Get Involved

Tim Healy, the multi-talented Geordie actor best known for playing Dennis Patterson in the television series Auf Wiedersehen Pet, Lesley in the ITV comedy-drama series Benidorm and Gastric in Still Open All Hours and many more shows, aims to raise funds for the ongoing care and rehabilitation of acclaimed actor and long-time friend, Dave Whitaker. Dave suffered a devastating stroke in 2012 and needs help to pay for his ongoing therapy.

Celebrity guests scheduled to attend include Tim Healy, Snooker legends Willie Thorne, Jimmy White & John Virgo, Football legend Cyrille Regis, Actor Gareth Hale aka Hale and Pace, Game of Thrones actor Clive Russell, Comedian Steffen Peddie, Actor Adam Gillen (plays Tim’s son in Benidorm), Josh Bolt & Steve Edge Actors from Benidorm and former Newcastle United footballers….along with many other TV & Sports Personalities to be confirmed.

We’re recruiting for Event Volunteers ideally from the local area, who are free on:

• Thursday 07th Sept at Macdonald Linden Hall Longhorsley, Morpeth NE65 8XF from 9.30am – 5.00pm

 

Drinks and food will be provided.  To give you an idea of our events, do take a look at the photos here from our previous events!

Event Volunteers 

We’re looking for friendly volunteers, ideally from the Morpeth, Northumberland area, even better those who are interested in a career in event management – for our charity celebrity golf day. To volunteer with us, you DON’T need to know lots about golf or celebs to get involved – just a positive attitude, interested in event management, keen to get involved and enjoy working with a broad range of people!

You will:

• – Help the guests and celebrities attending our event
• – Guide visitors/spectators to the allowed areas
• – Help with event set up and take down
• – Assist in fundraising activities

 

As the Tim Healy Celebrity Classic is a real mix-up of activities, you’ll develop essential teamwork, public engagement and event production skills, and have a lot of FUN!

If you’re interested or have any questions, drop us an email to info@connectvips.com with the subject line ‘EVENT VOLUNTEERING’. Please explain a little bit about yourself, why you’d like to get involved and your availability. Start time will be 9.30am, but we’re flexible if you can only volunteer a few hours as long as you can make the 9.30am briefing.  We hope to hear from you soon!

 

What will you gain:

• One day of public engagement / event management experience
• Support in the development of activities
• Looks great on your CV
• Looks great to employers
• Builds confidence in working with the public & celebrities
• Giving something back to the community

If you’re interested (or know anyone that may be!) please drop us a line at:

info@connectvips.com / 0191 251 2222

We look forward to hearing from you!

Thank you