Members of an Enniskillen golf club have been "putting" their support behind a local charity transport initiative by recently donating over £200.

Castle Hume Ladies Golf Club held their Christmas outing on December 18 and in lieu of presents, it very generously decided to make a donation of £220 to Fermanagh Community Transport, a local charity which is committed to supporting individuals and communities who find themselves socially excluded and isolated due to poor public transport and no private transport.

The cheque was handed over by Lady Captain Kathleen Timoney and vice-Captain Myrtle Chambers to Cathy Magowan, chairperson of Fermanagh Community Transport.

Speaking at the handover of the cheque, Kathleen said that many within the Castle Hume Ladies Golf Club were "deeply struck" by their recent awareness of the work being undertaken by the volunteer social car drivers.

These volunteers go about providing essential trips to those individuals who need them to get to non-emergency hospital appointments and GP appointments or who need prescriptions and essential foods collected and delivered due to their vulnerability.

"We have seen the compassion with which this service is provided and the difference it is making, and we felt it was important to acknowledge and celebrate it through this donation," said the Lady Captain.

Cathy thanked Castle Hume Ladies Golf Club for their kind and generous recognition of the lifeline nature of the work of the volunteer social car scheme drivers.

She said: "Our Social Car Volunteer Drivers are exceptionally compassionate and dedicated individuals who give their time and skills to make sure that those most in need get to the essential services and supports they need. Often, the support the individuals receive allows them to continue to live independently within their own home and within their own community.

"This is hugely important to the mission of Fermanagh Community Transport and the entire staff and volunteer team."

Jason Donaghy, Manager of Fermanagh Community Transport said: "If you or someone you know might be interested in becoming a volunteer social car driver, please do get in touch for an informal and friendly chat to see if this is an opportunity which might be of interest to you. If you enjoy driving, have your own car, enjoy meeting and helping people and making a real difference, and have an hour or two a week to spare, we’d love to hear from you.

"We are especially keen to hear from individuals in the Belleek, Garrison, North Fermanagh, Florencecourt, Roslea and Newtownbutler areas. Full training will be provided and volunteer expenses met."