22 Jul 2016 Community

Essential rounders tournament to raise money for Kirkwood

Birstall based healthcare group Essential is hosting a rounders tournament in Mirfield this August to raise money for Kirkwood Hospice.

Staff at the Essential Group of Companies, on Field Head Lane, Birstall are inviting local businesses from across Kirklees to submit a team of 9 players, with all proceeds going to the Dalton based Hospice.

The Essential Rounders Tournament will be held on Sunday 14th August at Hopton Mills Cricket Club in Mirfield and is open to all spectators, with entry just £2 on the day.

The tournament will also include refreshments, stalls and games as well as a trophy presentation to the winning team.

“We are absolutely delighted to get involved with Kirkwood Hospice and offer an exciting, fun day to raise money for a truly worthy cause." Thomas Owens, Managing Director, Essential Group of Companies

Essential Group of Companies, which consists of four healthcare companies, Essential Healthcare Solutions, Essential Care Group, Essential Training Group and Essential By Design employ around 50 staff.

Thomas Owens, Managing Director of the Essential Group of Companies said: “We are absolutely delighted to get involved with Kirkwood Hospice and offer an exciting, fun day to raise money for a truly worthy cause.

“Our companies’ mission is to improve the standard of care and we hope that the money raised from this event can help Kirkwood continue to provide an excellent standard of care,  through their knowledgeable staff and with high quality healthcare equipment.” 

Kirkwood Hospice Fundraiser, Lyndsey Richardson said: “We cant wait to work with the team at Essentials on this fantastic event. Rounders is a great game which can be played by people of all ages and abilities. We hope the event will bring the community together to enjoy a fun day out.

“A team from Kirkwood is taking part and we are really excited already.”

There is still time to sign up for the Essential Rounders Tournament on Sunday 14th August. To register a team, please contact Brady Frost on: 01924 427 828 or via email: brady.frost@essential-group-uk.com

If you would like to make a donation, you can do so via the event's Virgin Money Giving page.