Best of British Events meets Graham Gooch OBE

Over 180 business leaders attended Best of British Events at The Spa Hotel in Tunbridge Wells to meet guest speaker and cricket legend Graham Gooch OBE. 

Graham Gooch, one of England’s most successful cricketers, is widely regarded as a legend in the sport. With a career spanning over two decades, Gooch amassed more than 8,900 runs in Test cricket and captained England in both Test matches and One Day Internationals. Renowned for his resilience and dedication to the game, his standout achievements include leading England to the 1992 World Cup final and scoring a remarkable 333 runs against India in 1990.

At the recent Best of British Events in Tunbridge Wells, Gooch captivated the audience with his comical and insightful stories from his cricketing career, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the highs and lows of professional cricket. Sharing anecdotes about his time on the field and his experiences with fellow cricketers, he gave an entertaining and memorable perspective on the sport and those he played alongside.

Attendees included leaders from a range of local businesses including, UpFix, TN Recruits, Webtrends Optimize, Lock Associates Group, Tunbridge Wells Business Magazine and Dev Assist.

This prestigious networking event supported Taylor-Made Dreams, a local charity dedicated to helping children with life-limiting illnesses fulfil their dreams. Taylor-Made Dreams creates personalised ‘Taylor-Made’ bucket lists that cater to the unique wishes of each child, from special toys and experiences to meeting favourite celebrities and planning dream holidays.

At the event, CEO Suzanne Mitchell shared her inspiring story of founding the charity after her own son was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Driven by the desire to make all his wishes come true, Suzanne set up Taylor-Made Dreams to help other families create cherished memories during difficult times.

With the support and generosity of guests and sponsors, this event raised over £10,000 on the day.

Ryan Heal, CEO of Best of British Events said:  “It was an honour to welcome Graham Gooch and hear his inspiring stories from his remarkable cricketing career. Not only is Graham a cricketing legend, but he is also a humble, kind, and generous individual. We deeply appreciate his time and presence, which greatly contributed to our charitable efforts in support of Taylor-Made Dreams.”

The Best of British event hosts a range of leading business networking events and fundraisers across Sussex and London. For more information please visit: https://bestofbritish.org.uk