Newcastle Falcons team up with mm&d for another season
As the renowned channel 4 TV series Come Dine With Me spills over into the world of rugby celebrities, M Media are the agency behind the branding. Rugby Legends Jason Leonard OBE, Jeremy Guscott, Robert Jones and Rhys Williams take possession of the kitchens at the Vale of Glamorgan for a celebrity cook-off in aid of Wooden Spoon - The Children's Charity of rugby. Will Jason Leonard, the former England rugby union prop and flyer Jeremy Guscott score with their spicing or will Wales legend scrum half Robert Jones alongside speed merchant Rhys Williams tame the tandoor to become king of the kitchen? The event will be Falcons winger Danny Williams joined M Media & Design to celebrate the launch of the 2010/2011 partnership. For the third year in a row mm&d have become official sponsor to the clubs community foundation. The foundation supports numerous activities that improve lives across the northeast through rugby and sport. Since its launch the scheme has engaged more than 20,000, both young and old.
mm&d directors, Gavin Hatton and Mark Skirving (pictured above), joined the Falcons on the pitch during half-time at a recent game to announce the renewal of the partnership. "We're very proud to be supporting the Falcons Community Foundation. The work they do with people in the region is truly fantastic and we are genuinely pleased to be a part of it.'' M Media will this year provide a wide range of design, print and branding totaling more than £3000.
In reply Melanie Magee, Falcons Community Manager, said " …having their professional support as partners is a huge boost. As with all charities we have to make the most of the resources available to us. Past years have proved M Media to be an invaluable asset to the charity, and club in general. We're delighted to have them back with us again!''
For more information about the work of the Falcons Community Foundation and how you can get involved contact: melanie.magee@falconsfoundation.co.uk