Turf Moor volunteer's sponsored silence raises for Manchester bombing victims

A Burnley resident has taken a temporary vow of silence to raise funds for the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Jul 2017, 10:08 BST
Updated 18th Jul 2017, 08:46 BST
Nicky during his sponsored silence.Nicky during his sponsored silence.
Nicky during his sponsored silence.

Having pledged to keep his lips sealed for a full two hours, Nicky Unwin completed the sponsored silence on Wednesday, July 5th during the Burnley FC in the Community Extra Time session between 10am and midday.

Having raised around £150 with his charitable exploits, which took place in the community section based in the Jimmy Mac stand at Burnley Football Club's Turf Moor stadium, Nicky

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"Nicky volunteers in this session making teas and coffee for the group," said Pam Heap, Nicky's mother. "The sponsored silence all went okay; he lasted the full two hours.

When asked if Nicky had enjoyed it, Pam said: "As for enjoying it, I think he was getting a bit fed up at the end! He is on the autistic spectrum so two hours to him was a long time."