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Steve Parry Memorial on 28 November

Thursday 6 November 2008

Friends and ex-colleagues of former Reuters sports editor Steve Parry, who passed away suddenly on 7 August, are invited to come together to remember Steve and celebrate his life.

Date: Friday, 28 November

Time: 11:00 am

Venue: Pitchside West restaurant at Wembley Stadium, London

Refreshments available

Please confirm your attendance by 21 November to Caroline Helly caroline.helly@thomsonreuters.com

PAUL RADFORD, global sports editor, Reuters ■

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