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7 Mar 2025
FANTASTIC SUPPORT FROM ACROSS NORTH EAST FOOTBALL
By Liz Luff On 7 March 2025 In Uncategorized
This week we were, once again, very proud to be part of the North East Football Writers’ Association’s (NEFWA) Annual Awards at the Ramside Hotel in Durham. Highlighting the very best of North East football across the
3 Mar 2025
DAN BURN WINS THE ‘SIR BOBBY AWARD’
By Liz Luff On 3 March 2025 In Uncategorized
Last night, Newcastle United’s Dan Burn was named Personality of the Year by the North East Footballer Writers’ Association. It is an award given annually in association with our Foundation to recognise someone within football who uses
7 Feb 2025
DAN BURN NAMED NORTH EAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
By Liz Luff On 7 February 2025 In Uncategorized
This year’s North East Football Writers’ Association Personality of the Year Award, which is given annually in association with our Foundation, will be honouring Newcastle United defender Dan Burn. Dan, from Blyth, is a player who truly
1 Jan 2025
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
By Liz Luff On 1 January 2025 In Uncategorized
Happy New Year to all our wonderful supporters! Our very best wishes for 2025. And a big thank you to everyone, like Jack Stanley, who played a part in our 2024 story. Last year, Jack ran 10
23 Dec 2024
YOUNG PATIENTS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AT SPECIAL PARTY
By Liz Luff On 23 December 2024 In Uncategorized
Young patients with cancer and chronic health issues, along with their family and friends, recently enjoyed a lively Christmas party with a wide range of fun activities thanks to our partnership with Newcastle United Foundation. Providing valued
21 Dec 2024
EMMA THE LEMONADE ENTREPRENEUR!
By Liz Luff On 21 December 2024 In Uncategorized
Today (21 December) is the shortest day of the year, so how about a warming flashback to summer when it was so hot that 8-year-old Emma Thompson decided to make cool lemonade to share with her neighbours!
19 Dec 2024
CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL BRINGS FESTIVE JOY!
By Liz Luff On 19 December 2024 In Uncategorized
A huge thank you to everyone involved in the wonderful Christmas at the Cathedral show, which is held every year at Newcastle Cathedral and raises funds to support our work. The cast of performers who generously give
10 Dec 2024
SIR BOBBY PORTRAIT ONLINE AUCTION
By Liz Luff On 10 December 2024 In Uncategorized
The online auction for this fantastic Davey Brown Art portrait of Sir Bobby is now underway with all proceeds supporting our work. It would make a wonderful Christmas present for any football fan! Our thanks to Davey,
28 Nov 2024
JOIN SIR BOBBY’S 2025 GREAT NORTH RUN TEAM!
By Liz Luff On 28 November 2024 In Uncategorized
Why not fully enjoy the festive season knowing you’re committed to something hugely positive in 2025? Join Sir Bobby’s Great North Run team and take on the world’s largest half marathon in September! And complete it at
22 Nov 2024
FOLK FOR OUR FOUNDATION
By Liz Luff On 22 November 2024 In Uncategorized
Influential folk musician, Martin Matthews from Lanchester, County Durham, very sadly died last year leaving a legacy of music that is now helping to support our work. Thanks to his friends and family, and fulfilling his own