Video News: Charity trekkers battle through snow for half time appearance at Birmingham City Football Club
A CHARITY trek around 92 football grounds in aid of a murdered Northampton man arrived in Birmingham this week after runners and cyclists battled through freezing temperatures and snow.
The challenge, which got under way from Northampton’s Sixfields stadium, has been organised by Always A Chance, the charity set up following the murder of James Kouzaris last year.
Mr Kouzaris, from Kingsthorpe, was shot dead alongside his friend James Cooper while the pair were on holiday in Sarasota, Florida last April.
On Tuesday night, members of the charity walked out on the pitch at half time during Birmingham City’s clash with Portsmouth to explain their challenge.
While the weather had forced them to abandon one leg, the runners and cyclists were adamant they would continue.
Charity chief executive Paul Davies said: “We haven’t had any snow this winter so far so were expecting a little bit. It’s fine, it’s all part of it and it makes it more of a challenge.
“When it gets to April time and it’s a bit warmer we’ll be relieved and it’ll be a welcome change.”
Fellow chief executive Joe Hallett said: “With what friends and family have been through over the last nine months, to get through a bit of cold for 10 miles is nothing.”
The relay will coincide with the first anniversary of Mr Kouzaris’ and Mr Cooper’s murder as well as the first court appearance of Shawn Tyson, the teenager accused of gunning them down.
Mr Davies added: “We started off running the 32 miles from Sixfields to Coventry which was tough.
“The Sunday unfortunately got called off because of the snow so we’ve had to postpone it until the end of April now which is fine.”
The charity was also profiled in the match-day programme, with instructions to fans on how they could donate to the appeal.
Mr Hallett said: “Both lads were incredibly passionate about football. It’s really nice to get involved and get on the pitch at half time and actually tell fellow football fans what we’re trying to do and hopefully gain their support.”
To follow the relay online visit www.92clubrelay.org. uk or on Twitter @92Club Relay.
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SteveRiches
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 10:12 AMWell, as you ask, it sounded like a print journalist with no experience of voice work doing a first-time voicer! You may be right with your comment on the visuals but that isn't my area of expertise so I'd not care to comment about it! I'm sorry if my comment sounded harsh, the problem is that as soon as you stick something into the public domain you have to take all the flack that goes with it! Making the transition into new areas is not easy . Despite doing years of radio news interviews and music presentation ( I gradually improved to a point where i was sometimes happy with what I did) I had to realise that as a "straight" newsreader I sounded dreadful and lacking in gravitas and authority. Therefore, although they tried to get me to do that as well to save them money, I refused point-blank on the basis that it is highly specialised work and not everyone has what it takes. To be a programme presenter and then to also pop up reading the news is a transition that few can make within the same programme. I have no idea how much voice-training work you have had, knowing the resources of the Chron I doubt if any, although you could well become a world-class voice artist...but you are not at the moment. Well, you did ask! And, that's nothing personal because I haven't a clue who you are. I haven't spoken to my wife about this (she is a BBC newsreader and news journalist) but she spent a year with the College of Journalism doing mainly broadcast voice training and she is still sent out to various radio stations to train broadcast journalists. If you were interested then I'll have a word and ask her if she'd be prepared to come in and do some voice work with you. It would not be immediate, she has massive shift commitments for 5-Live at Salford, followed by working for the Olympic Broadcasting group BUT she will have some free time in Northampton after that. AND in case you are wondering whether I am touting for business, no I am not. I'd be asking her to do it as a favour. So let me know if you are interested and I'll ask her. Best wishes...and I think that video journalism for newspapers has a great future and I'm pleased to see it happening here.
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Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 10:23 PMCheers Steve! I'll try harder next time. Personally, I'd say the weakness was failing to frame the interviews properly. How'd you want me sounding next time...
SteveRiches
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 10:41 AMNice video report but the reporter's voice work needs improving. It stands out as a weakness.
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