Richard’s hometown of Newport get behind history maker

21st July 2011

Richard Parks’ hometown of Newport are going all out this week to fundraise for the welsh adventurer who returned to his parent’s home in Newport on Tuesday from his epic word first expedition.

Parks, who made history just over a week ago becoming the first ever person to climb the continental summits and stand on all 3 poles in the same calendar year.  He completed his 737 Challenge in an astonishing 06 Months, 11 Days, 07 hours and 53 minutes.

The town of Newport will be celebrating the local hero’s success this week with a charity concert tonight, whilst his parents will be holding a dinner and dance tomorrow evening.

Charity Concert with the Greater Gwent Modern Ensemble and the Greater Gwent Schools Brass Band.

Thursday 21^st July

St Woolos Cathedral/Newport Cathedral

7.00pm-9.30pm

A Charity Concert in aid of Richard Parks’ 737 Challenge, which is raising funds in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Tickets priced at £5 will be available on the door

Fundraising Dance at Burleigh Academy

Friday 22^nd July

Meet Richard and have a good old boogie to Jarzino

Cool Sounds Soul, Reggae Pop band at the Burleigh Academy.

Burleigh Academy

Llanthewy Road, Newport

7pm til late

Tickets £20, includes rum punch & a curry.

Tickets from Tourist Information at Newport Central Library, Burleigh Academy 01633 262002 or Lee on 07531 926786.

Mayoral Reception

Newport is also making preparations to honour local hero Richard in the form of a Mayoral Reception to recognise his remarkable achievement.  Council leader Councillor Matthew Evans will be among those greeting the former rugby player; “We want to roll out the red carpet for Richard in the city where he grew up,” said Councillor Evans. “He deserves all the accolades he has received and this is just our gesture of showing how proud we are of this truly amazing feat.”

The reception is expected to take place next month, 737 Challenge will announce details soon.