Kempsey Heights to raise thousands at Give Me 5 For Kids lawn bowls day

The club has raised in excess of $40,000 over the last four years and Kempsey Heights Bowling Club secretary manager Kerr Black claims it's a credit to the generosity of the community.

"The greater community is the reason for the success," Mr Black told the Argus.

"This wouldn't happen without the local businesses and people donating items or the people who buy raffle tickets and bid at the auction.

"A massive thank you goes to everyone who contributes to making this event special."

Kempsey Heights, in association with Triple M and Give Me 5 For Kids, will run two bowls days and Kerr said the club continues its support to help the local community.

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"The main reason we hold the event is because every single dollar raised for Give Me 5 For Kids goes directly to purchasing equipment for the Kempsey Hospital - the money goes towards saving local people's lives," Mr Black said.

To participate in the bowls day on Saturday June 15, simply enter a team of four and you will play in two games and 11 ends.

The cost is $60 per team and entries close at 4pm on Friday June 14. The friendly competition begins at 12.30pm.

The winner of the Perpetual Trophy last year was the Macksville Mongrels and Mr Black cheekily said the Kempsey Heights team plan to "take back the trophy with a vengeance".

The auction and draw of the raffles will occur after the lawn bowls has finished.

Notable auction items include a Jumbuck Four Burner Barbecue from Bunnings, a Hand Painted Surfboard from Jason Ridgeway, 3.5Kx Mitsubishi Hi Wall Split Air Conditition from Valley Electrical refrigeration & Air Conditioning and a CAT All Weather Jacket from D.G.I - plus much more.

On Sunday, the Heights will host a two bowl triples event and it's $10 entry per person.

There is loads of prizes to give away, bacon and egg roll and coffee for $6 available from 8.30am and it's a 9.30am start.

Terry Burley, Brad Short, Phillip Fritsch and Kerr Black are on the Give Me 5 For Kids Committee.

Local members of the Kempsey Heights Bowling Club Jenny Short, Sue Wade and Floss Heuston have generously donated their time to sell raffle tickets on behalf of the committee.

The major sponsors of the event are Kempsey Toyota, Valley Electrical Refrigeration and air conditioning, Leicts Tyre and Auto, Lion, Brad Short and Kempsey Fast Food.

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