Annual netball event that raises money for charity will be taking place in Warwick this weekend

The Hornets Walking Netball Group will be holding its Annual Walking Netball Tournament on Sunday September 20 from 10.30am to 2.30pm at King’s High School in Warwick.

This is the fourth tournament the group has organised and, to date, it has raised more than £12,000 for national and local charities.

The annual tournament attracts walking netball teams from across the West Midlands, with teams travelling from as far afield as Stafford to take part.

Karen Simms, from the Hornets Walking Netball Group, said: "We always choose charities that have a personal connection to our members. This year, we are supporting Breast Cancer Now, which provides information, specialist nurses and free services for anyone affected by breast cancer, and Flourish, a Leamington-based charity supporting girls aged 10–18. Flourish helps young people build confidence and develop stronger emotional resilience so they can reach their full potential."

She added: "Come along and support The Hornets and the charities. Refreshments will be available throughout the day, along with a raffle and a bottle and chocolate tombola, helping to raise even more money for our chosen charities.

"A big thank you goes to RMF Properties Limited for kindly sponsoring the event, ensuring that 100 per cent of the proceeds raised can go directly to our chosen charities.

"It is wonderful to give something back to the community while doing something we all love.

"We are a friendly and supportive group of ladies who meet every Monday evening at Kings High School in Warwick from 6:30pm to 8pm for fun, friendship, plenty of laughs and, of course, some netball."