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26 Sep 2024
LADY ELSIE VISITS SOUTH MOOR GOLF CLUB
By Liz Luff On 26 September 2024 In Uncategorized
Lady Elsie recently visited County Durham’s South Moor Golf Club and proudly received a cheque for £1,360 raised for our Foundation. South Moor’s 2024 captain, Tom Wilkinson, chose us as his charity of the year because Sir
23 Sep 2024
STEVE THOMPSON’S ‘PERSONAL’ GREAT NORTH RUN
By Liz Luff On 23 September 2024 In Uncategorized
When Steve Thompson from Wallsend in North Tyneside signed up early this year to do the Great North Run for us, he was determined to achieve a strong time. The 48-year-old even formed a running group with
12 Sep 2024
SIGN UP FOR GREAT NORTH RUN 2025!
By Liz Luff On 12 September 2024 In Uncategorized
If you’ve been inspired seeing our amazing Great North Runners this week, why not challenge yourself and sign up to do the run next year? Sign up here and do something hugely positive in 2025! https://charity.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/get-involved/great-north-run-2025/ And,
8 Sep 2024
OUR TRULY GREAT, GREAT NORTH RUNNERS
By Liz Luff On 8 September 2024 In Uncategorized
As always, Sir Bobby’s family and friends were volunteering at our Great North Run tent today and saw at first hand the smiles, exhaustion and togetherness that makes this a day like no other. Everyone at The
2 Sep 2024
THOUGHTFUL FUNDRAISING FROM NORTHUMBERLAND TILING COMPANY
By Liz Luff On 2 September 2024 In Uncategorized
A heartfelt thank you to all at W Rodgerson & Sons Tilers, based in Seaton Sluice, who raised £2,170 for us at their annual golf day at Rothbury Golf Club this summer. In addition, Billy Rodgerson celebrated
7 Aug 2024
MAGNIFICENT GOLFING SUPPORT
By Liz Luff On 7 August 2024 In Uncategorized
A huge thank you to our passionate fundraiser, Glenn Blaney, who organised a golf day and auction this summer and raised an amazing £7,130! Glenn was supported in his efforts by Durham City Golf Club, Clubhouse Golf
6 Aug 2024
TICKETS ON SALE FOR CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL
By Liz Luff On 6 August 2024 In Uncategorized
Organisers of Christmas at the Cathedral recently met for a pre-Yuletide planning meeting at St James’ Park. The venue was chosen in tribute to Sir Bobby who was, of course, a manager of Newcastle United. The 12th
25 Jul 2024
COMPETITION BRINGS ‘SHEAR’ DELIGHT!
By Liz Luff On 25 July 2024 In Uncategorized
A speed sheep shearing competition this weekend in County Durham will attract entrants from across the north and Scotland. More than 70 sheep will be sheared by around 60 competitors at the Satley Speed Shear 2024, which
20 Jul 2024
ANNUAL GOLF DAY BRINGS FAMILY AND FRIENDS TOGETHER
By Liz Luff On 20 July 2024 In Uncategorized
The family and friends of Sunderland fan, Kevin Outhwaite, recently came together in Durham at the annual golf day in his honour. In the months before he died aged just 36, Kevin, from Tunstall, was a fundraiser
15 Jul 2024
FANTASTIC FUNDRAISING ‘FORE’ OUR FOUNDATION
By Liz Luff On 15 July 2024 In Uncategorized
Russell Cooke, a postman from Alnwick, has raised over £3,000 for us after he was inspired to fundraise during hospital visits with his wife. The Alnwick Castle Golf Club Captain picked our Foundation as his chosen charity