Comedian to host our Gala Dinner and Awards
Published on 15 January 2015 03:00 PM
Comedian and broadcaster Chris Corcoran is hosting our Gala Dinner and Awards evening in Cardiff on Friday 27 February.
'Korkey' is co-host of Rhod Gilbert's BBC Radio Wales Saturday morning programme and presented Cbeebies's ‘Doodle Do' and ‘Korkey's Six Nations‘on BBC1 Wales.
Chris has also performed in BBC1 Wales and BBC Three's ‘The Committee Meeting' with fellow comedian Elis James.
Chris says:
"I'm really chuffed to be asked to join the Age Cymru Gala Dinner and Awards evening as host.
"I'm honoured to support the work of the charity as they combat and prevent isolation and loneliness and enhance health and wellbeing for older people across Wales.
"We're sure to have lots of fun and laughter during the night as we celebrate the exceptional achievements of the Award winners!"
Our event will celebrate people and organisations that have made exceptional contributions to the lives of older people in Wales.
Richard Nicholls, Age Cymru's Director of Income Generations says:
"We're delighted to be joined by the comedian and broadcaster Chris Corcoran this year as our fantastic host!
"Chris ‘Korkey' will bring some brilliant comedy banter to the Gala Dinner and Awards evening which will bring lots of laughter to our audience.
"Our Dinner and Awards evening will be a unique Franco-Welsh celebration on the eve of Wales's Six Nations clash with Les Bleus."