Andrew Alan Matthews Latest Fund Raising event for HELP FOR HEROES CHARITY

 The HELP FOR HEROES CHARITY FUNDRAISER Raised £152.08 in the eBay Auction via Emma Evans Gallery, Thankyou to all those who placed a bid

I donated the Imperial war Museum by night Painting by auction through Emma Evans Art Gallery on eBay to raise funds for Help for Heroes Charity, a charity that helps war veterans who are struggling and living with life changing injuries both physical and Mental.

Here is the link to the auction which ended on Monday 28th July 2025 –   https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/396886541069 

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 Just Donated £152.08 to Help for Heroes Charity after raising funds at my Solo Exhibition at Emma Evans Art Gallery.  the Painting of the Imperial War Museum by dusk sold at an auction on ebay for £152.08 .for heroes charity  if you also want to help for heroes charity please do so it will go to a good cause .  

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The Painting and story depict a calm and peaceful scene at Salford Quays Imperial War Museum by night with a reminder that Wars are raging around the world today and to give a thought that peace is hard won.

My Dad was an RAF man, he was shot through the kneecap in the Cypriot uprisings in 1974, his best mate paddy died by his side. he was a peacekeeper defending Peace, freedom and democracy. 

In the UK we have benefited from peace since the end of the 2nd world War. If it wasn’t for the bravery of people of all races colours and creeds that helped the allied forces defeat the tyrannical powers and ongoing conflicts around the world today. we wouldn’t have had peace for so long. 

I am Glad I was able to help War veterans of the past present and future who have fought for Peace, freedom and democracy and who paid the ultimate price through their injuries both physical and mental. by donating the painting and raising funds for this great cause. 

If you want to donate to Help for Heroes charity directly here is the link- https://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/

here is the video link to the painting and story, a night on the Quays in the Salford Breeze  https://youtu.be/UNub_3BnwTI

any enquiries on my artwork contact me https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/

or Emma Evans Art Gallery - https://emmaevansartgallery.co.uk/

Check out my video at Emma Evans Gallery of auctioning the painting - https://youtu.be/ufKk1zCtONc

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check out my Andrew Alan Matthews solo exhibition  at Emma Evans Gallery webpage displaying photos and videos 

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/emma-evans-gallery

Welcome to Emma Evans Gallery - here is the welcome video of the exhibition if you have got the time visit my Solo Exhibition.

https://youtu.be/DwZ9vVO9LQA

Link to Ebay Auction of the painting  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/396886541069 

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COMMENTS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC

 I recommend this exhibition to anyone able to go. As well as being technically great, Andrew’s work is full of local nostalgia with subtle hidden hints of whimsy. Plus he’s a really nice, down to earth guy who deserves the support by Angela 

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A super exhibition and evening by Phillip

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 Well done Alan fab exhibition xx p by Brenda

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For every A3 Limited Edition Print Sold I will donate £15  to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 

here is the link to my painting on the shop page

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/shop/ols/products/remembrance-day

Remembrance Day Tribute and Story by Andrew Alan Matthews

Remembrance Sunday, 

On remembrance day we will remember  Our brave servicemen and women the sacrifices they made To defend our democratic freedoms and way of life  From all cultures, faiths colours and creeds  Who made the ultimate sacrifice   

So Wear your poppy with pride  And remember them  

From Brave soldiers of all conflicts  Of yesterday and today From world war 1 and 2   

Not forgetting the bravery of  Soldiers and nurses  fighters and healers and of Soldier dogs and horses  

Loyalty through and through  

They all made sacrifies To keep us safe 

Fighting the good fight For our freedoms  And our health  From old conflicts to new We will remember them  

And my Dad an RAF man  Served in Cyprus  was shot through the knee cap defending freedom and democracy we enjoy today  

his best mate Paddy died at his side 

He served our country  As a peace keeper in Cyprus Keeping us safe   

So from Soldiers and nurses from the past  Of world war one and two they fought so hard for our freedoms and health  we enjoy today 

So dont forget  the scarifices they made  

to soldiers who are wounded  and struggle every day   

from conflicts today and yesterday 

I can say  I thank you everyday 

Brave soldiers, nurses, horses and dogs of the day Sharing hope and love like a beacon  

Yes they were on the frontline  These brave soldiers, nurses horses and dogs of the day  Walk hand in hand  

We all thank you  From the bottom of our hearts   

So   At the going down of the sun And in the morning  We will remember them

https://youtu.be/reHTZHeyoEI 

For every A3 Limited Edition Print Sold I will donate £15  to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 

here is the link to my painting shop page

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/shop/ols/products/remembrance-day

A3 Limited Edition Print £50 contact me 

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/shop

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/

andrewalanmatthews.co.uk

here is the link to the Royal British Legion Charity if you want to donate directly to them

https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/donate?seg=5PJPPC&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=poppy_appeal2025&utm_content=brand&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23127017920&gbraid=0AAAAAD7umtLk4ZKbzovlOIp7ywK6UfFtV&gclid=CjwKCAiA8bvIBhBJEiwAu5ayrPA7ioZqv_EBEmTPeQSrbzjAfQdecwMsJMQlhXGDBHhJYJKvWmx3KBoCwsYQAvD_BwE

here is the link to my  painting on the shop page

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/shop/ols/products/remembrance-day

A3 Limited Edition Print £50 contact me 

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/shop

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/

andrewalanmatthews.co.uk

 please write a review and critique on my painting and story remembrance day . 

Your painting and accompanying poem for Remembrance Day are both deeply evocative and emotionally powerful. Here's a detailed review and critique of your artwork and writing:

• Color Palette:
  The gradient background moving from deep reds and oranges to a subtle yellow captures a solemn, reverent atmosphere, perfectly symbolizing both dawn and dusk—a visual echo of the famous phrase: "At the going down of the sun and in the morning..."
   
• Silhouettes and Composition:
  The use of black silhouettes against the vibrant sky is a striking artistic choice. It unifies the figures while preserving individuality through posture, props, and relationships:
   
  • The bowed soldier beside a cross communicates mourning and remembrance.
     
  • The nurse or medic figure, possibly wearing a VR headset, reaching out to the modern-day wounded soldier with a prosthetic leg, bridges past and present powerfully.
     
  • The figures of the dog and horse add emotional depth, reminding us of the non-human sacrifices in war—often overlooked but vital.
     
• Symbolism and Depth:
  The poppies in the foreground, rendered in stark contrast with the silhouettes, create a poignant field of remembrance. The mix of WWI, WWII, and modern imagery invites reflection across generations.
   
• Modern Twist:
  The VR headset suggests a commentary on how remembrance may evolve—through virtual experiences, digital memorials, or even the disconnect in how younger generations engage with the past.
   

• Consider softening the VR headset with more integration into the figure’s silhouette—it’s the only element in bright cyan, and while it emphasizes the tech, it slightly jars with the otherwise harmonious palette.
   
• The text at the bottom is heartfelt, but could benefit visually from a more deliberate layout or uniform stroke, as some letters are harder to read.
   

• Sincerity and Emotion:
  Your writing is filled with heartfelt gratitude and deep personal connection—especially in the lines about your father and his best mate Paddy. This brings authenticity and makes the tribute very moving.
   
• Inclusivity:
  Your recognition of soldiers, nurses, dogs, horses, and people of all creeds and colors beautifully captures the collective spirit of sacrifice.
   
• Repetition and Rhythm:
  Repeated phrases like “We will remember them” and “brave soldiers, nurses, horses and dogs of the day” build emotional momentum and give the poem a ceremonial quality, fitting for public readings.
   

• Editing for Flow:
  Consider refining the structure for smoother reading and rhythm. For example:
   “So from soldiers and nurses from the past
  Of World War One and Two,
  They fought so hard for freedoms and health
  That we enjoy today.”
  
  Tightening lines like this would make the poem more lyrical and easier to read aloud.
   
• Spelling & Grammar Touches:
  A few small fixes would enhance the polish:
   
  • scarifices → sacrifices
     
  • dont → don’t
     
  • colours and creeds → Optional British spelling standardization
     
• Pacing & Line Breaks:
  Dividing it into stanzas (thematic sections) would improve pacing and emotional impact. For example:
   
  • Stanza 1: Honoring all who served
     
  • Stanza 2: Your father’s story
     
  • Stanza 3: Tribute to animals and modern soldiers
     
  • Stanza 4: Final vow of remembrance
     

This is a powerful, emotional tribute, both in paint and words. It combines personal reflection with collective memory, historical reverence with contemporary insight. The integration of your father’s story makes it deeply human, and the inclusion of all service beings—human and animal—adds heart.

Your work doesn’t just remember—it educates, reflects, and honors. With a bit of tightening and formatting, your poem could stand alongside your painting in exhibitions, schools, or remembrance services.

Check out my exhibition at Salford Museum and Artgallery 2023 -2024 I was the resident inaugural solo artist 

https://salfordmuseum.com/exhibition/andrew-alan-matthews/

https://salfordmuseum.com/event/andrew-matthews/

The Original  was sold via silent auction in aid of Real Change MCR at my exhibition in Salford Museum and Artgallery in 2024. it raised £350 for the charity to help the homeless

Also a Limited Edition Print is in the pub now as well

A3 Limited Edition Print £50   Contact me

This video highlights the plight of the homeless  on a autumn night I painted this scene as I come across homeless people on the streets of Manchester on the way home from work as a call centre worker working in the Arndale tower. it makes me sad to see the homeless struggling . I count my blessings that I have a family house and home .

The Lower Turks Head Homeless man  

Wishes he were dead  

 Outside the pub  On an autumn night  

 Cold freezing wet floor  

 Hes hopin for more   

Spare some change mr  

As he holds out his cup  To the call centre worker   

Yeah hes finished for the day  

Works in the Arndale tower  

Don’t glower its an iconic tower  

Hes had a stressful day Calls 24 hrs a day  

He just wants a pint at the end of his shift  

Cos hes a modern worker  Hes no shirker  hes a hard worker   

looks at the homeless man  and thinks 

how can this happen man  

this poor man with his dog  is down on his luck  

 who gives a fxxk  

so he puts his hand in his pocket  and hands him some change   

god bless mr   as he looks at his blister  on his hand  

he cant even stand  

hes down on his luck  hes had hard luck   

so the call centre worker   says its alright mate  

and goes into the pub  orders a pint  and drinks into the night  

 he thinks  it could be me  or anyone  

that’s on the street tonight  

a homeless life  of trouble and strife   

but hes got a life outside of work  

a family house and home  

hes thinkin of the long walk home  

at the end of the night  on a Friday night  

but its alright   co hes in  The Lower Turks Head  

Homeless man  Wishes he were dead   

Outside the pub  On an autumn night   

Cold freezing wet floor   

Hes hopin for more  

https://youtu.be/YyjgMxPzf_w

if you want to donate to REAL CHANGE MCR here is the link 

https://realchangemanchester.co.uk/

 The homeless in Wythenshawe and Manchester  need help,  

So Help raise funds for Wythenshawe Safety Patrol , they use the funds to help  the true homeless people of Wythenshawe and not the gangs that operate and exploit our good nature,

They supply Tents, food, clothing and help to get vulnerable people back into accommodation with Manchester City Council

So when you donate to them you know the funds are used to help the true homeless people. 

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the Plight of the homeless on the streets of Wythenshawe,  Manchester and Salford is on the increase, 

I help out when I can on safety patrols and I also donate monthly to Wythenshawe Safety patrol  trying to help the homeless and vulnerable people get back on there feet, if you can donate to them this would help there cause.

 here is the link where you can find details on how to donate to them. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1015980019234455/user/100079276788510

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I am also an Artist and do short stories and paintings to help raise awareness of the plight of the homeless and vulnerable people and have dedicated a page on my website to the homeless

I try to bring attention to the plight of the homeless in my way by producing art, videos, stories and poems.

 I share these on social media with the hope that at least I have played a part in bringing attention to the plight of the homeless. 

 so  for every Limited Edition print of my homeless collection I will donate £5 to Wythenshawe Safety Patrol 

So check out my Homeless collection of paintings, Limited Edition prints and videos on my website andrewalanmatthews.co.uk

 lets see if we can help the homeless in need especially this time the year.

Link to my homeless collection webpage https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/homeless-video-collection

CHECK OUT THE INTERVIEW ON WFM 97.2 helping raise awareness and Funds for Wythenshawe Safety Patrol

https://youtu.be/p_k7OdV8hSQ

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link to my Homeless collection webpage 

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/homeless-video-collection

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Find below links to charities to help the homeless. 

If you want to donate to help the homeless here is a link to the charity that I support 

Wythenshawe Safety-patrol Donation Page  

link to wythenshawe Safety patrol donation page 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079276788510

 for every Limited Edition print of my homeless collection I will donate £5 to Wythenshawe Safety Patrol  

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Real Change MCR link: - https://streetsupport.net/manchester/realchangemcr/ 

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Street Link exists to help end rough sleeping by enabling members of the public to connect people sleeping rough with the local services that can support them.

https://www.streetlink.org.uk/

telephone number- 0300 500 0914

Centre point Manchester

https://centrepoint.org.uk/what-we-do/housing/manchester/

Telephone - 0800 587 5158 or email supportercare@centrepoint.org.

https://www.crisis.org.uk/

https://streetsupport.net/

https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/

shelter

https://england.shelter.org.uk/get_help/local_services/manchester

Wythenshawe Community Team 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1015980019234455

here is the link where you can find details on how to donate to Wythensahwe Safety Patrol  donation page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1015980019234455/user/100079276788510

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I was displaying artworks of Sale Town Centre 

I gifted a Limited Edition Print in a black frame of Sale Town Hall to Sale Town Hall to be displayed there. 

The Town Cryer opened the event and the Town Hall opened to the public for free for Sale Heritage day 

There was also classic cars outside, talks inside on sale heritage. And lots of fun things to do

I also donated a Manchester United Limited Edition print to THE MAYOR OF TRAFFORD, Jane Brophy's Charities which are 

The ME Association, Trafford Carers and Trafford's Parks & Green Spaces 

the link to Jane Brothy ,The Trafford Mayors charity is if you also want to donate to them - https://www.justgiving.com/charity/mayoroftraffordcharityfund

This is the you tube video of the Town Cryer Andy Simpkins opening speech - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DZhAmj_KUVk?feature=share

This is the Meeting room In Sale Town Hall where my artwork was on display - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EiWdFWKse4I?feature=share

You tube video story of Sale Town Hall https://youtu.be/xA4Nk_yrDb8?si=4JoS1Gw4VGYc75v_

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Hello everyone my painting and poetry of Len Johnson the English Flash was produced as a gift to Julian Brown (Lens Grandson) to promote and raise awareness of this awe inspiring Mancunian Boxer, he was a freedom and resistance fighter both in and out of the ring.  me and Julian Brown (Lens Grandson) who is a good friend of mine. want to celebrate his lifetime achievement by putting up a statue of Len in Manchester city centre. 

The Campaign organiser, local activist and FC United supporter, Lamin Touray organised the Len Johnson  charity football event at FC United on the 18th May 2024 and it raised over £12000, for the cause. 

Mancunians came together as one to raise  funds to put up  a statue of Len Johnson  it was good to see a city united as one.

I want to help by using my art and poetry in a positive way to help raise some funds for the cause through the sale of Limited Edition Prints, check out my shop page under portraits.  https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/shop/ols/categories/portraits any enquiries contact me through my website 

andrewalanmatthews.co.uk also check out my Len Johnson Page https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/len-johnson-boxer

Help Raise funds for Len Johnson Statue in Manchester check out the webpage on my website

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/len-johnson-boxer

here is the link to my shop to buy a Limited Edition Print of Len Johnson the boxer 

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/shop/ols/products/len-johnson-the-english-flash-print

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here is the Go Fund me link -  https://gofund.me/44fedfcd 

Here is a call out to Help Mark Sproston Project 23 Mental Health Group, he has run out of funding now and needs help from the community of Northern Moor Manchester and beyond. 

To carry on his good work, he is turning the project 23 boxing gym into a safe space for people who are suffering from mental health issues and in desperate need of mental health support. he needs help and funds. so please find it in your heart to donate to his cause 

here is the Go Fund me link -  https://gofund.me/44fedfcd  

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Suffering from poor Mental health can cause lots of heartache and problems for people who suffer and there loved ones.

So I have dedicated a page on my website to try to help people overcome stress and poor mental health in there lives 

check out my Press releases and videos on this issue 

I hope this helps you and your loved ones overcome stress and poor mental health.

Interview with Sophie Hall Salford Reporter on my mental health

https://medium.com/@sophiehall_97773/paranoia-in-a-painter-can-artistic-expression-change-your-state-of-mind-2376560a723c

I was also on That's tv Manchester, so remember there is a light at the end of the tunnel if you are struggling today so here is the interview 

https://youtu.be/8lZzhGvlQ0g

 Interview with That’s TV Manchester - https://youtu.be/Ha_iKEa5sE4 

Interview with That's TV Manchester for Mental Health Awareness week 12th - 18th May 2025 = https://youtu.be/AmCTl4FrMjw

 Andrew Alan Matthews website page link to my Mental Health Support page 

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/mental-health-support

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I have also produced a Portrait painting of Mark Sproston for his Project 23 Mental Health Group  that is hanging up in his safe space 

You Tube Video Link of the Portrait 

https://youtu.be/wxeRRBfYAos

For every Limited Edition Print of Mark Sproston Project 23 Mental Health Group portrait sold, a proportion goes to the project 23 Mental Health Group

There is a cost to print the Limited Edition print so :-

A4 Limited edition print £20 would go to the fund

A3 Limited Edition Print £30 would go to the fund 

A2 Limited Edition Print £40 would go to the fund

Any enquiries contact me andrewalanmatthews.co.uk and the shop webpage https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/shop/ols/categories/portraits

Also my shop page for other great Artworks to adorn your home = https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/shop

https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/news/project-23-wins-for-supporting-health-and-wellbeing-at-manchesters-be-proud-awards-2023/

Here is the link to the Manchester Evening News article 

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/winners-manchesters-proud-awards-2022-26385802

here is the go fund me page for Mark Sproston to carry on his good work 

https://gofund.me/44fedfcd  

Project 23 video 

https://youtu.be/6MJKjv8WUcQ

Mark Sproston and Andrew Alan Matthews in his Project 23 Gym 

https://youtu.be/fq4rqe0I1as

Mark Sproston Project 23 Mental Health Group Portrait by Andrew Alan Matthews 

https://youtu.be/wxeRRBfYAos

Andrew Alan Matthews webpage for mental health support 

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/mental-health-support

 Salford Now News Article 

https://salfordnow.co.uk/2024/09/24/local-salford-artist-sends-out-urgent-appeal-to-help-raise-funds-with-new-painting/?sfnsn=scwspmo&fbclid=IwY2xjawFf8xdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbGkK64B0dXEevxt_zVPyTr_Sh6OVyG1Beauj3m193bzVFMpEmqNnng0Yw_aem_0dGNcL9CqgBLAQP_ontjMg

Link to the official handover of Mark Sproston Project 23 Mental Health Group portrait 

https://youtu.be/F6H2nsErdaY

Mark Sproston Project 23 Mental Health Group That's TV interview 2024

https://youtu.be/aQQPHTO0fvw

Link to Project 23 Mental health support page 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/222011296478801

here is the Go Fund me link -  https://gofund.me/44fedfcd  

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Comments from the general public 

Class what you’ve done for Mark mate! Thank you for making him happy . by Chris 

 Comment from Mark Sproston Project 23 Mental Health Group 

@highlight Andrew Alan Matthews this artist just is the most beautiful talented person I have ever come across. Un believe me I’ve come across some people.  Andrew from the bottom of my heart and from everybody in Project 23. 

We love you mate thank you for everything you’re doing. It’s that remarkable there isn’t words to describe the support the help and THE AMAZING PAINTING YOU DID TO RAISE AWARENESS OF MYSELF AND PROJECT 23 GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL YOUR FAMILY   

If you can help here is the link below. 

here is the Go Fund me link -  https://gofund.me/44fedfcd  

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I  donated a painting to the NSPCC to help raise funds for this worthy Charity. they raised over £6000 for the cause  the draw was on the 11th December 2023 

https://ww1.emma-live.com/NWChristmasAuction/home_page

All proceeds went to the NSPCC

Link direct to the page on NSPCC website

https://ww1.emma-live.com/NWChristmasAuction/view_lot/?id=38135&global[custom_lots_page]=home_page