Each year at the Isle of Wight Book Awards prize-giving lunch, a different charity are invited along to be the beneficiary of funds raised, this year it was the turn of Isle of Wight Search and Rescue, a voluntary charity that do great work assisting Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and other agencies in searches for vulnerable missing persons on the Isle of Wight.
Inspiring presentation
At the beginning of the lunchtime event, unit secretary Jenny Johnston (pictured centre) 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.
Terrett: We will be sure to put this money to good use
Dean Terrett (pictured left), 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.”
Armfield: They really are unsung heroes
Paul Armfield (pictured right) 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, they really are unsung heroes, fully deserving of the money raised.”
You can find out more about WightSAR by visiting their website.
Supporters
With thanks to the following local businesses for their generous donations of 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
News shared by Paul on behalf of Medina Bookshop. Ed
