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As many of you know… I have been a Notts County Fan for well over 40 yearsand it has always been my ambition to spend time on the hallowed turf of Meadow Lane and tread in the footsteps of many of those stars of yesteryear from the glory days of my beloved Notts County.

… and now… I finally have the chance… by going to sleep for a couple of hours on the pitch… possibly in the cold and the wind and the rain...

Now, many who read this would say that I will be emulating those Notts County players that I have cheered on so enthusiastically during home games, by going to sleep on the pitch for a couple of hours on a Saturday afternoon, however… this time, I am supporting yet more worth-while organisations… by sleeping out 'rough overnight on the pitch and I am asking you to support me!

As an Estate Agent for over 30 years, when I was asked to support an event that assists Homeless Charities as well as the Community work carried out by Notts County’s programme of Football in theCommunity… it was an easy decision to say yes!

Please support me… by sponsoring me… but please read this bit first for more details…

Notts County’s Meadow Lane stadium is set to host Nottingham’s first ever “CEO Sleepout”, which is hoped will generate thousands of pounds for local disadvantaged people. Notts County Football in the Community (FITC) and Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club’s Trent Bridge Community Trust (TBCT) have teamed up to organise the local sleep out.

CEO Sleepout is also a registered charity and was set up to improve the lives of people battling with homelessness. After a number of successful high-profile events throughout the UK at major sporting grounds such as St James’ Park, Lords and Villa Park, CEO Sleepout is now coming to Meadow Lane, home of the world’s oldest football league club. Having recently raised £63,000 in Manchester and £80,000 in Newcastle, organisers from both Nottingham sports clubs are optimistic that Nottingham CEOs will be keen to show their competitive spirit and join the event to help raise thousands of
pounds to support the Nottinghamshire community.

Neil Kelly, Events and Partnerships Executive at FITC said: “We’ve wanted to organise a sleep out at Meadow Lane for some time and decided to partner with CEO Sleepout because they had had such success in organising similar events around the UK. We are working with the TBCT, The Friary and Emmanuel House’s Winter Shelter to organise a memorable event that will raise important funds at a key time of year for homeless people. With so many committed local charities working together, we hope many people will benefit from this event.”

Both sports charities (FITC and TBCT) work to improve the lives of thousands of local people each year, using the power of sport and the profile of their respective sports clubs to deliver a range of sporting projects to many different groups of marginalised people. By joining together, this event will help to sustain the work of both charities. In addition to this, two local homeless charities will also benefit from the event with The Friary and Emmanuel House being nominated as the homeless beneficiaries for the event.

Over twenty local CEOs, directors and senior management have already registered for the event with very little promotion. It is hoped many more will show their compassion by registering to take part in the coming weeks when news of the event spreads. Each CEO has a target of £1,000 to raise in sponsorship. CEOs from some of Nottingham’s top companies will dust off their sleeping bags and taking part.

On the evening of the Sleepout, CEOs will arrive at Meadow Lane for a briefing and have the chance to network before the event with senior figures from other Nottingham businesses. If you are one of the Principals of your business and wish to take part…  then please contact me for details… jonathan@hammondpropertyservices.com 

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