Tickets are now on sale for the SSPA’s ‘An Evening with Nigel Owens MBE’ in the Refectory.
Nigel Owens MBE is recognised as one of the world’s best rugby referees and is the first openly gay man to come out in professional rugby. Born and bred on a council estate in Mynyddcerrig, West Wales, and a fluent Welsh speaker, he first picked up the referee whistle aged 16 after he was told he wouldn’t make it as a player. Nigel retired from international rugby in 2020 after becoming the first person to officiate 100 test matches.
Awarded an MBE for services to sport in 2016, Owens is admired and beloved across the world, particularly known for displaying a dry sense of humour and sharp wit when dealing with players. However, as his critically acclaimed and best-selling memoir “Half Time” recalls, Nigel’s career was almost over before it began, suffering eating disorders and a suicide attempt as he struggled to come to terms with his sexuality.
His bravery and campaigning work in equality, inclusiveness and mental health since has seen Nigel named ‘Gay Sports Personality of the Year’ and ‘Gay Sports Personality of the Decade’ by gay rights group Stonewall, awarded Honorary Doctorates at both Swansea and South Wales Universities and Honorary Fellowships at Cardiff University and Cardiff Met University. In 2011, Nigel was made a member of the Gorsedd of Bards at its National Eisteddfod in Wrexham for his services to the Welsh language.
Despite retiring from first-class rugby, Nigel is as busy as ever. As well as coaching the next generation of referees and being an in-demand speaker and media personality, he has realised a boyhood dream of owning his own farm, breeding Hereford cattle.
We are delighted to be welcoming Nigel to Solihull School and expect a sell-out event, so tickets will be allocated strictly on a first come, first served basis.
Dress code: black tie/cocktail dress
Tickets are £75 per head or £700 per table of ten, to include a welcome drink and three-course meal. We’ve also lined up some stellar auction and raffle prizes, so come along ready to bid!
Sponsorship Packages are also available – please contact Vicki Whitfield on vicki.whitfield@dupont.com for more information.
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