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Charity funds raised at annual Anne Williams Memorial Golf Day

This year’s recipient will be Flourish & Succeed, one of Merseyside’s fastest-growing wellbeing organisations, which supports hundreds of people across Knowsley and beyond.

Launched 15 years ago by Michael Fielding MBE, it offers mental health groups, wellbeing activities, breakfast hubs, football sessions, family support, holiday programmes and more.

It provides a crutch; a confidence boost; a source of companionship to people of all ages, determined to reduce isolation, improve wellbeing and forge lasting friendships.

“We run groups from parent and child right up to men’s allotment groups, walk and talks with women and men,” explains Sandra Fearns, Flourish & Succeed director.

“Anything you need, we’re like a one-stop shop for anything in the community.

“We’re really proud to even be spoken about in the same name as Anne Williams – such a powerhouse of a woman. It’s amazing.”

On the morning of the golf day, Craig’s Community Centre in Stockbridge Village is a bustling hub.

Parents and children buzz around inside, enjoying arts and crafts, while others bask in the spacious garden as the sun begins to break through thin cloud.

All around, staff and volunteers are coordinating proceedings with warmth and dedication, and their commitment is changing lives for the better.

“The first thing we learned about Flourish & Succeed was my grandson,” explains Karen Keefe, a regular attendee. “He’s autistic, and they had a SEN football team, and that’s how we started coming.

“It’s just developed from there, they’ve got so much for the community, and then this little place for the little ones, it’s just amazing.

“As soon as you walk through the door, you’re welcomed.

“It can be a bit lonely if you’re stuck in the house with a child and nowhere to go, and it’s just a nice little release for everybody.”

Over in Formby, golfers work their way around pristine turf.

Some fare better than others, but all are united by one aim – to raise money for charities in the city and to honour the legacy of Liverpool’s Iron Lady.

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