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Building on the success of the 2010 Gentlemen's Sporting Lunch and Auction, a similar event was held at Northampton on 8 April. The event certainly achieved its two main aims of providing enjoyment and raising money for charitable purposes. A packed audience enjoyed an excellent meal followed by an auction of sporting memorabilia conducted by the award winning comedian, Russ Williams. |
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A framed display of badges from every UK racecourse, alone raised £1,250. Total proceeds of the auction amounted to £2,815. Premiership referee and Freemason, Peter Walton, then amusingly recounted some of his experiences as a referee. He answered many questions from the floor on issues of current interest in football and spoke of footballing personalities with whom he has come into contact.. |
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Next, David (Piggy) Powell, Northampton Saints RFC President and former England and British Lions player relived some of his (often turbulent) adventures on the rugby field. |
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The afternoon was concluded with a very well received performance by professional entertainer and comedian, Russ Williams. The whole afternoon was superbly compèred by the "voice of Franklins Gardens" Bro Geoff Allen. Over £6,000 was raised for the 2013 RMBI Festival. |
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