It’s that time of year again - this year, it has been EXTREMELY difficult to get prizes. Not only are people busy, companies are tightening their belts and there are so many deserving causes out there that they can’t help everyone. Nevertheless, I am not prizeless: ordinary people have dug deep and donated things to our raffle. It makes me feel all warm and glowy inside, that people can be so kind. If you wish to donate something, please contact me via the form on this site.

As usual, the highlight of the evening will be our popular quiz - teams of up to 6 people are welcome and there is a prize for the winning team. The questions are general knowledge and the aim is to have fun…while trying to win, of course! Aside from that, there are various stalls: a well-stocked tombola, a bottle stall and a Name the Bear game - basically, you’d be pretty unlucky to come away empty-handed. We also have a raffle with prizes such as an M&S christmas hamper, bottles, vouchers, collectable teddy bear and much, much more (star prze to be announced soon). As if that isn’t enough, for your £10 ticket you also get a buffet, entrance to a prize draw AND you’re helping a fantastic charity - wow!

So, if you’d like to join us on 19th November 2011 - use the ‘contact me’ form on the website for further details. I really hope to see you there.

We’ve just had the confirmed total back from the Marie Curie centre, in respect of Saturday’s event: £1067.65!

That is a fantastic sum, and we can’t thank everyone enough (although we are trying). Couldn’t have done it without a lot of kind people, both behind the scenes and in front of them…and I hope you all want to do it again next year. I know I’d love to, and my partner in crime, Catherine, is most definitely up for it. How about you?

I am delighted to announce that Jonathan Morrell, of Real Radio (and formerly of Tyne Tees) has kindly agreed to join us as our special guest host at the Charity Event, in aid of Marie Curie (Newcastle).

Furthermore, we would also like to welcome local band, Toxic Melons, who have generously donated their time to provide live music at the event.

Remember, the event is to be held at Blaydon Rugby Club on 5th September 2009 and begins at 7.30pm. Admittance is strictly by ticket only and they are available for only £10 per person.

So, for a tenner, we’re offering: a door prize raffle entry, a buffet, a prize quiz, live music, a celebrity host and the chance to win numerous fabulous prizes. There will be optional raffles, tombola, name-the-bear stall and a craft stall, featuring some stunning hand-made jewellery. To purchase tickets for this event, please contact me via the form on this website and I will be delighted to sort them out for you. You can pay by credit or debit card, using Paypal or cash/cheque/postal order.

We have catering to arrange, so would be grateful if you can reserve tickets before 30th August, if possible. We look forward to seeing you!