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🏉An Afternoon with Karl Kirkpatrick, Ben Thaler & Special Guests🏉

Join us for a unique afternoon of Rugby League insight and banter with two of the game’s most experienced referees, Karl Kirkpatrick and Ben Thaler, plus special guest Paul Cullen from the sport. Hear the stories, ask your burning questions, and get a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on the toughest job in rugby league!

🕖 Time: Doors open 1:45 for 2:30 Start

🎟️ Ticket includes:
✔️ Q&A Session
✔️ Drink on arrival*
✔️ Choice of Chicken or Vegetarian Curry
– Served with Rice or Chips, Naan Bread & Poppadom

Tickets: £20 per person (plus booking fee)

Age Policy:
This event is open to attendees aged 14 and over, provided a responsible adult accompanies them. Attendance for those under 18 is at the discretion of their parents or guardians.

Please note: no refunds available.

All seats are reserved on tables of 6 or 12. If your booking is for fewer than 6 people, you will be seated at a mixed table.

Event Itinerary

• 1:45 pm – Doors open

• 2:30 pm – Curry dinner served  

• 3:15 pm – Part 1: Panel on stage – unscripted interview 

• 4:00 pm – Break  

• 4:20 pm – Raffle & Auction  

• 4:45 pm – Part 2: Panel on stage – unscripted interview & audience Q&A  

• 6:00 pm – Close

All timings are approximate.

Additional Information

• Dress code: Casual

• Dietary or access requirements? Please get in touch with us at frankhawleychallenge@gmail.com

• The management reserves the right to refuse admission for any reason.

• If the event does not go ahead, a full refund will be given.

We look forward to welcoming you to this special afternoon.

Limited spaces available – secure your spot early!

*Pint of Beer/Lager, single shot of spirit & mixer, small wine
Over 18s only for alcoholic drinks. Soft drink alternative available.

Sponsored by Stuart Middleton Foundation