PENARTH Rowing Club has received a donation of more than £330 from the Dinner Society.

The money was raised from the traditional raffle at the Annual Dinner held at Penarth Yacht Club.

The dinner was the most successful one of recent years with around 70 members and guests enjoying an excellent meal provided by the club’s steward and staff. Following the meal they were entertained by guest speaker Brynmor Williams, ex-British Lions, Wales and Barbarians scrum half.

The raffle is always held in aid of a suitable cause and this year it was decided to donate the proceeds, totalling £330, to Penarth Rowing Club.

The club can now complete the refurbishment of the purchased Robert E Lee, a lightweight fine four racing boat which, thanks to the donation, will be used to compete at regattas this summer.