All events are organised by our consultant, Paul Fielding, former rugby player, Independent Financial Advisor and after-dinner speaker. 

Along with his colleague, ex-Wales and British Lions great GRAHAM PRICE M.B.E., Paul runs the popular ‘Dining with Lions’, the ‘Get-up-close’ Rugby dining experience.

We specialise in sports dinners, featuring the great names from the world of sport as a major part of your entertainment for the event.

Our proposition is firmly underpinned by a sporting theme, however, we can provide speakers for all kinds of events, subject to availability and costs.

Please feel free to browse this page and what we can offer – we would be delighted to hear from you regarding your requirements and would be pleased to quote for all kinds of events. We shall be listing many more interesting items on a regular basis, so please look out for new events and ideas.

Paul Fielding 
After-Dinner Speaker, Event MC - Freelance Broadcaster and Reporter

A former teacher and for 24 years an Independent Financial Adviser, Paul is an experienced speaker and radio sports broadcaster as well as a regular financial and sports columnist.

In Rugby, he played for Wales both at secondary schools and University level, going on to play first class rugby briefly with Bridgend and toured several times with the Welsh Academicals.

He also played in other invitation teams with the likes of JPR Williams, Gerald Davies, Graham Price, Phil Bennett and Steve Fenwick, amongst others – however, those superstars all soon forgot about it!

He finally retired (for the 4th time!), playing his final match, aged 52, for Welsh league side Porthcawl where he has held most Club positions, including Chairman and Hon. Secretary.

Long-time friend, Wales and Lions Legend Graham Price MBE, works regularly with Paul in the ‘Dining with Lions’ and ‘Touring with Legends’ Corporate Hospitality business and together they work at Hotel events and Sports Dinners, along with the likes of the great Mervyn Davies, John Devereux and Steve Fenwick, plus other star players.

Paul spent four years as a Saturday afternoon ‘live’ radio broadcaster on Bridge FM, covering club rugby in South Wales and International rugby from Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium, as well as Rome, Paris and Twickenham.

He’s still hankering after a shot at Dublin and Murrayfield – all radio stations take a hint!

Paul’s initial career as a teacher spawned many humorous situations upon which he draws for stories as well as taking a candid and humorous look at people in everyday life, whilst being an independent financial adviser has also had its’ funnier moments.

Paul is a former Chairman of Bridgend Round Table, whilst also being a known industry figure in financial services, as a Board Member of both the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries, based in London and The Independent Equity Release Adviser Alliance.

He is an enthusiastic seminar and public speaker and thrives on eager audiences, variously at Sports Clubs, Hotels, Lions International, Round Table, Rotary, Chambers of Trade, Company dinners, Law Society and Financial Services events, to name just a few!

Dining With Lions
Paul runs the popular ‘Dining with Lions’, the ‘Get-up-close’ Rugby dining experience.

Dining With Dragons
Other brands within the current portfolio include ‘Dining with Dragons’, featuring past and present legends of Welsh Rugby.

Touring With Legends
This brand will cater for special celebrity touring events. The portfolio is planned to continue to expand, to encompass a wide-ranging number of similar brands.

What can we do for you?
We work with hotels, clubs and all kinds of organisations to provide the event, whether it be a Charity Fund-Raiser, Club Annual Presentation Night, Company Dinners, Retirement and Presentation Events or even a special ‘Birthday Party’, where a Celebrity Guest will attend and bring a touch of class to make the event so special.

Imagine giving Dad a 60th birthday he’ll never forget by having one of his favourite World Rugby Greats as his special guest!

Company days and events
For companies, we are able to arrange team-building or reward days for employees, a typical example of this being Clay Pigeon Shooting, for up to 30 people, followed by dinner and special award ceremony. 

Where there is a retirement of a long-serving employee, we can tailor the event to encompass your requirements, making it an unforgettable and much-appreciated acknowledgement of faithful service to the company.

Testimonials
Just what do people say?
‘Hi Paul…Thank you for your help in both organising and speaking at the RODA Sporting Club dinner.

The evening was a great success and just what was needed in these early stages of getting the Club off the ground. 
Many guests commented that the evening was another positive step forward and I look forward to working with you again as we continue to grow and develop.’ MIKE MALONEY, GENERAL MANAGER, RODA GOLF & BEACH RESORT, MURCIA, SPAIN

Hi Paul, a big thank you for your contribution at our Christmas bash…it was great value for money ….your ability to hold attention was a credit to you…the stories & anecdotes were apt in every way…making the evening so enjoyable…we all look forward to working with you again next year…’ VIC JANNELS, CHAIRMAN, ATOM GROUP LTD, HORSHAM, SUSSEX

‘Hi Paul, Thank You for your fine After Dinner Speech at the Altlantic Hotel, Porthcawl on the occasion of our Annual Christmas Dinner.
You were very eloquent, witty and pertinent.
Your research for material was excellent and must have taken many hours.
Should I have the occasion to require speech making services you are top of my list.
Once again Porthcawl Chamber of Trade committee and I thank you’. LINDSAY MORGAN, LORD of KENFIG, President of the Porthcawl and District Chamber of Trade and Commerce and President of Pyle Rugby Football Club

Paul, many thanks for your assistance in arranging this night.
I've had feedback from every table and all commented on what a success it was in terms of raising monies, and also the quality of speakers (Rob Howley, Graham Price, Nigel Meek and yourself).
When I arrange another evening you will be the first person I contact.
Thanks once again. DEWI JONES, STATION COMMANDER, SOUTH WALES FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

‘Thanks…had a great night…the key is just to make sure everyone enjoys themselves…the format was great and just what the guests expected….’ JULIAN HITCHCOCK, MD and STEVE BANKS, Manager, TOWN & COUNTRY HOTELS, CARDIFF, COWBRIDGE & BRIDGEND

Great entertainment….superb stories, everyone had a fantastic night…you and John ( Devereux ) were both great…many thanks…we all agreed we should do this again’ RYAN JONES, PENYGROES RUGBY, AMMANFORD, WEST WALES

‘My sincerest thanks for your superb entertainment and for acting as MC on the night…it was a great night all round which everyone enjoyed immensely…we think we’ve raised around £30,000 for the Centre….fantastic….Marilyn would have been thrilled…..can’t wait to do it again in 2009…’ MIKE EVANS ( Husband ), Fundraising Event Organiser ‘Miles for Marilyn’ , on behalf of Maggie’s Cancer Centre, Singleton Hospital, Swansea.

‘All the members really enjoyed the night…the many stories were humorous and entertaining…thanks!’…. MIKE GREENWAY, BRIDGEND LIONS CLUB, LIONS INTERNATIONAL

‘We really enjoyed Friday…you were very entertaining …the anecdotes and stories are funny and well-told…an appreciation of human nature…I would happily go again…’ KARINA WARREN, CAERFFILI