CHARITIES and organisations have been ‘making hay’ after benefiting from the £20,000 raised at this year’s Crantock Bale Push.

The Bale Push presentation evening was held at the Bowgie in West Pentire on Thursday, October 31.

Cheques for £7,000 each were presented to representatives from Penhaligon’s Friends and Cornwall Blood Bikes.

Donation cheques were also presented to The Heart of Headland, Newquay Hockey Club as well as to local groups including Crantock Village Hall, Crantock Does Poppies, Crantock Baby and Toddler Group, Crantock Christmas Lights, Crantock Memorial Hall, Crantock Methodist Church, St Carantoc Church Wild Flower Fund, Crantock Rowing Club, Crantock Surf Life Saving Club, Cubert School PTFA, Holywell SLSC, Cubert and Holywell Carnival Committee, Crantock Parish Magazine and Prickles and Paws Hedgehog Rescue.

Cornwall Blood Bikes received a cheque for £7,000 ( )

Bale Push committee chairman Nigel Eustice welcomed the guests ahead of the cheque presentation and gave a quick summary of the successful September event. 

Nigel said: “The event saw 132 teams taking part and scores of spectators enjoying the late summer’s evening bale rolling spectacular and the entertainment from local 1940’s Croner Andy Marshall.

“We are delighted that due to the continued support from the Bale Push Magazine advertisers and our event sponsors Sharps Brewery, The Bowgie, The Garage Company Ltd, Start and Co, David Ball Agencies and Legacy Properties, The Garage Co Ltd, St Agnes Bakery and Pilgrims UK and with matched funding from Visa we are able to donate £20,000 to this year’s chosen organisations and charities.

“Since the Bale Push started in 2000, we have now raised over £170,000 which has been donated to local charities and organisations.

“Our involvement with Visa meant that we were able to present match funded cheques to Penhaligon’s Friends and Cornwall Blood Bikes and special thanks to John Trainer for his continued support.

“The Bale Push Committee would like to thank our sponsors and advertisers for their support and enthusiasm, our wonderful team of helpers for all their hard work and for the residents of Crantock village for their continued tolerance.

“Special thanks to Sally, Andy and Tish from The Bowgie for hosting the evening and for providing such a wonderful buffet.”