Scoring points to help charity

It isn't just the summer that's hotting up - at the Licensed Trade Charity, a packed calendar of

There's no excuse for staying at home with a busy LTC fundraising programme to look forward to. The first event is the Vegas summer fundraiser on August 31st, held in the grounds of the Licensed Victuallers' School in Ascot.

The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) 11th Annual Golf Tournament final takes place on Monday 9 October at Loughborough's Longcliffe Golf Course where for the first time in the tournament's history one lucky skilful player will take home £500 in the hole-in-one challenge sponsored by Castle Brands.

The tournament has seen six regional heats tee off already, with one more heat to be played before the final. To date this year the tournament heats have raised almost £5,000 towards LTC funds.

Next on the calendar is the LTC National Conference in Torquay on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 October. The conference will review the work of the charity over the last 12 months, highlighting its plans for the future and including guest speakers such as Licensed Trade Charities Trust chairman Alistair Eadie and Guild of Master Victuallers chairman Godfrey Page.

Last - but by no means least - is the Annual Boxing Charity Tournament held at London's Café Royal on Monday 6 November, sponsored by Scottish & Newcastle and now in its 48th year. The tournament is one of the most popular and longstanding events organised by the charity and event organiser and LTC trustee Ray Batty goes all-out to ensure that this special tournament gets bigger and better every year. November's event looks set to be the most successful yet.

Audiences come from a wide area to watch popular contenders from Crawley Amateur Boxing Club battle it out in the ring and also look forward to enjoying the reception and three-course meal. Contact the LTC early to make sure of ringside seats.

Boxing fans who want to make sure that they see every punch at close range or want to take customers or clients along are invited to support this well-attended event by sponsoring a boxing bout or a package.

l Thursday 31 August:

Vegas summer fundraising event at Licensed Victuallers' School, Ascot, Berkshire

l Monday 9 October:

Golf Tournament final at Longcliffe Golf Course, Loughborough, Leicestershire

l Tuesday and Wednesday 17-18 October:

LTC Annual Conference, Torquay, Devon

l Monday 6 November:

Boxing Tournament, Café Royal, London. For details or to support LTC's work call events fundraiser Kelly Gibson on 01344 884440