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Charity Ball 2014 A
warm welcome to all of you who have joined us this evening for our Annual Affinity Charity Ball. This year it’s in aid of ‘Breakthrough Breast Cancer’ a cause that I know is close to many people’s hearts. We hope to raise as much as possible to help towards vital research so that one day no one else has to die, and to remind women that knowing their own bodies could save their lives. Tonight is not only about making money and raising as much as we can for Breakthrough it is also about having fun, because in the words of the younger generation YOLO (You Only Live Once!) Raising funds for Breakthrough started last year for me when with the help of nine local girls (who I have to say were all great fun and fantastic sports) we put together our own Affinity Calendar girls Calendar!! The support we had for this was amazing and the inspirational people I met along the way made me very humble and inspired me to continue fundraising for such a worthwhile cause. If the monies raised tonight can help towards research and saving lives even just a little bit, then we should all feel very proud of ourselves. I have had some tremendous support whilst putting this evening together and for that I am extremely grateful and all I can say is “Thank you”. Finally, introductory words for this event would be incomplete without my sincere gratitude and thanks to all those generous people who have donated the superb items included in tonight’s Auction and Raffle. I hope you have a wonderful evening, and remember “Never, Never, Never Give Up!”
Jane
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ights like tonight are absolutely vital to Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Your support and generosity enable us to continue to invest in life saving research,
In the last twenty years, the campaign to beat breast cancer has gone from strength to strength, and more women are outliving the disease than ever before. But, it’s still the most common form of cancer in the UK. It is estimated that there are 500,000 people living today that have been diagnosed with the disease. More people are surviving breast cancer than ever before. Over 80% of women with breast cancer are still alive five years after diagnosis, thanks to advances in research, new treatments, earlier diagnosis, breast screening and breast cancer awareness. However, we still continue to lose too many mothers, daughters, sisters, wives and friends to this disease. That’s why research and raising awareness of breast cancer is vital. This month, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Checking your breasts regularly can be crucial to early diagnosis of breast cancer; when the chances of successful treatment and survival are greatest. Breakthrough Breast Cancer is more than a name. It’s a force. A force of thousands of people across the UK working together with a single-minded ambition to stop women dying from breast cancer. We will achieve this by finding new treatments, discovering the causes, promoting early detection and ensuring the best possible care for women diagnosed with the disease. Thank you to Jane for organising this evening and to all of you for your fabulous support Enjoy yourselves and have a great evening!
Andrea
If you would like to know more about Breakthrough Breast Cancer or to see how you can help please contact: supporterservices@breakthrough.org.uk www.breakthrough.org.uk
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Le Grande
Fun Casino
Professional fun casino and croupier hire
We are based in Cambridge and Peterborough and provide fun casino nights throughtout England and Wales. Le Grande Fun Casino Hire provide high quality professional Las Vegas style casino tables for your fun casino night, wedding, party or event.
07728459006 Robgough87@yahoo.co.uk www.magician-casino-hire.wix.com Le Grande Fun Casino hire 10 Waterland St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 6GT
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Charity Ball 2014 Order of Events
19:00
Drinks and Canapè Reception
19:45
Guests Seated
20:00
Welcome Boobs & Bums Champagne Raffle Dinner Served
21:30
Coffee Served Speeches & Presentation Live Auction Raffle Drawn
22:30
Dancing to ‘Vision’ Casino Table Open Fun Photo Booth Open Cheese Table Open
01:00
Carriages
Thank you for your support and we hope you have a fantastic evening
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Menu
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Starter
Antipasto Misto con Ventaglio Di Melone Traditional Italian Antipasti of Parma Ham, Salami & Coppa served with Melon, Mozzarella and Olives or
Insalata Italiana (v)
Tomato, Mozzarella & Onion salad topped with roasted Mediterranean vegetables
Main Course
Pollo Alla Valdostano Butterflied breast of chicken topped with ham and mozzarella cheese Baked in a white wine & cream sauce Served with parmentiÄ—r potatoes & roasted root vegetables or
Parmigiana Di Melanzane (v)
Baked layers of Aubergines, Mozzarella and Tomato Napoletana sauce Served with parmentière potatoes and roasted root vegetables
Dessert
Trio of Puddings Homemade Pink Dessert Taster of Mignon, Vanilla Cheesecake & Profiterole
Freshly Filtered Coffee, Tea & Cantuccini/Amaretti Biscotti
Opening of After Dinner Luxury Cheese Table
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Charity Ball 2014 Raffle tickets will be sold during the evening with some fabulous prizes
Tickets £10 a strip A selection of our raffle prizes Sweet Rosie Jewellery – Forget Me Not Bracelet
Lilly Charmed – Silver Cupcake Necklace
Y Spa Chillax Day – Full use of the Thermal Spa Facilities and 2 course lunch for 2
TK Heaven –
Princess Tam Tam – A gorgeous pair of Pjyamas worth £100
Sleep in Rollers – The latest must have celebrity sleep in rollers
Twinkle Twinkle Boutique -
Murad Hamper – Some of the best selling products from this amazing skincare range
The Swan Hotel – Overnight Stay with Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Peter Pan at Milton Keynes Theatre – A family ticket to see this year’s panto, plus press hospitality
The Embankment – Overnight Stay, Dinner and Breakfast for 2
Bluebeards Revenge – Deluxe Kit
The Woburn Hotel – Lunch for Two Y Spa – Elemis Gift Hamper
Creating Beauty – Pamper Package Vanity Van – Goodie Bag
The Millhouse Riverside Restaurant & Hotel – Dinner for 2 with Wine x 2 Tusting – Pink Mini Kimbolton Bag
Blossom Lingerie – Ladies Lingerie
Bon Prix – Evening Bag, Necklace and Scarf
LeightonDenny.com – Light & Dark perfume, the perfect fragrance for seduction
Colmworth & North Beds Golf Club – A round of golf for four players
The Mansion House – Bottle of Champagne Lotus Spa – Spa Package
Whittlebury Hall Hotel – Spa Day for 2
Watton Recruitment – Bottle Pink Champagne Beauty by Roxanne - Pamper Voucher
Bedford Corn Exchange – 2 Tickets for Lee Nelson
Su Qu Designs – Beautiful sterling silver and shell pearl bubble necklace, earrings and bracelet set in several shades of pink Bdazzled – Pamper Voucher
And many more…………………
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Auction Lots
Please dig deep and bid for these fabulous Auction prizes to help us raise as much as we can for Breakthrough Breast Cancer
Gareth Bale Personalised Signed, Framed Real Madrid Shirt
This is a unique money can’t buy prize, if you are a Tottenham, Real Madrid, Welsh or just a football fan this prize is for you. You really will be the envy of anyone in the world of football. Gareth Bale will personally sign the shirt for the winner with the message of your choice, it is not simply signed “Best Wishes” it is made out to you, your partner, anyone you want it to be personally made out to. You really will be the envy of anyone in the world of football. This really is a truly amazing item!
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Two Night Time Out Spa Stay at Wyboston Lakes Hotel & Spa We all lead busy lives so why not take “Time Out� at the fabulous luxurious Y Spa on the Wyboston Lakes Estate, amidst 350 acres between Cambridge and Milton Keynes. It is a haven of peace and tranquillity.
This luxury spa stay includes: 2 nights dinner, bed and English breakfast, 2 course hot and cold buffet lunch on day two, use of Thermal Spa facilities for a full day on the middle day of your stay. Plus a choice of two treatments from the following: Y Spa Fresh Face, Y Spa Happy Hands, Y Spa Soothing Scalp, Y Spa Flirty Feet. This is the ultimate package for relaxation and pampering.
Vineyard Tour and Tasting with Lunch for Two You'll love this vineyard tour for two - a fantastic opportunity to experience how a working vineyard and winery operate. Find out how wine is made by the professionals and then the most important bit you get to drink the finished product! The tour will encompass all areas of the vineyard, from the earliest plantings to the latest, as well as many other interesting topics. After you have had a good chance to explore,you will be able to indulge in some wine tasting, followed by a delicious and relaxing lunch!
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2 x Tickets for the 2015 FA Cup Final at Wembley In the world of football not a lot beats a trip to Wembley Stadium to The FA Cup Final, the atmosphere whether you are a hardened football fan or not is one you need to experience at least once in your life. Tickets for the FA Cup are like gold dust, so how lucky are you that we have got our hands on two of the best seats in the house for this unforgettable day out.
Exclusive Dining for Two at The Chef’s Table at Michelin-starred Paris House
Paris House is a beautiful fine dining restaurant set in 22 acres of stunning deer park on the Duke of Bedfords’ Woburn Estate. This prize will put you right where all the action takes place, in the heart of the Paris House kitchen. It is here that you will take your seat at the iconic Chef”s Table.
You and your guest will sit right in the centre of the action, directly opposite the pass where the Head Chef plates every dish and where you will see, feel and smell all that is going on. The Chef’s will spoil and entertain you, answer your questions and delight you, as you sit through a complete service and witness the creation of each dish going out in to the restaurant. You will be treated to Canapés on arrival followed by a bespoke Chefs table tasting Menu tasting a complimentary bottle of wine tea/coffee & petits-fours to finish
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One Night Spa Stay for Two at Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa
The award winning four star Whittlebury Hall Hotel and Spa, set in rural Northamptonshire is offering the perfect relaxing pampering treat. You can indulge in an exclusive one Night Spa Stay Package which includes overnight accommodation, Full English Breakfast, Three Course Dinner in Astons Restaurant. Full use of The Day Spa Heat and Ice Experiences on your day of arrival as well as Full use of the Spa and Leisure Club Facilities. This Spa Stay will have you unwinding and revitalising your mind and body, allowing you and your guest to have some complete chill out time away from the everyday stresses of the real world.
Thrillseekers Helicopter Flight! Soar through the sky at up to 1500ft!! Get your adrenaline levels sky-high with this full-on aerial thrill helicopter flight. Your experienced commercial pilot will demonstrate a full power climb out, steep turns and many other manoeuvres that are guaranteed to thrill. You will enjoy the spectacular views from 1,500 feet so don’t forget to bring your camera. This fantastic adrenaline rush is sure to be the envy of all your friends! Donated by Garry Hone, Advancing Property
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Luxurious Cinema Experience & Dining for Two at The Soho Hotel, London Dinner and a movie is the perfect way to relax on a Sunday afternoon. So why not visit the stylish Soho Hotel, one of the top destinations in London for a high end luxurious cinema experience, accompanied by your choice of lunch, dinner or afternoon tea in the hotel's restaurant, Refuel. With screenings for this London luxury cinema experience beginning in late afternoon, movie-goers have the choice of enjoying a three-course lunch or afternoon tea before the show, or dinner after the show. This is a truly unique experience one not to be misse
Silent Auction This year we have Signature Auctions with their impressive and vast array of memorabilia from the world of Sport, Film, Television and much more. You start by browsing the items on offer via the Silent Auction Brochure on your table, if you see an item you would like to place a bid on, you can place your bid straight away or if you need a little help and want to find out more about what you are bidding on Simeon Jackson director of Signature Auctions will be available to discuss any queries you have Once you have decided on an item you complete the booking form with your bid amount, winning bidders will be informed during the night. www.signatureauctions.co.uk
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Charity Ball 50 Shades of Pink
Thank You
To the following for their generous support of The Affinity 50 Shades of Pink Charity Ball 2014 Vadisoro Graphics and Photography Regal Litho
Y Spa at Wyboston Lakes Stardust Events
Greycourt Florists, Kempston Lewis Magic
Le Grande Fun Casino Love of Cupcakes
Fun Fab Photobooths Murad
The Sharnbrook Hotel
In aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer
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