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10 Oct 2024

A GREAT TIME FOR A PROPOSAL!

Many runners find themselves overcome with emotion during the AJ Bell Great North Run and for Chloe Miller, running for our Foundation after the loss of her dad to cancer in June, it was always going to
26 Sep 2024

LADY ELSIE VISITS SOUTH MOOR GOLF CLUB

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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