NatWest and Gwent-based Awaken Coaching along with Rodney Parade are hosting a free business networking event to highlight the importance of mental health across the world of sport and business on Wednesday, October 9.

The event is being held to coincide with the World Cup rugby match between Wales and Fiji and following the speakers the rugby will be shown on the big screen with another opportunity to network up till the close of the event at 1pm.

Sponsors include See No Bounds and Legacy International Group Ltd and Time to Change Wales, which all have roots in mental and physical disabilities.

The event will open at 8.45am when refreshments will be served over an opportunity to network. The speakers will commence at 9.20am with an introduction from Lee Morgan, of NatWest.

Time to Change Wales champions Beverley Jones, who runs Awaken Coaching, and Rhodri Jones will share their personal stories on how their mental health changed their career paths before the rugby starts at 10.40am.

If you are in business and have an interest in mental health (and rugby) book your free ticket visit Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mental-health-in-sport-and-business-tickets-69725291223?.

For further information about the event contact Beverley Jones on 07502 375714.