WHEATSHEAF RFC Vs WILTSHIRE POLICE
The Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew will play Wiltshire Police in a charity rugby match to raise funds for The Trussell Trust on Friday, May 6, at Salisbury City FC with a 19:30 kick off.
"Wheats" chairman, Philip Kennedy, is delighted the much-anticipated fixture will go ahead at the Raymond McEnhill Stadium and is looking forward to an exciting evening's entertainment.
"We have had a long association with the Trussell Trust and it is fantastic to be able to organise such a big event to raise funds for them," he said. "The Trussell Trust do an amazing job and it is such a worthwhile local charity."
Mark Stowell, team manager for Wiltshire Police, said: "We are delighted to be invited by the Wheatsheaf to take part in the fund raising charity rugby match. The Trussell Trust carry out excellent work helping vulnerable people within society which we are very happy to be supporting. The rugby section are always keen to use our sport to help build and maintain links with the local community and regularly play against local sides to help do this.’
Trussell Trust Events Manager Mark Elling says: ‘The Trussell Trust are so grateful to the ‘Wheats’ and Wiltshire Police for organising this fundraising match at a time when we urgently need extra support to continue to meet the growing local need. We’re hoping lots of local people will come along and cheer on the teams at what promises to be a great local sporting event.’
Both teams are hoping for a quality game, played in the true spirit of the sport knowing they are doing something for a worthwhile cause. The Trussell Trust help people in the UK who go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income. Trussell Trust foodbanks provide a minimum of three days emergency food and support to people experiencing crisis in the UK. The Foodbanks help prevent crime, housing loss, family breakdown and mental health problems. Foodbanks also make time to chat and to signpost clients to other helpful services.
Tickets are £5 and are available from Salisbury Playhouse Box Office on 01722 320333 or www.salisburyplayhouse.com.
Hamish was voted this year’s player of the season at the Wheatsheaf end of season dinner, a popular choice, undoubtedly down primarily to his ability to seize every try scoring opportunity. With his raw pace and slight frame a very difficult player to stop.....that’s hope when he grows up that he is still playing for the Wheats, one to watch in the future.
