Further News on the EFIA Ruby Gala Dinner 2012

EFIA 40^th Anniversary Print Awards roar into action with ex British Lion

The stage is set for the European Flexographic Industry Association 40^th Anniversary Print Awards and Gala Dinner at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton on March 21^st 2012.  Hosting the evening will be ex British Rugby Lion, Martin Bayfield, an experienced and highly entertaining after dinner speaker who provides anecdotes and stories about his time playing for England.

Martin made his debut for England in 1991 and played for the first team until 1998 when he was forced to retire from the game due to a serious neck injury.  At 6ft 10”, he was one of the tallest players in rugby and since retiring his height helped him win the part of Robbie Coltrane’s body double as the giant Hagrid in the Harry Potter Films!

David Galton, Chairman of EFIA comments “We are delighted to have secured the services of Martin for our special Anniversary Gala event.  He is an accomplished awards host and a hugely entertaining after dinner speaker, with impeccable comic timing. Appealing to all manner of audiences, I’m sure he will point to one or two telling differences between football and rugby and might also recount tales from his early days as a police protection officer, like the time he fell asleep while guarding Ian Paisley!”

For more information on the EFIA Print Awards or to reserve a table, please visit www.efia.uk.com or contact Debbie Waldron Hoines Email:  debbie@avant-tout.com