Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, has announced the speakers for its Rugby Lunch at Hoburne Park, Christchurch, on Friday, September 16.
The lunch includes great entertainment, networking opportunities, and guest celebrity appearances from Tom Shanklin – former Welsh Rugby Union player who played outside centre for Cardiff Blues and Wales and has scored 20 tries for his country, placing him fifth equal (with Gerald Davis and Gareth Edwards) on the list of record try-scorers for Wales, and David Flatman, pictured above – former prop for Bath and the England national rugby team turned pundit.
Over the past 11 years the event has raised a combined total of more than £260,000.
Lucy Rowley, events officer at Diverse Abilities, said: “If you’re a rugby fan, then this is the perfect event for you, so get in quick and get your tickets.”
The sporting lunch kicks off at 12pm with welcome drinks and a VIP reception for sponsors, before guests take their seats for a three-course meal and hear from the celebrity speakers. There will also be an opportunity to win the famous Knife, Fork, and Spoon game, raffle prizes, and auction lots, of which prizes are donated from local businesses and the community. Tickets for the sporting lunch are £65 per ticket, and £600 for a table of 10.
Visit diverseabilities.org.uk/rugby for more information and to book a place.