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Widnes Vikings 1984 State Express Challenge Cup Final 40th Anniversary Dinner
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Local Events  |  Thu - April 18, 2024 7:44 pm  |  Article Hits:598  |  A+ | a-
WIDNES Vikings in association with Compere Systems and Graphfit are delighted to announce that a very special evening will take place on:- Friday, 10 May 2024, to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the team's 1984 State Express Challenge Cup final victory over Wigan.

If you are unaware, following a famous:- 19 to 6 victory over Wigan, on:- Saturday, 5 May 1984, Widnes lifted the State Express Challenge Cup.

This celebratory evening will see members of the 1984 cup winning side reuniting to give us their thoughts on a historic day for the club.


Confirmed attendees so far are as follows:-
  • Mick Burke.
     
  • Stuart Wright.
     
  • Andy Gregory.
     
  • Steve O’Neill.
     
  • Mike O’Neill.
     
  • Keith Elwell.
     
  • David Hulme.
     
  • Ralph Linton.
     
  • John Basnett.
The club hopes to announce the attendance of further past players in the coming weeks.

The evening will include:- a raffle and auction, with items including:- a pie, chips, and peas supper.

Following on from the recent successes of the John Devereux book launch and the return of Joe Lydon for a Q&A session, this event will be held within the Bridge Suite, at the DCBL Stadium, and promises to be yet another great evening of entertainment.

Tickets should be purchased online at:- WidnesVikings.Co.UK.

With well over 100 tickets already sold, we advise fans to purchase as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please note that the note starts at:- 7pm, and has a dress code that is smart casual.


Other dates that might interest Widnes Vikings fans are as follows:-
  • Featherstone Rovers Vs Widnes Vikings (AWAY) on:- 21 April 2024 = Betfred Championship.
     
  • Bradford Bulls Vs Widnes Vikings (AWAY) on:- 28 April 2024 = Betfred Championship.
     
  • Widnes Vikings Vs Doncaster RLFC (HOME) on:- 5 May 2024 = Betfred Championship.
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