Speaker Emlyn brought in cash to aid cancer appeal

FORMER England football captain Emlyn Hughes helped raise more than £1,000 for Burton’s Queen’s Hospital cancer appeal.

The ex-liverpool star was guest speaker at a sportmen’s dinner at Bretby Conference Centre.

Mr Hughes was joined by John Stiles — son of World Cup-winning Manchester United star Nobby — at the meal.

Business leaders from across Burton and South Derbyshire were among the 85 guests who enjoyed the three-course event, which raised £1,071 for the cancer appeal.

Barry Edwards, general manager of the conference centre, said: “Emlyn was well received and John Stiles warmed the crowd up well. Comedian Billy Bean was also very funny.”

Mr Edwards said the centre was considering holding a similar event in 2004.

Hughes with guests Sue Simmonds (Connections for Business), Pat Taylor (Derbyshire Association for the Blind) and Eileen Pettitt (South East Derbyshire College). Right, with Billy Bean and John Stiles

Emlyn Hughes with a signed Liverpool FC football. Far right, with conference centre manager Barry Edwards

Steve Ensor, Chris Lewis-sharman, Paul Smith and John Smith with a football shirt bearing Nobby Stiles’ signature