I’m delighted to be working with the Stan Bowley Trust this October, delivering this year’s Sportsman Dinner, with special guest speakers Matt Le Tissier & Mark Crossley.

https://www.thestanbowleytrust.org/event/sportsman-s-dinner-matt-le-tissier-and-mark-crossley-51/register

The Keeper and the Penalty Taker

Matt Le Tissier & Mark Crossley

Mark Crossley holds a unique place in football history as the only goalkeeper to deny Matthew Le Tissier from scoring a penalty. Le Tissier, renowned for his exceptional penalty-taking skills, took 48 penalties throughout his career and successfully converted 47 of them. His only miss came against Crossley during a match between Nottingham Forest and Southampton on 24 March 1993.

Le Tissier’s penalty record is remarkable, with a conversion rate of over 97%, making him one of the most reliable penalty takers in football history. Crossley’s save was a significant moment, not only for Nottingham Forest’s victory but also for its rarity in the sport.

Crossley employed psychological tactics to increase his chances of saving penalties. He would delay the penalty kick by engaging with the referee and taking his time to get back into position, thereby increasing the pressure on the penalty taker. This approach, combined with his keen observation of the taker’s stance and run-up, contributed to his success in saving Le Tissier’s penalty.

Seventeen43 Limited is proud to have once again successfully delivered the Burntwood Wakes Festival 2025, creating an unforgettable weekend of entertainment, community spirit, and celebration.

This year’s festival brought together incredible live performances, family-friendly activities, delicious food, and a buzzing atmosphere that showcased Burntwood at its very best. Every detail – from stage management to safety, logistics, and entertainment – was carefully planned and executed by the Seventeen43 team to ensure a smooth, safe, and enjoyable experience for all.

We would like to sincerely thank Burntwood Town Council for once again choosing Seventeen43 as their trusted event management partner. It is always a privilege to work alongside the council in delivering one of the most anticipated community events in the area, and we are delighted to have upheld the high standards expected of this much-loved festival.

Finally, a big thank you goes to the amazing audiences, performers, volunteers, and crew who helped make Burntwood Wakes Festival 2025 such a resounding success.

Seventeen43 Limited is proud to continue its reputation for delivering safe, professional, and engaging large-scale events – and we look forward to making the next Burntwood Wakes Festival even bigger and better.

 

The Cathedral to Castle Run 2025 was another outstanding success, and Seventeen43 Limited is proud to have once again been the event management team behind this much-loved race.

With over 1,200 runner entries, the event brought together athletes of all ages and abilities to take on the unique 10-mile route between the iconic Lichfield Cathedral and Tamworth Castle. The day was filled with energy, determination, and community pride, making it one of the most memorable runs to date.

Thanks to the incredible efforts of participants and supporters, the event also raised over £4,000 for local charities and community causes – a fantastic achievement that highlights the positive impact of this event beyond the race itself.

Behind the scenes, Seventeen43 worked tirelessly to ensure every element of the event was delivered to the highest professional standards. From route planning, traffic management, and safety provision through to logistics, stewarding, and runner experience, every detail was carefully managed to ensure the smooth and successful running of the event.

We would like to say a massive thank you to our two main sponsors, Andrew Downing Booth Estate Agents and Mercian Wealth Management, whose generous support was vital in making this year’s Cathedral to Castle Run possible. Their commitment to community events and local causes is hugely appreciated by all involved.

We also extend our thanks to the Rotary Clubs of Tamworth and Lichfield St Chad for their continued partnership, and to the many volunteers, additional sponsors, and supporters whose contributions are invaluable to the event’s success.

Seventeen43 Limited is delighted to have once again delivered an event that ran seamlessly from start to finish, giving participants and spectators alike a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience – all while supporting local charities and communities.

 

Thanks once again to the Cathedral to Castle committee for choosing to work with Seventeen43 Limited and giving us the opportunity to manage another fantastic run on 16th April 2023.

Following the success of the past 2 years of providing ‘Event Control’ in April 2022 & 2023,  Seventeen43 Limited  in conjunction with Sunbelt Traffic management will be organising the run on Sunday 7th April 2024.

Click on the link to enter for 2024 run

https://regevent.co.uk/cathedral-to-castle-on-sunday-7th-april-2024-0830am

Seventeen43 Limited would like to pass on their thanks to all parties and look forward delivering another a great run in 2024.

Thanks once again to Midland Karting Limited for working with Seventeen43 Limited and giving us the opportunity to organise another fantastic day of competitive Karting with all proceeds going towards the Stan Bowley Trust.

You can book your event tickets on the link below

https://www.thestanbowleytrust.org/events

In preparation for the event, Seventeen43 Limited are working in conjunction with all Stall holders, Food vendors and entertainment acts to ensure everyone is in situ for a prompt start to the days, whilst regular communication with Steve Lightfoot (Town Clerk) and Burntwood Town Council committee  continued for the upcoming weeks in preparation for the event.

Thanks once again to Burntwood Town Council for working with Seventeen43 Limited and giving us the opportunity to support another fantastic Burntwood Xmas Festival on 20th, 23rd and 25th November 2022.

For the six year the Burntwood Xmas festival will be held at Boney Hay (21st), Chasetown (24th) and Sankey’s Corner (26th) and with an estimated 3000 people in attendance throughout the three events.

Seventeen43 Limited would like to pass on their thanks to all parties and look forward to three great days.

Seventeen43 Limited are proud to continue to work for the 7th consecutive year with our race partners KP Events. Thanks to  all runners who entered the

• Lichfield 2022 Half Marathon.
• Tamworth 10k 2022 race,
• Fradley 10k 2023 race,

Thanks again to the Directors ( Kevin & Paul ) of KP Events for allowing Seventeen43 Limited the opportunity to work in conjunction with the various racing communities to deliver such a professional and organised events.

Seventeen43 Limited are proud to announce we continue to be the official event partners for the 6th consecutive year for the Charity group – The Stan Bowley Trust

Please see Link: http://www.thestanbowleytrust.org/

The Stan Bowley Trust story…

The Stan Bowley Trust became a registered Charity in October 2011. We were formed by friends and family of Alan “Stan” Bowley, a former Staffordshire police officer who died of cancer. Stan’s journey with cancer began many years earlier having being diagnosed initially in June 2000. As a result of this he received traditional surgery to remove a tumour from his duodenum and part of his pancreas.

Seven years after the first diagnosis he received the devastating news that the cancer had returned. This time it was growing around a major blood vessel and the signs for his future were not favourable.

It was at this stage Stan discovered CyberKnife.

CyberKnife at that time was not available in the United Kingdom. It was available in Europe and beyond. However, due to the lack expertise in relation to Stan’s condition in Europe at the time, it was decided that Washington D.C. was the ideal place for him to be treated.

Family and friends rallied around and through fund raising and the kind generosity of Staffordshire Police in region of £40,000 was raised to send Stan to the USA. Once there he successfully received the CyberKnife treatment and a couple of days later he flew home.

A short time later he returned to work and enjoyed family holidays.

A miracle had been found!…..but people close to Alan could not believe that this treatment process was not available to all that needed it in the UK. Hence in 2008 The Stan Bowley CyberKnife Trust was born. Following a re-structure in 2011 the organisation was re-named The Stan Bowley Trust, with the aim to raise the awareness and funds for CyberKnife in the North West and the Midlands.

We have subsequently joined forces with the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Charity. They identified CyberKnife as a treatment process that would benefit some cancer sufferers in the surrounding geographical areas. Following extensive fund raising a CyberKnife machine was installed in the summer of 2013 and has actively been treating patients ever since.

We at The Stan Bowley Trust are extremely proud to have been a major contributor towards the fund raising that purchased this CyberKnife machine, but it does not stop there……

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