We are delighted to announce that our latest Patron is rising star Joseph Dempsie.

Joe was born on 22^nd June 1987 in Liverpool and is an actor who has shot to fame playing Chris in the E4 television show 'Skins'.

Joe has also appeared in 'Doctors', 'Peak Practice' and 'Sweet Medicine' as well as the films 'One for the Road' and 'Heartlands'. He also appeared in season 4 of Doctor Who.

Joe added some star quality to the charity's event and attended the Bright and Beautiful Spring Ball on 18^th April 2008 at the East Midlands Conference Centre.

Basharat Hassan (or Basher as he is known to CP Sport)

Basher was born in Nairobi, Kenya on 24^th March 1944 and had a successful cricketing career including playing for East Africa (1963-1965) and Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club (1966-1985). Basher has played 329 matches, made a total of 14,394 runs (average 29.07) and scored 1,000 runs in a season on 5 separate occasions. After retiring, Basher became the Commercial Manager at Notts CCC and was a first class County Umpire in 1989/90. Basher currently runs his own hospitality/events company and is the agent for cricket greats such as Sir Garfield Sobers and Sir Richard Hadlee.

Basher is a very active Patron and has supported CP Sport for many years. One of Basher's biggest events of the year is his golf day which takes place in September. If you would like to take part in Basher's Golf Day for CP Sport, please contact Rachael on 0115 925 2620 or email rnewman@cpsport.org.

Stuart Boreham

Everyone at C P Sport is delighted to welcome Stuart Boreham as the charity's latest patron. Stuart is the first physically disabled person to row an ocean. Stuart crossed the Atlantic Ocean from La Gomera, Canaries to Barbados, covering the 3341 miles, solo, unassisted and unsupported in 109 days 12 hours and 9 minutes, between 15^th November 2003 to 3^rd March 2004.

Stuart broke a world record from taking on this phenomenal challenge and will shortly be entered in the Guinness Book of World Records. Stuart has cerebral palsy and will not only be an inspiration for our young athletes, but also for everyone who has the pleasure of meeting him.

Stuart runs his own company as a motivational, keynote and after dinner speaker. For further information about Stuart and his outstanding achievements, visit www.stuartboreham.co.uk.

Stuart receiving his certificate from the Guinness Book of World Records Editor-in-Chief, Craig Glenday.