The celebrities are gathering for the London Golf Show.
Last year’s show was memorable for the number of well-known faces from sport, stage and screen – and this year’s is unlikely to be any different.
BBC sports presenter John Inverdale heads a list of sports personalities who will attend on behalf of the benefiting charity, Sparks.
He will be joined by former England rugby captain and world cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio; ex-England cricketer Mark Ilott; and former footballers Sir Trevor Brooking, Jimmy Hill, Matt Le Tissier, Steve Sedgley, Lee Sharpe, Hans Segers and Russell Osman among others.
Eastenders duo John Bardon and Derek Martin – Jim Branning and Charlie Slater in the show – who thoroughly enjoyed their visit to the show last year, will return, and they will be joined by Radio 2’s Tim Smith and comedian Bobby Davro, who have all expressed their desire to attend.
Throw in those who turn up on the day, plus many of the former footballers who participated in this week’s London Golf Show Premiership Masters, and it’s easy to see why the event, at ExCeL-London, from April 27-30, will be an autograph hunter’s dream.
Most will be interviewed on the chipping green by Sky Sports presenter Matt Lorenzo, who will compere the show.
Lorenzo is one of Sky Sports most popular sports presenters and viewers can wake up to him most mornings on Sky Sports’ award-winning news channel, Sky Sports News.
His laid-back style, sense of humour and knowledge mean he is not only a great TV presenter but a fantastic corporate host and compere.
A keen golfer, he also hosts the Matthew Lorenzo Classic, a celebrity-amateur golf tournament to raise money for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young), which will take place at Dyrham Park Country Club, Hertfordshire, on May 10.
Jimmy Hill, a founder of Sparks – Sport Aiding Medical Research for Children – explained: "Last year’s London Golf Show was a terrific event and I’m praying that this year’s event will be even bigger and better and, as a result of its generosity, will make an invaluable contribution to the lives of children who will benefit from the medical research funded by Sparks."
Andy Barwell, marketing director for the London Golf Show, said: "Celebrities always support Sparks events in big numbers and we will be delighted to welcome them to the show next month.
"We had a similar number of celebrities attend last year and to a man – and woman – they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. I’m sure this year will be no different."
The London Golf Show returns to ExCeL-London, from April 27-30, and will cover an area the size of five football pitches, with a four-day retail exhibition aimed at all standards of golfer. Check out the website at: www.londongolfshow.com.
For tickets visit www.ticketmaster.co.uk.
Contact:
Dave Bowers, Lee Todd or Henry Alliss
08700 330550
dave@prcpr.co.uk, lee@prcpr.co.uk, or henry.alliss@prcpr.co.uk
