Mandy Jones
It was with deep sadness we received the news that our dear friend and colleague Mandy Jones passed away on Saturday 20th August 2011 after a long battle with cancer.
Mandy was a terrific lady, and was loved by all that knew her. Mandy became involved with Hutton Football club when her son, Kyle joined the Under 7’s back in 2007. Since then her and Brian have been heavily involved in the club, with Brian coaching the current Under 11’s team and Mandy being instrumental in forming Hutton’s first girls team, which is now about to embark on its fourth season.
When Mandy was diagnosed with cancer, she realized that it would be difficult to commit to the girls on a weekly basis, but rather than quit she took over the role of Child Welfare officer and dedicated her involvement in Hutton to ensuring that we can provide a safe and stable environment for the children.
This was a measure of the lady and it emphasizes the fact that she was incredibly courageous throughout her illness. She wouldn’t give up or dwell on circumstance. She remained happy and positive and turned her nose up at the very notion of being resentful or angry. She accepted the illness and saw it as an opportunity to spend quality time with her family.
That was Mandy through and through; despite everything she only saw the positives. Truly, she was an inspiration to all of us.
Mandy leaves behind her young family: Her husband Brian and their boys Kyle and Dylan and a whole host of family and friends. We would like to offer our sincerest condolences to all those that knew her and were touched by her infectious smile and attitude.
If anyone has any messages of support and condolence please feel free to pass them on through the "contact us" section of the website. We will collate these into a book of condolences to be presented to Mandy's family.
Mandy Jones: Never forgotten.
HERE IS A PIECE WRITTEN BY MANDY REGARDING A TRIP ORGANISED BY CHRIS HAM, HUTTON CHAIRMAN AND KERRY MICHAEL, OWNER OF THE GRAND PIER AND LONG TERM SPONSOR OF HUTTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Saturday 14th August
Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion
When I was diagnosed with Malignant Melanoma for the second time in May 2010, Chris Ham and Kerry Michaels presented me with this amazing opportunity not only to go and watch Chelsea play, but to watch the first game of the season as a Corporate Guest!
My Husband (Brian) and I had an amazing day and for the day we were able to forget that I was having treatment for Cancer.
I cannot thank Kerry or Chris enough.
06.00 I was far too excited to sleep most of the night, but I eventually gave in and got up at about 6 am
07.00 I spent a couple of hours messing about, trying to waste time; not much to do really, shower, make-up, getting dressed.
9.00 Appointment at the hairdressers and the last ditch attempt at making me blend in with the W.A.G.S.!!
10.00 Round to my manicurists/crčche (aka Mum’s house) to hand over the children for the weekend and to stick on my £1.99 false nails! Pack the car up and off we go. Stamford Bridge here we come!
12.30 We book into the Chelsea Copthorne Tara Hotel. I think this VIP trip got to our heads and we found a really good deal on the internet so decided to treat ourselves slightly. What a hotel! No time to stop though, quick change, dump bags and let’s go!
13.00 Arrive at Stamford Bridge and go to the designated corporate area. This is something else other than the grunts you normally get when handing in your ticket at the turnstiles. “Good Afternoon Sir, Good Afternoon Madam”.
Up the stairs we trot to a huge open plan space that stretched the length of the East Stand. We were shown to our table where we were offered a seven course menu with free drinks. 
I could easily get used to this!
The food was exquisite. I was excited about the match so it didn’t matter that the food looked lost on the plates. I think Bri was a little disappointed though! He does enjoy a 16 oz steak.
Surrounded by people who obviously buy this package as part of their season tickets every year and who have become accustomed to this way of living, I realise how lucky I am to witness this – me a humble supporter!
15.00 Kick off and we had the best seats in the house. Right on the half way line and even spongy seats!! What a first half, just constant attacks from the Chelsea players I almost felt sorry for West Brom!!
Chelsea were 2- 0 up at half-time.
At half time I needed a comfort break and thought I ought to go and check on my drink. We immediately had an offer to sit down for another course and another drink. Well, it would be rude not to!
16.00 Second half: even better than the first and the game finished at 6 – 0 but that wasn’t the end of the treats. After the game we knew the bar was open for another hour so we thought we’d make the most of the free drinks and along came some gorgeous cheese and biscuits (not just ordinary cream crackers) but proper cheese and biscuits with more gourmet cakes too!
Just as I was trying to decide where I could hide for two weeks to get this treatment again for the next home game; I spotted someone walk in.
Bri had his back to me and as he is always winding me up he thought I was winding him up; “Don’t look now” I said for fear of him expressively chucking himself in a 180 degree angle across the table behind us ................ “but Michael Essien has just walked in.
There was a look on Bri’s face “is she winding me up?” – “I don’t want to look in case she is”. Eventually he did turn around and his face looked like a 4 year old’s on Christmas morning!
Michael made his way round nearly all the tables in the room, socialising and having photos taken with everyone who wanted one. However, he was perfectly charming to all and his family waited patiently for him while he made small talk with Brian, had a photo with me and even spoke to Kyle (my eldest son) on the phone who was all the way at home in Weston-super-Mare with his Nan. What an unbelievable day topped off with a cherry aka Michael Essien!
We will never forget our special day at Chelsea, thanks to Chris Ham for arranging it with Kerry Michael via the Axentis Michael Charitable Trust. I don’t know how to ever thank you both for providing me and my amazing hubby a very special memory that we will treasure forever.
Mandy Jones