The month of June is upon us so here’s a round up of the latest news and events from the David Hemp Benefit Year.

BBQ at Mochyn Du – Sunday 15th June

This annual favourite at the Mochyn Du pub, just outside the SWALEC stadium will take place after the Twenty20 Game against Worcester on Sunday 15th June.
A limited number of tickets are available and need to be pre-purchased prior to the event. The BBQ will go ahead whatever the weather and at £10 per head it promises to be a great event and a great opportunity to say hello to David and his Glamorgan team mates.
 
Tickets can be pre-purchased at the Mochyn Du or by emailing your request to the Benefit Office benefit@hemp08.co.uk

St Fagans Cricket Six a Side – Monday 16th June

Fancy entering a team and having a Glamorgan star playing your side?
 
The David Hemp Benefit Year “Six a Side” competition will be held at St Fagans Cricket Club on Monday 16th June.
 
The afternoon of fun starts with the first game commencing at 1pm, with 8 teams competing in two groups with each match consisting of 5 x eight ball overs. Each team will comprise a total of 6 players, made up from 5 “amateurs” plus one “Pro” from the current Glamorgan squad.
 
With three pitches at St Fagans, each team will play at least three “round robin” matches between 1 and 5pm, with four teams progressing to the semi finals. The grand final will take place at 6.45pm. The entry fee per team is a donation to the David Hemp Benefit Year of £300 which includes a buffet lunch and tea. As well as a trophy for the winning team, there will also be a raffle and auction prizes up for grabs.
 
We still have places available so any help selling this to corporate contacts would be much appreciated. Please forward any leads to me.
 
Powell XI v Hemp XI Twenty 20 Invitation Game at Knowle & Dorridge Cricket Club, Solihull - Wednesday 25th June

To celebrate their respective Benefit Years and to also raise money for Cure Leukaemia, the former Warwickshire captain Michael Powell and current Glamorgan captain
(and former Bear) David Hemp, will lead out invitational sides in a special “Twenty20” game at Knowle & Dorridge Cricket Club on Wednesday 25th June.
 
Michael and David will be joined by some of their current county team mates to take part in a fantastic evening of cricket starting at 5.00pm. Entry is £2 per person or £5 for a family on the gate, with tickets available in advance from Knowle & Dorridge Cricket Club for those who want to guarantee their admission. Food and refreshments will also be available
on the evening.
 
For further information contact Alison Prosser at the Michael Powell Benefit Office Tel: 0121 627 5858. E: alison@mp2008.co.uk or contact Knowle & Dorridge Cricket Club on 01564 774338.
 
Please also see the attached flyer for further information
 
Golf Day at Cardiff Golf Club - Friday 4th July

Some spaces are still available for the David Hemp Benefit Golf Day at the fabulous Cardiff Golf Club on Friday 4th July. Entry for a team of 3 is £350 and includes green fees and evening meal. Further information and booking forms are available from Eileen Taylor at Paramount Interiors who are also kindly sponsoring this event. Eileen can be contacted on 029 2083 9800 or by email Eileen.taylor@paramountinteriors.com
  
Sporting dinner – The Long Room, Lords – Friday 24th October
 
We are already taking advanced bookings for this special Black tie Sporting dinner to be held at the “HQ” of cricket – in the world famous Long Room at Lords – on Friday 24th October.
  
Former England captain and accomplished after dinner speaker Chris Cowdrey will be our guest speaker, whilst a Sports Panel will take questions from the floor. BBC TV presenter Ray Stubbs will chair the panel, which will include Match of the Day football pundit “Lawro” Mark Lawrenson. Also confirmed is Rob Howley, the former Wales and British Lion scrum half and member of Warren Gatland's coaching team that masterminded this year's Welsh Six Nations rugby triumph.
  
Prices per ticket will be £140 and with demand expected to be high for this prestigious event, early booking via the Benefit Office is advisable. Contact Richard Smith on 0121 711 6510 or email him at benefit@hemp08.co.uk to reserve your table.
 
Please also see the attached flyer and booking form for further information