Great Dunmow Sportsman’s Dinner raises £5,000 for Sportsaid Awards
From left, Chris Dyer, The Rotary Club of Dumow president Richard Harris, and Richard Hill. - Credit: Archant
Former England rugby international Richard Hill was guest speaker as The Rotary Club of Dunmow raised over £5,000 at its annual Sportsman’s Dinner.
Mr Hill, who was a member of the World Cup winning team in 2003, gave an after dinner speech, followed by a lively question and answer session.
The event was attended by 175 local businessmen and women. And it raised over £5,000 for the club’s charities including a significant award to SportsAid, the national charity for sport which assists young sportsmen and women with grants towards training equipment and career development.
Commencing with a brief introduction from Master of Ceremonies Michael Smith, Rotarian John Bridges said an amusing ‘Grace’ prior to the four-course meal.
After Mr Hill’s speech, Chris Dyer was invited to talk about the roll of SportsAid followed by the auction of a signed rugby shirt which raised £200.
You may also want to watch:
A vote of thanks was given by Neil Young, after which the raffle for a 40-inch TV resulted in raising about £2,000.
Anyone interested in joining the Rotary Club of Dunmow should contact Mike Perry at Lipson’s photography on 01371 872129.
Most Read
- 1 Dunmow's Flitch and Chips named as one of the UK's 10 best
- 2 Dunmow businesses delighted to be back as lockdown eases
- 3 Takeley virtual consultation opens
- 4 Prince Philip death: Uttlesford service and Garden of Remembrance
- 5 Lionel the Giant Perch is 'the perfect addition'
- 6 Great Easton pub sells at auction
- 7 Dogs seized and three arrested following police operation on Braintree Road, Dunmow
- 8 Town council challenges water softening decision
- 9 Two charged in connection with Dunmow burglary
- 10 Ram-raid gang member absconds from Suffolk jail
