WARRINGTON’S own World Cup winning football legend Roger Hunt MBE is helping Culture Warrington launch a new membership scheme which supports fundraising for the charity.
The 1966 World Cup-winning England team member is proud to be the first person to sign up to the scheme which offers discounts on some tickets and access to exclusive members-only events.
Other benefits include priority booking for selected Pyramid & Parr Hall events, no booking fees and a regular newsletter, as well as a membership badge and free gift – a stylish and useful shopper bag.
Roger, who started his career with Warrington Town’s previous incarnation Stockton Heath, before going on to become a legend with Liverpool and England, said: “I’m proud to be the first person to become a Culture Warrington member.
“I’m excited about the benefits membership will give me and delighted to know I will be helping to fund all the great events, exhibitions and outreach work Culture Warrington organises.
“I really believe in what the charity does for the town and the wider community and I’m keen to see that work continue.
“I’d strongly urge anyone who enjoys a good show or a family trip to the museum to sign up now so we can all carry on making the most of these great experiences for many years to come.”
The membership scheme is an exciting new idea from the Culture Warrington team which aims to bring the charity’s offer to a wider audience while rewarding existing visitors.
In addition, every new member will be helping to raise vital funding to safeguard the future of Pyramid & Parr Hall, Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, and our outdoor events such as Warrington Festival and Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival.
In 2012, these venues left the management of Warrington Borough Council and a charitable trust, Culture Warrington, was formed.
As a result, there is now an increased emphasis on fundraising so the charity can continue celebrating culture in Warrington and develop plans for the future; plans which include an innovative new Heritage Hub to explore the town’s rich history and an exciting new gallery to bring the best of contemporary art to the town.
Maureen Banner, chair of the board for Culture Warrington, said: “As a team we aim to make the town a thriving centre of cultural activity and you can help us continue this mission by joining our membership scheme.
“You will receive some great benefits as well as having played an important role in securing what we are confident will be an exciting future.
“We want to continue celebrating culture in Warrington through the arts and heritage, and as a result enrich the lives of our visitors and the wider community.
“We can do this better with your support – so why not sign up to become a member today.”
Membership costs £15 per person or £25 for two people living at the same address and there are plenty of ways to sign up: pop in to one of Culture Warrington’s venues, call 01925 442345 or visit www.culturewarrington.org/memberships
The scheme will officially launch this Friday, July 1 at Warrington Museum and Art Gallery from 6-8pm to coincide with the opening of three new exhibitions, which are all great examples of what the team at Culture Warrington is passionate about.
Roger Hunt showing his support with Culture Warrington Chair Maureen Banner
England World Cup winner Roger Hunt in his Liverpool days – PICTURE EDDIE WHITHAM
