Pictured above: (l-r) Chris Westwood, Gary Newbon and Martyn Morgan 

Midlands based law firm, Talbots Solicitors, were supported by TV and radio personality Gary Newbon as they raised over £7,000 for a local charity recently.

Based in Worcestershire, Staffordshire and West Midlands, Talbots Solicitors held a charity lunch at Brockencote Hall, the AA 3 Red Stars and former Small Hotel of the Year in Chaddersley Corbett. Together with a host of local business leaders, Talbots' Senior Partner Matyn Morgan was joined by Gary Newbon and Chris Westwood of the Chris Westwood Charity for Children with Physical Disabilities.

Journalist Gary Newbon is known for his work on ITV, talkSPORT and Sky Sports and has covered events including the UEFA Champions League games and Central News at Six.  

"I am thrilled and hugely honoured to be invited to support Talbots' fund raising efforts" said Gary. "The charity is one of those local ones that often go unhealded but they do geat work by helping improve the quality of life of children and young people in Stourbridge and the surrounding areas with physical disabilities."

Martyn Morgan is a co-Trustee of the charity and is pleased Talbots is able to assist with fund rasing efforts. "Gary was very entertaining, reminding us of his spats with the likes of Brian Clough, Sir Alex Ferguson and Chris Eubank" Martyn commented. "We had fewer attendees this year, reflective of the economic climate perhaps, but we were overwhelmed by the generosity of our guests who helped raise over £7,000 - an increase on last year".

Founder and Charity Chairman, Chris Westwood, commented "We run the charity with zero expense, and every penny raised will go to deserving children. We have already seen an increase in the number of applications for grants during the first quarter and the funds will prove essential in meeting these increasing demands".