Warriors fanatic Neil enjoys a touch of luxury - The Worcester Observer

Warriors fanatic Neil enjoys a touch of luxury

Worcester Editorial 28th Mar, 2020   0

A RUGBY fan and hospice patient who was having difficulty attending matches was given the VIP treatment thanks to Primrose and Worcester Warriors.

Neil Leddington, from Bromsgrove, has been a Warriors fan and season ticket holder for over a decade.

He and wife Val were even married at Sixways in 2012 and had former Warriors lock Craig Gillies attend as a special guest.

However, during a recent clinical appointment at Primrose Hospice, Neil explained he was unable to attend matches because of the cold weather.




Knowing how important these matches are to Neil, his clinical lead spoke to Primrose Hospice’s chief operating officer Angelique Dalton who managed to organise a box at the stadium for Neil and his friends and family.

Neil said: “It was absolutely brilliant. After talking to Dr Douglas about it, within ten days it was all organised. We had a fantastic time.”


Neil and his wife Val, as well as family and friends, watched as Warriors were beaten 16-10 by Northampton Saints.

Despite the result, Val said the couple enjoyed the evening and thanked both Primrose and Worcester Warriors.

“We had a tremendous time. It was brilliant to be able to watch a game in the warmth.”

Warriors managing director Peter Kelly said: “As a season ticket holder Neil is a valued supporter and we were saddened to learn he struggles to attend matches in cold weather because of his condition.’

“When we were approached about the possibility of hosting Neil, we were only too happy to be able to help him and Primrose Hospice.

“We are pleased to learn Neil enjoyed his visit to Sixways and delighted we were able to work closely with Primrose Hospice to make the day a success.”

Visit www.primrosehospice.org for more.

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