Linnets’ mascot’s Easter parade brings early holiday cheer
RUNCORN Linnets were very egg-cited to get back into the community this week.
Officials, management, players, supporters and sponsors of the football club teamed up in the run up to Easter to donate and deliver more than 200 chocolate eggs to local good causes.
The recipients included Runcorn & District Foodbank, Warrington and Halton Hospitals and Halton Community Appeal.
Club mascot Ron Corn was let loose over the two days, also giving out more than 500 Easter treats to members of the public.
Ron visited some great places, even getting a health check at the hospital.
At Runcorn Shopping City and Trident Park, he not only made friends with shoppers but also tried out a few potential new jobs.
But Ron has decided that there’s only one for him - and that’s as non-league football’s No1 mascot!
He’d earlier dropped in at Warrington Wolves Rugby League club’s stadium but wasn’t too sure about the shape of the balls they use!
Helped on his travels by Anthony’s Travel and club Stadium sponsor APEC Taxis, Ron really enjoyed meeting everyone ahead of the holiday weekend.
He promises to be out and about in the neighbourhood again soon.
Josh Christian, Linnets Trust Board member and community manager, said: “Thank you to all those who donated Easter eggs for our successful appeal and to club volunteers Ange Murphy and Tina Box for all their support.
“It has been great to bring a smile to people’s faces, esspecially in these uncertain times.”