Women darts players aim to hit the fundraising bullseye at charity match for prostate cancer
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Women darts players are aiming to help to hit the funding bullseye for prostate cancer later today as they are set to gather at the Chieftain Hotel in Inverness for a charity match and a walk down memory lane.
The event was organised by Violet Sommerville as a fundraiser for prostate cancer but also in memory of those players who are no longer alive to celebrate what they did for the game in the region.
The event kicks off at 12.30 in the afternoon and it costs just £2 to enter and those attending are invited to take along a photo of players they know and there will be a book for those who want to write a “memory of a loved one”.
Ms Sommerville said: I have been organising various charity events for many years. This ladies fun day is all about bringing the ladies darts family together to make memories and reminisce about old times showing photos, clippings from the paper and so on.
“But most importantly to give a voice to all our ‘Heavenly Darters’ who travelled from all over the north to participate in competitions. Many like The Gold Cup, The Kensitas, Marlboro, Super League Counties which in those days you had to play in super league before you could play counties no longer exist.
“Our heavenly angel's put Inverness and the Highlands on the map and gave the players today the opportunity to enjoy the game and i feel that they should be recognised for it because they were amazing at their craft very few people would have stood on the oche [the line behind which darts players stand when throwing] alongside them.
“I am hoping that when I approach the council I can get all of their names put up so everyone can get to visit and remember their names, especially their families and friends.
“I feel so proud to be part of the golden oldies so let's celebrate and let them know the efforts they put in has finally been recognised. This is going to be done yearly and we will add a man's event next year.”
