MARCUS TRESCOTHICK'S BENEFIT 20/20 MATCH AND DINNER LAUNCHED
AT THE CHILDREN'S HOSPICE, FREMINGTON ON 16TH APRIL.
The picture below shows Eddie Farwell the Hospice's Chief
Executive presenting Brian Champion the Club's Chairman with a
Marcus Trescothick's benefit tie on behalf of Marcus' Benefit
Committee. Looking on from left to right: Jim Lowe club
committee member, Eric Cole Secretary of MT's Benefit Committee;
David Shepherd who is both supporting the match and will be
acting as MC for the benefit dinner in November, and Brian
Champion.
As part of his benefit year, which he is sharing with The Children’s Hospice South West based at Little Bridge House, Fremington, Marcus Trescothick will be bringing a Somerset side to play Bideford in a 20/20 match at Bideford’s Westward Ho! ground.
The match will take place on the evening of Monday August 11th, starting at 5pm.
Entrance costs £5 for adults, is free for children, and tickets are available and can be ordered in advance of the match from me at the address and telephone number below. Cheques should be made payable to "BCC 20/20 Charity Match".
The club is seeking sponsors for the game. If you would like more information about the sponsor's package (sponsors packages start from £50) please contact Jim Lowe see below.
The Club is also holding a benefit dinner for Marcus at the Royal Hotel in Bideford on the evening 14th November. Again, the proceeds will be shared with Children’s Hospice South West.
Tickets for this event are £25 each, or £20 each if a table of 10 people is booked (i.e. £200 for a complete table if all seats are booked and paid for at the same time).
Overnight accommodation is available at The Royal at a special B&B rate of £25 per person.
Tickets for the dinner, and accommodation if required, can booked through The Royal Hotel
Bideford on 01237 472005.
If you feel you require more information please contact Jim Lowe
The Club is very pleased to announce that former international Test Umpire David Shepherd will be supporting the match, and will also be taking on the role of M.C. for the benefit dinner in November.
We do hope that you will be able to support both Marcus's benefit and the Children's Hospice at Fremington.
Jim Lowe ‘Hillcrest’ Buckland Brewer Bideford Devon EX395LN
Tel 01237 451193 mob 07841164774 email sycamore8@btinternet .com
