Source: Bournemouth_Echo
Cherries back Bournemouth Sevens festival
AFC BOURNEMOUTH has given its backing to the Bournemouth Sevens with the third annual festival set to attract record crowds.[LNB] The popular event, supported by the Daily Echo, will take place at Chapel Gate on the Bank Holiday weekend of May 28-30.[LNB] About 20,000 people will descend on Bournemouth Sports Club to enjoy a combination of rugby sevens, netball, live music and family entertainment.[LNB] And with numerous celebrities and famous faces likely to be in attendance, Cherries are the latest to show their support for the festival.[LNB] Dean Court director Adam Murry said: It's great what the Bournemouth Sevens festival has done for the community in only three years. It's important that we as a club work closely together to really show the country that Bournemouth is a fantastic place.[LNB] It's great that the festival has so much to do for kids and also for the charities that they are supporting. We are looking forward to developing our working relationship further with Diamond Sports Events.[LNB] Roger Woodall, whose Diamond Sports Events company puts on the festival, added: Teaming up with AFC Bournemouth is fantastic news. Both parties are really putting the town on the UK's sporting map and it's really positive for our hometown.[LNB] Tickets are still available for the festival which features a wide range of activities including rugby, live music, VIP arena, a stunt parachute display and a kids' zone. For further information on the event or to view video footage of previous festivals, visit bournemouthsevens.com Tickets are available from ticketmaster.co.uk and bic.co.uk[LNB]
