Clayhidon held its third successful charity ball last Bank Holiday Monday, raising around £6,363 with proceeds to be divided equally between the Children’s Hospice South West, Cancer Research UK and Devon Air Ambulance.
The event was held in the marquee erected for the wedding of Jamie and Casey Blackmore two days earlier on Strawberry Field, owned by Phil and Thelma Blackmore.This generosity enabled a small committee of volunteers led by John and Nicola Bendle to arrange the event. Two hundred tickets were sold very quickly and the evening included a raffle, an auction of gifts and promises, music from Ian Richardson and energetic dancing to a band called Over the Hill.
Auctioneer Philip Kerr of Harcourt Kerr provided a brisk and entertaining auction of 12 lots including a helicopter ride, two holidays and paintings.
Catering was by Knapp Creation with meat for the meal donated by Chrissie Baker, John and Nicola Bendle,Nigel and Susie Essenhigh, and Patrick and Tricia Meredith. Puddings were donated by the Ministry of Cake.
MC for the evening was Nigel Essenhigh, who thanked all those who had donated promises and gifts and helped make the evening such a success.
Report courtesy of clayhidon.org – where you can see dozens of ball photos
Clayhidon Ball raises £6k for charity
