The Lord's Taverners Australia

2010 – 2011 Ashes tour events

The Lord’s Taverners Australia would like to invite UK Taverners heading Down Under this winter to the following events, being hosted in conjunction with several England vs. Australia matches.

Hobart Tour Match
Friday 19 November: Day three of Australia A vs. England at Bellerive Oval, just a week before the first Test. Lunch in Premiership Room with top Tassie entertainment. View the game in comfort for A$100 (approx.) per head. For more information please contact lordstavernerstas@iprimus.com.au

Brisbane Test Match (25 – 29 November 2010)
Friday 19 November: Lunch at the Queensland Cricketers’ Club within the famous Gabba Cricket Ground. Tickets will cost A$90 (approx.).

The Queensland Cricket Association, which works closely with The Lord’s Taverners Australia, will be hosting breakfasts on days one and two of the Test in the Cricketers’ Club at the Gabba. Tickets will cost A$130 (approx.) including Grandstand ticket to the Test on those days. Guests with Test tickets will pay a reduced price.

For more information please contact Lew Cooper, Chairman of the Queensland Lord’s Taverners, on +61 732 872 208 or email beenleighbowls@bigpond.com

Adelaide Test Match (3 – 7 December 2010)
Thursday 2 December: ‘Sundowner’ at the Adelaide Oval, 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Tickets will cost A$70 (approx.). For more information please contact Geoff Merrill, Chairman of the South Australia Lord’s Taverners, on +61 414 488 488 or email gmerrill@geoffmerrillwines.com

Perth Test Match (Thursday 16 – 20 December 2010)
Wednesday 15 December: Western Australia breakfast. Tickets will cost A$90 (approx.) per head. For more information please contact Mike Snell, Chairman of the Western Australia Lord’s Taverners, on +61 893 866 540 or email mike.snell@westnet.com.au

Melbourne ‘Pre-Test Warm Up’
Thursday 23 December: ‘Pre-Test Warm Up’ at the MCG from 3pm, with an inspection of the Test wicket hosted by former Test cricketer and Victoria Lord’s Taverners President, Paul Sheahan, followed by a viewing of the MCG library’s rare cricket books and discussion with chief librarian, David Studham. There will be a cocktail party in the Cricket Australia Board Room where current trophies held by the Australian cricket team may be viewed. For more information please contact John Jeffreys, Chairman of the Victoria Lord’s Taverners, on +61 398 899 889 or email jjeff007@bigpond.net.au

Melbourne Test Match (26 – 30 December 2010)
Sunday 26 December: MCG Boxing Day Test breakfast. Held at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground, the 28th traditional Boxing Day breakfast commences at 7am in the Cricket Victoria Room, Northern Stand. Justin Langer and Bob ‘the Cat’ Bevan will provide a serious and not-so-serious view on the Ashes Series. Tickets cost A$90 per head. Please note that you must have a ticket to the game to gain entry to the breakfast. The Lord’s Taverners can obtain entry tickets if required, at an additional cost (subject to availability). For more information please contact John Jeffreys, Chairman of the Victoria Lord’s Taverners, on +61 398 899 889 / +61 417 007 007 or email jjeff007@bigpond.net.au

Sydney Test Match (3 – 7 January 2011)
Sunday 2 January: Inaugural Sydney Test ‘Sundowner’ overlooking the Sydney harbour. For more information please contact Patrick Winter, Chairman of the New South Wales Lord’s Taverners, on +61 413 757 871 or email patrick.winter@au.ey.com

Canberra Tour Match & ‘Invincibles Dinner’
Sunday 9 January: On the eve of the Prime Minister’s XI match there will be a dinner, featuring the remaining ‘Invincibles’; Harvey, Loxton, and Morris. Tickets will cost A$120 (approx.). A guest speaker of significant standing in cricket will address the dinner.

Monday 10 January: Prime Minister’s XI vs. England. The Lord’s Taverners have a package which includes seating at the game as well as lunch and afternoon tea in the Taverners Marquee. Tickets will cost A$180 (approx.).

For more information on either function please contact David Nicholls, Chairman of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Lord’s Taverners, on +61 262 821 437 or email dandlnic@webone.com.au

Hobart Day-Night Game
Friday 21 January: Australia vs. England day-nighter at Bellerive Oval. Brunch at Wrest Point prior to game, ferry travel to Bellerive Oval and return, premium seats behind the wicket under cover in the Southern Stand, with first-class Tassie entertainment. Tickets will cost A$120 - A$130 (approx.). For more information please contact lordstaverners@iprimus.com.au

* Entertainment at all of the above events will be provided by well-known guest speakers with either an English or Australian Test background.


THE LORD'S TAVERNERS AUSTRALIA - BACKGROUND

The Lord’s Taverners Australia was founded in 1982 by John Darling (a direct descendant of Australia’s 10th Test captain, Joe Darling). After some discussion, it was agreed that the new organization would be separate from the parent body with the only official link between the two bodies being a common 12th man – HRH Prince Phillip.

So today, The Lord’s Taverners Australia is a Federated autonomous organisation with branches in all States and Territories and approximately 3000 members. These members come from all walks of life, with media, the professions, the arts, entertainment and business communities being well represented. What we have in common is a love of sport generally, a love of cricket in particular, but most importantly a desire to raise money to support disadvantaged and/or handicapped young people.


OBJECTIVES

As a charitable association it is the primary aim of The Lord’s Taverners Australia to raise money through membership subscription, sponsorship, fund raising activities and donations. Our financial disbursement program is balanced across a number of worthy causes including the provision of sporting facilities, equipment and opportunities for underprivileged and/or disadvantaged young people. These young people assisted may be disadvantaged by financial constraints, geographical isolation or a physical or intellectual disability.

For example, we were a sponsor of the Indigenous team that recently toured England and are the major sponsor of the Aus Rapid Tri-nations tournament for mentally and physically impaired cricketers to be held in Melbourne later this year. In addition we support blind and deaf cricket.

Since its inception in 1982, the organisation has raised and disbursed more than $10 million in cash and kind, with current disbursements of cash alone in the order of $300,000 annually.

A secondary, but equally important aim, is to ensure the type of fund-raising event organised, and the way that it is run, generates enjoyment and fellowship among members and guests.

Sponsorships, donations and assistance are welcomed from Companies and individuals who empathise with the cause and who are in a position to help.


THE NATIONAL BODY

The Lord’s Taverners Australia has a National Body, which is a Council, that meets annually to formulate policy and from time to time to give guidance to the State and Territory branches. It also coordinates grants for Australia-wide activities.

The Council, which meets annually, is comprised of the Executive (National President, Chairman and Secretary) as well as a representative from each of the branches.


THE BRANCHES

Each Branch, which has its own President, Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and Committee, acts within broad national guidelines but is free to implement its own programs in seeking to fulfill locally defined objectives.

To contact one of the Branches please click here.