Football fans, get ready for the ultimate exhibition. After the huge success of last year’s event, Joslin Rhodes Pension & Retirement Planning based in Stockton-On-Tees has ‘teamed up’ again with Middlesbrough FC Foundation to host another Football Memorabilia Memory Room Exhibition during Roary’s Big Week in April.
The local go to retirement specialists, which helps people across the North East make sense of their pensions and plan for their best life in retirement, is hosting a rerun of its highly successful and inspirational exhibition at its Stockton premises on Monday 17 th April at 6.00pm – 8.00pm, to raise awareness and much needed funds for the work the Foundation does in relation to Dementia and the issues facing local people affected by the condition. The exhibition will also be open on Tuesday 18 th April.
The exhibition showcases over 100 years of Boro footballing heritage. Middlesbrough legend Alan Peacock is ‘kicking off’ the event on Monday 17 th April with his own memory box containing memorabilia gathered throughout his prestigious career. The football-based project was created following Alan’s own Dementia diagnosis.
Since then, Alan has played a key role in launching the project with the Foundation, visiting care homes across the community reminiscing about his career and hearing residents’ memories of attending football matches.
The exhibition will include:
- Signed Middlesbrough FC and England memorabilia (shirts, photographs, programmes etc.)
- Memory boxes containing memorabilia from Alan’s illustrious career with Middlesbrough, Leeds and England including Alan’s first contract when he was just 17 for £3 a week, a Christmas card from 1965 signed by Sir Alf Ramsey and a programme cover and team sheet from the 1965 FA cup final
- Raffle and an auction of signed Middlesbrough FC memorabilia on the evening to raise money for the Foundation
- The opportunity to have your photo taken with MFC mascot, Roary the lion
Alan Geddes, Fundraising and Events Coordinator at the Foundation said: “Reminiscence therapy has huge benefits for those living with Dementia. Props and photos can stimulate their mind and evoke memories while also improving their mental health and wellbeing.”
“To be able to take our memorabilia on tour again after receiving such positive feedback is great, we’re looking forward to the event as Part of Roary’s Big Week in April as it’s another fantastic opportunity to build awareness of the work we do.”
Neil Parker, CEO & Founder of Joslin Rhodes said: “We’re extremely proud of our Teesside roots and many of the Joslin Rhodes team are lifelong Boro fans. The Foundation does fantastic work to improve the lives of local people. The event will help raise funds and awareness of the vital service they perform in our community and we’re excited to bring back the exhibition due to popular demand. Football is more than just a sport, it’s a way of life for many and we’re excited to share this collection of Boro memorabilia with fans and provide them with an opportunity to relive some of the greatest moments in Boro football history’
Tickets are available now on Eventbrite at Middlesbrough FC Foundation – Football Memorabilia Memory Room Exhibition
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