NEWS SUMMARY: The Latest From Sporting

NON LEAGUE NETWORKING

It was another busy afternoon at the VG on Tuesday, with the monthly Non League Networking lunch bringing in 23 business owners and professionals, including more new faces. Sporting sponsor Bevan Edwards gave tips on how to make networking really beneficial to everybody, the buffet was very well received and the next meeting is Tuesday 7th May.

TOM JONES FESTIVAL

The Tom Jones Festival of Sport and Family Fun Day is taking place on July 7th 2024, at the Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre.

Tom, who had played football as part of Bromsgrove’s youth set up, tragically lost his life in 2018. Pursuing his dream, Tom secured a place at Worcester University and had just begun his latest adventure when tragedy struck. Tom went missing on September 19th while walking alongside the River Severn. Tom’s body was recovered from the river on September 28th. West Mercia Search and Rescue (WMSAR) played a leading role in the search for Tom and, while the sad outcome was certainly not what anyone had hoped for, the team’s recovery of Tom’s body provided a measure of closure for his grieving family and friends.

For more information on the event, click here.

FUNDRAISING MATCHES AT THE VG

As well as the Sporting Prostate Cancer UK fundraiser match taking place on 18th May, there are two other charity games taking place at the Victoria Ground in the coming weeks.

On Friday 19th April, the ‘Copa Del Bradley’ will take place, details of which can be found in the poster below.

On Sunday 28th April, a charity match is taking place in memory of Sue Fejzullahu, with all donations going the Marie Curie Hospice. The two team are ‘Susan’s Lads FC’ vs ‘Polesworth Athletic Men’s’. Admission is £5 adults and £1 Under 13s. Kick off is 3pm. On the day, there will be a raffle, a live DJ, food, and a balloon release in memory of Sue. The bar will be open from 1pm till close for this match, which is being organised by Sporting captain Luke Rowe.

ANDY BIDDLE FUNDRAISER

In January, former Bromsgrove Rovers player Andy Biddle was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given 16 months to live. Andy embarked on chemotherapy with an aim to reduce his unpleasant symptoms, but on Wednesday 10th April 2024, his family were devastated further with the news that he has weeks left to live due to how aggressive the cancer had become and how much of his digestive system is diseased.

His friend Ken Hadley has decided to ride a spin bike on 26th April 2024, at David Lloyd’s Bromsgrove, for a distance of 123.7 miles, which is the distance between Villa Park and Stamford Bridge.

For more information, including details on how to donate, click here.