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MIDLANDS REGION We look forward to welcoming you to our distinctly socially flavoured second: AUTUMN LUNCHEON To be held at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, B5 7QU 11th October 2019 - At 12:00 noon for 13.00 Guest Hosted by England Test Cricketer, Geoff Miller OBE The Concrete Society Midlands Region would like you to keep a special date in your diary and join its Chairman for the 2nd annual luncheon at the renowned Edgbaston Cricket Stadium. After being greeted with a glass of sparkling wine to meet colleagues, old and potentially new customers and friends, an excellent three course meal will be provided along with entertainment and charity raffle including great prizes and signed memorabilia. We are delighted to announce our after dinner speaker will be Geoff Miller OBE. After an accomplished playing career with his native Derbyshire, Essex and of course at Test level from 1976-1984 with England, he became the first man to hold the chief position of National Selector. A hugely respected figure in the world of cricket playing alongside Sir Ian Botham, Mike Gatting OBE, Graham Gooch OBE, David Gower OBE and Bob Willis MBE during a period regarded by many as the most competitive Test cricket has ever been and an extremely entertaining host, who, even if you have no idea about cricket, will have you and your guests laughing out loud with tales from both on and off the cricket pitch. Tickets are very reasonably priced at £80 +vat per person or tables of 10 or 12 at £75.00 + vat per person are available. See separate booking form. Interest is already high, so get your place(s) booked for a fantastic networking opportunity and an entertaining afternoon! For further information contact: 01276 607140 or email: [email protected] .

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