Daniel Marnewick

Event Name: Dinner With Phil Liggett When: 17 November 2016 Where: Cocktails & Canapés with Phil Liggett, Gauteng Category: Industry / General BirdLife South Africa and ZEISS invites you to an evening of Cocktails and Canapés with our special guest speaker, Phil Liggett. At this inspirational lead up to the 947 Cycle Challenge you will meet and have your photo taken with the voice of cycling and world renowned Tour de France commentator. Phil’s humorous insights to behind the scenes of cycling should not be missed. All proceeds raise from the sale of the tickets will go towards supporting BirdLife South Africa’s sites and habitats conservation work under the Important Birding and Biodiversity Areas (IBA) Programme. This amazing conservation effort aims to protect 112 IBAs, covering 14 million hectares of South Africa’s natural wealth. Join us at the prestigious JSE Atrium on the 17th November, for a night of laughs, cycling and conservation. Drinks available at the bar with a selection of canapés on offer after the presentation. Stand a chance to win amazing prizes, and do your bit to “Give Conservation Wings”. Secure parking available to guests, dress business/casual. Go to Event Page

Phil Liggett Supports Bird Conservation Phil Liggett has commentated on the Tour de France for over 30 years and has become a world-renowned cycling icon. What some may not know is that Phil’s other passion is bird-watching and conservation. He owns property in South Africa and has over the years amassed an impressive ‘life list’ of our country’s beautiful birds. Phil is also the patron of BirdLife South Africa’s cycling team, the Fast & the Featherless. BirdLife South Africa and Fairbairn Capital are proud to invite you to a very special fundraising dinner at which Phil will be the guest speaker. The funds raised on the evening will go towards bird conservation in South Africa. Various items will be on auction including one of BirdLife South Africa’s cycling shirts autographed by Lance Armstrong. A silent auction will be run before the event where you can bid to have Phil Liggett sit at your table. Your personal invitation is enclosed We look forward to spending the evening with you. For more information contact Sadie Halbhuber on 011-789-1122 or events@birdlife.org.za or click phil_liggett_invitation_20101025113818.pdf