Ex-England and Newcastle footballer Peter Beardsley and three-year-old Brooke Armstrong were the guests of honour when the new Tesco Metro store on Clayton Street, Eldon Square celebrated its opening at 12 noon on Tuesday 16th February.
Store manager Dawn Ross presented Peter with a £2500 donation for the Newcastle United Foundation. Then presented Brooke with a £2500 donation for Tiny Lives.
Brooke was born three weeks premature and weighted just four pounds when she was born by emergency caesarean at the RVI
Brooke’s father Rob said: “Brooke really enjoyed being the guest of honour, and she had a lovely afternoon. We were delighted to be involved in the store opening, and would like to thank Tesco for the donation - the money will be a great help and will go towards some new heat pads for the newborns to use.
“When Brooke was born the dedication and hard work of everyone in the neonatal unit was just wonderful, and this donation will enable the staff there to continue their great work.”
Peter Beardsley said: “I am delighted that Tiny Lives will also benefit from the opening - I am a Patron for the charity, and they do brilliant work.”
Store Manager Dawn said: “I am delighted to meet Peter and Brooke and her family. Both the Newcastle United Foundation and Tiny Lives are fantastic charities and do such great work locally, I was more than happy to donate to them.”
