The organiser of a sporting family fun day this weekend says he’s “super excited” about the way the community have come together to support this first event.
Josh Abraham is heading up the event at Picket Twenty Sports Ground with friends Lee Cogan and Ash Duke ‘in memory of two pillars of the Andover community’.
Josh says, “We are super excited to deliver something that nobody has done before in the community.
“Our objective is to tie sport in with psychology – just like the FA have done previously. But we have expanded to have something for everyone including the children.”
The event is in memory of Josh’s best friend talented local footballer Nicholas Dadds and popular local man Phil Cockcroft.
The event this Sunday is between 10.00am and 5.00pm. Local radio station 95.9FM Andover Radio will be there, broadcasting live.
The event will raise money for Papyrus Suicide Prevention and local hospice, The Countess of Brecknock.
Josh told Love Andover, “Phil was a big influence in Andover, whilst supporting local football teams. So this is going to be a special day and we have a target of £5,000 to raise. The event features sixteen teams already registered with the 11-a-side memorial clash between the Nick Dadds 11 and Phil Cockcroft 11.
Phil was a popular local landlord who died suddenly in March this year. He was most recently the landlord of The George in St Mary Bourne, but spent many years at the Southampton Arms in Andover.
The organisers have arrange a massive amount of raffle prizes, donated by local companies, including Finkley Down Farm tickets, vouchers from Bombay Saphire and a hamper from Twinings.
A full, and incomplete list of raffle prizes on the day are below.
Local good cause champion, best-selling author and extreme adventurer, former soldier Jordan Wylie will be there to share some special thoughts and hand out prizes on the day.
Well-known and inspirational ‘living legend’, Chelsea Pensioner, Mr Fred Abraham is also hoped to make an appearance in his ‘Scarlets’ at the charity event on Sunday.
There will also be a BBQ, an outdoor DJ, drinks and refreshments. Inflatable Darts and other kids’ activities will be on the field over the course of the day.
Find out more about the Family Charity Day on Facebook here.
PRIZES (so far!)…
Martin Ardolino – Therapist – 1 x Deep Tissue Treatment
Snap Fitness Andover – Access Card One month FREE!
Shade Hairdressers – Voucher for cut and blow dry
Perry Cocking – Pezza’s Camp Place
Rob Saunders-Davis – E&A Melts
Body shop – Voucher
Finkley Down Farm – Family of 4 Day out
Charlie’s Farm – A day out
The Perfume Shop – Voucher
Bombay Sapphire – Voucher
Twinings Hamper
Greenlane Groomers – Voucher
Hannah Grace Face Painting – Voucher
Samantha Connolly – Beaty Voucher
The Skin Coach – FREE session
Theresa Smith – Wine
Jen Mulberry – A local Photoshoot in natural light with a free 8 x 10 image
£20 voucher for The Royal Oak at Goodworth Clatford
1 cream tea from Lillies, Stockbridge
High Tea for Two at The Grosvenor, Stockbridge
Jason Cousins (M/F) cut and blow dry
£40 voucher from David Mellor Family Jewellers
3 x haircuts Chris’s Barber Shop
Backpack, Dobbins (was Wyevale)
1 months free membership + 5 day free passes Andover leisure centre
Cream shoulder handbag
Silver evening bag
Twinings mug gift set
2 pairs of ladies’ thermal socks
Large candle in a jar
Candle in glass
Coloured pencils and pencil case
Cat tea towel and cat purse
Snowsoft socks and room diffuser
Bath set
