Joan Wall, a former England women’s international, has made a generous donation to The Hockey Museum. She visited the Investec World League Semi-Final at Chiswick today and on arriving at the Museum’s display stand there, handed over a cheque for £1,000.

Joan, who represented England 14 times in the late 50s, said, “Hockey is a fantastic sport. It has been a big part of my life. I’ve had so much from the game; I want to put something back”.

Joan who was inspired by her gym school teacher when aged 13-14, played for Bromley Grammar School in 1949-50 and Orpington Club between 1950-52. She reprented Kent in 1951 and in 1961 Joan formed Sherwood Junior Club, one of the earliest Junior Clubs before getting involved in indoor hockey.

“I think The Hockey Museum is really wonderful; a great initiative. It is good to see everything collected and at one place available for display for everyone to see”, added Joan.

This is the Museum’s second donation, the Miroy family having donated £3,000 in October last year.

The Hockey Museum is a charitable trust and relies solely on donations.

Dil Bahra, June 2013