Saturday 24th February 2024
Following the successful launch of JRF’s Inspire to Achieve Heritage Legacy Exhibition on Saturday 10th February, the weekend of the 24th February saw the iconic striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink come to Harlesden High Street Library.
The former Chelsea and Holland striker who originally hails from Suriname, has visited the JRF at Bridgestone Arena several times inspiring young people in the local area and the team were thrilled to have him back to visit the Exhibition.
The audience, made up of children and adults from the local community, heard from Jimmy about his career in the football industry and the importance of preserving stories, photographs and mementos for future generations. Jimmy was interviewed by JRF Media Lead, Michael Adams, and youth volunteers Marley and Eyaad who ably interviewed Paul Merson at BOXPARK Wembley as part of the I2A Heritage Project.
Jimmy is part of Gareth Southgate’s current coaching team and visited the Inspire to Achieve Legacy Exhibition, which is part funded by the Professional Footballers Association, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery Players, and Brent Council.
The launch event which was attended by the Mayor of Brent, Cllr Orleen Hylton and was covered by The Voice Online https://www.voice-online.co.uk/news/community/2024/02/20/local-charity-launches-sports-heritage-exhibition-northwest-london/ welcomed several footballing heroes who hailed from Brent including the Stein brothers, and Dave Regis.
The exhibition runs until the end of June 2024.
For more information visit www.inspire2achieve.co.uk
