‘More than just a landlord’ - Fundraiser launched in honour of a South Shields publican
A fundraising has been created to honour the memory of a popular South Shields pub landlord.
Amber Taverns has launched a fundraiser in memory of the much-loved landlord of a South Shields pub.
Robert Cowan, known as Robbie, passed away during the early hours of Friday, April 24 - prompting tributes to be left at The Last Orders, on Stanley Street.
The 68-year-old had been running The Last Orders for around the last seven years and had become very popular with customers during that time.
Alex Ozobia, Amber Taverns’ Business Development Manager for North East England and East Coast Scotland, has previously described Robbie as “the “salt of the Earth” and vowed that the company would help his family following his death.
Now an online fundraiser has been set up in Robbie’s memory in effort to help towards his funeral costs - with the aim of raising £5,000.
A post on The Last Orders Facebook page said: “Robbie was more than just a landlord, he was a huge part of the community.
“The kind of person who always had time for a chat, brought people together, and made his pub feel like home for so many.
As a community, we’re coming together to support Robbie’s family during this incredibly difficult time.
“A JustGiving page has been set up on behalf of Amber Taverns Ltd to help raise £5,000 towards funeral costs and to ease some of the immediate financial pressure.
“If you’re able to donate, no matter how small, it would mean a great deal.”
You can view and donate to the fundraiser at: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/inmemoryofrobbielastorders.