GLOUCESTER Rugby star OLLY MORGAN also made an appearance acting as quizmaster for the evening’s proceedings which was attended by over 100 people.

Cherry & Whites fans and staff from sponsors Barclays Bank joined in the fun which also saw an auction and raffle. The event, which raised in excess of £6000 also saw Barclays match every pound raised.

Commenting on the night Rugby For Heroes CEO Alan Lamb said; “This is a fantastic achievement and I’d like to thank everyone who turned out for a great night of fun and entertainment. It’s heartening and humbling to see that in the current economic climate, when times are tough for us all. that people reached into their pockets to give generously to help our ex military. I would also like to pay particular thanks to Olly Morgan for his support of the charity and to the Southgate Street branch of Barclays Bank and their staff.

Funds raised on the night will enable RUGBY FOR HEROES charity partner REMOUNT to put servicemen and women through their courses helping them make the transition and resettlement from military to civilian life.

Mike Tindall and Olly Morgan are among the players who will be turning out for the ’2012 Rugby for Heroes and Barclays Quiz Night’ at The New County Hotel in Gloucester on March 7.

Rugby for Heroes are looking for teams from Gloucester and rugby fans to enter into the annual charity quiz.

Gloucester full back Olly Morgan will be the quizmaster along with other Gloucester players and all proceeds from the event will be donated to the Rugby for Heroes charity.

The event, which is supported by the Southgate Street branch of Barclays bank, will see 15 teams consisting of five people pitted against eachother.

Barclays matches every pound raised on the night and last year the event raised over £6000.

The evening will consist of an auction and raffle in aid of the charity.

The cost of entering a team for the quiz is £100 for five people, which will also include a curry meal with meat and vegetarian options.

Working in partnership with its chosen charity partner Remount , Rugby for Heroes involves Premiership rugby clubs, players and the rugby community to raise funds and assist former servicemen and women in the transition from military to civilian life and re settlement into the community.

It also helps and supports them in retraining, assisting in finding new careers as well as providing support for them to overcome post operational stress disorder, (POSD) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Rugby for Heroes CEO Alan Lamb, whose son Ryan Lamb, previously played for Gloucester Rugby Club said: “Last years quiz was a huge success and we raised over £6000.

“We want this year to be an even bigger success and encourage all local businesses and rugby fans in Gloucester to enter a team and come together to support this worthy cause, have a great laugh, enjoy themselves and meet some of the players.”

Patron Mike Tindall MBE said: “Gloucester has a long standing tradition supporting its rugby and the military.

“For every pound raised at this event, Barclays Bank will match fund pound for pound so all the support we can get will help make a difference and contribute to help our servicemen and women rehabilitate back into civilian life after their military service has ended.

“Rugby For Heroes supports them in their hour of need.”

For more information on Rugby for Heroes and how you can help please visit Rugbyforheroes.org.uk

To reserve and book a team table for the quiz, which takes place between 7-10pm, please call 01452 414391

or email info@rugbyforheroes.org.uk

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We appreciate the support from those that attended and from Charlie Sharples, Freddie Burns, Dave Lewis and Shaun Knight for their time and assistance in making the calendar launch a success.

If you were unable to make it to the launch you can support the cause by buying a calendar from our store. We hear that they make great presents…

We are looking at releasing the physical version of the song in the next few weeks, join our Newsletter to stay updated.

Currently you can buy the song from iTunes, Amazon, Play and eMusic. You can also buy the song or stream it on Spotify and We7.

The video for the song can be viewed below or by visiting the RugbyforHeroes YouTube Channel.

Featuring Simply Take That, Rolling Clones, ZU2, Fleetwood Mac and a surprise charity act from RugbyforHeroes!

at:
Henley Rugby Club
Dry Leas
Marlow Road
Henley-on-Thames
Oxfordshire
RG9 2JA

Tickets for the concert are £15.00 for adults and £7.50 for under 16′s

Tickets can be purchased online at London Wasps, Henley Hawks and Scott Jordan.

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The wristband is only £2.50 including Postage and Packaging and the money raised is used to help get ex-service men and women back to work.

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