Prince’s Trust Axa UK Gala Dinner - A great success

November 26, 2008 | Filed Under Events |

15th November 2008 saw the Axa UK Gala Dinner in aid of Princes Trust held at the Thistle Grand Hotel in Bristol. The evening was a great success as the guests form Axa and several businesses based in the west of England were inspired by insights into the world of elite sport coaching and leadership by Richard Hill, Head Coach of Bristol Rugby and Phil Davies, and heard Alan Chambers’ remarkable presentation of his North Pole Expedition. The guests we also treated to an emotional rendition of songs from Sam Ho, Prince’s Trust ambassador who told of his moving journey from adversity to success. Many sports memorabilia items were provided by Ray Collister of Liaisons UK and were auctioned in aid of the Prince’s Trust.

Richard Hale of Adventurous Business said of the event: ‘This initative was wonderful for us to be involved with on a number of levels. First it was for a worthy cause in helping the development of young people who have faced adversity. Also the fact it was organised by Axa as part of a leadership development programme fits very much with our own focus on action learning projects to support leadership development. A lot of effort goes into organising such an event as this and the Axa Enigma team worked hard to make it an evening to remember. Also as this event was based on Bristol it was great to be able, through Richard Hill’s contribution, to help provide some links between Bristol Rugby Club and the local business community.”

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