Our paediatric liaison sister Natalie Wood and her children's ward colleagues hosted a night to remember at Casa in Brighouse earlier this month. Here's Natalie's account of the fab night and a great set of pics!
"The aim was to help raise funds to help support the continuation of holistic care for children within CHFT and try to provide children, young people and their families a home from home. Our team from the children’s ward were involved to ensure the night would be successful. Over 160 people attended the event including staff members and their family and friends.
"The event took six months to organise but was a fantastic evening with several acts taking to the stage to entertain the guests. On arrival everyone was greeted by stilt walkers from Pastiche Europe.
"The night started early with a children’s/young person’s dance troupe, Turners Dance, that had travelled all the way from Rotherham to support the cause, as no Children’s Ward event would be complete without the children themselves. A surprise mid dinner service Bollywood act from Kirklees College in Huddersfield provided a meal stopping Bollywood tribute dance.
"The night also included an auction and raffle with prizes coming from across the localities. The DJ, Johnny R Barnett, then provided the entertainment where everyone danced the night away.
"As a treat a local company, Samantha’s Party Backdrops and Booth provided us with a photo booth and a photographer from Expose Photography look pictures of guests on their arrival.
"The event was a huge success with many of the guests already asking when the next one will be!!! The total amount raised is yet to be confirmed but we have a guaranteed £5,800 to date and I'm already starting talks to tackle hosting another event. We are hoping that the next one will be even more popular and has been booked for October 2018.
"A special thank you to the Hebden Bridge Round Table who provided us with a £1000 donation giving the the total amount raised a real boast.
"So last but no means least I'd like to thank Casa for providing us with such a wonderful venue and for Antonia Mudd and Chantelle Baldacchino, the event’s organisers who supported me to make sure the night ran smoothly. A huge thank you is extended to all of the companies and individuals who contributed to making the night memorial. If anyone would like to attend or be a part of the next ball then please do not hesitate to contact me. They are all listed here:.
Huddersfield Town Football Club, Dobson’s Sweets, Luke Robinson signed a Testimonial Rugby shirt (Huddersfield Giants), x3 Casa meal Vouchers. Facial from Fiona Wondergem, signed Paddy McGuinness memorabilia from Key 103 Radio, Manchester. Tom Clarke Captain for Preston Football Club donated a signed football; Warburton’s donated a toaster and a hamper of fresh breads, Harvey’s of Halifax x6 facial vouchers, Hair cut by Salon Capelli in Sowerby Bridge. Vision of Beauty facial, Albany Hair voucher, Peter Jackson from ELCO for 6x bottles of Champagne, Pretty Little Tea Party provided us with a teddy bear cake. Champagne Hamper donated by Mrs Helen Walker, a parent of one of the staff nurses, Hover board from Bluefin Trading. Emmerdale signed Script donated by Amelia Flanagan who play’s April in the show. Miss Felicity Dance and Cheer donated x3 cheerleading lessons, pompoms and an outfit. Anthony Theabould donated signed Pam Rosey memorabilia, Flicker and Fizz Gift box from Mrs Shirley Plummer, Unique Creations Voucher, Body Shop gift set, Paediatric Nurse Practitioner, Kate Hill donated Molton Brown bath products. Becky @ SAKS Elemis Facial; Helen Barraclough, Craft Gifts voucher. Richard Baldwin of Motor Homes donated a caddy shack voucher. Rotary Club who provided us with a £100 Meal voucher for il Mulino’s in Hebden Bridge. Karen Clarke from Telescope studios who provided the tickets for the ball.
"A big thank you also to Beth Armitage, Karrie Martin and Emma Hogan Ward 3 members of staff who supported to make the event a success."
Natalie Wood.