I have copied below a copy of the post that has been entered on the Warrington Wolves site for general interest and from anybody from that end of the M62 who would like to support the event.
I am aware that there are moves afoot to put on a similar function in Hull.
"We have got the preparations for the dinner in a state ready for publication and below is set out the detail of the flyer.
As I become aware of other guests (past players, media people, other personalities) who commit to the event, I shall keep this site up to date with those names.
The after-dinner event will take the form of a series of informal chats with the headline guests and other past players and personalities, carried out by a number of well-known TV and radio presenters, all watched over by the eagle eye of headmaster of ceremonies Eddie Hemmings. A widely interesting and entertaining evening is guaranteed in the company of a veritable cornucopia of characters from the Warrington rugby league world and beyond.
Please support the cause of a man who was more than just a classy rugby league half-back who graced the primrose and blue – he was also a man who used his celebrity and profile to benefit and improve the community in which he lived and set a shining example to us all as a husband to Amanda and a father to Kane, Ebony and Tom, factors why he is still held in high esteem and great affection by anybody who ever had the good fortune to come into contact with him. This is borne out by the number of high-profile names who are committed to showing their support for him.
GREG MACKEY BENEFIT DINNER
AN EVENING OF FINE DINING & ENTERTAINMENT
Martin Dawes Suite, Hallliwell Jones Stadium, Mike Gregory Way, WARRINGTON WA2 7NE
Monday 29th. September 2014 7.30pm for 8.00pm
Guest Contributors
JAMIE PEACOCK PAUL SCULTHORPE IESTYN HARRIS PAUL CULLEN
(and a myriad of other past Warrington players)
Headmaster of Ceremonies
EDDIE HEMMINGS (leading a team of high-profile media personalities)
Two Course Dinner
Basil and mascarpone stuffed chicken breast, buttered fondant, glazed carrots and French beans, white wine sauce
White and dark chocolate cheesecake, Bailey’s anglaise
(vegetarian option available)
Raffle and auction (including some top lots)
Cash bar until 11.30pm
TICKET PRICE (a snip at) £35 per head
Contact Richard Shanks on 07504 597835 or by e-mail at
Richard.shanks54@gmail.com for further details and to book. Ticket sales monies will be channelled through Warrington Wolves Supporters Trust with all proceeds from the evening to be disbursed directly to the “Just Giving” site.
Sponsorship packages available – contact details as above."
