Stonegate Group is celebrating Head of Commercial Planning, Harry Bailey, after his fantastic £1,000 win in the live TalkSPORT Pub Quiz.
Harry battled it out against fellow football enthusiasts and bagged himself the awesome cash prize, which he has now donated to Stonegate’s charity partners, the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association.
TalkSPORT, the world’s biggest sports radio station, broadcasts its renowned weekly sports quiz every Sunday night, giving football fans the chance to flaunt their unparalleled knowledge and win exciting cash prizes, free drinks, and other exclusive perks. The buzzing weekly quiz is voiced by a roster of well-loved TalkSPORT radio presenters, giving customers the chance to get involved in the action presented by their favourite broadcasters.
Stonegate’s Harry Bailey managed to outshine his fellow competitors and win a whopping £1,000 for his performance. After battling it out in rounds of spirited trivia, Harry was able to watch the TalkSPORT Breakfast Show live before meeting his idol, football legend Alan Brazil, who handed him the excellent prize.
Harry’s decision to donate all his winnings to Stonegate’s charity partners follows the company’s recent milestone of raising £500,000 for both the MND Association and MND Scotland.
Harry said: “I am utterly surprised by my win in the TalkSPORT pub quiz and I am thankful that I can support such a worthy cause with my winnings. Stonegate Group show amazing support to the MND Association and I am proud to be able to represent the company and add my prize to the pot.”
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About Stonegate Group
Stonegate Group is the largest pub company in the UK. Its portfolio is comprised of over 4,500 sites, split across managed, operator led and leased and tenanted businesses.
The managed pubs division, which employs just under 16,000 people, is split into Branded and Traditional pubs. Branded is comprised of: Slug & Lettuce, Popworld, Be At One and the Venues division. Traditional (unbranded) pubs are made up of: Proper Pubs, Pub & Dining and Social Pub & Kitchen.
To date, over 12,000 employees have engaged with the various training programmes Stonegate Group offer, with over 600 Deputy Managers across the estate having been promoted to management roles.
The leased and tenanted estate, Stonegate Pub Partners, is made up of over 3,000 diverse sites whilst operator led Craft Union is currently made up of over 500 community pubs.
The business is multi award-winning for the training and development of its people and business success including:
BII’s National Innovation in Training Awards (NITAs): HR Manager of the Year, multiple times; Best Apprenticeship Training Programme (ATOP). Best Managed Company for Training.
REBA Employee Wellbeing Awards – Best New Wellbeing Strategy (5000+ staff);
Publican Awards – Best Pub Employer (501+ employees) multiple times; Best Community Operator (Craft Union Pub Company) multiple times; Best Managed Pub Company multiple times.
Great British Pub Awards – Best LGBTQ+ operator multiple times; Best Sports Pub multiple times; Best Pub Garden, Best Entertainment; Best pub to watch sport; Community Mindfulness
Licensed Trade Charity Awards raising awareness through fundraising
UK Hospitality’s Dusk ‘til Dawn Late Night Awards Best Marketing and Promotions Award; Best Service & Team; Best late Night Operator
HR Excellence Awards: Best Learning and Development Strategy
HR Distinction Awards: Innovation for Digital & Social Media; People Development; Innovative Use of Technology
And awards for charity contribution including Licensed Trade Charity: Outstanding Corporate Contribution Award; APPBG PUBAID Corporate Charity Fundraiser Award
Media Contact: Sophie Barkley sophiebarkley@leisurepr.co.uk
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