Liskeard’s Constitutional Club has celebrated a year of successful fundraising - and is extending a warm welcome to prospective new members.
Committee members gathered to present a cheque for £4,600 to the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust, and heard that after a vote among the club’s 300 members, the Air Ambulance would be the chosen charity once again for the coming year.
The club’s existing building in Market Street was built by Liskeard builder Sampson Trehane in 1910-11. An older property that stood on the site previously had been an eyesore for many years; the new building, however, was described as being a credit to the town and it remains so to the present day.
In 2019 the club remains a popular meeting place, with members enjoying entertainment each Saturday night, as well as quiz nights, raffles and weekly Bingo nights each Wednesday evening. Men’s and ladies’ darts, euchre, pool, snooker and whist are all played regularly at the club.
Over the last 12 months the club has raised a fantastic £4,600 for the Cornwall Air Ambulance through a variety of activities. Six club members undertook the Eden Zip Wire challenge, there was a moustache shave-off, a walk took place from Polperro to Looe, there were bar collections and an auction was held in September last year, which raised £700, along with coffee mornings and a monthly draw.
Liskeard Constitutional Club secretary Jane Williams said: ‘We’re a really friendly club and we always welcome new members of any age.
‘We’re delighted to be supporting the Cornwall Air Ambulance once again for the coming year, as voted for by our members.’
‘If you’d like to become a member, please call in or ring 01579 342809 for further information. We’d love to see you.’