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28 Nov 2023
ENTERTAINMENT FOR NUFC FANS THIS CHRISTMAS…
By Liz Luff On 28 November 2023 In Uncategorized
Something that will no doubt appeal to fans of Newcastle United, The Entertained is a beautiful photo book documenting the 2022/23 season from the perspective of supporters. From lively concourses, pandemonium in the stands and memorable scenes
19 Oct 2023
RHYME WITH A REASON
By Liz Luff On 19 October 2023 In Uncategorized
Graham Brooks, aged 74 from Consett, was diagnosed with cancer 18 months ago and found an unusual way to record his time in hospital. Originally from Cheshire, Graham was a teacher before setting up his gardening business,
29 Sep 2023
THREE DAYS ‘COASTING’
By Liz Luff On 29 September 2023 In Uncategorized
Neil Pearson, aged 56 from Dunston, recently finished a coast to coast cycle ride – from Whitehaven to Tynemouth – to raise funds for us. With a group of friends and a back up driver, they completed
25 Sep 2023
NEW ROLE AT TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH CANCER
By Liz Luff On 25 September 2023 In Uncategorized
A pilot role to help children and young people with cancer stay more active and help improve their physical and mental well-being, has been funded by our Foundation. Based at the Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle,
21 Sep 2023
FAMILY AND FRIENDS CELEBRATE MEMORY OF ANGELA ARMSTRONG
By Liz Luff On 21 September 2023 In Uncategorized
The family and friends of lifelong Newcastle United fan, Angela Armstrong, who died recently after a short illness, wore her beloved club’s strip to celebrate her life at a very special fundraising event for our Foundation. Angela,
11 Sep 2023
OUR AMAZING GREAT NORTH RUNNERS BATTLE SUN AND RAIN
By Liz Luff On 11 September 2023 In Uncategorized
Thank you to all our amazing supporters who did the Great North Run yesterday! The extreme weather conditions, both sun and rain, made it a particularly challenging run and we could not be more impressed by everyone
5 Sep 2023
ELAINE’S GREAT NORTH RUN CANCER CHALLENGE
By Liz Luff On 5 September 2023 In Uncategorized
Elaine White is a 46-year-old legal secretary from Denton Burn in Newcastle. She lives with her husband, Paul, and Koba, a rescue Staffordshire bull terrier. She is running the Great North Run this year for our Foundation
30 Aug 2023
CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL TICKETS ON SALE!
By Liz Luff On 30 August 2023 In Uncategorized
While most of us are thinking about summer holidays and heading for the beach, thoughts at our Foundation are also turning to Christmas! We are thrilled to announce the 11th annual yuletide entertainment show, Christmas at the
26 Aug 2023
THREE DAYS FOR BOBBY 2023
By Liz Luff On 26 August 2023 In Uncategorized
A dedicated group of 25 cyclists from Tyneside and Teesside set off from St James’ Park in Newcastle recently to ride a challenging 165 miles to Scarborough. The route took them south to Richmond, over the Yorkshire
16 Aug 2023
SIR BOBBY’S TEAM 2023
By Liz Luff On 16 August 2023 In Uncategorized
With the fantastic support of Sir Brendan Foster, a group of football writers are teaming up this September to run the world’s largest half marathon, the AJ Bell Great North Run. Together, Sir Bobby’s Team, will be