The idea of arranging the event was tweeted during one of the weekly get-togethers that take place every Thursday between 8pm – 9pm and the response was so positive that organiser Emily took it on board and with the help of local businesses created an opportunity for us to meet in person and raise some money for a good cause.
The evening opened with a welcome from Emily followed by a thank you from Chris Curry, the father of Niamh, who sadly lost her battle with this cancer on 20th May 2012. He set up the charity in her memory alongside his wife, Sam and it is now fully registered with The Charities Commission.
We then saw entertainment from singer Will Rogers, who did
an acoustic set, described by some as sounding like a mix between Ed Sheeran
and Ben Howard and apparently looked a little like Peter Crouch! He was later
followed by very talented five piece band, Full Time Rookies, from Manor School
Whilst we munched our way through the buffet, scoffed down
delicious cupcakes and posed like models at the photo booth, we were spoilt for
choice with an extensive array of raffle prizes all of which were kindly
donated by local and independent businesses, authors and poets. I even bagged
myself a prize too! It definitely made for interesting viewing as each winner
got to choose what they wanted so there was lots of excitement, but it’s safe
to say, nobody was disappointed!
The whole evening was washed down with a drink or two, lots
of friendly chat and banter and through ticket and raffle sales a total of £890
was raised. A successful evening all round, and maybe even the first of many…
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