Fancy a day out with a sporting legend?
Here’s your chance!
Ben Robinson MBE DL, honorary chairman and former owner of Burton Albion FC, has generously donated an incredible prize to help Support Staffordshire member The Vale Rawlings Project CIC raise funds for two wonderful local charities: YMCA Burton and SARAC.
The prize? An exclusive sporting experience for TWO people!
You and your lucky guest could enjoy being Ben’s guests in his private Executive Box at either a home fixture at Burton Albion FC’s Pirelli Stadium OR a day at Uttoxeter Races.
You’ll also enjoy complimentary food and drink while taking in all the sporting action.
It’s a very special opportunity to enjoy a VIP experience, courtesy of Ben Robinson, while helping to make a real difference in our local community.
HOW TO PLACE YOUR BID
To take part, email the maximum amount you would be prepared to pay for this fantastic prize to valerawlingsprojectcic@gmail.com. Please include your name and a contact telephone number.
BIDDING CLOSES AT NOON ON MONDAY 30 NOVEMBER, 2026.
The highest bidder at the closing deadline will win this fantastic prize. The successful bidder will be contacted to arrange payment and confirm whether they would prefer to attend a Burton Albion FC home fixture or Uttoxeter Races. Ben will then be in touch to discuss available dates and arrange a mutually convenient occasion.
Full terms and conditions, and an explanation of how the auction will run, can be read here at the Forgotten Burton Stories website.
Elaine Pritchard, co-founder of the Vale Rawlings Project CIC, runs the Forgotten Burton Stories website and social media to raise awareness of lesser-known local stories such as Vale Rawlings, Lily Thomas and local ‘rebel women’. She has written books and plays and gives talks across the county and further afield.
Elaine said: “All profits from activities around the stories of Vale, Lily and the rebel women are split between SARAC and YMCA Burton. I also published a book and give talks on fairground ride entrepreneurs Orton & Spooner and profits from that go to Burton & District Mind.
“This generous prize donation from Ben Robinson is a great opportunity to boost fundraising for YMCA Burton and SARAC and I would appreciate any help in spreading the word this month so that people who would love to bid get to hear about it.”