Connectus Proud to Host Evening with Lions Legend Sir Ian McGeechan OBE in Aid of Prostate Cancer Research

Connectus is thrilled to announce a very special evening in support of Prostate Cancer Research: an intimate three-course dinner and live interview with British & Irish Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan OBE, taking place on Thursday 1 October at Hotel Wrexham.

We’re proud to be bringing together around 50 hand-selected guests for what promises to be an unforgettable night a rare chance to hear directly from one of the true greats of world rugby, while raising vital funds for a cause that touches so many lives.

A Living Legend of the Lions

Known affectionately to friends as “Geech,” Sir Ian McGeechan is a genuine icon of British and Irish rugby. He served as Head Coach of the legendary British & Irish Lions across four tours between 1989 and 2009, and holds the unique distinction of being the only person in Lions history to have achieved success as both a player and a coach. Guests will have the rare opportunity to hear his stories and insights first-hand, in a frank and honest on-stage interview conducted by our close friend Nick Owen, Managing Director of Magnify PR.

An Evening for a Great Cause

This event is free to attend, with every penny raised on the night going directly to Prostate Cancer Research. Connectus is proud to be covering all event costs, made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, including Brigantia ,  Heimdal Security, Glu Digital and DropJaw Ventures meaning guests can enjoy the evening safe in the knowledge that their generosity goes entirely to charity.

Throughout the evening, guests can look forward to:

• A  Lions Trivia “Stand Up, Sit Down” — with a bubbly gift for the winner, kindly donated by Glu
• A raffle featuring a superb range of prizes, including a bottle of champagne from DropJaw Ventures, the official British & Irish Lions 2025 Squad signed and framed poster print donated by Connectus, a £50 meal voucher from The Rake and Pikel, a dinner, bed and breakfast stay near Oswestry courtesy of Inglenook Inns, and a surprise prize at Stixx, donated by Kingdom Thenga
• A live, old-school auction of unique sporting memorabilia, including a British & Irish Lions 2025 encyclopaedia signed by Sir Ian McGeechan OBE, a signed CBS Lions shirt, a pair of signed Frank Bruno boxing gloves donated by Magnify PR, a 90-minute close-up experience with the iconic Avro Vulcan XH558 courtesy of the Vulcan to the Sky Trust, and one of only 300 signed A4 caricatures of Fran Cotton, Martin “Johnno” Johnson CBE and Sir Ian McGeechan from the legendary 1997 Lions Tour of South Africa, generously donated by Sir Ian himself

Guests are welcome to bring a little cash for the trivia and raffle on the night, while auction lots can be paid for in cash or securely online via our JustGiving page. There is, of course, absolutely no pressure to donate this is simply an evening to enjoy great company, a great story, and a great cause.

The Details

• Date: Thursday 1 October
• Arrival: From 6.30pm, with dinner served at 7pm
• Venue: Hotel Wrexham
• Dress code: Smart casual, with rugby shirts warmly encouraged
• Parking: Free on-site parking available
• Access and dietary requirements: Please let us know by 14 September

Support the Cause

Whether or not you’re able to join us on the night, you can support Prostate Cancer Research directly through our JustGiving page. Donating online is simple, fast and completely secure, with funds passed straight to the charity making it the most efficient way to give.

Donate via JustGiving

We can’t wait to welcome our guests to what promises to be a truly memorable evening with a genuine sporting hero all in support of a cause that matters deeply to so many of us.

For any queries about the event, please get in touch with the Connectus team.