Attention: Please take a moment to consider our terms and conditions before posting.
'The Lennie Lawrence Dinner'
clive
Posts: 20,121
On Sunday, April 26th, the Charlton Athletic Ex-Players' Association will be hosting the 'Lennie Lawrence Dinner' to pay tribute to a true icon.
The Addicks legend, who managed the club between 1982 and 1991, will take part in an exclusive hour-long Q&A hosted by familiar faces from the club, and will be joined by fellow club legend Alan Curbishley alongside other notable names.
Players from Lawrence's unforgettable 1985/86 promotion-winning side, his 1987 Full Members Cup final team and the iconic 1986/87 play-off-winning squad will reunite as VIP guests.
Guests will enjoy a two-course dinner and a live Charlton-themed auction during what promises to be a truly memorable evening.
In recognition of Lawrence's outstanding services to the club, the evening will feature a special tribute in his honour. From next season, one of the club's lounges will be re-named the Lennie Lawrence Lounge.
The Lennie Lawrence Dinner will be held by the Ex-Players' Association and presents a unique opportunity for businesses and individuals to align with Charlton Athletic and celebrate one of the club’s greatest legends.
Click here to purchase your tickets for the event now.
There is a range of sponsorship packages, designed to maximise visibility, engagement and create memories for you and your guests.
TITLE SPONSORS - £4,500 + VAT
- A table of 10 in front of the main stage
- A Charlton legend seated at your table, offering a personal touch to your experience
- Pre-dinner drinks with Lennie Lawrence, Alan Curbishley and other VIP guests
- A range of sponsorship opportunities throughout the event
- Prominent brand exposure throughout the evening, including in-house materials and digital platforms
- Feature on the cover of the official dinner programme
- Full-page advertisement within the programme
- Logo placement on in-house club materials for maximum visibility
- Dedicated on-screen feature during the dinner, shared across Charlton Athletic’s social media channels
- A framed signed shirt as a lasting memento
- A reserved table of four in the new Lennie Lawrence Lounge next season
TABLE SPONSORS - £2,000 +VAT
- Table of 10 in a VIP priority area
- A Charlton legend seated at your table, offering a personal touch to your experience
- Brand exposure on screens throughout the dinner
- Half a page advertisement in the dinner programme
- Signed shirt or ball
- Brand visibility through logo placement on in-house club materials
- Feature on the club’s social media platforms to extend your reach beyond the evening
INDIVIDUAL OR OTHER BOOKINGS
- £100 + VAT per person
- £1,000 + VAT for a full table of 10
These exclusive packages offer a unique way to celebrate Lennie Lawrence’s legacy while showcasing your brand to a high-profile audience of supporters, ex-players and club legends.
To get involved in this special opportunity or for further information, please contact Lucy McNicholas as soon as possible via email at lucy.mcnicholas@CAFC .co.uk.
All proceeds will be going to the Charlton Athletic Ex-Players' Association to continue their work.
https://www.charltonafc.com/news/club-celebrate-lennie-lawrence-exclusive-dinner
2
Comments
-
Sichenje has already booked a table for 10 but he's going alone6
-
Great that the club are doing things to honour Lennie, has taken far too long IMHO.
Will be interesting how many attend at the prices advertised.
12 -
I hope they sell out for Lennie's sake but at those prices - I'm out.JohnnyH2 said:Great that the club are doing things to honour Lennie, has taken far too long IMHO.
Will be interesting how many attend at the prices advertised.0 -
Is there a vegan option?12
-
Bread rollsclb74 said:Is there a vegan option?
What do you expect for £120-00?3 -
Hope Sir Lennie gets a standing ovation when he's introduced.
St Andrews in '87 was a major part to our future success.10 -
I hope Peter Shirtliff will be there5
-
£120 is a bit steep where only a two course meal is included…..two course always sounds a bit cheepo/naff.🤔
Just being honest here…..sorry.10 -
Not all bread rolls are vegan.CaptainRobbo said:
Bread rollsclb74 said:Is there a vegan option?
What do you expect for £120-00?0 -
The napkins will be.iainment said:
Not all bread rolls are vegan.CaptainRobbo said:
Bread rollsclb74 said:Is there a vegan option?
What do you expect for £120-00?0 -
Sponsored links:
-
Not necessarily.CaptainRobbo said:
The napkins will be.iainment said:
Not all bread rolls are vegan.CaptainRobbo said:
Bread rollsclb74 said:Is there a vegan option?
What do you expect for £120-00?0 -
Apparently the Ex players association are being charged 5 grand by the host this evening. Personally I will would tell them to poke it and see if the Marriott Hotel in Bexleyheath is available at a cheaper price.
Secondly the minimum age of the person who would remember and witnessing a Lennie Lawrence side is 45.
I would love to go to an evening like this with old players also in attendance but at £120 pounds for a two course meal (Plus whatever you spend on drinks, travel etc) is far too expensive for the likes of myself and friends and family.
These events are marketed at your people in the lounges and the boxes who have the extra revenue to afford to attend these events.A missed opportunity and the club are losing touch with it comes to fan engagement with the vast majority of the Charlton Athletic fan base.19 -
Unfortunately, the charge is from Gather&Gather who had/have exclusivity over the lounges and events spaces!shirty5 said:Apparently the Ex players association are being charged 5 grand by the host this evening. Personally I will would tell them to poke it and see if the Marriott Hotel in Bexleyheath is available at a cheaper price.
Secondly the minimum age of the person who would remember and witnessing a Lennie Lawrence side is 45.
I would love to go to an evening like this with old players also in attendance but at £120 pounds for a two course meal (Plus whatever you spend on drinks, travel etc) is far too expensive for the likes of myself and friends and family.
These events are marketed at your people in the lounges and the boxes who have the extra revenue to afford to attend these events.A missed opportunity and the club are losing touch with it comes to fan engagement with the vast majority of the Charlton Athletic fan base.
they even charge for tap water in a jug!🤦🏻♂️2 -
Then hold it elsewhere. When Tracey Leaburn organised the quiz night in aid of prostate cancer back in 2017/2018 it was held at the Marriott in Bexleyheathsammy391 said:
Unfortunately, the charge is from Gather&Gather who had/have exclusivity over the lounges and events spaces!shirty5 said:Apparently the Ex players association are being charged 5 grand by the host this evening. Personally I will would tell them to poke it and see if the Marriott Hotel in Bexleyheath is available at a cheaper price.
Secondly the minimum age of the person who would remember and witnessing a Lennie Lawrence side is 45.
I would love to go to an evening like this with old players also in attendance but at £120 pounds for a two course meal (Plus whatever you spend on drinks, travel etc) is far too expensive for the likes of myself and friends and family.
These events are marketed at your people in the lounges and the boxes who have the extra revenue to afford to attend these events.A missed opportunity and the club are losing touch with it comes to fan engagement with the vast majority of the Charlton Athletic fan base.
they even charge for tap water in a jug!🤦🏻♂️8 -
This event really needs to have a two figure price point, IMHO.
There’s plenty of time to find a more suitable venue.5 -
None of the blurb actually says where it's being held.
Of course the logical assumption is at The Valley, but wouldn't you at least put that in with all the nonsense about naming rights, etc?!4 -
Does the £5k include the cost of the food, or is it just the room hire?shirty5 said:Apparently the Ex players association are being charged 5 grand by the host this evening. Personally I will would tell them to poke it and see if the Marriott Hotel in Bexleyheath is available at a cheaper price.0 -
And it was free as the hotel weren't going to get many in on a Monday night anyway. Instead they got 100 plus people buying drinks.shirty5 said:
Then hold it elsewhere. When Tracey Leaburn organised the quiz night in aid of prostate cancer back in 2017/2018 it was held at the Marriott in Bexleyheathsammy391 said:
Unfortunately, the charge is from Gather&Gather who had/have exclusivity over the lounges and events spaces!shirty5 said:Apparently the Ex players association are being charged 5 grand by the host this evening. Personally I will would tell them to poke it and see if the Marriott Hotel in Bexleyheath is available at a cheaper price.
Secondly the minimum age of the person who would remember and witnessing a Lennie Lawrence side is 45.
I would love to go to an evening like this with old players also in attendance but at £120 pounds for a two course meal (Plus whatever you spend on drinks, travel etc) is far too expensive for the likes of myself and friends and family.
These events are marketed at your people in the lounges and the boxes who have the extra revenue to afford to attend these events.A missed opportunity and the club are losing touch with it comes to fan engagement with the vast majority of the Charlton Athletic fan base.
they even charge for tap water in a jug!🤦🏻♂️
10 -
You don't even get food here ...CaptainRobbo said:
Bread rollsclb74 said:Is there a vegan option?
What do you expect for £120-00?
0 -
Oh, bugger.Raith_C_Chattonell said:
You don't even get food here ...CaptainRobbo said:
Bread rollsclb74 said:Is there a vegan option?
What do you expect for £120-00?
I thought those seats I'd booked in Block 413 were pretty cheap when I bought them!1 -
Sponsored links:
-
Impressive, they’ve got Harry Styles coming along as well.Raith_C_Chattonell said:
You don't even get food here ...CaptainRobbo said:
Bread rollsclb74 said:Is there a vegan option?
What do you expect for £120-00?0 -
Which begs the question - do Gather & Gather charge CAFC every home game?cafcfan said:
I was told it will be in the Fan's Bar - Covered End.Off_it said:None of the blurb actually says where it's being held.
Of course the logical assumption is at The Valley, but wouldn't you at least put that in with all the nonsense about naming rights, etc?!3 -
Well, yes, but suspect it is a contract over the season (seasons?). In the lounges they provide the food, the staff and presumably beverages. So, yes, they do charge.Covered End said:
Which begs the question - do Gather & Gather charge CAFC every home game?cafcfan said:
I was told it will be in the Fan's Bar - Covered End.Off_it said:None of the blurb actually says where it's being held.
Of course the logical assumption is at The Valley, but wouldn't you at least put that in with all the nonsense about naming rights, etc?!
Now whether there is any adjustment on a match-by-match basis or not I don't know (Club 1905 is not always at capacity) but it would make sense. Any profit for the Club must come from the difference between what they charge us and what they pay to G&G. Less expenses, like fees to the Legends/Charlton staff, etc
Meanwhile, from a conversation I had with a member of G&G staff last Tuesday, I assume they are paid a decent amount more than minimum wage in the lounges.1 -
Not G&G, but another arm of the same Compass Group, advertised for an Assistant Chef for the training ground last week. £45k + pension, private health, full company benefits etc.cafcfan said:Covered End said:
Which begs the question - do Gather & Gather charge CAFC every home game?cafcfan said:
I was told it will be in the Fan's Bar - Covered End.Off_it said:None of the blurb actually says where it's being held.
Of course the logical assumption is at The Valley, but wouldn't you at least put that in with all the nonsense about naming rights, etc?!
Meanwhile, from a conversation I had with a member of G&G staff last Tuesday, I assume they are paid a decent amount more than minimum wage in the lounges.
Gawd knows what the chef gets0 -
I make a brilliant lasagne, might applyAFKABartram said:
Not G&G, but another arm of the same Compass Group, advertised for an Assistant Chef for the training ground last week. £45k + pension, private health, full company benefits etc.cafcfan said:Covered End said:
Which begs the question - do Gather & Gather charge CAFC every home game?cafcfan said:
I was told it will be in the Fan's Bar - Covered End.Off_it said:None of the blurb actually says where it's being held.
Of course the logical assumption is at The Valley, but wouldn't you at least put that in with all the nonsense about naming rights, etc?!
Meanwhile, from a conversation I had with a member of G&G staff last Tuesday, I assume they are paid a decent amount more than minimum wage in the lounges.
Gawd knows what the chef gets4 -
All licensed premises in England and Wales are required by law to provide "free potable water" to their customers upon request.sammy391 said:
Unfortunately, the charge is from Gather&Gather who had/have exclusivity over the lounges and events spaces!shirty5 said:Apparently the Ex players association are being charged 5 grand by the host this evening. Personally I will would tell them to poke it and see if the Marriott Hotel in Bexleyheath is available at a cheaper price.
Secondly the minimum age of the person who would remember and witnessing a Lennie Lawrence side is 45.
I would love to go to an evening like this with old players also in attendance but at £120 pounds for a two course meal (Plus whatever you spend on drinks, travel etc) is far too expensive for the likes of myself and friends and family.
These events are marketed at your people in the lounges and the boxes who have the extra revenue to afford to attend these events.A missed opportunity and the club are losing touch with it comes to fan engagement with the vast majority of the Charlton Athletic fan base.
they even charge for tap water in a jug!🤦🏻♂️
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-398812366 -
They're not charging for the water, they're charging for the person serving it.jimmymelrose said:
All licensed premises in England and Wales are required by law to provide "free potable water" to their customers upon request.sammy391 said:
Unfortunately, the charge is from Gather&Gather who had/have exclusivity over the lounges and events spaces!shirty5 said:Apparently the Ex players association are being charged 5 grand by the host this evening. Personally I will would tell them to poke it and see if the Marriott Hotel in Bexleyheath is available at a cheaper price.
Secondly the minimum age of the person who would remember and witnessing a Lennie Lawrence side is 45.
I would love to go to an evening like this with old players also in attendance but at £120 pounds for a two course meal (Plus whatever you spend on drinks, travel etc) is far too expensive for the likes of myself and friends and family.
These events are marketed at your people in the lounges and the boxes who have the extra revenue to afford to attend these events.A missed opportunity and the club are losing touch with it comes to fan engagement with the vast majority of the Charlton Athletic fan base.
they even charge for tap water in a jug!🤦🏻♂️
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39881236
The current administration chose to continue outsourcing catering when the contract came up for renewal.
There are arguments for and against outsourcing but I found it odd that we brought retail, admittedly a smaller operation and head count, back in house but left the catering outsourced.
It leaves the club at the mercy of another company and with no flexibility and huge costs for events like this.4 -
I guess the difference with retail is you are open consistent hours for the whole week, all year so can have full time staff. F&B staff will almost exclusively be agency workers and so you’re basically beholden to one third party anyway. The argument then is why not just give the whole thing over to a third party?Henry Irving said:
They're not charging for the water, they're charging for the person serving it.jimmymelrose said:
All licensed premises in England and Wales are required by law to provide "free potable water" to their customers upon request.sammy391 said:
Unfortunately, the charge is from Gather&Gather who had/have exclusivity over the lounges and events spaces!shirty5 said:Apparently the Ex players association are being charged 5 grand by the host this evening. Personally I will would tell them to poke it and see if the Marriott Hotel in Bexleyheath is available at a cheaper price.
Secondly the minimum age of the person who would remember and witnessing a Lennie Lawrence side is 45.
I would love to go to an evening like this with old players also in attendance but at £120 pounds for a two course meal (Plus whatever you spend on drinks, travel etc) is far too expensive for the likes of myself and friends and family.
These events are marketed at your people in the lounges and the boxes who have the extra revenue to afford to attend these events.A missed opportunity and the club are losing touch with it comes to fan engagement with the vast majority of the Charlton Athletic fan base.
they even charge for tap water in a jug!🤦🏻♂️
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39881236
The current administration chose to continue outsourcing catering when the contract came up for renewal.
There are arguments for and against outsourcing but I found it odd that we brought retail, admittedly a smaller operation and head count, back in house but left the catering outsourced.
It leaves the club at the mercy of another company and with no flexibility and huge costs for events like this.0 -
I think it is brilliant that he is having a lounge named after him. His achievements could arguably surpass those of Curbs and Jimmy Seed, given the circumstances of exile, no money and keeping us in the top flight for 3 seasons. Not to mention that he brought in Alan Curbishley as a player and drew me back into going to matches, even though I was living in Hull at the time.JohnnyH2 said:Great that the club are doing things to honour Lennie, has taken far too long IMHO.
Will be interesting how many attend at the prices advertised.
Sadly, I can't stump up the attendance fee, butI hope others can and will honour the man.7
