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Basingstoke, Hampshire UK
July 20th, 2007
Cue to fundraiser for Red Cross
Snooker players of all levels of skill are invited by The Academy Basingstoke, north Hampshire’s largest snooker and pool centre, sports bar, restaurant and live music venue, to support a charity snooker tournament to raise money for the Basingstoke branch of Red Cross.
Competitors are asked to donate £10 to the Red Cross and invited to take part in the snooker competition to be held at The Academy in Worting Road on Sunday 19 September 2007 commencing at 10am (10.30am draw).
Competitors will be given handicaps and the competition will operate on a knockout basis. Referee is Mr Chris Bone of Cuestars.
The overall winner will win a prestigious cup and £100 cash. Second prize is £50 cash; the two runners-up will win £25 each with a plate competition for the first match losers; the prizes were donated by the Left Hand Drive Place dealership in Basingstoke. But, all competitors will enjoy free snooker for the tournament courtesy of The Academy.
Andrea Hicks, Deputy Manager of The Academy said: “Red Cross volunteers helped thousands of stranded passengers throughout the night following the 30 June terrorist attack at Glasgow airport. Volunteers provided emotional and practical support to more than 3,000 people who had been taken to the Scottish Exhibition Conference Centre, which was used as a rest centre, following an evacuation of the airport.”
“When I read all this in the newspapers, it reminded me of the invaluable work that the local and national Red Cross undertake on behalf of the community, not just in times of crisis but throughout the year. I believed that it was a charity that we should support. Then the unforgettable pictures of local Red Cross teams helping people in distress as a result of the flooding reinforced my determination to help them.” explained Andrea.
To enter the competition, players are invited to register at The Academy in advance or on the day.
Further details can be found on The Academy’s website at http://www.academyclubs.com/ or by telephoning 01256 327273.
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Note to Editors
Basingstoke, Hampshire UK
July 20th, 2007
Cue to fundraiser for Red Cross
Snooker players of all levels of skill are invited by The Academy Basingstoke, north Hampshire’s largest snooker and pool centre, sports bar, restaurant and live music venue, to support a charity snooker tournament to raise money for the Basingstoke branch of Red Cross.
Competitors are asked to donate £10 to the Red Cross and invited to take part in the snooker competition to be held at The Academy in Worting Road on Sunday 19 September 2007 commencing at 10am (10.30am draw).
Competitors will be given handicaps and the competition will operate on a knockout basis. Referee is Mr Chris Bone of Cuestars.
The overall winner will win a prestigious cup and £100 cash. Second prize is £50 cash; the two runners-up will win £25 each with a plate competition for the first match losers; the prizes were donated by the Left Hand Drive Place dealership in Basingstoke. But, all competitors will enjoy free snooker for the tournament courtesy of The Academy.
Andrea Hicks, Deputy Manager of The Academy said: “Red Cross volunteers helped thousands of stranded passengers throughout the night following the 30 June terrorist attack at Glasgow airport. Volunteers provided emotional and practical support to more than 3,000 people who had been taken to the Scottish Exhibition Conference Centre, which was used as a rest centre, following an evacuation of the airport.”
“When I read all this in the newspapers, it reminded me of the invaluable work that the local and national Red Cross undertake on behalf of the community, not just in times of crisis but throughout the year. I believed that it was a charity that we should support. Then the unforgettable pictures of local Red Cross teams helping people in distress as a result of the flooding reinforced my determination to help them.” explained Andrea.
To enter the competition, players are invited to register at The Academy in advance or on the day.
Further details can be found on The Academy’s website at http://www.academyclubs.com/ or by telephoning 01256 327273.
ENDS
Note to Editors
Photo: Andrea Hicks with the prestigous Red Cross Cup and prize money
There are three Academy's currently in the South - Basingstoke, Boscombe and Eastleigh. All operate 24 hours, 7 days a week, and offer extensive Snooker, Pool and Nine Ball. Uniquely to The Academy venues, they now show live premiership football on Saturday & Sunday afternoons. In addition to this, professional Darts are available as well as huge satellite screens with surround sound showing live sporting events. Discreet but loaded fruit machines offer maximum payouts and that all-important thrill! The Fun Bars with their light refreshing décor offer a variety of entertainment for all ages, definitely not to be missed! The Basingstoke venue also boasts a function room and superb Chinese Restaurant.
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