Testimonial Year
2023/24
Up & Coming Events
The events listed here are designed to engage with a wide section of the Gloucestershire Rugby community, to create great entertainment, and to raise funds for the Ben Morgan Testimonial, including the two supported charities of 4Ed and the Sam Polledri Foundation.
If anyone is interested in getting involved, attending events, sponsoring, or just donating, then please get in touch using the contact us form
Rugby Sevens Tournament
DATE: JUNE 17TH – 9.30AM – 5PM
PRICE: ADULTS £15 – UNDER 14s £5
VENUE: KINGSHOLM STADIUM
The inaugural Gloucestershire 7s tournament for junior clubs is to be played in the Kingsholm Stadium! This is a fantastic opportunity for local players to play at the iconic Gloucester home ground to fight it to be crowned County Champions. There will be a wonderful festival atmosphere, with local club players and supporters enjoying loads of live entertainment, food, and drink plus, of course, some great rugby! Kids come free, so it will be a fantastic family day out.
Each team will have a Gloucester player as a celebrity coach for the day! This promises to be the start of another annual festival tradition for Gloucestershire!
3 Peaks Challenge
DATE: 29TH JUNE – 1ST JULY
The ultimate climbing challenge in the UK – scaling the highest peaks in Scotland, England, and Wales within a 24-hour period. This is not for the faint-hearted – 23 miles, 3064 metres ascent, and 462 miles between them! It requires strength, fitness, teamwork, and logistics!
Are you up for it?
Places are strictly limited (six teams of eight climbers each).
For more information about this event please get in touch with either events@benmorgantestimonial.co.uk
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Dursley Dinner & Dance
DATE: JULY 8TH
PRICE: TABLE OF 10 – £1000 + VAT
VENUE: DURSLEY RUGBY CLUB
After an absence of three years due to the pandemic, DRC is pleased to host their famous and ever-popular annual dinner dance. Welcome bubbles on arrival, delicious three course dinner and cocktail bar. This year offers the opportunity to honour arguably their greatest rugby son, Ben Morgan. Dursley is where it all started for Ben in their junior ranks, so it will also be a chance for him to go back to his roots and thank the club!
Tickets will be limited, so get involved early!
To book your table please email events@benmorgantestimonial.co.uk
Testimonial Golf Day
DATE: OCT 20TH
PRICE: £500 + VAT per team
VENUE: Minchinhampton Golf Club
Join us for an exciting day of golf at Minchinhampton Golf Club! We’re thrilled to welcome 20 teams of four for a shotgun start tournament that’s sure to be a blast. After the game, we’ll all gather together for a delicious meal that’s included in the registration fee. But the fun doesn’t stop there – we’ll have a raffle, silent auction, and an auction for the coveted wooden spoon trophy. And let’s not forget about the winners’ prize! Stay tuned for more details on what’s sure to be an unforgettable golf day.
Sporting Legends Gala Ball
DATE: NOV 4TH
VENUE: Centaur Cheltenham Race Course
Dress Code: Black Tie Event
Time: 6.30pm drinks reception – 1.00 am Carriages
Sporting Legends: Sir Geoff Hurst MBE – Mike Tindall MBE – Nigel Benn – Harry Redknapp – Amy Williams MBE
Host: Jill Douglas MBE
Live Entertainment: The Chip Shop Boys UK’S Premier Live Cover Band
This is the highlight of Ben’s Testimonial Year and the Committee is proud to present an exclusive charity dinner with great sporting legends.
To book your table please email events@benmorgantestimonial.co.uk