Commemorative donations help to swell the Fund

Following the death of Lisa’s Grandfather, Peter Wilson, on 2nd August 2008, we would just like to thank everybody who made donations to the charity instead of flowers and feel sure my father, Peter, would be very happy knowing that young people will benefit from these donations.

~ Clive Wilson

The 6th Lisa Wilson Golf Day raises in excess of £7000

On Saturday 2nd August 2008 the 6th Lisa Wilson Golf Day took place at Wellow Golf Club where Lisa worked and played before her tragic accident. Over 120 members played in the member’s competition which was open to men, ladies and juniors. We also had a record number of guest entries; an amazing 48 people turned out to play in the Guests’ and Sponsors’ competition.

Although the weather was miserable to start with, it brightened up towards lunch time and during the afternoon became quite hot with some very sunny patches. The course was in exceptional condition and looking at the points score, the golf was exceedingly good.

The prizes were presented by former Grand National winner and race horse trainer, Brendan Powell. Brendan spoke about the race horse named after Lisa, Lisathedaddy, and told a few anecdotes about his career.

Ladies winner Margi Burt receives her trophy from Brendan Powell

(For a full list of winners, please click here)

Clive and Tricia Wilson pose with the Drifters.

Nearly 100 guests and sponsors sat down to dinner whilst the members enjoyed a barbecue. Close on 200 people were in the club-house for the prize giving, which was followed by a star cabaret from the legendary Drifters. They gave a truly outstanding performance, singing over 25 songs including many of the Drifters hits, and many other motown classics. The dance floor was absolutely heaving.

Many thanks to everyone who supported the event, it truly was a fabulous day.

Photographs from the evening will soon be available for download and printing. Please check back later.

Lisa’s grandfather has passed away

We regret to inform you that Lisa’s grandad Peter Wilson passed away on Saturday August 2nd. He had been in Salisbury hospital for six days and died of septicemia brought on by various infections. He had been in decline for several months and went down hill over the last few weeks. He is at peace now and I’m sure that Lisa and her grandmother will be showing him the ropes up high.

Saturday was also the 6th Lisa Wilson Golf Day which over two hundred people attended. The day was a great success and everyone was dancing to the Drifters, i’m sure they were rocking in heaven, what a great send off.

The funeral will take place on Monday 11th August at 2.15pm at Salisbury crematorium. There will be family flowers and donations to the Lisa Wilson Scholarship Fund. For further information please contact Clive Wilson on 07798922222 or at Peartree Cottage, Nomansland, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2BN

The 6th Lisa Wilson Golf Day


The sixth Lisa Wilson Golf Day will be taking place at Wellow Golf Club, where Lisa worked and played golf, on Saturday August 2nd 2008.

There are two competitions, one for members and one for friends, guests and sponsors. Following this year’s event the evening entertainment will feature star cabaret from the Drifters (limited numbers). For further information on tickets or to play in the competition please contact Clive Wilson on 07798922222 or e-mail [email protected]

To date the Wellow golf days have raised over £20,000 for the charity and have proved to be a great day’s entertainment.

Update on Henry Perkins and the Bolshoi Ballet


We recently received an update about Henry Perkins, the Hampshire boy who received a bursary last year to study ballet at the Bolshoi Academy in Russia.

Henry has been doing very well, and has just had his next two years at the academy confirmed. He is currently in Boston for five weeks on a summer scholarship from Boston Ballet for their Summer Program for older ballet students.


Henry (2nd from left) with his teacher Ilya Kuznetsov, and some of his fellow students at the academy

Click here to read the full update on Henry’s progress