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BBC News
22-05-2025
- Sport
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Wolverhampton care home football fans meet two Wolves legends
Five elderly Wolverhampton Wanderers supporters have fulfilled a lifelong dream of meeting former players at the Molineux Stadium, after the club invited them for a fans, all residents of Engelberg Care Home in Wolverhampton, were treated to an unforgettable day, meeting two giants of the club, Steve Bull and John club invited them to visit after spotting a social media post of them watching Wolves play Aston Villa earlier this year."It wasn't just a day out, it was the realisation of a lifelong dream, filled with history, heroes and memories they'll treasure forever," Claire Fry from Ashberry Healthcare said. The group toured the stadium, club museum, were given goodie bags and chatted to the two ex-players."Meeting Steve Bull and John Richards – who are the Messi and Ronaldo of Wolverhampton – was a dream come true for them," Daniel Cash, care home manager said. "John's connection to Engelberg is especially touching. His mother-in-law was once a resident, and he's kindly offered to support future fundraising events at the home."Well-being leader Karyn Wherton added: "The whole Wolves team were wonderful. "Everything was so well organised, and they really considered our residents' needs. "Steve and John didn't just pop in, they took time with each person, sharing stories and laughter. You could tell they genuinely cared."Resident and lifelong fan, Ivy, "lit up the room with her radiant smile", she added."I've never seen her grin so wide. I thought her cheeks were going to pop off." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
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£18m Barnardo's donation is largest in its history
Children's charity Barnardo's has been handed £18m in the largest single donation it has yet received. The "extraordinary" donation will be used to create 45 homes for the charity's Gap Homes programme, which supports young people leaving care by providing them with suitable accommodation. A third of the homes will be built in Lincolnshire, Birmingham and Glasgow, with locations for the other 30 still to be finalised. The donation has been made by the Katherine Martin Charitable Trust, which was set up following the death of the 1920s racing driver who helped shape the Aston Martin brand. The trust has supported the charity for more than 60 years, particularly in North East Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. Barnardo's chief executive Lynn Perry said: "This extraordinary donation from the Katherine Martin Charitable Trust is monumental for Barnardo's. "We believe it's the largest single gift in the charity's history and it's hard to express just how much of an impact that will have for so many young people." John Richards, chair of trustees at the charitable trust, said: "Katherine Martin was a remarkable woman who believed in the power of philanthropy to change lives. "This significant donation is testament to her enduring legacy." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Warning cost of living fund closure 'catastrophic' Helping young people 'one mountain at a time' 'School counselling service was invaluable for us' Barnardo's
BBC News
12-02-2025
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£18m donation to Barnardo's is the largest in its history
Children's charity Barnardo's has been handed £18m in the largest single donation it has yet "extraordinary" donation will be used to create 45 homes for the charity's Gap Homes programme, which supports young people leaving care by providing them with suitable accommodation.A third of the homes will be built in Lincolnshire, Birmingham and Glasgow, with locations for the other 30 still to be donation has been made by the Katherine Martin Charitable Trust, which was set up following the death of the 1920s racing driver who helped shape the Aston Martin brand. 'Monumental' The trust has supported the charity for more than 60 years, particularly in North East Lincolnshire and East chief executive Lynn Perry said: "This extraordinary donation from the Katherine Martin Charitable Trust is monumental for Barnardo's."We believe it's the largest single gift in the charity's history and it's hard to express just how much of an impact that will have for so many young people."John Richards, chair of trustees at the charitable trust, said: "Katherine Martin was a remarkable woman who believed in the power of philanthropy to change lives."This significant donation is testament to her enduring legacy." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
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Wolves legend 'overwhelmed' at city freedom honour
Wolves legend John Richards said he was "a little overwhelmed" but it was a "real privilege" to be granted the freedom of Wolverhampton. The 74-year-old spent most of his footballing career at Wolves, scoring 194 goals in 485 appearances from 1969 to 1983 and was nicknamed King John by fans. He was awarded the freedom honour by the city council at the Civic Centre on Friday. "I am a Lancastrian by birth but an adopted Wulfrunian and I've been connected with the city for more than half a century, I'm so proud to be part of this community", Richards said. The City of Wolverhampton Council said he was recognised for his "outstanding" services to football alongside his commitment to the club's charitable foundation. The freedom is the highest honour the council can award and is only given to "exceptional cases", a spokesperson for the authority added. "I am aware of some of the people who have received this in the past so I am in esteemed company", Richards said. Other city stars granted the honour including another former Wolves striker, Steve Bull, along with heptathlete Denise Lewis and singer and actor Beverley Knight. Richards won two League Cups with the club and also played in the first Uefa Cup final in 1972, which Wolves lost to Tottenham. He remains the second highest scorer in the club's history with one of his most memorable goals being in the 1974 League Cup final. That game marked his first at Wembley and he scored the winner in a 2-1 victory over Manchester City. In Friday's ceremony he was presented with a scroll, badge and casket from the Mayor of Wolverhampton, councillor Linda Leach, who said Richards was a "superb ambassador" for the city. Leach added that the 74-year-old continued to support former players and raise money for charity. "He is truly deserving of this distinguished honour and on behalf of the people of Wolverhampton, I wish to thank him for all that he has done and continues to do for our city," she said. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Wolves legend to be given freedom of the city City of Wolverhampton Council
BBC News
08-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Wolves legend 'overwhelmed' at Wolverhampton freedom honour
Wolves legend John Richards said he was "a little overwhelmed" but it was a "real privilege" to be granted the freedom of 74-year-old spent most of his footballing career at Wolves, scoring 194 goals in 485 appearances from 1969 to 1983 and was nicknamed King John by was awarded the freedom honour by the city council at the Civic Centre on Friday."I am a Lancastrian by birth but an adopted Wulfrunian and I've been connected with the city for more than half a century, I'm so proud to be part of this community", Richards said. The City of Wolverhampton Council said he was recognised for his "outstanding" services to football alongside his commitment to the club's charitable foundation. The freedom is the highest honour the council can award and is only given to "exceptional cases", a spokesperson for the authority added. "I am aware of some of the people who have received this in the past so I am in esteemed company", Richards city stars granted the honour including another former Wolves striker, Steve Bull, along with heptathlete Denise Lewis and singer and actor Beverley Knight. Richards won two League Cups with the club and also played in the first Uefa Cup final in 1972, which Wolves lost to Tottenham. He remains the second highest scorer in the club's history with one of his most memorable goals being in the 1974 League Cup final. That game marked his first at Wembley and he scored the winner in a 2-1 victory over Manchester City. In Friday's ceremony he was presented with a scroll, badge and casket from the Mayor of Wolverhampton, councillor Linda Leach, who said Richards was a "superb ambassador" for the added that the 74-year-old continued to support former players and raise money for charity. "He is truly deserving of this distinguished honour and on behalf of the people of Wolverhampton, I wish to thank him for all that he has done and continues to do for our city," she said. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
