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Masquerade Ball from our fave charity

Chris Naylor — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:41:39 +0000

Bolton Wanders Captain Kevin Davies has announced a celebrity packed line-up for the first KiDs of Bolton Masquerade Ball taking place in the prestigious Premier Suite at the Reebok Stadium on Saturday 5 March.

Britain’s Got Talent sensation Escala will open the star studded event by fusing contemporary sounds with classic instruments followed by Bolton boy and presenter of Saturday night’s ‘Take Me Out’ Paddy McGuinness providing the comedy for the evening. Pop rock band McFly, with fifteen Top Ten hits to their name, will headline the fantastic evening of musical entertainment before Radio One’s DJ Spoony closes the night with some tunes.

Selfridges, Trafford Centre – recently voted the world’s best department store – have also pledged their support for the charity fundraiser of the year by donating gift bags for all dinner guests. There will also be an auction of signed sporting memorabilia.
Kevin Davies said, “We are very excited about the Masquerade Ball and are delighted that such high profile entertainers have offered their services to support KiDs of Bolton.

“Every penny of the funds raised from the evening will go towards helping those under the age of 18 who find themselves affected by difficult circumstances whether they are poverty, disability or social and economic troubles. If KiDs of Bolton can help in some small way to make a child’s life better or easier for them, then we will be achieving our aims.”

KiDs of Bolton was officially launched with a golf day in October 2010 by Kevin and his wife Emma. The aim of the charity is to offer support and activities to youngsters under the age of 18 living in the Bolton area to help develop their skill and capability to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible adults. The charity is particularly interested in helping those who would like to get involved in sport, but may be held back by financial constraints.

Tables of 10 are priced at £1000 and there are a limited amount of VIP tables available at £1250 which will be in prime locations and also include a ticket to the exclusive VIP Casino after-party in the Lion of Vienna Suite.

It’s all go go go!

Chris Naylor — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:00:16 +0000

Well it’s been longer than I was expecting to this blog. It’s just been so busy, but all good. We’ve hosted loads of weddings already this year and work on the new brasserie, bedrooms and beauty treatment rooms is coming on nicely. It’s a tricky business renovating a Grade I listed building as everything has to be just so. We’re preserving everything possible and adding all mod cons. We’ve also been busy with the finer details such as the interior design, menus and other bits. One thing we’re really excited about is a competition we’re running with local schools.

We’ve been considering what to put on the brasserie menu and when it came to the children’s menu we thought it might be nice for local children to decide what they want to see on their menu, so we’re running a competition with local schools. It’s for 7 to 11 year olds and from the feedback we’ve received, it’s gone down really well and the children are all geared up for it. It’s great to be working with the local community in this way and we want as many of you from our local community to get involved with your local castle.

So, if you know of a child in Key Stage 2 from a local school, please make sure they and their teacher know about it. We’re pretty sure we’ve contacted everyone, but you never know.

We’re asking the children to suggest their ideal menu – a choice from 3 starters and 3 mains.

The winner will receive a great prize. We’ll invite the winner’s class to the Castle for a trip including transport to and from their school, a tour of the Castle, a nice picnic and a falconry session. Plus, the winner plus 3 people will be invited for a meal in the brasserie to east something from his or her menu!

As you might know, our 1851 Restaurant has won some awards for the quality of its dining experience, which covers everything from field to plate to stomach. We like to use the best local produce as far as possible. It’s the best thing to do for so many reasons. We figured on that basis we’d like to get children involved in putting their own menu together.

So, if you wouldn’t mind, if you know any local Key Stage 2 pupils and teachers please mention it to them
Thanks.