Led by ex-England cricketer Derek Underwood, famous names from the sporting world will be joined by paying guests, in a match based on the Ryder Cup at Dale Hill in Ticehurst, East Sussex.

Derek Underwood will lead a team of past and present cricketers including Ross Edwards, Graham Johnson and Darren Stevens against a team of ‘All Stars’. The All Stars are led by ex-Welsh rugby star John Taylor and include jockey Philip Mitchell and Ladies European Tour golfers Liza Walters and Natalie Booth.

Derek Underwood explained why he wanted to support the Martha Trust golf day: "Martha Trust provides loving residential and respite care to people with profound and multiple diabilities in Kent and East Sussex." He continued: "I want to help this small local charity with its very worthwhile cause, and I'm extremely grateful to all the Cricketers, All Stars, sponsors, individuals and companies who are supporting the day".

Emily Shepherd, Director of Operations for Martha Trust responded; “We are delighted that Derek Underwood and so many famous sporting names are supporting our second golf day. Last year’s event was very enjoyable and very competitive!” Mrs Shepherd continued; “The money raised from the 2006 event will be used to pay for a sensory garden for our young residents at Mary House in Hastings.”

The Martha Trust runs two homes in Deal and one home in Hastings for people with profound physical and learning disabilities. They also run a respite service helping many more local families.