2003

Monday 18th August 2003
Rugby Greats to Provide Inspiration to Students and Sell-Out Luncheon
Over 150 Novocastrian Rugby Union fans will gather for the Two Bishops Trust Rugby Luncheon tomorrow to hear guest speakers and rugby union greats Bob Dwyer and Nick Farr-Jones.

While in town, Mr Dwyer and Mr Farr-Jones will visit Hunter Sports High at Gateshead to speak with students from a number of local high schools about goal setting and achieving their dreams.

Both men have spoken of their desire to use their high profile to inspire others. In the book Gods of Sport (Chapman & Clifford, 1995), Mr Farr-Jones was quoted as saying:

"I certainly think I've been called to get up and speak. Mind you, I prefer standing in the background and being an encourager. I've had a lot of opportunities as captain of Australia to speak and I really think that is one of the things God has given me," said Mr Farr-Jones.

"I believe I have a role to encourage people and that's not just through speaking engagements. In the end, I don't want to be lying on my deathbed regretting that I didn't do certain things in my life."

The sell-out luncheon will raise vital funds for the Two Bishops Trust to assist communities to establish long-term solutions for people who are unemployed or on a fixed low income in the Hunter region.

Dining with Mr Dwyer and Farr-Jones will be the founders of the Two Bishops Trust and sports fans, local Anglican and Catholic bishops, Bishop Roger Herft and Bishop Michael Malone.

A number of local businesses have thrown their weight behind the Trust, providing in kind support and goods and services to be auctioned during the luncheon. Supporters include the Australian Rugby Union, Charlestown Bowling Club, Tooheys, Peter Doyle Cellars, Hunter Valley Gardens and Harrigans Irish Pub, Enigma, Mudgee Tourism, Mudgee's Getaway Cottages, Barrington Country Retreat, Street Real Estate, Newcastle and Hunter Valley Rugby Union and Hawthorn Rugby Union Club.

Media Opportunities
11:15 am - 11:40 am Photo opportunity at Hunter Sports High School Pacific Hwy, Gateshead

1:20 pm Key note speakers to address luncheon, Charlestown Bowling Club Patricia Avenue, Charlestown

2:00 pm Interview/photo opportunity with Bob Dwyer and Nick Farr-Jones

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