Christmas lunch help raise over £30,000

By Mark Stevens
16/12/22

Christmas certainly came early for two of Devon's biggest charities - the Exeter Chiefs Foundation and Wooden Spoon Devon - following a hugely successful and enjoyable joint Christmas lunch.

Bringing together the Foundation, the official charity of Exeter Chiefs, and Wooden Spoon, the children's charity of rugby, over 400 guests helped to raise in excess of £30,000 for the two charities during the annual event held at Sandy Park.

Hosted by former Bath, Saracens and England prop David Flatman, guests were not only treated to a sumptuous three-course dinner prepared by Head Chef Craig Beacham, but they were royally entertained with a special Q&A slot with current Chiefs, Josh Hodge, Dafydd Jenkins, Will Becconsall and Claudia MacDonald.

The quartet not only gave an insight into Chiefs life, but also regaled the audience with anecdotes from their careers to date, as well as life away from the rugby pitch.

Also part of the day’s activities was a special cheque presentations made to the Foundation by the Exeter Chiefs Cycling Club, as well as insight to the fantastic work being carried out by the Exeter Chiefs HITZ team, which is supported by both the Foundation and Wooden Spoon Devon

Entertainment later in the day was provided by the SW Comms Band, Disco Danny and comedian Louise Leigh.