Manilla PR Ltd

12/10/2024

Thank You 🤗

Yesterday afternoon, Friday 11th in a room packed out full of love, so many family and friends gathered together to celebrate, pay tribute to and say farewell to the most precious and beautiful soul who we all loved, Tony McDonagh ❤️
Even though I still can’t make any sense of why and what Tony went through and the impact his life and subsequent passing has had on so many lives, the outpouring of so much love warms my shattered heart 💔
The friends that travelled the length and breadth of the UK, Fawcett and Hetherington for their complete compassion and professionalism throughout the last 16 days, Brian Nash for conducting Tony’s service and capturing Tony and his life perfectly, Edward Le-Vine for the most touching and emotional straight from the heart eulogy, Alistair Griffin for the beautiful most perfect live music at Tony’s reception, the Manilla Cycling lads who led the cortège from our home and performed a guard of honour upon Tony’s arrival at Kirkleatham Crematorium the ladies from Team Boompods cycling and Wilton Golf Club for the reception, I am hugely thankful and indebted to you all.
Tony would have so loved yesterday ☺️

The biggest thank you however must go to all of my immediate family.
My daughter Michaela Bedford son in law Tom, my adored grandchildren, sister Debbie and all our families because without their help, support, strength and above all love, there is no way I could have gotten through these last 16 days and no more so were they all needed than yesterday 💔
I love and thank you all from the bottom of my broken heart ###

£435 was raised in donations to the Bright Red Charity blood cancer charity in lieu of flowers at Tony’s request. Thank you to each and everyone who so kindly donated. It was so gratefully received by them ❤️

04/10/2024

01/10/2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tony, a cherished ambassador and valued friend of Bright Red.

Tony was a lovely man who showed so much strength and determination. His presence made a lasting impact on everyone he met, and he will be deeply missed.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family, friends, and all who were touched by his life ❤

01/10/2024

Cancer would never dictate to or determine who Tony McDonagh was. Not in his world. Not ever 💔

26/09/2024

Tony McDonagh

29/05/1970 - 25/09/2024 aged 54

Peacefully at home on September 25th after a long illness and with his most precious wife and daughter by his side.

A devoted and adored husband of Denise, cherished and forever loved Dad to Michaela and father in law to Tom, the absolute treasured and fun Grandad to Henry, Teddy and Nellie, a loving Son, a brother, brother in law, uncle, great uncle and a much loved friend of so many. Most caring dog Dad also to Eric.

His life was short but his love was never ending.

Your strength and determination never ceased to amaze me and everyone who knew and loved you Tony.

Our hearts are broken and our lives will never ever be the same 💔

Rest in peace now my love x

Funeral service to take place on Friday 11th October, Cortège to leave home residence 1:45pm for 2pm service at Kirkleatham Crematorium. Friends please meet at crematorium. No flowers by request please.

Tony was a proud ambassador for the Bright Red blood cancer charity, who he raised thousands of pounds for during his 3 year illness with plasma cell leukaemia blood cancer and his wishes were for donations in lieu of flowers.
A collection box will be available at the end of the Service for any kind donations thank you.

Resting at Fawcett and Hetherington, 92 High Street, Eston then at home from Wednesday 9th October.

23/08/2024

Thanks to everyone who took part in last weeks Bright Red Charity festival.

We raised just over £2400 for a fabulous cause.

All the acts gave their time for free and it was an amazing 9 hours of live music. Hosted by Pam Royle TV with performances by Edward Le-Vine Phil Caffrey Patrick Gosling Music Brian Nash Narcotic Hearts Plumhall Ooberfuse Park View , Sam Shields Alistair Griffin & The Fargo Railroad Co.

Thank you to all the friends who recorded video messages in advance and supported by spreading the word about the event.

A very special thank you to Ross and all the staff at The Cluny for their support from the first meeting, to the day of the show.

19/08/2024

Dreams in my Pocket : Alistair Griffin.

The velvet vocals of Alistair Griffin live at last Fridays Bright Red Charity festival at The Cluny

19/08/2024

A slice of southern country rock delivered to The Cluny from this weekend’s Bright Red Charity music festival by headline act The Fargo Railroad Co.

18/08/2024

Thank you to all the acts who gave up their time to help raise funds and awareness for the Bright Red Charity at The Cluny on Friday night.

A fabulous day of celebration and eclectic music at one north of Englands finest and friendliest venues.

Great performances from every single act in the line up Edward Le-Vine .caffrey Patrick Gosling Music Brian Nash Narcotic Hearts Plumhall Ooberfuse Park View Sam Shields Alistair Griffin The Fargo Railroad Co.

Thank you to all at Bright Red in helping make this possible and to everyone who bought entry and raffle tickets. Special mention to Pam Royle TV and to Ed for introducing all the acts on stage through the day. Hope you had as good a day as we did. wonderful day of musical celebration with industry friends old and new.

We got this message from the live events manager at the venue :

“Please pass on a big thank is to everyone involved in yesterday and a massive thanks to you from all of us here at The Cluny for such a joyous event that put smiles on faces as well as money to the charity.”

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15/08/2024

TOMMOROW AT The Cluny !

One Stage Twelve Acts. 2-11pm at Newcastle’s legendary live venue . Hosted by TVs Pam Royle and all profits go to Bright Red Charity

The bright Red Music festival features an eclectic array of talent from around the UK. All taking place on one stage. Opening the festival will be Edward Le-VineY, followed by Brothers in Arms singer Phil Caffrey. Next up is South Shields singer Patrick Gosling Music with a blend of Indie Rock meets Americana, before the Friday party gets started when ViX (Victoria Perks) from the legendary 80's act Fuzzbox Official take to the stage to perform an exclusive solo set...Pink Sunshine anyone? The afternoon solo acts close with an acoustic performance from Brian Nash guitarist from the legendary multi million selling FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD. The evening shennanigans begin with Narcotic Hearts, a Buzzcocks tinged post-glam mash up. Before Plumhall line up next, a must see live act who recently supported Fairport Convention on their UK tour.

London duo Ooberfuse light up the evening stage with their uber cool Electronica. The main stage then welcomes one of the most exciting new bands in Newcastle...PARK VIEW, a must see local band. Another local act graces the stage when Northumberland's Sam Shields rocks up with his sassy blend of Americana. Next up is one of the UK's finest songwriters, Alistair Griffin He appeared on BBC's Fame Academy and has since become one of the country's most respected songwriters.

The festival closes with the headline act, The Fargo Railroad Co. With two studio and a live album already in their back catalogue, shows in every part of the UK, two tours abroad, a UK support tour for Hayseed Dixie, and a constant sale of trucker caps and t-shirts, the band deliver a sound harking back to the roots of country rock and blues.

Tickets are £15, with all profits going to Bright Red. You can purchase tickets or make a donation to the charity right here :

www.eventbrite.com/e/bright-red-music-festival-tickets-877991344747?aff=oddtdtcreator