Veterans’ football match and auction raises over £1,000 for Children’s Ward

The Royal Welch Fusiliers Veterans’ charity football match against the Aberystwyth Town Legends raised over £1,000 for Angharad Ward in Bronglais Hospital.

The match, which took place on 4^th June 2022 to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, raised a total of £1,150 for Angharad Ward and £850 in support of Ken Williams.

Ken was a first-team regular since the 1974/1975 season but sadly suffered a stroke just before his 60^th birthday.

This is the second year the event has supported the children’s ward, last year the match raised £827.

Colin Jones, organiser of the event, said: “Thanks to all who supported this event, especially Ben Lake, our local MP, for attending as our guest of honour. The biggest thanks of all goes out to the players and officials, who, through 80 minutes of sweat and skill and a few torn hamstrings, have provided entertainment that can only be credited to the loyalty and testament of teamwork, friendship, and the determination to do good.

“Without the special bond that unites us band of brothers from “The Regiment”, the 23^rd foot, The Royal Welch Fusiliers/Royal Welsh this event would never have taken place.”

Bridget Harpwood, fundraising officer, said: “We are really grateful to Colin and the veterans’ footballers for raising such a fantastic amount of money for Angharad Ward.

“The Children’s Ward at Bronglais is greatly valued by families across mid-Wales. The money raised will help provide those extras that make visits just that little bit more comfortable for both the children and their parents and carers.”