Updates 7th April 2024
I am so grateful for all your support for my fundraising going towards the Iconic full size Lancaster Bomber Sculpture – I Am Planning To Do A Charity Tandem Sky & Parachute Jump When I Reach £15,000 In 2024.
I am grateful for all your support for my fundraising going towards the Iconic full size Lancaster Bomber Sculpture – Charity Tandem Skydive & Parachute Jump, To Raise £15.000. Donation Total Raised Just Over £11,700.00 Plus + Gift Aid
https://www.justgiving.com/page/laurence-goff-1688905419640
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The Bomber County Gateway Trust; that due to the increased fundraising the charity can now afford the next lot of steel. It’s looking very positive to having the main fuselage in the air next Spring 2024. Thank you so much for your help, the Charity and I really appreciated your Donation. The lovely comments are unbelievable since collecting at Newark Market Place each week on Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. Moving forward we hope we can get it up for all to see which will be good news.
Laurence Goff Former Newark Town Mayor Tandem Skydive Parachute Jump Fundraising in 2024, Support The Bomber County Gateway Trust; a registered charity and a group of passionate people whose aim is to bring this iconic landmark to life, which will mark the historic link that Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire shared with RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War.
Any donations however small would be gratefully received, our fund raisers are trying really hard to bring in the last £90,000.
The Lancaster Bomber, Sculpture Being Constructed Will Be Seen By More Than 34.000 Drivers Every Day On The A46 At Norton Disney Near Newark. Steel support beams have already been erected at the site, just off the A46 near Newark and Norton Disney. Please Support Me.
The Bomber County Gateway Trust’s 26-metre-long sculpture will be mounted on a steel frame to give the impression it is in flight. It will measure 29 metres in height and have a wingspan of 31 metres, making it nine metres taller than the Angel of the North.
http://www.bombergatewaytrust.co.uk
This full-size Lancaster Bomber sculpture will be mounted on a steel frame to give the impression it is in flight.
Bomber County Gateway Trust
The Trust needs around £90,000 to complete the construction of a full-sized Lancaster Bomber landmark on the Nottinghamshire / Lincolnshire border. Thank you! Cheques can be made payable in £ sterling to ‘Bomber County Gateway Trust’ and posted to: Hill Holt Farm, Norton Disney, LN6 9JP.
Charity Registration No. 1178696
http://www.bombergatewaytrust.co.uk
The landmark project in Lincolnshire -The Bomber County Gateway Trust has been formed with the object of designing, procuring, constructing and installing an iconic landmark art installation on the county border of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.
It Still Badly Needs Fundraising To Make This Dream Come True, Let’s Make This A Reality. It will mark the historic link between Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire shared with RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War.
On Freedom’s Wings is an ambitious project to build a full-scale sculpture of the iconic Lancaster bomber replica bomber between Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. Over the last few years materials, particularly steel, soaring in price has very much, affected this major and fantastic project ever gets finished.
I am now raising funds through a JustGiving page and plan on doing a Tandem Skydive and parachute jump during the Summer of 2024 to help raise funds for the completion of a major Lancaster bomber memorial. On Freedom’s Wings is an ambitious project to build a full-scale replica sculpture of the iconic Lancaster bomber on the border between Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, which would stand taller than the Angel of the North. Donations can be made to my fundraising page. https://www.justgiving.com/page/laurence-goff-1688905419640
Newark Market Stall Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
I Am Happy To Be Out And About Doing a Fundraising l Will Be Up High, So Tall Over The Sky Doing A Tandem Skydiving & Parachute Jump 2024 To Raise Funds for the Freedom’s Wings Lancaster Bomber Memorial Sculpture. So Grateful For Your Contribution And Encouragement & Kind Support These Last Four Months. I Will Be At Newark Market Place With My Bucket Collection On Wednesday, Friday Saturday. Just Put “Laurence Goff Justgiving” or https://www.justgiving.com/page/laurence-goff-1688905419640
At the Heart Of Newark Market
Photo taken by Laurence Goff
Laurence Goff Attended RAF Northholt 4th September 2022 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0Lx1628XcVRVenxESxV7WR75H2T8Jh7cYg3ByDvGhL22VcWH9Ed3Pej6B2bgMAktGl&id=100067686962259
POLISH VOICE FM – BRITISH-POLISH COMMUNITY STRONGER TOGETHER.Polish Community Radio in the UK https://polishvoice.fm/?fbclid=IwAR16e4UkVEk0g2lwpbXvxfiYZ6HTB6l9UUBj2DT3VA06KUAPDQhgxFbWO14
A statue honouring General Wladyslaw Sikorsk the war hero was unveiled at Newark Cemetery on Tuesday 4yh July 2023 the 80th anniversary of his death.
Laurence Goff in front of General Sikorski statue who was Prime Minister of the Polish government-in-exile and commander-in-chief of the Polish armed forces.
Laurence Goff Newark Town Mayor at RAF Northholt Saturday 4th September 2022
Laurence Goff Photo of Commonwealth & Polish War Graves Newark Cemetery
Laurence Goff Photo of Commonwealth & Polish War Graves Newark Cemetery
Laurence Goff Newark Yown Mayor attended All Souls’ Day
At Newark Cemetery with Polish Scouts Sunday 30th October 2022
Laurence Goff Photo of All Souls’ Day at Commonwealth & Polish War Graves Newark Cemetery
Laurence Goff Newark town mayor celebrate Poland’s independence day in Newark’s twin town Sandomierz and compare it to Britain’s Remembrance Day. The day started with a service at Sandomierz Cathedral, which featured choirs, historic costumes, military personnel representing the fight for independence, and Scouts and pupils honouring their country’s freedom.
Former Newark Town Councillor Jane Olson proposed a vote of thanks speech for
Laurence Goff, the Retiring Newark Town Mayor 14th May 2023.
A year ago I stood in this place, called to welcome our newly elected Town Mayor, Laurence Goff, confident then that he was set to make an excellent ambassador for the people of this town. But who could have known the level to which he would take his responsibilities and what an Annus Mirabilis it would be? Or indeed that Mayor Goff would be appointed the People’s Pin-up, his Mayoral Mural welcoming the visitors to the town on Castle Gate? Now a year on it fills me with pride to read the tributes written into the Newark Advertiser and on social media. But also some trepidation. What could I add that hasn’t already been said by so many in the town in celebration of Mayor Goff’s year?
A great Laurence of history once said: “Dream your dreams with open eyes and make them come true.” [T. E. Lawrence]
Our Laurence’s dream from 25 years ago did come true. Last year, after 17 years as a Councillor, he was voted by the sitting Council to become the Mayor for the 2022-2023 Civic Year. During the year that followed he has attended, a total which has been counted and verified, of 153 events. Some of his duties included taking part in local celebrations for The Platinum Jubilee, Civic Church Ceremonies, Street Parties and visits to care homes, the death of the Queen, the Proclamation of accession of Charles III and the Coronation. He personally took a book of Condolence to the care homes of Newark to enable residents to pay their respects following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
His mantle has taken him to Poland representing not only Newark but the UK for the Repatriation of the bodies of the three Polish Presidents in exile. He has received the Medal of the Minister of Culture, National Heritage and Sport “Guardian of National Memorial Sites” by the Polish Ambassador to the UK, a medal which will now be passed down to all future mayors on the mayoral chain. He opened the first Newark-on-sea event and presided over the first Newark Town Cycle Race to mention but a few.
A famous Laurence once said: “Have a very good reason for everything you do.” [Laurence Olivier]
Forner Councillor Jane Orton, former mayor’ Laurence Goff and Councillor Lisa Geary.Our Laurence has lived his life giving purpose to his past. His aim: to help those in need and signpost them from darkness to light. It came as little surprise to see on researching the name, Laurence, one meaning to be “bright or shining light” as he is a beacon of hope to many. Having spent a stint homeless in London during his youth he feels deeply for those who may find themselves in a similar situation and is determined to give them a positive outlook. During the year Laurence has raised over £1,300 (and counting) for each of his chosen charities, Newark Emmaus Trust and Sconce Hills Pre-School Playgroup. To quote another famous Laurence “When genuine passion moves you, say what you’ve got to say, and say it hot.” [D. H. Lawrence] So here goes…
What makes a town isn’t just its history, its buildings, its potholes – it’s the people that are the beating heart of any community. And with you as our Mayor, with your courage, conviction, tireless stamina, wholehearted commitment and presence you have been a tonic we have needed after a difficult few years. You’ve been an inspiration for the weakest of hearts after the difficult days of the pandemic. I stand before you today, Laurence Goff, to thank you for being a true mayor of the people. Our “Laurence of Newark” will go down in history. You have been, and I have no doubt, will continue to be, an inspiration to many. You have taught us to dream with our eyes open; that if we work hard and follow those dreams they can come true; that out of adversity comes truth and great strength;
If you’ll indulge me a moment longer I’d like to finish with an excerpt from a poem by another great literary Laurence:
To the boy at the high room window,
Gazing alone and apart,
There came a wish without reason,
A thought that shone through his heart.
I’ll choose this moment and keep it,
He said to himself, for a vow,
To remember forever and ever
As if it were always now. [Robert Laurence Binyon]
Laurence Goff: We Thank You for your devoted service to our town. You are our Great Laurence of now who has now, made history.
Three Cheers for Laurence Goff https://youtu.be/T78VzWOtxew?feature=shared
It was revealed he attended 153 events over the year, represented not only Newark but the UK in Poland, as well as raising more than £1,300 for his chosen charities.
She said: “What makes a town isn’t just its history or its potholes, it is the people.
“Laurence has been the tonic we’ve all needed after a difficult few years. He was a true mayor of the people.”
After quoting many great literary and historic Laurences, Jane added: “He is our Laurence of Newark, who will go down in history.”
There was a standing ovation, with the large audience rising to celebrate a remarkable mayor.
It was a moment that brought tears to the eyes of many guests, including the outgoing mayor himself.
Alongside his wife Jean, who he thanked for her support throughout his time as mayor, he was presented with his former mayor’s badge and flowers.
Laurence added: “It has been an honour and a privilege to be mayor of Newark, the heart of the town I am a member of.
“I’m grateful to have gone to Poland to represent the town, and I have had a lot of first events, as you can appreciate.
“I rode the [Brompton] bicycle over to Sconce Hills preschool, and yesterday I went to the county show.
“I would never have expected all these tributes in the paper and everywhere else, but I appreciate it, and I would like to thank Jane Olson for nominating me last year, and to all of the good people I’ve known over the years, thank you very much.” https://www.newarkadvertiser.co.uk/news/milestone-mayor-making-ceremony-held-9312651/
A mural to outgoing Mayor of Newark, Laurence Goff, painted by Laura Hill
Special Thank You To Village Chic Of Castlegate Newark To Out Going Newark Town Mayor Laurence Goff
Take a look at the fascinating historical connections between Britain’s WWII ally, General Sikorski and the town of Newark. An unveiling of a statue of the general on the 4th of July 2023 at Newark Cemetery on the 80th anniversary of his tragic death.
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