Diverse Abilities Rugby Lunch returns

Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, hosts its annual Rugby Lunch, at Hoburne Park, Christchurch, on Friday 13 September sponsored by Dunore Utility Connections.

The Rugby Lunch provides great entertainment, networking opportunities, and guest celebrity appearances including Luke Pearce, one of the leading World Rugby referees representing England and the most capped current referee achieving 50 tests. Alongside Pearce is Neil Back MBE, a legend of the game, Neil has played a fundamental role in some of the most momentous games of the modern era. Plus, David Flatman, former prop for Bath and the England national rugby team turned pundit, returns to host the day.

Over the past 13 years the event has raised a combined total of more than £298,000. Funds raised at the event ensure the charity can continue to make a difference to children and adults living with physical and learning disabilities in the county, and their families.

Tim Carroll, Director at Dunore Utility Connections, commented; “It means so much to us to support a charity that does so much to help children and adults with physical and learning disabilities. It’s such a pleasure to be involved in the event again, and we are really looking forward to attending in September.”

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 guest 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.

Cat Abbott, Head of Marketing and Events at Diverse Abilities, added: “We’re really looking forward to this year’s event, and it’s great to have the team at Dunore back on board as sponsors. Their support, and that of all our event sponsors, really helps us to make a difference for everyone Diverse Abilities helps each year.”

Tickets are now sold out for this event, however you can sign up for the Diverse Abilities Newsletter, to be the first to find out details of next year’s event at diverseabilities.org.uk