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1 May 2018
BOBBY ROBSON: MORE THAN A MANAGER PREVIEW SCREENINGS
By Admin On 1 May 2018 In Uncategorized
Ahead of the release of Bobby Robson: More Than A Manager – the definitive film about Sir Bobby’s incredible life and career – there will be three exclusive preview screenings at stadiums that were very special to
13 Apr 2018
SIGNED PAVEL SRNICEK AND SIR BOBBY MEMORABILIA RAISING FUNDS
By Admin On 13 April 2018 In Uncategorized
We’re very grateful to the friends and family of Tracey Brew who have been fundraising in celebration of her life for us and St Benedict’s Hospice. Under the poignant banner, We Wish You Were Here, the group
26 Mar 2018
LOTS OF SMILES AT OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
By Admin On 26 March 2018 In Uncategorized
This week, we celebrated our 10th anniversary! Lady Elsie and Mark Robson enjoyed the special occasion together with some of our wonderful supporters. We hope you enjoy these pictures from the get-together. Incredibly, our Foundation, which Sir
25 Mar 2018
SIR BOBBY’S LEGACY
By Admin On 25 March 2018 In Uncategorized
Our Patron, George Caulkin, worked with Sir Bobby as a football journalist and wrote his final book, My Kind of Toon, with him. George has written this piece about Sir Bobby’s legacy especially for our 10th anniversary.
25 Mar 2018
WE CELEBRATE OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY!
By Admin On 25 March 2018 In Uncategorized
Today (25th March) is the 10th anniversary of our Foundation and Lady Elsie and Mark Robson celebrated the special occasion at an informal get-together with our supporters. Incredibly, our Foundation, which Sir Bobby launched in 2008 to
7 Mar 2018
NEW CHILDREN’S CANCER ROLE
By Admin On 7 March 2018 In Uncategorized
Our Patrons, Steve Harper and George Caulkin, recently visited the Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle to find out more about a new project funded by our Foundation. As well as meeting a number of young patients
1 Mar 2018
NORTH EAST FOOTBALL WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION AWARDS
By Admin On 1 March 2018 In Uncategorized
On Sunday (25th February), the North East Football Writers’ Association held their star-studded awards night at Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham. Sponsored by William Hill, the popular annual event celebrates the best of North East football and
10 Feb 2018
ROW THE TYNE
By Admin On 10 February 2018 In Uncategorized
Almost 300 people took part in Row The Tyne today (10th February), a very special rowing competition in Newcastle involving no boats – and no wet feet. Using Concept 2 rowing machines, 50 teams of up to
9 Feb 2018
A VERY SPECIAL TROPHY FOR A VERY SPECIAL FOOTBALLER
By Admin On 9 February 2018 In Uncategorized
The friendship between former Sunderland striker, Jermain Defoe, and young cancer patient, Bradley Lowery, touched everyone who saw the pair together. Bradley, from Blackhall Colliery, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at only 18-months-old and last year his mum,
1 Feb 2018
SIR BOBBY ROBSON FOUNDATION AND NORTH EAST FOOTBALL WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION HONOUR DEFOE
By Admin On 1 February 2018 In Uncategorized
Later this month (25th February), former Sunderland striker, Jermain Defoe, will be honoured for his positivity and commitment away from the football pitch at the North East Football Writers’ Association’s annual awards night. Jermain is attending the