The group, including from Clarence House in Dewsbury, attended the sold-out match between Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors earlier this month, courtesy of Booth FM (Booth Facilities Management Ltd), giving people from Milewood services the opportunity to experience the atmosphere of one of the sport’s biggest fixtures.
Ahead of the match, the Leeds Rhinos Foundation kindly provided a private room for the Milewood group, where they could meet, relax and enjoy refreshments before taking their seats for the game.
Booth FM subsequently made a donation to the foundation as a thank you for its generosity in helping to facilitate the visit, with Milewood also making a donation in recognition of the support provided.
The day brought together people supported by Milewood from Dewsbury, Leeds, York, Doncaster and Whitby, alongside members of the teams who support them.
Juliette Booth, of Booth FM, said: “We were delighted to be able to help make this day possible.
“There is something very special about the atmosphere at Headingley, particularly for a fixture like Leeds Rhinos against Wigan Warriors, and it was wonderful to see so many people from Milewood able to enjoy it.
“We are extremely grateful to the Leeds Rhinos Foundation for the welcome they provided and for making sure the group had somewhere comfortable to get together before the match.
“We were very pleased to make a donation to the foundation in recognition of that support.”
Martyn Heginbotham, chief executive of Milewood, said: “This was a fantastic opportunity for the people we support and a great example of what can be achieved through organisations working together.
“Experiences like this are about much more than simply attending a sporting event. They provide opportunities to get out, socialise, share interests and experiences with others and be part of a major community occasion.
“I would like to thank Juliette and everyone at Booth FM for their generosity, as well as the Leeds Rhinos Foundation for making our group feel so welcome.
“From all the feedback we have received, it was a brilliant day and one that will be remembered for a long time.”
Milewood is a provider of living services for adults with disabilities, with more than 50 homes throughout the UK.
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The group attended the sold-out fixture courtesy of Booth FM (Booth Facilities Management Ltd). Photo: Submitted
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People from Milewood services across the county had the opportunity to experience the atmosphere of one of rugby league’s biggest fixtures. Photo: Submitted
