BOXING legend Frank Bruno was recently in the Vale of Glamorgan starring in a Sports Dinner held at the Oystercatcher in Penarth marina.

He was there supporting PG10 Coaching and to raise funds for the new proposed indoor 3G and sports facility in Penarth led by Vale Sports Arena.

The evening was a huge success with special guests Wales legend Neville Southall and former World Champion boxer Steve Robinson and Nicky Piper and the mayor of Penarth Rosemary Cook attending

Hundreds of guests were given opportunities to learn about Bruno's career, achievements and stories from a successful professional boxing career and time on TV and his charity work with Comic Relief.

The evening also saw a performance from talented freestyler Ash Randall

A special award was presented to Penarth based 11-year-old Keira Daniels who recently shone in the British Gymnastics Championships winning one gold, one silver and four bronze medals.

Further sports dinners have been announced with some huge sporting names attending: Liverpool FC and German legend Didi Hamann on Friday, September 25 and BBC Match of the Day pundit and Liverpool FC legend Mark Lawrenson on Friday, November 20, which includes a Stereophonics Tribute Act, are heading to Penarth helping to support local children and aid their sporting development.

All events will be held at the Oystercatcher. Guests can enjoy a three-course meal, auctions, games, questions and answers, guest speakers and much more.

For tickets please email petegriff10@hotmail.co.uk