Doug Collins autographs a football, which was one of the prizes. Looking on are Martin Dobson, Paul Tatton (Read CC professional), Derek Birchall (Chairman of Read CC), Neil Ramsbottom, Frank Casper, Benny Dixon, Paul Fletcher and Peter Fairclough (captain of Read CC 1st XI).

Star comedian of the Lancashire clubs Benny Dixon and a quartet of Burnley footballers were the big attraction at Read Cricket Club on Wednesday, 28th April 1971, when nearly 200 people attended a fund-raising concert. In a one-man show, Benny Dixon gave a virtuoso performance of his vintage Lancashire humour to a packed audience. During the interval, Burnley football stars, Martin Dobson, Paul Fletcher, Doug Collins, Frank Casper, and Blackpool's goalkeeper Neil Ramsbottom presented prizes to the value of £50.

The event was organised by members of Read Cricket Club, Ramon Bell, John Harwood and Ernie Summer and nearly £200 was raised.