Tributes to Blackburn Orphanage Cup organiser Tom Tatham
Tom Tatham, secretary of the Orphanage Cup, passed away aged 72 on Christmas Eve. He held many roles in the charity event for nearly 40 years and was also a steward at Blackburn Rovers. His passion and commitment in helping to stage the Orphanage Cup helped to ensure tens of thousands of pounds was raised for Child Action North West. The Orphanage Cup, which has been played in Blackburn since 1952, has featured some of the longest established companies and associations. Most amateur footballers in the borough will have competed in the tournament. Tom and wife Carole started helping wi...
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