CHIN-UP

Well done and a big thank you to everyone who took part in the 2007 CHIN-UP Beach Run.Congratulations to Ash Henderson (left) and Angharad Porteous (right) for winning the Mens’ and Womens’ categories.The day started off fine with a gentle breeze blowing in-shore. The tent was set up and last minute matters attended to. Unfortunately, the weather deteriorated rapidly and what felt like a gale sprang up, taking the tent flying down the beach with intrepid helpers Maureen, Susan and Jim hanging on for dear life. Numbers, papers and safety pins were strewn all over the sand and sadly, our new tent was damaged beyond repair and had to be dumped. Fortunately Maureen, Susan and Jim lived to see the beach race through to the end and to fight another day!The race runners arrived, took part and made the day with their patience and sense of fun. The event was a great success and everybody, despite the weather, seemed to enjoy themselves. Many thanks to all those who took part and to those who gave of their time so freely. We will be staging another race next year and hope that all goes to plan.Apologies to the beach combing chap with his metal detector who arrived shortly after the race ended. He must have thought he had found a treasure trove when he stumbled across our stash of buried safety pins! Continue reading »

Miss Kitty Lit’teur, drag queen sensation, and a wonderful group of supporting acts wowed us with a fantastic night of singing, dancing and comedy on 27th April 2007 at the Northumbrian Suite, Federation Brewery. We had lots and lots of fun and a very successful auction with over £1,700 being raised for the charity. We would like to thank Stuart Clark, his family, Kitty, her friends, all the Brewery staff and all those who supported us on the night. We hope you had as good an evening as we did. Continue reading »

DO YOU HAVE THE VOICE?

The auditions at THE SAGE GATESHEAD on 24th, 25th and 26th January 2007 to find THE VOICE for our charity CD, “I Find Your Love” by Beth Nielson Chapman, to be accompanied by the Northern Sinfonia were very successful, the winner has been chosen and the CD recorded. All profits from the sale of the CD will go to the charity.

The CD will be available to buy from 16th March 2007.  To find out more click here.

On 17th November 2006, a sponsored ALL NIGHT VIGIL took place in haunted Chillingham Castle, near Alnwick, Northumberland when seven brave folks sat through the wee small hours from 11pm to 3am. Over £500 was raised for the charity from this event and we would like to thank those intrepid souls who took part and all those who were so generous in their sponsorship. Continue reading »

The Fashion Show at the Hilton, Gateshead was a resounding success with more than £13,000 being raised. Guests ate, drank, spent lots of money and the band played on.

Colin Briggs was compere and auctioneer for the evening and had a fine time with the ladies!

Jonathon Ross’s suit was a big hit and sold for a fantastic £1,500.

We had fashion for all ages

and something just for the ladies!