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Claire Hattie is helping to raise funds for the education trust New Beginnings and the Mirrors programme. <I></I>

Claire Hattie, the founder of Nothing to Do in Bermuda, is well-versed in running unconventional events.For the upcoming New Beginnings Golf Classic, aimed at raising funds for the Mirrors programme and at-risk youth education trust New Beginnings, Ms Hattie is bringing a time-honoured attraction: night golf.She said: “I’d never heard of New Beginnings before, and when Kerry Judd explained their mission she really emphasised that it’s not a handout; it’s an investment in young people’s futures.“I’m a really big believer in education, and I’ve always believed in giving back to the community.”The June 30 tournament will have a regular, daytime component as well. Glow-in-the-dark balls will be deployed for night.“They glow when you hit them, and the tees light up,” she said.The dedicated donor already ran three fundraising tournaments featuring night golf to assist with New Beginnings.She learned of the education trust, and the benefits of the Mirrors programme, through Fairmont Southampton golf director Anthony Mocklow.“It resonated with me as a really good charity for young people who want to make a positive change in their lives. I think it should be supported as much as possible.”As for Mirrors, she added: “It’s a great programme. At the Hallowe’en night golf, we had Mirrors students helping out with registration. They were taking pictures, different teams giving out drinks. They were getting involved, not just sitting there, which is what Kerry really passionately wants — to get them exposure to as many things as possible.”Night golf for the New Beginnings Classic runs at $75 per player.Proceeds will contribute to the year-long goal: to raise $1 million to assist with the work of Mirrors and New Beginnings in transforming the world for young adults in need of help.Half the money will go straight into education grants for young people who have finished personal development programmes like Mirrors.The other half will be used to bring back the Mirrors community programme for 19 to 24-year-olds.The residential programme was suspended in 2011 after losing a third of its budget.“These are people who choose to make the change,” Ms Hattie said. “This is a very fun way to help with it.”

Claire Hattie is helping to raise funds for the education trust New Beginnings and the Mirrors programme.