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GCCC Heritage Trust's Centenary Dinner

24 August 2015

GCCC Heritage Trust (Registered Charity Number 1157441) is holding a prestigious black tie dinner for 300 people to mark the centenary of WG Grace’s death and to raise funds towards the setting up of a new Gloucestershire Cricket Museum and Learning Centre.

WHEN
Friday 23rd October 2015 - the actual anniversary of Grace’s death

WHERE
In the Pavilion at the GCCC Ground - the club Grace played for and helped to found, in the banqueting room named after him.

WHAT
• Famous speaker and other celebrity guests
• Pre-dinner drinks receptions with barbershop group and a special WG Grace display
• Meal based on the private dinner held for WG Grace to mark the publication of his book “Cricket” in 1891.
• Grace family descendants will be at the dinner
• Also “One Day Kings”, past players from the Trophy Years
• Raffle & Auction including a specially commissioned sketch of Grace by Jack Russell

TICKETS
• £100 to include: a glass of wine or non-alcoholic drink on arrival, half bottle of wine at dinner and your own Commemorative Menu

• We anticipate a huge demand for this unique event so urge you to book your table or tickets as early as possible by completing and sending the information below

CAN YOU HELP?
While the Heritage Trust very much want you to share and enjoy this extremely special event, we are obviously looking to make as much profit as possible for the Museum and Learning Centre fund. The Trustees are therefore offering sponsorship opportunities to individuals and businesses linked to the dinner, the commemorative menu and the WG Grace Exhibition.

For further informationn and to book your place, please contact Wendy Body at wendybody254@btinternet.com

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