Partick Thistle League Cup anniversary event raises over £1,000 for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

A special celebration marking the 55th anniversary of Partick Thistle’s historic 1971 League Cup triumph has raised £1,027 for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS).

The commemorative event, hosted by 26.2 Events founders Brian Welsh and Richie Cook at Glasgow’s Grosvenor Cinema, brought together supporters and several members of the legendary 1971 squad on the exact anniversary of Partick Thistle’s famous 4-1 victory over Celtic in the League Cup final.

The evening featured a private cinema screening, exclusive footage, stories from the players who made history, and reflections on life after that famous day in October 1971. Proceeds from the event were donated to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in tribute to former Partick Thistle striker Jimmy Bone, whose chosen charity at the time of his passing was CHSS.

The final fundraising total of £1,027 will help Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland provide 51 hours of bespoke one-to-one support for people across Scotland living with chest, heart and stroke conditions.

Brian Welsh, co-founder of 26.2 Events, said: “We’re incredibly proud that the event raised £1,027 for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. While the evening was first and foremost about celebrating one of the greatest days in Partick Thistle’s history, it was equally important that we honoured Jimmy Bone’s memory in a meaningful way.

“The response from supporters was fantastic. To have so many of the 1971 heroes together on the exact anniversary of that famous victory made for a truly special occasion. We are delighted that the event leaves a lasting legacy through this donation to a charity that meant so much to Jimmy and his family.

“A huge thank you goes to everyone who bought a ticket, attended the event and donated on the night, plus our event partners. Their generosity helped us reach a total that we are immensely proud of.”

Louise MacLeod, Community Fundraiser at Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, said: “We are absolutely delighted and incredibly grateful to receive this donation from Brian, Richie and everyone involved in the event.

“We thank everyone who attended for helping create such a special celebration while supporting an important cause. The funds raised help us to support the 1 in 5 people across Scotland living with a chest, heart or stroke condition and Long Covid to receive the right support, at the right time, and in the right place.”

If you’re living with the effects of a chest, heart or stroke condition or Long Covid and are looking for advice and information, please contact Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland’s Advice Line on 0808 801 0899. You can also text ADVICE to 66777 or email adviceline@chss.org.uk.