loweman2 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 PRESS RELEASE FOR RELEASE ON FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER Rams Heritage Trust Jamie Calladine - Trustee Tel: 07930101414 Email: admin@ramsheritagetrust.org REMEMBERING REG: BUST CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN FOR REG HARRISON Rams Heritage Trust, in partnership with Field Lane Football Club, are delighted to announce the launch of a memorial campaign for Derby football legend, Reginald ‘Reg’ Harrison, with the full support of his family. Born on 22 May 1923 in Normanton, Reg is perhaps best known for his appearance in the victorious 1946 FA Cup Final where his beloved local team defeated Charlton Athletic 4-1 as they lifted the trophy for the first and only time. Reg played for Derby County from the age of 16 as an amateur and signed his professional papers in 1944 whilst serving in the Royal Engineers during the Second World War. He remained at the Rams until 1955 before moving onto Boston United and later Long Eaton United. After hanging up his boots, Reg remained in football for a few years as a manager before focusing his career on setting up centres for young people in Derby. Harrison started in the Derby Leisure Services as a leader at Stockbrook community centre before moving to Chesapeake and later Field Lane. As well as his exploits for the city’s premier footballing side, Reg also dedicated much of his life to developing grass roots football in Derby and established football teams at each of the community centres where he worked. Many of those who fondly share memories of Reg today remember a humble and passionate man who gave assistance and support on and off the pitch while dedicating his life to improving local communities. His achievements were honoured by Derby City Council in 2019 when Reg was awarded the Freedom of the City of Derby. A great testament to his legacy is that all of those clubs established by Reg are still flourishing today. To recognise the work of Reg and his importance to football in Derby, Rams Heritage Trust are launching a crowdfunding campaign for the people of Derby to recognise his life’s work. To achieve this goal, we have commissioned sculptor Andy Edwards to craft a one-and-a-fifth x life-sized bust of Reg Harrison which will sit proudly beside the entrance to Field Lane Football Club, one of the clubs founded by Reg in 1982 and close to the family home in Alvaston where Reg resided until his passing on 17 September 2020. Andy has worked on similar memorial projects in the past with his most famous works including the Steve Bloomer bust and Dave Mackay and Clough & Taylor statues at Pride Park Stadium. We are incredibly passionate about creating a lasting and visible memorial to Reg for generations of Derbeians to enjoy and are very confident that Andy will create a fitting tribute to a local legend. The bust will sit on a 5ft plinth provided by local construction entrepreneur and Rams fan Ian Hodgkinson. The fundraising target for the campaign is £8,000 which will cover the cost of the bust’s manufacture and installation. Fundraising will commence on Friday 16 October. Any funds raised over the target amount will be split between Field Lane FC, to fund development of the club, and to Rams Heritage Trust to commit to futurememorial projects. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/remembering-reg-harrison-bust-campaign?tk=d514612e3a06fcc52b4568e9f9a7aab02b9393c2 About Rams Heritage Trust Rams Heritage Trust was conceived in late 2019 as a result of a series of collaborations during the Club, City, Community exhibition at Gallery 5 in Derby Guildhall. Created by Derby County supporters and memorabilia collectors, the Trust is dedicated to promoting Derby County heritage through exhibitions, events and projects and involving fans and local community groups throughout. About Field Lane Football Club Field Lane Football Club is a non-profit making organisation, run by volunteers, for the benefit of children and young adults, who wish to pursue the sport of competitive football. The club was founded in 1982 by a group of local parents who recognised the need to organise sporting activities in their community. For Press enquiries, please contact: Jamie Calladine – Trustee Tel: 07930101414 Email: jamie.calladine@ramsheritagetrust.org Joe Johnson – Trustee Tel: 07980384661 Email: admin@ramsheritagetrust.org https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/remembering-reg-harrison-bust-campaign?tk=d514612e3a06fcc52b4568e9f9a7aab02b9393c2 richinspain, LeedsCityRam, GboroRam and 6 others 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 That looks great. #COYR loweman2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Yes! ? loweman2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicME85 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Chipped in ? loweman2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 loweman2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastoEls Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Super idea! Just wondering how the idea came to put it outside Field Lane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loweman2 Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 31 minutes ago, GlastoEls said: Super idea! Just wondering how the idea came to put it outside Field Lane? Reg lived in Alvaston for most of his life and Field Lane FC was one of finest projects, this is aimed at remembering the work that he put in at grass roots level in setting up the junior league and what he did after his footballing career as much as what he did in his footballing career. GlastoEls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Maybe an idea; Anyone who’ve stopped their ST for this season, maybe one months contribution out of that from us all..... maybe campaign for it like that on social media. I’ll help out if need be, seeing as I’m über popular and a bit of a local celebrity around these parts ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loweman2 Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 48 minutes ago, Mafiabob said: Maybe an idea; Anyone who’ve stopped their ST for this season, maybe one months contribution out of that from us all..... maybe campaign for it like that on social media. I’ll help out if need be, seeing as I’m über popular and a bit of a local celebrity around these parts ??? Yes @Mafiabobany help appreciated from a local celebrity!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Please share and RT on any socials please guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loweman2 Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Mafiabob said: Please share and RT on any socials please guys Top man Andy thank you ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maydrakin Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Whilst I don’t feel against this, the only reason Reg gets this honour is because he lived the longest. Jack Stamps could quite easily be a worthy alternative and used to come to watch Derby even after he had gone blind (which seems quite appealing sometimes!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loweman2 Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 20 minutes ago, maydrakin said: Whilst I don’t feel against this, the only reason Reg gets this honour is because he lived the longest. Jack Stamps could quite easily be a worthy alternative and used to come to watch Derby even after he had gone blind (which seems quite appealing sometimes!) You clearly haven’t read it ! Nothing what so ever to do with him living the longest ! richinspain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hales300k Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Nice tribute to an FA Cup winner for the club we all love , chucked £30 in , look forward to seeing the bust in Alvaston , COYRs loweman2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeedsCityRam Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 (edited) I've also chucked in a few bob this aft. Great idea to honour Reg ?? Edited October 18, 2020 by LeedsCityRam loweman2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loweman2 Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 32 minutes ago, LeedsCityRam said: I've also chucked in a few bob this aft. Great idea to honour Reg ?? Top man thank you ? LeedsCityRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loweman2 Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 Excellent! Thank you ! Need it to gather a bit of pace 1 hour ago, hales300k said: Nice tribute to an FA Cup winner for the club we all love , chucked £30 in , look forward to seeing the bust in Alvaston , COYRs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Come on everyone, this is lagging a bit, so I’ve bumped it. loweman2, LeedsCityRam and hales300k 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loweman2 Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 51 minutes ago, Boycie said: Come on everyone, this is lagging a bit, so I’ve bumped it. Nice one boycie, not sure what the issue is, we can as a fan base raise £6,000 for a flag for wisdom to put in an empty stadium but can’t raise more than a measly £1k for a 97 year old man who gave his all for the club, went to every game still, won the FA cup and more importantly than all of that introduced grass roots junior football to Derby and set up a number of clubs that are still going strong to this day having helped tens of thousands of kids, many of whom had nothing else in their lives apart from playing football ! Come on surely we can do better ! https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/remembering-reg-harrison-bust-campaign/backers#start LeedsCityRam and hales300k 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hales300k Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Maybe approach the club to see if individual players can promote this on twitter etc ? Frank Lampard met Reg i believe when he managed us , so he may be amenable as well , the fans who did so well with the Wisdom flag may know the best way to give this an extra shove ? Modern times , modern methods ! COYRs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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