Fans in the frame; Snooker stars raise cash for Sir Bobby

Byline: ALASTAIR CRAIG

River stones. Create simple & eye-catching centerpieces with low square glass containers filled with black & white river stones & a single white pillar candle. Or float orchid heads, spider mums or aisan lilies in shallow bowls of water with floating candles.If Town make it they'll be swapping Colchester, Yeovil and Exeter for Leeds, Middlesbrough and West Ham."Last year it raised an incredible pounds 5,000 to help people fighting cancer in the North East and Cumbria and I've no doubt Sir Bobby would have been amazed by that figure.Since its launch in March 2008, the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation has raised millions to help find more effective treatments for cancer.Quite simply last week's cracker was one of the best games I saw all season, played out by two teams committed to going for it with every single attack. It was breathtaking viewing for Sky who couldn't believe their luck."I'm trying to get as good as I can so I can play like Jimmy and Ronnie.". Sprays of beautiful orchids or scattered orchid flowers.Paper parasols. Line your ceremony aisle with large open parasols & heaps of rose petals. At the reception hang them from the ceiling & light from above with a low-heat light source.CAPTION(S):Jimmy, famously a World Championship runner-up six times, said: "Sir Bobby was a wonderful man. I met him the once in a players' lounge and he was a true gent.Decor with Far-East FlairAnyone can have an Asian themed wedding ; it does not have to be your cultural roots or that of your intended. For most couples, it is simply a love of the style that makes them want to take on an Eastern style wedding day.For your cake, choose a design incorporating cherry blossoms, lotus flowers, orchids, dragonflies or koi fish. Top it with a metal double happiness symbol.. Shoji style paper lanternsOrigami cranes. Beautiful paper cranes were traditionally folded by the bride & groom before the wedding, when they would create a thousand of these. They are said to bring good luck to the marriage. You can string them together & use as garlands, give away as favors or use them to prop up your place cards.. Colorful paper parasols. Lucky bamboo plantsThe charity funds projects within the Newcastle NHS Trust, which directly benefit patients from across the North East and Cumbria.Other beloved accents can include:"Sir Bobby fought so hard and anyone who has suffered cancer will know what a fight he put up.Donations to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation can be sent to PO Box 307, Heaton, Newcastle, NE7 7QG, or via the internet at www.sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk

BIG DRAW Hundreds of fans turned out at Newcastle Labour Club to see White. The 49-year-old is one of the game's most popular stars ON CUE From left, Jimmy White, junior snooker player Jordan Cunningham, and Tony Drago. The event was for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation