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Arwel Richards

b. 1982

British polo administrator

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About Arwel Richards

Born 1982. Arwel Richards is a British columnist and athlete, known for Public relations and St. Davids Polo and Racing Club.

Arwel Wyn Richards (born 25 January 1982 in Carmarthen) is a Welsh businessman and columnist contributing articles on cars and style.

He has been involved in the Welsh polo scene since 2006. As tournament director of the St. Davids Polo and Racing Club, Wales' only polo club, he hosted a beach polo day in Swansea Bay in August 2009.

From 2007 to 2009 Richards was Festival Director of the Swansea Bay Film Festival. Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Sheen were Patron and Vice President, respectively, during his tenure.

Since 2014 he has been a classic car specialist at the Iconic Auctioneers group (formerly known as Silverstone Auctions ) owned by Nick Whale. He specialises in celebrity cars. Richards represented a 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo S1 that was driven by the late Diana, Princess of Wales, it sold under the hammer for £650,000 on 27 August 2022.

Arwel Richards has a controlled stammer and is a patron of the British Stammering Association.

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Important facts

Born
25 January 1982, Carmarthen
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Columnist, athlete
Nationality
United Kingdom
Known for
Columnist, Public relations, St. Davids Polo and Racing Club
Also known as
Arwel Wyn Richards

People in Arwel Richards's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Michael Sheen
b. 1969
Voice actor
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Catherine Zeta-Jones
b. 1969
Television actor
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Nick Whale
b. 1963
Racing driver

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Martin Seligman
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Arwel Richards?

British polo administrator

When was Arwel Richards born?

Arwel Richards was born on 25 January 1982 in Carmarthen.

What is Arwel Richards's occupation?

Arwel Richards is a columnist and athlete.

What is Arwel Richards known for?

Arwel Richards is known for Public relations and St. Davids Polo and Racing Club.

What nationality is Arwel Richards?

Arwel Richards is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arwel Richards

· Wikidata: Q4802552

· DBpedia: Arwel Richards

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