The former World Seniors Snooker Champion is now one of the UK's leading after dinner speakers on the UK speaking circuit. His fun and fascinating after dinner speeches, mixed with question and answer sessions, provide an opportunity to listen to some of Willie's humorous stories from years as a true character of professional sport and a household name on television.
An expert with the microphone, Willie has become one of the most sought after auctioneers around. With many years of commentary and TV appearances, Willie captures audiences' attention and always commands the most amount of money out of a room, in a slick and extremely humorous manner.
To give your evening that trick shot above the rest, call Champions (UK) Plc on 08453 313031 and book Willie Thorne! Alternatively, get in touch online by following the link below.
Consumer markets are significantly impacted by celebrity endorsement for products. Champions (UK) Plc works alongside each client to develop a unique creative concept that establishes a bond between Willie Thorne and the product, which will in turn, lead to unparalleled promotional success in the future.
Years as a top TV celebrity, pundit and commentator make Willie's instantly recognisable features and voice the ideal choice for any campaign including TV, radio and press advertising as well as corporate videos.
To give your product that trick shot above the rest, call Champions (UK) Plc on 08453 313031 and book Willie Thorne! Alternatively, get in touch online by following the link below.
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A celebrity personal appearance can add that special ingredient to any event, resulting in a truly unforgettable occasion.
As a keen golfing enthusiast, Willie Thorne has hosted many golf tournaments as well as participated in similar competitions. Having a snooker legend accessible on the day for guests to talk to and interact with will make it an event to remember! A personal appearance at a golf day or a party can also incorporate a question and answer session, a chance for guests to have a commemorative photograph taken with Willie and autograph sessions.
Willie Thorne is available for golf days, venue openings, media appearances, conference hosting, product launches, golf days, educational visits, exhibition matches and auctioneering.
Call Champions (UK) Plc to make sure you pocket Willie Thorne for your event: 08453 313031. Alternatively, get in touch online by following the link below.
Willie works closely with many different charities, including being a patron for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, who he helps to raise money for on a regular basis.
Speaking of his position as patron for Rainbows, Willie said "I am delighted to be a patron of Rainbows and I am always moved to tears when I meet the fantastic kids and their families. It reinforces the message of what great care they get at the hospice, but what more they will need as they get older."
Click the thumbnails below for more information about the charity organisations Willie is proud to support.
For more information about Willie's charity work, call Champions (UK) Plc on 08453 313031. Alternatively, get in touch online by following the link below.
Just some of the fantastic feedback received for Willie's many public engagements...
Peter Holm - MD Batt Cables
"Many, many thanks for your fine services on Tuesday. Everyone loved your presentation and we have had many 'thank you's. You certainly topped off our event beautifully. Speaking personally, my apologies for playing like a complete plonker on the day but many thanks for your kind comments of commiseration and assistance. May I also speak for our partner Matthew as well. I must remember your gag about having to "re-grip" his lake ball retriever! Brilliant fun.
A pleasure to meet you Sir and good luck with all your ventures."
Dean & Dyball Civil Engineering
"I am writing to thank Willie for his attendance at our Bristol office launch event. The event was judged a great success by those attending, who all very much enjoyed meeting Willie. He gave us a wonderful demonstration of his skills with a snooker cue whilst keeping up an interesting and very funny commentary throughout.
He made sure that he had met and talked to every single guest at the event whilst he was with us, posing for numerous photographs and signing autographs."
Tina Lindsay, Froglife
"Oh my, he is SUCH a fab guy! Thanks so much for everything you guys have done for Froglife in securing Willie for us, not only as gala auctioneer, but as Wildlife Ambassador Project Patron. He was a HUGE hit, and rather splendid! Such a genuinely nice guy.
Anyway, the launch went fantastically well and that Willie prepared a speech and delivered to our audience was a huge bonus. He is so charming, and happily posed for photos and signed autographs."
Pamela Bruce, The City of Edinburgh Council
"Thanks to Willie, MC of our awards. The event was a great success and he was a true professional helping me along as this was our first big bash."
Mary Bidder, The University of Hull
"The Athletic Union at The University of Hull has a reputation of securing high quality guest speakers for their Annual Trophy Presentation and this year was no exception. Willie Thorne tailored his speech excellently for our multi sport crowd, mixing good stories with hilarious jokes but more than this he worked the room and was more than happy to pose for photos and sign autographs. We would happily recommend him for events such as ours."
Jacqui Baldwin - Association Manager - British Golf Industry Association
"I am sure for Willie, events like ours are run of the mill but for us it was a special occasion and he certainly added to everyone's enjoyment."
Rory Hopkins, Executive Producer, Sky Sports
"Willie Thorne is a long standing member of Sky Sports' snooker coverage. Throughout this time we have always found Willie to be the consummate professional bringing his own inimitable style to the coverage. Since joining Sky Sports in 1995 he has gone on to work for the BBC and has proved very popular with his precise and witty observations on Snooker. Willie is one of the most recognisable sportsmen in the country and always has time to have a word with fans and followers of all sport which is why he remains so popular today."
How to book Willie:
Willie Thorne is available for venue openings, media appearances, conference hosting, product launches, golf days, educational visits, exhibition matches and auctioneering.
Call Champions (UK) Plc to make sure you pocket Willie Thorne for your event: 08453 313031. Alternatively, get in touch online by following the link below.
