Bury Hospice held a fantastic ladies lunch and shopping experience on Friday, November 15 at Ramsbottom Cricket Club, which gathered women from across the borough together, for lots of fun and entertainment.
There were 65 diners in total, and six stalls selling a range of luxury goods, from Tropic skincare to handmade bags, textile goods, and artwork produced by Bury makers.
Entertainment on the day was courtesy of local singer, Greg Berry, who got everyone up singing, dancing, and just having a great time!
Bury Hospice’s inpatient unit clinical lead, Nellie Savory, and community fundraiser, Rachel Krafft, gave powerful speeches on the day, spreading awareness about the hospice, and highlighting both the importance and impact of your thoughtful fundraising.
“It was a really nice opportunity for the ladies to get together for nice food and some daytime drinks provided by Cosalea Café Bar and Caterers, as well as great entertainment from Greg Berry.”
In addition to all the different shopping opportunities available on the day, the attendees could also take part in the raffle, and play the tombola.
Everyone seemed to have a fantastic time, which led to some attendees enquiring about different events coming up, and the ways in which they could get involved in supporting the hospice.
The ladies lunch raised more than £3,200 in funds for the hospice, showing just what can be done when we come together for our worthy cause.
Rachel said: “It's always important for us, as a hospice, to provide as many different ways and styles of fundraising, as possible, to suit different people within the community.
“It was great seeing everybody dressed up, having fun, and enjoying the fine dining experience together.”
Hospice volunteer Pat Lomas attended the ladies lunch.
She said: “Everybody was up dancing and the atmosphere was really good.
“Greg Berry was excellent; he got all of us on the dance floor – he was my highlight on the day.”
Volunteer, Janet Evans, also had a great time.
She said: “It was really good, I had a table of eight people who all really enjoyed it.
“The singer was great, the room was lovely, and the shopping experience was really good.”
Thank you to all the volunteers, vendors, and donators.
Thanks to Ramsbottom Cricket Club, Cosalea and Greg Berry for providing the great venue, food and entertainment.
You were all so brilliant in supporting the event.
Go to buryhospice.org.uk/events to learn more about the upcoming events from the hospice.
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