Friday 24th September 2010

It was a far cry from the heat of South Africa when this year's World Cup Final Referee came to the Spireite's new home to participate in a seminar for local businesses.

Howard Webb, who was the first English Ref to take charge in a final since Jack Taylor in 1974, was at the event to promote the Yorkshire Bank's partnership with Help the Hospices, a national charity which raises funds for, amongst others, The Ashgate Hospice.        

Local business leaders not only got a unique insight into the life of the world's top referee, but they were also given helpful charitable advice on the best ways of supporting the local community with volunteering programmes, community partnerships, fund raising activities and community donations.

Howard Webb said: "Raising the profile of the hospice movement is such a worthy cause and I was doubly delighted that Yorkshire Bank organised the event at the Spireites new stadium."

Although Webb is no stranger to Chesterfield, and refereed in last year's home match against Grimsby Town, the 39-year-old was more than impressed with the move from 'traditional' Saltergate.

Despite refereeing in some of the world's biggest stadia, he said: "I am massively impressed with the B2net Stadium and I think it's ideal for Chesterfield Football Club's needs at the present. 

It's been put together really well and has some great finishes to it, and it's more than perfect for corporate events like the one today."

Steve Wicks, Partner of Business Banking for Yorkshire Bank said: "Help the Hospices is a national charity but we have also been focusing on the local Ashgate Hospice as we wanted to help bring in more local firms to help the cause."

He added: "Having such a high profile name as Howard Webb as this new venue will no doubt boost the support for local hospices, which our employees have already been doing for some time, and we hope other local businesses will continue with their support as well." 

Ashgate Hospice fund-raiser Emily Evans said: "We welcome the generosity of the general public and the vital support that the business community plays in helping with our funding needs.  There is more information on how to help at www.ashgatehospice.org or ring 01246 567250."

pictures © and courtesy of Tina Jenner

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