Chelsea football legends to play charity match in Rustington

And the organiser of the special event, Ashley Finch, hopes that businesses will play their part, too, to maximise the money made for forces' charity Help for Heroes.

Late last year, Ashley, a former Rustington FC player, staged a benefit match between the club's past and present players, which raised 1,250 for the charity.

Now he is arranging another fund-raising fixture, this time pitting a Rustington veterans' team against Chelsea greats of days gone by.

Help for Heroes

It's hoped the line-up could include stars such as Peter Bonetti, Dave Beasant, Clive Walker, Kerry Dixon, Ken Monkou and Gary Chivers when the match kicks off at Rustington's Jubilee Avenue ground on December 20.

Weather permitting, a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter will deliver the match ball and there will be entertainment before the game and at half-time by a marching band.

A bumper raffle and an auction of signed sporting memorabilia will help to boost the funds, and the club's food and bar facilities will be open all day, with live music in the evening.

Side shows and stalls will be set up around the ground and a sports shop will be available for spectators to purchase goods for the players to sign.

Sponsorship

Said Ashley: "We really need match day sponsors to make this an event to remember.

"In return we can offer sponsors match day hospitality in the players' lounge and entrance into a draw for a signed John Terry England shirt, as well as advertising and the chance to have photos taken with the Chelsea players for the sponsors' office or place of work.

"Please, please help us to make this a day to remember and raise more money for a worthy cause which is on our news every day."

Ashley would also like to hear from volunteers to help on the day. Contact him by e-mail at [email protected] or telephone 01903 775719.

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