Thursday, 23 October 2025
Wendens Ambo, Essex
Doors open 6.30pm | Quiz 7pm – 9.30pm
The NCTJ is hosting a special fundraising quiz night to raise money for the Thomas Read bursary, which supports aspiring journalists with disabilities through their NCTJ training.
The evening will include:
- A fun quiz, hosted by Jamie Read
- A hot meal, courtesy of Kevin Read
- A selection of alcoholic and soft drinks
- A raffle with fantastic prizes to be won, drawn by Carolyn Read
Tickets
Standard ticket: £25 (includes entry, food and your first drink)
Group of four: £90 (save £10)
Group of eight (a full team!): £175 (save £25)
All proceeds go directly to the Thomas Read bursary
Bookings are now closed. Please enquire at [email protected].
The closest train station is Audley End.
About the bursary
The Thomas Read bursary is awarded each year to an applicant who has been awarded funding from the Journalism Diversity Fund and has a long-term illness, health problem or disability.
The Thomas Read bursary was set up in the memory of the Sky Sports News journalist Thomas Read, who died unexpectedly in 2015, aged 25. Thomas had cerebral palsy, and achieved a great deal in a short amount of time.
In addition to funding from the Thomas Read Foundation, bursary recipients also receive a work experience opportunity at Sky Sports News.
As we celebrate ten years of this special bursary, which has changed the lives of those who have benefitted, please support us in our fundraising efforts.
If you aren’t able to attend, please consider making a donation to the fundraiser here.
Please note: attendance is by invitation only. If you have not received an invitation from the NCTJ and would like to enquire about attending, please email [email protected].
Raffle
Raffle tickets will be available to purchase on the night. We have some fantastic prizes up for grabs. Thank you to the following businesses for donating prizes:
- The Black Bull, Balsham
- Chelmsford City Racecourse
- Newmarket Racecourse
- Manchester City FC
- Axe & Compasses, Arkesden
- Cineworld
- Premier League
- Paintball Booking Office
- COOK
- Talents, Saffron Walden
- Kitty Yoga, London
- Alphabet Bags
- Cambridge Rugby Club
- PAUS
- Off Peak Luxury
- And more!
