THE LORD'S TAVERNERS CHOSEN FOR GIDMAN BENEFIT YEAR

The Lord's Taverners are delighted to announce that Alex Gidman, Gloucestershire CCC captain for the last two seasons, has chosen  the Charity for his 2012 benefit year.

A product of Painswick CC, Wycliffe College in Stonehouse and Hatherley and Reddings CC, Gidman made his Gloucestershire debut in 2002 and said he was ‘delighted and honoured’ to be awarded a benefit year. “It is an incredible honour to represent Gloucestershire, to pull on the shirt and follow in the line of some of the world’s greatest ever cricketers by playing for the county,” Gidman said. “So to be awarded a benefit year is a tremendously humbling experience but one I am looking forward to very much – it’s a great honour and I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped me achieve what I have in the game.”

Gidman’s testimonial committee will launch a website that will contain news, information and events and Gidman added: “There will be some great events planned for next year and hopefully a few things that are a little bit different. It is as much about me saying thank you to the supporters who have been so loyal over the years so I hope there will be a few laughs, some great nights and lots of fun.”

On choosing The Lord's Taverners as his Charity, Gidman said: "It's a great organisation and the money raised goes towards something very special in my opinion"

For more information on Gidman’s benefit year, forthcoming events and information, please email jill.kennedy@lordstaverners.org
 

WESTERN COMMITTEE MEMBER WALKING FROM LAND’S END TO JOHN O’GROATS

Lord’s Taverner Geoff Hedges is about to take on a massive challenge along with two friends Diana and Drew Kirby with support from his wife Helen. He will be starting his walk, of well over 1,000 miles, from Land's End to John O'Groats on April Fools Day (!) raising money for The Lord’s Taverners & Help for Heroes. To find out more or to make a pledge please click on www.thebigwalk.co.uk

THE LADY TAVERNERS PRESENTATION TO BRISTOL SAILABILITY - 29TH OCTOBER 2010

Friday 29th October 2010 in The Cumberland Basin to Bristol Sailability.

We presented the cheque to Mike Evans who is the Bristol Sailability Organiser and the driving force for the group. He is a very dynamic man.

Dawn Primarolo MP for Bristol South cut ribbon to officially launch the ‘Wheely Boat’ and christened the boat with a specially commission piece of Bristol Blue glass filled with water. The Lord’s Taverners provided the bespoke canopy for the boat, which was made incidentally by a local company. The boat has our logo on it, and I am told that a new and much larger logo will be made and fitted to the roof of the canopy soon.

The canopy has extended the usage of the boat, which enables wheelchair users to get out onto the water and even helm the boat with ease. The canopy will ensure that the boat can be sailed in all weathers and for much longer distances as it gives complete cover and throughout the year. This is a huge step forward.

We launched the boat and then celebrated with cake and sparkling wine!
 

THE LORD AND LADY TAVERNERS DINNER AT HIGHGROVE - 9TH SEPTEMBER 2010

The Lords and Ladies of the Western Region joined forces for a very enjoyable evening at Highgrove, the Gloucestershire home of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.

We were greeted in the Orchard Room with Tea and Biscuits before an extensive tour of the beautiful gardens.

A Pimms and Canape reception followed the tour along with a chance to visit the Highgrove shop.

A fabulous dinner was served in the Orchard Room accompanied by Organic Highgrove Wines – we were delighted to welcome many Taverners from around the UK including Sally Surridge , The National Chairman of the Lady Taverners.

Joe Hiram auctioned our prizes which included a gardening book – signed and donated by His Royal Highness.

A fantastic sum of £7000.00 was raised during the evening for the Taverners.
 

THE LADY TAVERNERS FASHION SHOW, HOUSE OF FRASER IN CHELTENHAM - 22ND SEPTEMBER 2010

80 Ladies enjoyed a fun evening of Fashion and Makeovers in the House of Fraser store, Cavendish House, Cheltenham.

We were entertained by Brad – a very able compere before a talk by Michelle Blake , a style and colour consultant who advised us what to keep and what to throw from our wardrobes.

The Fashion show was ably modeled by 20 members of staff from the store.

A welcome glass of wine was enjoyed by all, before taking to the fashion floor and enjoying the beauty treats and discounts offered to us.

The store very kindly donated all of the fabulous raffle prizes which included a beautiful Marella Dress worth £300.00