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Photo Opportunity: Photographers are invited to attend the event at the
Tetley Suite, JJB Stadium on Saturday 29th March from 7pm. Contact Chris
Dunbar on 01942 486937
Some of the biggest names in rugby league will team up this March for a
one-off special event to help support the development of the borough’s
brightest young rugby stars.
On Saturday 29th March the likes of Joe Lydon, Barrie McDermott and
Terry O'Connor will be the star speakers at the Wigan and Leigh Service
Area Dinner to be held at the JJB Stadium.
Funds raised at the dinner will help support the best young rugby
players from Wigan and Leigh who have been selected to represent the
borough in games against other service areas in the north of England.
This special evening is being organised by Wigan Leisure and Culture
Trust’s Sports Development Unit who co-ordinate the Wigan and Leigh
Service Area. Rugby League ‘service areas’ are present in traditional
rugby league playing areas such as St Helens and Leeds and aim to
develop the sport through youth development programmes.
Wigan Warriors Chief Executive Joe Lydon said, “We are keen to support
the development of young rugby players across the local area. This is a
great way for supporters of rugby league to come along, have some fun
and at the same time give young players, who are the lifeblood of any
professional club, the chance to develop into stars of the future.”
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust Schools Sports Development Manager Jane
Bent said: “The money raised will go towards purchasing kits, securing
transport, facility hire and referees fees. We work closely with both
Wigan Warriors and Leigh Centurions to help develop young talent across
the borough. We still have some tables available and would urge people
to join us for what is a really fun evening for everyone involved.”
The Wigan and Leigh Service Area Dinner takes place at the JJB Stadium’s
Tetley Suite on Saturday 29th March from 7pm. Tickets, including a three
course meal, entertainment and a high class raffle are priced at £30.
For further information or to purchase tickets contact Anita Heaton on
01942 404982.
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this press release please
contact Chris Dunbar, Media and Public Relations Manager, on 01942
486937 or at
c.dunbar@wlct.org.
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and
support leisure and cultural facilities, initiatives and events for over
300,000 residents in the Wigan Borough. See
www.wlct.org.
Getting Wigan Active and Improving People’s Lives: is Wigan Leisure and
Culture Trust’s vision to get people across Wigan Borough more
physically, mentally and creatively active. The Trust also aims to have
a positive impact on people’s lives through the wide range of services
it provides.
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