11th August 2012

On Saturday 11th August 2012 friends and family played in the annual Ben Simpson Open golf day to celebrate Ben’s life. A wonderful £800 was raised.

“The Ben Simpson Open was finally met with glorious sunshine for the first time in a number of years so anticipation of a cracking round of golf had reached fever pitch. Bacon rolls were hoovered down in record time in order for people to get outside and enjoy the sun. Big Steve Hill showed the young guns how it was done by defeating Bazza Bristow in a nail biting play-off to win the One Putt challenge. Prizes were also won by Robin Gadd, Popsy, Luke and Nev with John Gadd taken home the dreaded clown. But the overall winner was Adam Grainger, a very fitting champion having been an ever present at all previous Opens. Congratulations to Adam and a massive thank you to everyone involved for continuing to celebrate Ben’s life in the most fitting way possible!”

Joe Simpson