16 Dec 2013
Lady Elsie becomes club president of Tow Law Town
By Liz Luff On 16 December 2013 In Latest news
County Durham’s Tow Law Town AFC, credits Sir Bobby Robson for helping save the club during one of its darkest hours. Members have never forgotten Sir Bobby’s efforts on their behalf and have responded by raising an
10 Dec 2013
Iconic world cup suit on public display for the first time
By Liz Luff On 10 December 2013 In Latest news
For the first time, one of this country’s most famous items of sporting memorabilia is on public display. For the next few weeks, the iconic grey suit Sir Bobby Robson wore to lead England so tantalisingly close
7 Dec 2013
NINE-HOUR ROCK CONCERT IN AID OF SIR BOBBY ROBSON FOUNDATION
By Liz Luff On 7 December 2013 In Latest news
What began as a one-off rock concert and charity event in Shildon Civic Hall, County Durham, is now in its third year. Ronington, an annual nine-hour rock concert, is organised by musician Russ Tippins in memory of
19 Nov 2013
A VERY LONG RUN, ON THE SHORTEST DAY
By Liz Luff On 19 November 2013 In Latest news
On the shortest day of the year, 21st December, Paul Smith will be attempting his longest run to raise funds for two local charities. The 50-year-old from Sherburn Hill, Durham, has challenged himself to run 65 football-themed
4 Nov 2013
‘MY NORTH EAST’ RAISES FUNDS FOR SIR BOBBY ROBSON FOUNDATION
By Liz Luff On 4 November 2013 In Latest news
A new book celebrating the North East is released today (Monday 4 November), packed with personal insights and childhood reminiscences from the region’s famous sons and daughters. ‘My North East’ features contributions from 65 well-known faces from
22 Oct 2013
SIR ALEX FERGUSON BACKS SIR BOBBY’S BREAKTHROUGH AUCTION
By Liz Luff On 22 October 2013 In Latest news
Sir Alex Ferguson is the latest sports icon to get behind Sir Bobby’s Breakthrough Online Charity Auction aiming to raise £1million for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, Breakthrough Breast Cancer and Suffolk Hospitals’ cancer services. Sir Alex’s
17 Oct 2013
ALAN SHEARER’S RUN GEORDIE RUN OZ SEND OFF
By Liz Luff On 17 October 2013 In Latest news
Charity runner Mark Allison, better known as Run Geordie Run, begins an epic 2,600 mile challenge to cross Australia today (Wednesday 16 October). Thousands of miles from his home in North East England (Blyth, Northumberland), Mark set
14 Oct 2013
SIR BOBBY’S BREAKTHROUGH AUCTION NOW UNDERWAY
By Liz Luff On 14 October 2013 In Latest news
Sir Bobby’s Breakthrough Online Charity Auction is officially underway in a bid to raise £1million and the latest item is a money-can’t-buy experience with Manchester United. The latest item has already had over 20 bids and will
9 Oct 2013
STEVE HARPER NETS £327,833 FOR SIX NORTH EAST CHARITIES
By Liz Luff On 9 October 2013 In Latest news
Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Steve Harper returned to St. James’ Park today to hand over a cheque for £327,833 which will benefit six North East charities. The funds were raised as part of the Steve Harper 20
23 Sep 2013
JOSE MOURINHO’S BOOTS – WORN, SIGNED, PHOTOGRAPHED AND ALL YOURS!
By Liz Luff On 23 September 2013 In Latest news
Chelsea Manager donates personalised prize to Sir Bobby’s Breakthrough Online Charity Auction – exciting news from the team behind Sir Bobby’s Breakthrough Auction: One lucky football fan will soon walk away with an incredible piece of unique