Rugby club raises funds to help Island youngsters

Sarah Dunsterville and Indra Riches

While Ventnor Rugby Club’s 1st XV were winning their opening game of the season, the club held a brief ceremony in which Indra Riches, wife of club president, Warren Riches, presented a cheque to Sarah Dunsterville, of The Wave Project charity.

The money was raised by a team of volunteers led by clubhouse manager, Roly Toombs, who provided food and refreshments for those taking part in the round-the-Island Randonnée cycling event, earlier this month.

Roly said: “This is something we do every year and, this time around, we were particularly taken by the work of The Wave Project, whose unique method of helping disadvantaged Island children through its award-winning surf therapy courses is now providing help for more than 60 youngsters annually.”