Ray Parlour, a member of Arsenal FC's 'Invincibles' title-winning team is to visit the High Peak next month. 

He will talk at a charity fundraising evening being held at the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, on Saturday 25 March to raise funds for Blythe House Hospice Care and Helen's Trust. 

Ray will discuss football, with compere Andy Powell, as he reminisces on his playing days, social life, career after football and stories of the characters he met and nights out he had along the way. 

The evening includes a comedian, raffle, auction, discussion as well as a question and answer session with Ray.  

Paul Kelsall, General Manager of Pavilion Gardens, said: “With his personality and career, Ray appeals to genuine football fans as someone of real interest. We expect a great night and hope to raise a lot of money for Blythe House Hospice Care and Helen’s Trust”. 

Sophie Wheeldon, Community Fundraiser from the charity, said: “As a charity we largely depend on donations to keep us going, so we are delighted to work with Parkwood Leisure on this event to raise funds.  

“The week of the event is our Go Blue campaign so it's great that Pavilion Gardens have agreed to support us”. 

Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust provide care and services to people affected by life-limiting illnesses including cancer, COPD, heart failure, and neurological conditions such as motor neurone disease. 

There are a range of tickets available including VIP tickets for £65 which include a pie and peas meal and dessert, a chance to meet Ray, separate bar area and seats near the front. 

Dining tickets to include a two-course meal at £50 and unreserved general tickets are £35. For more information go to www.paviliongardens.co.uk 

Anyone wanting to learn more about the Go Blue event, visit https://blythehousehospice.org.uk/event/goblue/ 

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