Rochdale Observer

PS4 challenge, golf day and assault course for hospice

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A FIFA Tournament, golf day and superhero challenge obstacle course are some of the exciting fundraisin­g events taking place in aid of Springhill Hospice.

Rochdale AFC will host the FIFA19 Football Tournament at the Crown Oil Arena on Sunday, August 18.

The event, for people aged 11 and over, is taking place in the Carlsberg Lounge and registrati­on opens at 1pm.

The competitio­n, played on a PS4, will begin at 2pm and entry costs £10 per player.

The maximum number of players is 20 and will be decided on a first come, first served basis. The first prize is a signed copy of FIFA20 Ultimate Edition and the runner up will receive a signed Rochdale AFC shirt.

A club spokespers­on said: “The players will thrash it out and compete for glory and the title.

“Players will also be tasked with raising money through family and friends towards the wonderful services that Springhill Hospice provide to the community.”

To book a place visit www.ticketsour­ce.co.uk/ booking/select/ cmWCTlinxk­ot

Springhill Hospice will celebrate its 30th anniversar­y with its annual golf day on Friday, September 6.

Teams of four will compete over 18 holes at Rochdale Golf Club and the day includes lunch, a three-course evening meal and awards presentati­on.

There will also be mini-competitio­ns including ‘closest to the pin’ and ‘longest drive.’

Entry costs £50 per person. To register visit www.springhill.org.uk/ golf-day

Hospice bosses are also looking to recruit ‘superheroe­s’ for an action-packed, inflatable, 5k sponsored assault course. The ‘Kapow’ event will see contestant­s tasked with ducking and diving their way through obstacles, including a foam bath, twisty tunnels, a six-metre drop slide and a foam maze.

It will take place at Heaton Park on Sunday, October 6, from 10am to 12noon. For more informatio­n or to register visit www.springhill.org. uk/kapow

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