Mayor for Bexley raises money for Starting Blocks

The Mayor of Bexley, Cllr Bernard Clewes, helped raise money for the Greenwich Starting Blocks Trust by bidding for two tickets to watch Charlton's recent clash with Leyton Orient at The Valley.

Greenwich Community College Business Unit Sales Director Kam Dehal with the Mayor of Bexley, Cllr Bernard Clewes

As sponsors of the match, the Greenwich Community College Business Unit joined forces with the South East Chamber of Commerce to auction two tickets for the Starting Blocks charity. The Mayor of Bexley, a lifelong Charlton fan, bid £190 to win the tickets and take his place at the game.

At the fixture, the mayor and his attendant, Steve Martin, enjoyed a tour of The Valley, a pre-match meal and seats in the directors' box.

The Addicks lost the London derby 1-0 but, apart from the result, the duo thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

"The mayor and I would like to say a big thank to Greenwich Community College Business Unit for a wonderful evening," said Mr Martin. "The company and the food were superb."

Greenwich Starting Blocks Trust is a charity committed to helping sporting dreams come true for young people in Greenwich. It will provide bursaries to give up-and-coming athletes a chance to develop their talents.

Kam Dehal, Greenwich Community College Business Unit sales director, was delighted with the amount raised, stating: "We were honoured to host the mayor and help raise money for a fantastic cause."

For more information on Greenwich Community College Business Unit, visit www.business-unit.co.uk

For more information on Greenwich Starting Blocks, visit www.greenwichstartingblocks.org

For more information on the South East Chamber of Commerce, visit www.selondonchamber.org