Thousands raised for charity

ALL WELCOME: Aramaho Bowling Club member Loralie Hawkes helps Bailey Walsh, 12, have a go at the club's annual Celebrity Bowls Day for charity.PHOTO/BEVAN CONLEY 010315WCBRCBOW01

While the skill levels may have been a little embarrassing for some, they knew it was all for a very good cause at the Aramoho Bowling Club's annual Wanganui Car Centre Celebrity Bowls Day yesterday.

Twenty-eight teams played in the triples format, with their entry fees and the proceeds of an auction at the end of the day going towards the Wanganui Foster Care Association.

Organiser Royce Tunbridge said foster care was a very worthy recipient.

"Organisations like that deserve everything they can get."

Each team of three included a regular club bowler and Tunbridge said many of the "celebrities" were back for more after playing previous years, with some even joining various bowls clubs in town.

"It's a day to promote the charity but also to promote the game of bowls."

In total, $1865 was raised on the day.

After bringing in $400 last year in a social media campaign, Finlay topped herself by raising $720 single-handedly this year.