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Johnno and Austin in fundraiser for Matt

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The Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance and the Matt Hampson Trust are to benefit from the proceeds of a charity football match featuring ex-Tigers Martin Johnson and Austin Healey.

A Leicester Legends XI will take on a Quorn Royals XI on Sunday, April 20 at Quorn Football Club, Farley Way, Leicestershire, with the game overseen by ex-Leicester City hero Alan Birchenall.

Local sporting heroes set to play include Martin Johnson, Austin Healey, Gerry Taggart, Steve Walsh and Matt Elliott.

Kick off is at 1pm and gates are open from 12pm.

Admission is £5 for adults and £2.50 for concessions.

For further information call The Apple Tree in Quorn on 01509 412296.

For more details on the Matt Hampson Trust, check out www.matthampson.co.uk

Air Ambulance

Plans are underway to provide a new air ambulance service in Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland (DLRAA). Fundraising has begun to raise the £1.5 million needed to run the service each year. The DLRAA will use the fastest helicopter available for civilian use, the Agusta 109, which can be airborne in just 45 seconds. From the base at East Midlands Airport, it will take just five minutes to reach Leicester Royal Infirmary and 14 minutes to get to Derbyshire Royal Infirmary. DLRAA will also carry a doctor on board every mission. In many situations, this can make the difference between a life saved and a life lost. For more information, please visit www.dlraa.co.uk