The Latimer Hinks Charity Ball Raised over £16,000

Over £16,000 was raised at the Latimer Hinks Charity Ball - this is a record!

A record which could only have been reached my the generosity of our guests and supporters, so thank you all very much - a well deserved round of applause is yours for the taking!

For the full press release see - £16,000 raised!

The Latimer Hinks Charity Ball - its over!

The Latimer Hinks Team - that's me, on the right in the purple dress!

After all of the preparation, running around like a headless chicken and the added stress of a bad back the Latimer Hinks Charity Ball was a resounding success. Virtually everything went according to plan - and I have my St Teresa's volunteers and the Latimer Hinks team to thank for that.

We were extremely lucky weather wise. Friday 6th June was a fantastic day, so warm that many of the guests chatted on the terrace until the early hours!

The magicians were brill, the singer Cole Page, very entertaining and the guests turned out in their most splendid suits and glamorous ball gowns.

Our auction raised £3000! Prizes were donated by companies and individuals and I'd like to thank them for their support. Take a look at the full auction list

Auction 1
Gillian Lewis (Spectrum Coaching and Consultancy) - What not to Wear

Auction 2
Headlam Hall Hotel - Head Chef 10 course Tasting Session

Auction 3
Truffle Restaurant - Fine Dining in Your Own Home

Auction 4
Four Rounds of Four Ball Golf Games
Wynyard Golf Club, Saltburn Golf Club, Teesside Golf Club, Seahouses Golf Club

Auction 5
Sporting Legends - Mr & Mrs Brough & Recognition PR

Auction 6 - this auction raised the most money - a whopping £700!
Adrenalin Junkie
Gorge Walking - Endless Adventures North East - take a look at their video on Gorge Walking - highly recommended if you like "extremes" Point Blank Paintball, Beamish Wild, Teesside Autodrome

I will be updating with the full amount raised shortly.

Successful Sponsorship of the Latimer Hinks Charity Ball

2014 is the first year that we have offered sponsorship opportunities for the Latimer Hinks Charity Ball and it seems to have been quite successful. Over 280 local business people, their colleagues, friends and family will be attending the Ball - a sponsor's perfect audience and the opportunity to promote their brand, create awareness, show their support for local charities etc etc.
So, a big cheer for:

• Lewis Surveying Associates - who are sponsoring the floral displays. The displays will show a tag designed specifically for Lewis Surveying
• Recognition PR - is sponsoring and producing the introduction video http://youtu.be/E9tkbTqsNYw
• Sherwoods Ltd - is sponsoring Roll the Dice - a game of skill. Throw seven dice, if they all land with the Sherwoods logo showing you take away a brand new Vauxhall Adam Jam 1.2i 16v VVT 3 door
• MT Print - are printing all promotional material 
• Ad Agency - has designed the promotional material

By raising sponsorship for the Latimer Hinks Charity Ball we are ensuring that the charities gain more funds - so once again, THANK YOU.

Reaching Out .... The Power of Social Media - INCLUDING UPDATE

For those of you who already read my blog you will know that the Latimer Hinks Charity Ball takes place on 6th June at Wynyard Hall. We're raising funds for St Teresa's Hospice, The County Durham Foundation and smaller local charities.

The Ball is SOLD OUT and I need to source interesting/original prizes for the fundraising activities - I needed to "get my thinking cap on"

A while ago I attended a ladies networking meeting, set up by The Inspire Network (great name). The event was informal and included a presentation on social media by one of their members. I was impressed by the group and their willingness to help one another, so I requested to join their Facebook group.

I must admit I have not taken part in many discussions however in 2013 I was "let down" by a cake maker. I asked the Inspire Network for advice and recommendations. These were very quickly provided and I contacted Helena Borthwick-Hill. Helena produced some wonderful cakes which advertised our company logo.

So, what better place to start looking for prizes than the Inspire Network - in return their business/products will be viewed by 290 local business people based in the North East and they will be acknowledged in all promotional material (and this blog) before and after the Ball.

I have been overwhelmed by the response so far, and I would like to thank those small businesses who have offered prizes by thanking them and sharing their details.

Susan Smalley - Owner at Susan Smalley Intuitive Life Coach, Spiritualist Medium & Reiki Healer
Gillian Lewis - Spectrum Coaching and Consultancy - Gillian is donating a 2 hour Body Shape Workshop for 4
Lynn Huggins-Cooper - Faerie Realms  - a Faerie and Signed books
Sally Peck - Jewellery
Debbie Stogden - Debbie Stogden Photography - a photography workshop for 2
Vicky Shield - Purple Owl Gifts - personalised word art
Sandra Hope - Essential Thyme - one hour treatment

Thanks again ladies, great prizes. I'm sure our guests will be thrilled!


Since writing this original post I do have some other ladies that I need to thank:
Helena Borthwick-Hill - Helena has donated a website audit
Beverly Sherratt of Profectus 4 People - management development for a team of senior leaders and managers or a 1;1 coaching session for 4 people


...and all of this from one post on Inspire Network! THANKS!

Its Official - the Latimer Hinks Charity Ball has SOLD OUT!

The Terrace at Wynyard Hall

Great news, the Latimer Hinks Charity Ball has SOLD OUT in record time - we're obviously doing something right.

The ball which is held every two years will raise much needed funds for St Teresa's Hospice, The County Durham Foundation and smaller local charities, where a little money can make a big difference.

It has been difficult to inform people that there are no further tables available. We do so appreciate the support. Maybe we need to hold the ball every year to keep everyone happy? However, as much as I enjoy organising the ball I'm not sure I could manage the work load every year!

We have 293 guests consisting of successful local business people and their friends, colleagues and family. We will be offering a fantastic evening of food and entertainment.

Guest numbers have reached maximum capacity for the venue, Wynyard Hall, Tees Valley. Our guests virtually have sole use of this fantastic hotel. Fingers crossed that the weather is good and we can make use of the terrace overlooking the lake.

As always we're looking for prize donations for the fundraising activities taking place on the evening. Local businesses have been very supportive, below are a few of the donations:

• Karting for 6 from Teesside Karting
• Meal cooked in your own home - Truffles Restaurant, Darlington
• Signed Middlesbrough Football - Middlebrough Football Club
• Family Tree Top Adventue - Beamish Wild
• Sunday Lunch for 4 - Kings Hotel
• Ghost Tour - Chillingham Castle
• Tickets for various events - Durham Cathedral
• Photographic Portrait Session - www.michellefowler.co.uk
• Afternoon Tea for Two - Wynyard Hall
• 2 Cases of Wine - Neighbours Cleaning

If you'd like to donate - everything welcome and greatly appreciated - please contact me, Andrea Tobin on 01325 341507 or at@latimerhinks.co.uk.

Strange, wierd, wonderful, money can't buy prizes would be ideal :)

Donations required...Latimer Hinks Charity Ball - local business people supporting local charities

Every two years Latimer Hinks Solicitors host a Charity Ball in aid of local charities and on June 6th 2014 it will be our 8th Ball!

Images from 2012

To date Latimer Hinks has raised over £50,000. Beneficiaries of monies raised (to name just a few - and in no particular order) include:

• St Teresa's Hospice
• The County Durham Foundation
• Farm Crisis Network
• Age Concern
• Darlington Town Mission
• The Breathe Easy Group
• The Way Foundation
• Family Help
• Darlington & District Social Blind Club
• Holistic Cancer Care Centre
• The Teenage Cancer Trust
• Help for Heroes
• The Soldiers' Charity
• Childline
• North East Air Ambulance
• Darlington on Disability

We have invited local business people to attend and so far the response has been overwhelming. Invitations were posted on 10th February and 19 tables have already been booked by businesses/organisations that have attended in the past. We strive to provide an excellent evening and repeat bookings are encouragement that we must certainly be doing something right!!

In 2014 entertainment will be provided by Cole Page an international swing singer and magician David Penn as well as a casino, disco etc. Once again the venue will be the fantastic Wynyard Hall.

For us to continue to raise much needed funds we need prizes ... prizes that we can use on our tombola, our golden ticket draw and also our auction.

We're looking for something special for auction prizes, perhaps something money can't buy - an experience?

If you/your business would like to donate  PLEASE let me know (Andrea Tobin 01325 341507 at@latimerhinks.co.uk) your donation will be acknowledged via the internet, throughout the evening and via associated publicity material before and after the event - and also on our blog!

 

I look forward to hearing from you.

 

More Donations Gratefully Accepted!!!

Since my last post we have received some very generous donations for the Latimer Hinks Charity Ball. Please see my previous post and you will see why we are hosting the Ball.

Our main charity for 2012 is The Soldiers' Charity - a charity committed to raising funds to provide lifetime support to soldiers, ex soldiers and their families. We will also raise funds for St Teresa's Hospice and again smaller local charities.

So, thank you to:
S G Petch New & Used Car Dealership are providing an auction prize of a luxury car for the weekend - a Peugeot RCZ or a Hyundai Veloster. All the winner needs now is a luxury break to go with it - perhaps the prize of a stay at Chillingham Castle in Northumberland, what more could you ask for?

Local businesses have also been generous with donations of wine, which is great as we will have a wine or water stall. We supply the water!! So thanks to Northumbria Water & Property Solutions (very apt for this particular fundraising game) and Neighbours Cleaning for their contributions.

The Latimer Hinks Ball is obviously very well liked as we now only have 4 tables left to sell! We originally started with 27 - and the ball is not until the 18th May!

In order to raise "loads of money" for the charities we need prizes for our various fundraising mechanisms.

So, please show your support - if you'd like to donate a prize/experience...whatever..simply call me, Andrea Tobin 01325 341507 or email at@latimerhinks.co.uk

All donations will be acknowledged via the internet, throughout the evening and via associated publicity material.

Latimer Hinks Charity Ball 2012 - The Soldiers' Charity....

Hi, it's been quite a while since my last post...apologies...but I've returned with a very important post.

We're raising money again for some very deserving charities. Every two years Latimer Hinks hosts a charity ball and for the third time we are holding the ball on the 18th May at the very glamorous Wynyard Hall in Tees Valley.

In 2010 we raised £11,500 for Help for Heroes, St Teresa's Hospice and smaller local charities. Take a look at our photos.

We hope to improve on that figure for 2012 and our main charity is The Soldiers' Charity - a charity committed to raising funds to provide lifetime support to soldiers, ex soldiers and their families.

We will also raise funds for St Teresa's Hospice and again smaller local charities.

In order to raise "loads of money" we need prizes for our various fundraising mechanisms.

We need:

• Bottles - wine/spirits for the "water or wine" stall
• Tombola prizes
• Auction prizes - something special

If you/your business would like to donate a prize PLEASE let me know (Andrea Tobin 01325 341507 at@latimerhinks.co.uk). All donations will be acknowledged via the internet, throughout the evening and via associated publicity material.

I must already thank Sachins Indian Restaurant for their extremely generous donation of an auction "experience". A meal for 8 people cooked by the head chef in the comfort of the winner's own home - fabulous!

AND Chillingham Castle for an overnight break for two and Ghost Tour!

Hopefully we'll receive loads more!

Some of the Latimer Hinks team at the 2010 ball

The Bridal Ball is mentioned in Hitched (Bridal Magazine)

Hey, we managed to promote the Bridal Ball via Hitched, an upmarket bridal magazine. Many thanks to their editor Pauline Holt and to BQ Magazine for passing our details to Hitched in the first place.

You can take a look at the piece here and click to page 76.

There's not much time left until the ball, we're all very busy organising but i'd like to thank a few of the very generous businesses who are supporting the Bridal Ball by offering their services free of charge in order that we can raise as much money as possible on the evening.

• Debbie Stogden for professional photography Services
• MT print for preparing the tickets and marketing material
• Limelight Ltd for providing the photobooth
• Bake My Day Catering for donating the cake

As well as loads of other local business that have donated prizes for the fundraising games on the evening.
The list is very nearly endless....Crathorne Hall Hotel, Middlesbrough Football Club, Michael Simpson, personal trainer, Audi Teesside, Ainsley Financial Management Ltd, Kings Camps, Neighbours Cleaning Services, Wynyard Hall, Buyagift.com, The Cheese and Wine Shop, Crathorne Hall Hotel, Teesside Audi, Middlesbrough Football Club, Whitehouse Funeral Services, Dinsdale Spa, Redcar Races , Clean Care fabrics, Heather Carter, myhousecleaner.co.uk, The Perfume Shop, Me Me Me Accessories, Metro Centre, Marc Antoni, Buckles and Bows, Chez Bec, Boots plc, Poppy Bridal for allowing us to use their shop for our press release and to borrow their beautiful bridal gowns, The Old Tapas Bar, The Village Inn Brompton, Psyche, No 7, Dobinsons Bridal Shop for donating a Tiara, Wades Associates, Independent Financial Advisors, Beamish Museum, Point Blank Paintball, Ariel Extreme, Hollywood Bowl, Virgin Vie, You got nails, Camera A, Northumbrian Water Property Solutions, Café 85, The Silver Shop, Smile Spa, North Yorkshire Moors Railway , Revolution Newcastle, Falconry Centre, Diggerland, Majestic Wines, Rockliffe Hall, Hartlepool Historic Quay, Compugift, Saltburn Surf School, Prego, Ebony, Café Lilli, Black Sheep Brewery, Big Sheep Little Cow, Van Mildert
 
I'll update you once the ball is over.

Something Different - A Bridal Ball to Raise Money for Charities

Have you ever wanted to wear your wedding dress again (i'm talking to the ladies out there)?!

Have you ever been a Bridesmaid but never a Bride?

Do you want to wear the dress without the stress?

If so read on..

The Bride's Ball
Friday 30th September 2011
@ Rockliffe Hall, Darlington
Ticket cost: £50

Latime Hinks is supporting Helen Thomas and Natalie Palmer in their quest to raise as much money as possible for three very deserving charities via The Bride's Ball. A fun event that will see around 100 wedding dresses in the same room (grooms are invited too!)

The evening will include a superb three course meal, entertainment, charity auction, raffle and by asking people to turn up in a wedding dress (or grooms wear for the men) it will add a special element to the evening.

Prizes will be given on the night for the best dresses in the following categories – old (or shall we say “vintage”), new, borrowed and bijou (or “sparkly”). So “dress to impress”.

The venue for the Bride's Ball is the magnificent Rockliffe Hall, Darlington. A venue any bride would be proud to hold their wedding.

The Charities:

• St Teresa's Hospice, Darlington
• Age UK (Darlington)
• Holistic Cancer Care Centre at James Cook University Hospital

 for larger version of image click here

and for further details Brides' & Grooms' Charity Night

We do hope you can join us!

More Donations from Latimer Hinks - this time to Farmers!

Latimer Hinks Solicitors, among other services, advise on agricultural law.

In fact Anne Elliott, partner at Latimer Hinks is top ranked (2nd) in Chambers UK for Agricultural and Rural Affairs - quite an achievement!

So, we were very keen to support the Farm Crisis Network.

Back in May, Latimer Hinks organised a charity ball and a total of £11,500 was raised. It was decided that we woudl donate some of the funds from the ball to FCN

Anne travelled to the Great Yorkshire Show to present FCN with a donation of £1000.

Here is the full press release Latimer Hinks Shows Support for Farmers

We Raised a Record Amount at the Latimer Hinks Charity Ball!

In spite of the recession and with the help of gernerous local businesses, HSBC and guests Latimer Hinks managed to raise £11,500 for charities Help for Heroes, St Teresa's Hospice and smaller local charities.

All About the Latimer Hinks Charity Ball

Thanks to all of our supporters!

Apologies for the delay...

Apologies, apologies -I have been so busy that my Social Networking Guineapig blog has been left unattended - a terrible sin when considering that social networking is about keeping in touch on a regular basis!

Anyway, the Latimer Hinks Charity Ball was a great success - confirmation of total monies raised will follow shortly. The 21st May was a fab, sunny day which helped to enhance the evening. Guests took advantage of Wynyard Hall's extensive terrace and great views.

Monies raised will be distributed to St Teresa's Hospice, Help for Heroes and smaller local charities. Guests have already requested tables for the next ball (in 2 years time, thank goodness!)

Latimer Hinks Charity Ball - Dare I say it - we're nearly fully organised!

Am I tempting fate by suggesting that all entertainment is organised?

I do hope not. So far I have booked a band and disco - HUGE. They look like great fun and have played for the likes of Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz!

As we have 275 guests I have booked two magicians (both have very different styles) to ensure that every table is entertained as least once.

The Casino, White Rose was recommended by St Teresa's Hospice (they have used them for the past 14 years!)

Our photographer, Keith Blundy came along to the ball in 2009 to document the start of the ball. This time around I want Keith to capture the fun and enjoyment as well as the entertainment. He is therefore going to be around for much of the evening.

The tombola will be manned by a couple of volunteers from St Teresa's (we're very, very grateful) and Latimer Hinks people throughout the evening.

I've also roped in various people from Latimers to help with the auction. Our auctioneer will be Graham Robb of Recognition.

And of course HSBC representatives will help with the Backward Bingo (HSBC will be matching £1 for £1 up to £1500)

Phew - it think it's all wrapped up!

Thanks to:
Band - HUGE
Magicians - Mike Driver, Dillinger
Casino - White Rose Casino
Photographer - Keith Blundy
Auctioneer - Graham Robb

Freezing Photo Shoot in the Name of Charity

If you read my blog then you already know about Latimer Hinks raising money for Help for Heroes and St Teresa's Hospice by way of hosting a Charity Ball.

If you don't know, then please click this link Latimer Hinks Charity Ball

In order to promote the event locally it was suggested a photo shoot was in order. Our PR company organised a jeep from the TA (for the military connection). Fine, no problems with that... but then they hit us with.... "perhaps some glamorous ladies from Latimer Hinks dressed in evening wear would like to pose with the jeep to provide a juxtaposition of images!"

It took a little convincing but I managed a trio (2 ladies and one gentleman) to agree. I was also roped in providing 4 representatives from Latimer Hinks, as well as representatives from Help for Heroes, St Teresa's Hospice and the TA!

The day of the photoshoot dawned and it was freezing! The TA representative was fine, dressed in his khakis ready for whatever the weather might throw at him. Also, Help for Heroes and St Teresa's were sensibly dressed.

Enter the Latimer Hinks team "dressed to the nines" in glamourous evening wear. Not the type of attire suitable for spending 20mins posing in the cold weather (i swear my hands were purple!). Add that to the request that we sit ON the jeep - have you ever tried climbing in an evening gown? - not a pretty sight! and nigh on impossible without the help of the TA!!

The resulting photo should be worth it! It better be!!

We've received more donations for the Latimer Hinks Charity Ball, our thanks go to:

• Durham Road Physiotherapy
• Bamburgh Castle
• Anson Photography
• Jamie at Home
• Durham Cathedral

The Charity Ball Donations Keep Rolling In

I'm overwhelmed with the support from businesses far and wide for the Latimer Hinks Charity Ball.

Most recently we've received (and I would love to win this) a luxury Audi for the weekend. The resulting publicity from this donation should greatly benefit Teesside Audi. The Ball provides a very targeted audience for Teesside Audi including local business men and high profile "movers & shakers" in the area.

The Audi will be displayed at the magnificent entrance to Wynyard Hall (the venue for the ball) a perfect setting for any car salesman!

All I need now to increase the value of this auction prize is perhaps.... a luxury hotel break!

If you wish to donate a weekend break for me to tie into the auction prize of the Audi please let me know. The more money raised on the evening the greater the benefit for Help for Heroes and St Teresa's Hospice

Great News! The Latimer Hinks Ball is Virtually a SELLOUT!

I must admit when given the task to organise a Charity Ball for 2010 I was more than a little worried.

The recession of 2009 took its toll on many local charity events. Balls were cancelled due to lack of guest numbers, donations for raffle and auction prizes rapidly dwindled....BUT I can now report that the Latimer Hinks Charity Ball should be a resounding success!

Almost ten weeks to go (May 21st) and only 20 tickets remaining out of a total of 270! Three of the companies taking tables decided to take two tables! Is this a sign that the recession is finally over?

I have also received a great number of donations:

• A £500 Pandora Bracelet from Bramwell Jewellers (already made up, but the winner can change charms/colours etc to suit)
• 10 bottles of champagne from Northumbria Water
• £400 worth of tooth whitening or facial aesthetics (botox to you and I) from Elliott McCarthy Dental Care
• A 12 day Spa Membership (over a year) from Headlam Hall Hotel
• Rounds of golf from 2 local golf courses in Darlington - Stressholme and Blackwell
• A meal for 4 at Stressholme, tickets for the theatre, signed Middlesbrough Football..... the list goes on - and i will update the list regularly

All I need to do now is organise entertainment (hoping for some form of military entertainment), a magician, a disco, a photographer... as before, the list goes on... and on

The Latimer Hinks Ball is in aid of Help for Heroes and St Teresa's Hospice (Darlington), plus smaller local charities.

Our thanks also go to HSBC for matching £1 for £1 up to £1500.

It should be a GREAT night - if you would like to donate a prize or an experience - a holiday, a weekend break, something money can't buy.... please feel free to contact me

Latimer Hinks Charity Ball - Donations and Relationship Building!

Summer Charity Ball 2008 - drinks
Originally uploaded by fiveto8priestgate

Every two years Latimer Hinks organise a charity ball and this year it is to be held once again magnificent Wynyard Hall, Tees Valley on May 21st 2010.

I can hardly believe it's been two years since the last ball!

The 2008 Ball raised £10,000 and we would like to think that we can increase the amount we pass on to the charities who, like so many, have been affected by the economic downturn.

For 2010 our main charity is going to be “Help for Heroes”. No-one can fail to be impressed by the courage of the armed forces and we feel that “Help for Heroes” and all that the charity does should be supported. We will also still be supporting a number of local, smaller charities including St Teresa’s Hospice..

In 2008 we raised nearly £10,000 and intend to dramatically increase the figure for 2010

How?

1) HSBC have very kindly offered to match £ for £ monies raised on a fundraising menchanism (up to £1500). Their generosity is greatly appreciated.

2) A Charity Auction. If you feel you could donate an auction prize - perhaps a weekend break, use of a luxury car, a holiday.... etc etc we would of course be extremely grateful AND your support will be promoted in all literature, press releases, blogs (where we can also direct people to your website). We have already received a donation of tooth whitening or facial aesthetics (botox to you and I) from Elliott McCarthy Dental Care- thank you.

3) Tombola. Everyone enjoys a tombola, it's a great fundraiser and anyone can take part. Donations, again, would be greatly appreciated.

UPDATE: Our thanks go to Compugift for supplying a number of quality items for the tombola - your help and support is gratefully acknowledged!

4) Backward Bingo. Fun game, everyone can take part. Guest can purchase a bingo ticket, numbers are called out. If your numbers are among those called, you sit down. Last three standing win a prize.

5) Networking Contacts. Hopefully I can call on contacts made throughout the year through networking events in the hope that they will support/sponsor the ball. Mike Challands of MT Print has also offered to provide the design and print of tickets, program etc in return for a few tickets to the ball! Mike will benefit from exposure to around 300 high net worth business representatives at the event and will obviously have his quality print work on show and acknowledged AND we can pass the money saved on print to the charities.

This is what relationship building/networking is all about - we don't necessarily need to give business on every occasion but we can provide opportunities to expose new contacts to our networks.

If anyone reading this would be interested in sponsoring/supporting the charity ball, please let me know.

If you or your business would like exposure/ackowledgement at this prestigious black tie event, talk to me (you can use comments) and i will call you to discuss suggestions further.

Don't forget it's all for good causes!

Photoshoots & Weather - they don't mix!

It's been said, never work with children or animals - well i can certainly say never try for a dry/sunny photoshoot in July in the UK - it ain't gonna happen!

I had to arrange a photo shoot with three charities, a bank and solicitor from Latimer Hinks in order to present money raised from the Latimer Hinks Charity Ball

I thought it would be ideal to hold the shoot outside Wynyard Hall - fabulous building.

When we arrived, the heavens opened. So we took the opportunity to take a few pics inside.

Then, the rain stopped so all 7 of us traipsed outside. We'd just managed to get the correct pose when again the heavens opened - a quick dash back in and the rain stopped.

We thought we'd give it one more try, by this point we were looking quite bedraggled (everyone took it in good spirit) - and hey presto out popped the sun. We dashed to position and finally managed to get an outside photo. (That's me in the front, i always manage to get the silly posing jobs!)

All in a days work! - Latimer Hinks Hands Over £10,000 to Three Charites

Charities present:

• Cash for Kids
• Great North Air Ambulance
• County Durham Foundation

Record Amount Raised at the Charity Ball

What a fabulous night we all had!

The venue, Wynyard Hall is absolutely stunning and our guests were all impeccably turned out.

The telephone has hardly stopped ringing since Monday. Guests have called, left messages, sent cards etc - everyone seems to have had a good time!

The casino and tombola attracted a lot of attention and the auction (led by Simon Bainbridge of Smiths Gore) went by extremely quickly - Smiths Gore won the signed Falcons Rugby Shirt

We were donated a wonderful last minute print by Dave Pringle of Arte Couture (fashion for walls - see pic). A lady from Suma Hairdressing purchased it for her salon - i'm sure it will look great.

I've provided links below so that you can see photographs of the venue, event and guests.

KJB Photography (password LHSB)

Brian Jobson Photography

Oh! nearly forgot we raised a total of £10,000. HSBC generously donated £1000 through their community fund (so many thanks for that)!