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6 Apr 2024
SURREY FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION SUPPORT
By Admin On 6 April 2024 In Uncategorized
Two of Sir Bobby’s former clubs, Fulham FC and Newcastle United, meet today, so this is an ideal time to acknowledge the fantastic ongoing support we receive from The Surrey Football Coaches Association. In 1965, when he
4 Mar 2024
NORTH EAST FOOTBALL WRITERS’ AWARDS NIGHT
By Admin On 4 March 2024 In Uncategorized
Our thanks to everyone who supported us at last night’s North East Football Writers’ Association Awards at Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham. Congratulations to all the wonderful winners, including Gary Bennett who was named Personality of the
29 Feb 2024
GARY BENNETT NAMED NORTH EAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
By Admin On 29 February 2024 In Uncategorized
Each year, the North East Football Writers’ Association name their Personality of the Year, a prestigious award given in association with our Foundation at a black-tie awards night in Durham. Recognising someone who uses their position in
27 Feb 2024
OUTDOOR CHALLENGES TO SUPPORT CANCER TRIALS WORK
By Admin On 27 February 2024 In Uncategorized
An outdoor challenge in the spectacular surroundings of the Lake District is supporting our work thanks to The Outdoor Guide. Gina Bradbury Fox co-founded The Outdoor Guide with her sister, television presenter Julia Bradbury in 2014. An
24 Feb 2024
IAN’S GREAT NORTH RUN STORY
By Admin On 24 February 2024 In Uncategorized
Everyone has their own reason to challenge themselves to do the Great North Run. For some, it may be an opportunity to get active and pull on trainers for the very first time, for others, it’s a
3 Jan 2024
SUNDERLAND FA CUP WINNER HIGHLIGHTS VITAL IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORT
By Admin On 3 January 2024 In Uncategorized
The Wear Tyne derby has always ignited footballing passion and Saturday’s historic FA Cup meeting between the two clubs will be no exception. In 1973, second division Sunderland famously beat first division giants, Leeds United, to win
24 Dec 2023
NATIVITY SHOW RAISES FUNDS AND FESTIVE SPIRITS
By Admin On 24 December 2023 In Uncategorized
In November, more than 60 children from across the North East and a cast of talented adult actors gave eight performances of Nativity! The Musical at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House in Newcastle. Adapted by Debbie
22 Dec 2023
FESTIVE FUN AT CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL!
By Admin On 22 December 2023 In Uncategorized
A sell-out crowd attended Newcastle Cathedral last week for the wonderful Christmas at the Cathedral fundraising event. A very special night of festive music, comedy and more, the talented performers who gave up their time to support
21 Dec 2023
DONATIONS IN MEMORY OF COLIN AYRE
By Admin On 21 December 2023 In Uncategorized
Our thanks to the family and friends of Colin Ayre from Northumberland who have raised £1,115 for our Foundation in his memory. Very sadly, Colin died in September and his family thoughtfully requested donations to support our
6 Dec 2023
KIND HEARTED BUSINESSES BACK CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL
By Admin On 6 December 2023 In Uncategorized
Final preparations are well underway for the 11th annual Christmas at the Cathedral, a glittering festive celebration preformed by some of the North East’s biggest names in music, TV and comedy. The sold-out event will take place