Published: September 5, 2008
BBC's John Inverdale will be the VIP guest at fundraising quiz evening

BBC television and radio presenter John Inverdale will be the VIP guest at a fundraising quiz evening near Burnham-On-Sea next month.

John, who recently led the BBC's television coverage of the Beijing Olympics, will be the guest at a special 'quizzical evening' in Mark on Friday October 10th.

The event, which is being organised by Mark Community Association, will be held in the village hall.

John is a familiar voice on BBC Radio 5 Live and fronts the BBC's coverage of Six Nations rugby on BBC1 and is also about to travel to America to present Radio 5's coverage of the Ryder Cup. He is the brother of one of the members of the Mark Community Association.

A limited number of tickets are available at a cost of £20 to include a hot two course meal. To book tables of 4-6 people, telephone 01278 641370.

Mark Community Association is holding a seperate event on October 4th when traditional Scottish music group Schoca will be performing in the village hall. Tickets cost £12.50 are available on 01278 641370.