First landmark on the upcoming Newcastle and Gateshead Monopoly board is revealed
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The first landmark for the Newcastle and Gateshead Monopoly has been revealed.
The creators behind the upcoming Newcastle and Gateshead Monopoly have announced the first landmark for the board.
St Oswald’s Hospice is the first organisation to feature on ‘Monopoly: Newcastle & Gateshead Edition’.
The hospice will feature on a Community Chest space and will be one of several charities that will feature in the latest edition of the iconic board game.
John Keen-Tomlinson, Custom Games Executive at Winning Moves UK, has revealed that the hospice has been include following a number of nominations from the local community.
He said: “A huge congratulations to St Oswald’s Hospice. We are delighted to welcome them onto the board.
“They are one of several charities that will get to star in the game following public nominations. St Oswald’s Hospice will feature on a Community Chest space, which we feel is very apt.
“We know from the nominations that poured in that they are a beloved part of the community.
“The other charities featuring in the game will be revealed when the board is out next month.”
Steph Edusei, Chief Executive at St Oswald’s Hospice, has expressed her delight at St Oswald’s being included in the upcoming Monopoly game.
She commented: “We’re thrilled to be part of this special regional edition of Monopoly alongside iconic organisations and landmarks from across Newcastle and Gateshead.
“As a hospice, we deliver expert, dignified and compassionate care to patients and families across the region, and so we are humbled to have been included as a result of a public vote.
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“To be featured as a Community Chest space feels particularly appropriate given the services we deliver to and within the local community, who in turn support us with some incredible fundraising activities.
“We’re sure everyone will have a great time playing this edition of such a celebrated and much-loved board game.”
The upcoming board game will see more than 30 landmarks and organisations from across Newcastle and Gateshead featured on the board.
Monopoly: Newcastle & Gateshead Edition will be available to buy from Tuesday, November 12.
You can purchase it at Waterstones and WHSmith, as well as online at https://www.amazon.co.uk/ and https://www.booghe.co.uk/.