fundraising Officer for Hywel Dda Health Charities, said: “Thank you so much to Simon, Stuart and all at New Hedges Saundersfoot Football Club for selecting Ward 10 as one of the beneficiaries of your charity night.

“Your generosity is a lovely tribute to Gareth, and the donation is truly appreciated by the team on Ward 10. We are so grateful for your amazing support.

“The support of our local communities enables us to provide services over and above what the NHS can provide in the three counties of Hywel Dda and we are extremely grateful for every donation we receive.”

“This year’s event was organised in memory of Gareth Allen, a much‑loved former player of the club who sadly passed away in 2023. We wanted to honour Gareth and show our appreciation for the care he received by donating the proceeds to Ward 10 at Withybush Hospital.”
This year’s event was organised in memory of Gareth Allen, a much‑loved former player of the club who sadly passed away in 2023. (Hywel Dda Health Charities)

Hywel Dda Health Charities is the official charity of Hywel Dda Health Board. The aim of the charity is to make a positive difference to the health, wellbeing and experience of NHS patients, service users and staff across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion.

For more details, head to: www.hywelddahealthcharities.org.uk