Once every twelve years the biggest touring side in World Rugby, The British and Irish Lions flock to Australia to take on the Wallabies in a best of three test series. To commemorate a tour that has been a decade in the making Beebox Mgmt's Sports Presenter and Travel Correspondent Nick Vindin was asked to host an intimate dinner at Merivale's York 75.The Sportsman's dinner featured legendary Wallabies Lloyd Walker (1989 Tour) and Jeremy Paul (2001 Tour) who entertained the guests with tales of their experiences on and off the field against the legendary touring party.Nick steered the formal question and answer panel conversation which dished up controversy, intrigue and hilarity in equal measure. To compliment the proceedings award-winning chef Jeremy Strode prepared a delicious three course menu with matching wines. Nick will also cover the month-long tour for SBS and is looking forward to hosting more sporting dinners at York 75 throughout the year.
On Melbourne Cup Day Merivale's Ivy Ballroom was transformed into a racetrack for 300 guests fo enjoy a fundraising lunch supporting children's cancer charity Cure our Kids.
The event was hosted by Beebox's Sports Presenter and Travel Correspondent Nick Vindin, who entertained the capacity crowd for several hours, including with a live auction in the lead up to the big race. The Sydney Morning Herald's Sarah Whyte enjoyed the day, "The ever-bright SBS Sports reporter Nick Vindin reigned as master of ceremonies," she revealed in S Magazine.
Channel Ten's Justine Schofield, from Masterchef and Everyday Gourmet, was also active on the day announcing some special prizes at the end of the race.
However it was Jimmy Rees (aka Jimmy Giggle) who was without doubt the crowd favourite. The ABC Television star was in high demand - posing for photos with fans of Giggle and Hoot throughout the day.
The event was a success raising more than $26,000 for the children's cancer initiative at Westmead.
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