Children Today - For A Brighter Tomorrow

Local businesses staged an exclusive Autumn Fashion Show on Monday 29th September, in Royal Leamington Spa in aid of the charity.

Presented by Warwick-based Zap Events, the evening consisted of L.K. Bennett’s latest elegant and wearable designs, innovative costume jewellery from Ikandie, inspiring eclectic fashion from Lilac Rose (Regent St) and the pick of the season’s must-have brands from nv Her (Royal Priors). Models hair and make-up was done by Saks Hair and Beauty, Clinique and Headmasters Salon.

The venue was the Leamington Bar and Grill, the elegant rooms of which used to be the ballroom of the old Regent Hotel, and cocktails and canapes were provided, courtesy of manager Craig Henry.

Chelsea gold-medal winner, Sarah Horne, dressed the venue for the evening to photograph for her forthcoming book on floral design. The book will be available next summer but a calendar of dramatic pictures will be available by Christmas.

Emma Fawcett, Regional Fundraising Manager said “The wonderful support we have received from our sponsors and guests tonight has raised nearly £2000, which will make a real difference to the lives of local disabled children by providing the vital equipment they need.”

You can find more pictures on our facebook page.

The evening was made possible by our fantastic sponsors, Matthew Sparkes Design, Lombok, Strada Italian Restaurant, Cologne and Cotton, Esque Beauty Salon, Teamworks Go-karting, Walnut and Weave, Dior Fragrance and Beauty, Thorntons Chocolates, Space NK.

All photographs courtesy of Simon Coates Photography.

We had a fundraising evening with a touch of spice at the Achari contemporary Indian Restaurant in Crook Street Bolton on Thursday September 11th.

Sanu Miah and his staff hosted this event for the second time to raise money for Children Today. The evening included a 5* a la carte meal followed by a raffle. This wonderful evening raised over £1200 for the charity.

From left, Derek Tilt, Sanu Miah, owner of the Achari Indian restaurant

Crook Street, Bolton and Liz Oakes, Children Today (photo courtesy of the Bolton News)

Liz Oakes, Regional Fundraising Manager, said “ without the help and support from people such as Sanu, we at the trust could not help these children locally, so, on behalf of the many parents and children needing our help, I cannot thank you enough for your continued support”

Audrey McIlroy and Susan Dennis organised an Ascot Ladies Day here at DeVere Whites Hotel, where 300 ladies donned their hats and finery for an action packed day including lunch and entertainment.

There were auctions and raffles and of course the odd bet on the races which were shown on the big screens.

This magnificent event raised £9500 so “ Hats off to all who supported and hope to see you next year.”

Audrey wishes to thank all the many businesses and people who so kindly sponsored and supported this event

All the funds raised were donated to Children Today which is a charitable trust which gives grants to buy individual children with sickness and disability individual items of life enhancing equipment enabling them to fulfil their potential.

Anyone wishing to help or requiring more information please contact Elizabeth Oakes on 07990510325.

Photographs courtesy of Chris Tofalos/Lancashire Magazine

Tickets now available for:

Ladies Luncheon

Thursday 13th November 2008

The Chairman’s Suite

Bolton Wanderers FC

Reebok Stadium

Speaker: Audrey McIlroy

“Hats off to Business Women”

Bucks Fizz Reception 12.00

Sponsored by Phil Dunn

For tickets and information please contact Liz Oakes on 07990 510325

Local businesses are gearing up to stage an exclusive Autumn Fashion Show on Monday 29th September in Royal Leamington Spa in aid of Children Today.

Presented by Warwick-based Zap Events, the evening will be head-lined by L.K. Bennett, showing Linda Bennett’s latest elegant and wearable designs. Supported by the innovative and highly-sought after costume jewellery from Ikandie, inspiring eclectic fashion from Lilac Rose and the pick of the season’s must-have brands from nv Her.

Suzanne Virdee (BBC Midlands Today) joined us at LK Bennett in Leamington Spa to help promote the event. This picture is of Luke (8) from Leicestershire, who recently received a new wheelchair with help from Children Today. With Luke (left to right), his mother, Emma, regional Fundraising Manager, Emma Fawcett, Suzanne Virdee and Lisa Catalano from LK Bennett.

The venue is the newly re-launched Leamington Bar and Grill, the elegant rooms of which used to be the ballroom of the old Regent Hotel, the largest in Europe when it was built!

Following a second Gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show for wedding design work and a successful presentation to the American Institute of Floral Designers in Chicago, Sarah Horne will be dressing the venue for the evening as the first presentation for her forthcoming book on floral design.

The evening will consist of a welcome drink and canapés in the bar and the show itself, followed by some exciting raffle prizes. Sarah Horne’s unique flowers will be auctioned and there will be some rather sought-after souvenirs given to all guests on the night.

Tickets for this exclusive event are strictly limited but are currently available for only £10 from the retailers, the venue or by contacting Emma on 07912 308576. (Full ticket value is donated to the charity!)

Here Suzanne and Lisa are inside the new Leamington Spa store and are both wearing current LK Bennett designs. All photographs courtesy of Simon Coates Photography.