Festival organisers and family members at RalphFest, held in memory of Ralph Roberts. From left, Ralph's parents Neil and Fiona Roberts, uncle David Roberts and sister Stephanie.Festival organisers and family members at RalphFest, held in memory of Ralph Roberts. From left, Ralph's parents Neil and Fiona Roberts, uncle David Roberts and sister Stephanie.
Festival organisers and family members at RalphFest, held in memory of Ralph Roberts. From left, Ralph's parents Neil and Fiona Roberts, uncle David Roberts and sister Stephanie.

12 pictures as fun day in memory of late skater Ralph Roberts raises £7,000

A day of fun in memory of a Lytham skater and artist who died aged just 26 raised an estimated £7,000 for a charity established in his name.
By Tony Durkin
Published 4th Sep 2023, 15:52 GMT
Updated 4th Sep 2023, 15:59 GMT

The RalphFest event at Lytham’s Park View 4U playing fields was held in tribute to Ralph Roberts, who died of sarcoidosis, a rare throat condition, in 2021.

His family have set up the charity LiveLikeRalph in his memory. It supports young skaters with facilities and equipment and the £7,000 is the biggest amount raised at a RalphFest yet.

The day at Lytham included skating, art and music as well as refreshments and merchandise and was followed by another tribute event at Blackpool’s Stanley Park the next day, attended by some of the UK’s top UK skaters including Logan Wilkinson, Seth Hendrix Wilson, Moody Seed and Liam Noonan.

"Thanks so much to everyone who came along and especially to all the volunteers who gave their time and to Kaylieigh from RealSkate Northwest, whose free skating lessons proved very popular,” said Ralph’s dad Neil Roberts.

"LiveLikeRalph has a close connection with RealSkate as they provide skateboarding lessons locally in a safe environment from a qualified coach. Lessons can be booked direct at www.realskatecarrd.co

"We are delighted with the amount raised and the support is very much appreciated.”

Skating fun and lessons as well as stalls, games and music and more featured in at RalphFest held at Park View 4U playing fields, Lytham, in memory of Lytham skater Ralph Roberts, who died of a rare disease in 2021.

1. RalphFest at Lytham's Parkview4U

Skating fun and lessons as well as stalls, games and music and more featured in at RalphFest held at Park View 4U playing fields, Lytham, in memory of Lytham skater Ralph Roberts, who died of a rare disease in 2021. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

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Amanda Ethertington with Eva, six, at RalphFest held at ParkView 4U.

2. RalphFest at Lytham's Parkview4U

Amanda Ethertington with Eva, six, at RalphFest held at ParkView 4U. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

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The Songsmiths were among the entertainers at RalphFest.

3. RalphFest at Lytham's Parkview4U

The Songsmiths were among the entertainers at RalphFest. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

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Music was a key feature of the RalphFest event held at Park View 4U playing fields, Lytham, in memory of Lytham skater Ralph Roberts.

4. RalphFest at Lytham's Parkview4U

Music was a key feature of the RalphFest event held at Park View 4U playing fields, Lytham, in memory of Lytham skater Ralph Roberts. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

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Stuart Roberts with some of the items in the silent auction held at the Ralph Fest event.

5. RalphFest at Lytham's Parkview4U

Stuart Roberts with some of the items in the silent auction held at the Ralph Fest event. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

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There was family fun galore at Ralph Fest held at Park View 4U playing fields, Lytham, in memory of Lytham skater Ralph Roberts.

6. RalphFest at Lytham's Parkview4U

There was family fun galore at Ralph Fest held at Park View 4U playing fields, Lytham, in memory of Lytham skater Ralph Roberts. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

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