EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - NEIL FOX STATUE : Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:25 pm  

Wakefield Wildcats Community Trust in partnership with Wakefield Trinity Wildcats RLFC and Graham Ibbeson will deliver a Bronze Lifesize Sculpture of NEIL FOX MBE. The statue will be situated within the proposed new stadium development at Newmarket. Graham Ibbeson – Sculpture For three decades Graham Ibbeson has produced sculptures of outstanding depth, quality and comedy. He has created bronze sculptures in towns and cities across Britain including Leeds, Cardiff, Dover, Barnsley, Doncaster, Northampton, Chesterfield, Middlesbrough, Perth, Otley and Rugby. One of the most famous pieces is the statue of legendary comedian Eric Morecambe, which stands in the performer’s seaside hometown of Morecambe, Lancashire. The statue was unveiled by the Queen. Public Subscription To provide a package that involves a minimum of 120 people and a maximum of 150 people. The package will be an elite members list of people who want to donate a fixed amount of money. The package will include; • Individual name/Family name/Business/organisation name to appear on the granite in front of NEIL FOX statue • Maquette (scale model) about 12 inch high in bronze resin and signed • Invitation to the unveiling ceremony in the presence of Graham Ibbeson, Neil Fox and distinguished guests. The cost of the above package £600 I am giving the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats supporters the initial opportunity to purchase the package. We are also providing a payment option scheme. This will be £120 per month over 5 months or payment in full made payable to the Neil Fox Fund. If you are interested please email me at davidelongo@wakefieldwildcats.co.uk

Wakefield Wildcats Community Trust in partnership with Wakefield Trinity Wildcats RLFC and Graham Ibbeson will deliver a Bronze Lifesize Sculpture of NEIL FOX MBE. The statue will be situated within the proposed new stadium development at Newmarket. Graham Ibbeson – Sculpture For three decades Graham Ibbeson has produced sculptures of outstanding depth, quality and comedy. He has created bronze sculptures in towns and cities across Britain including Leeds, Cardiff, Dover, Barnsley, Doncaster, Northampton, Chesterfield, Middlesbrough, Perth, Otley and Rugby. One of the most famous pieces is the statue of legendary comedian Eric Morecambe, which stands in the performer’s seaside hometown of Morecambe, Lancashire. The statue was unveiled by the Queen. Public Subscription To provide a package that involves a minimum of 120 people and a maximum of 150 people. The package will be an elite members list of people who want to donate a fixed amount of money. The package will include; • Individual name/Family name/Business/organisation name to appear on the granite in front of NEIL FOX statue • Maquette (scale model) about 12 inch high in bronze resin and signed • Invitation to the unveiling ceremony in the presence of Graham Ibbeson, Neil Fox and distinguished guests. The cost of the above package £600 I am giving the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats supporters the initial opportunity to purchase the package. We are also providing a payment option scheme. This will be £120 per month over 5 months or payment in full made payable to the Neil Fox Fund. If you are interested please email me at davidelongo@wakefieldwildcats.co.uk

Re: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - NEIL FOX STATUE : Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:41 pm  

Brilliant Idea,

Most definitely something the new development needs, and I can not think of no greater figure / statesmen in our history for it to be of.

This plan is really taking shape.

Re: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - NEIL FOX STATUE : Wed Feb 10, 2010 5:03 pm  

An excellent proposal but out of my price range. Good luck with this, a fitting tribute to a real Trinity legend.

Re: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - NEIL FOX STATUE : Wed Feb 10, 2010 5:30 pm  

I am also aware that not everyone can access computers so please pass this on so everyone can get behind the project.

I will be placing something on the website, contacting local press and Ridings FM. Once we have confirmed and been given the green light i will be cordinating an evening where Graham, Neil and myself where we will be present and providing more details.

Re: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - NEIL FOX STATUE : Wed Feb 10, 2010 5:40 pm  

Khlav Kalash wrote:

An excellent proposal but out of my price range. Good luck with this, a fitting tribute to a real Trinity legend.

Same here, however I see no reason why we as a group can't contribute fiver or tenner. Maybe through Squadbuilder or Wisca?

Just as important IMO is that if/when we leave BV there is a permanent memorial on that site to remind all future generations as to the deeds that were once seen there.

Re: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - NEIL FOX STATUE : Wed Feb 10, 2010 5:45 pm  

What about raffling one off 6.50 a ticket max of 100 tickets makes it affordable for the average fan and you have a 1 in 100 chance of winning so the odds are attractive

Re: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - NEIL FOX STATUE : Wed Feb 10, 2010 5:52 pm  

I know people who cant afford the said amount are looking at purchasing the package as a family. This would allow the family name to be present on the granite FOR EXAMPLE The FOX Family.

Additionally the signed maquette will have a value to it as these will be a limited edition.

I have received 3 emails already with confirmed purchases, so thank you

Re: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - NEIL FOX STATUE : Wed Feb 10, 2010 6:48 pm  

Wish i could afford it. Raffle sounds a great idea though.

Re: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - NEIL FOX STATUE : Thu Feb 11, 2010 7:10 am  

Davide, count me in, us South African's consider ourselves as missionary's over here, so it would be a pleasure

Re: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - NEIL FOX STATUE : Thu Feb 11, 2010 12:37 pm  

This is a brilliant idea and one which I am sure will be fully subscribed to.

Need to try businesses also.