Geordie author announces Newcastle United exhibition to raise funds Sir Bobby Robson charity

Geordie artist and author Davey Brown has penned a new book entitled 'Newcastle United: It's In The Blood'.

The book will be launched at an exhibition at the Strawberry pub that will include an auction for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation in December. Davey told Chronicle Live: "With it being so close to St James' Park, the iconic pub is the perfect venue for this event and owner Michael Hill and his staff have been a great help in putting the show together.

"The event runs from 6pm to 11pm on December 21. It's free entry and children are welcome.

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"The book is a fascinating collection of NUFC facts, stories, memorable matches and the glory days of the 1950s when we won the FA Cup three times in five years. Subjects include Alan Shearer, Bobby Robson, St. James' Park, away days, and a wonderful chapter about our most famous number 9s. It also includes twenty poems which I have written.

"The book costs £13.99 plus postage and you can order your copy by emailing daveybrownart@hotmail.co.uk"

The event at The Strawberry is a combined book launch and art exhibition and it features a collection of portraits of Newcastle United greats such as Alan Shearer, Jackie Milburn and Hughie Gallacher. Davey has done one extra painting which is of Sir Bobby Robson and this is being auctioned online with all proceeds going to The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.

The event is an official partnership with the charity auction is live now and runs until 9pm on the night of the book launch. If you would like to place a bid, please go to Sir Bobby Robson Portrait Auction