Welcome
Thank you so much for joining us this evening to celebrate Bamboozle’s 30th anniversary and to raise funds to support the children and families we work with. Whether you are a regular supporter or are coming for the rst time, we hope you have a wonderful evening. Your support is hugely valued.
Many of the young people we work with are unable to speak for themselves. They can’t express themselves in ways that most of us take for granted. But they do have things to say. hat we do at amboo le is to support them in nding their own voice – and getting society to listen with care and attention.
oo often in our society, disabled children and their families are not heard; they are left out and made to feel that they don’t belong. We need to put that right. That is why we are all here this evening.
Your contributions tonight will raise vital funds for us to continue our often life-enhancing work with children and young people. We have core funding from the Arts Council which means that every pound we raise this evening will go directly towards providing more activities for learning disabled young people.
ith your help, we can support more children and to let them now that they, too, belong here.
Thank you so much for your support.
Christopher Davies and Sue Pyecroft Founders of Bamboozle in 1994
programme of events
Drinks Reception
Gallery of auction lots
Entertainment by Enter Edem and Amy Whittle
6:45pm
Call to Dinner
7pm
Welcome
hristopher avies, amboo le s rtistic irector
inner is served, accompanied by live entertainment
Between Courses
Bamboozle’s guest speakers: Deborah Stainthorp and Vicky Davies
Entertainment by Enter Edem and The Bamboozle Moonstarers
Live Auction
With Peter Evans of Knighton Evans Auctioneers
Music & Dancing
With live music from The Daisy Belles
Your last chance to place bids for the silent and sealed auctions!
Bidding Closes
the 12.15am
Carriages
Menu
Starter
Leek and potato soup, chive crème fraiche with a bread roll (V, Vga, GFa) or
Pressed ham terrine, house piccalilli, watercress salad and sourdough croûte (GFa)
Main
Roast chicken, dauphinoise potato, pancetta and kale with Bordelaise sauce (GF). or
Con t pork belly, creamed potatoes, burnt apple and tarragon jus (GF) or
Beetroot wellington, garlic roast potatoes and ne beans with onion gravy.
Dessert
Pear sponge, caramel sauce with vanilla ice cream (VGa, GFa) or
Chocolate and raspberry tart with white chocolate ice cream
Table Wines:
La Castagna Pinot Grigio and Bushranger Shiraz
What Bamboozle does
Theatre and Touring Shows
We take high-quality, interactive and immersive performances into theatres and special schools in the UK and internationally. We reach all children, no matter what their learning disability.
“Bamboozle has got a fantastic track record of making exceptional and exciting theatre for disabled children and young people.”
Chris Stafford, CEO Curve
Education and Learning
We provide creative and innovative learning projects and share our pioneering methodology with teachers and educators through training and research projects.
“We have been deeply impressed with the talent and professionalism of the Bamboozle team. Their respect for the dignity of our students is manifest in their sensitive approach.”
John Naylor, Yeoman Park School
Families and Community
We offer relaxed sessions for disabled children and young people and the rest of the family to enjoy in comfortable and inspiring settings. We put each child at the centre of those experiences with one-to-one responsive interaction.
“Instant relaxation! Kai is happy, safe and more confident.
“Instant relaxation! Kai is happy, safe and more confident. Like walking into a daydream.”
Vicky Davies, Parent
“I feel like my son can truly be himself, without fear, without the need to be anything other than his true authentic self.”
- Kayleigh, parent
Auction Lots
We’re incredibly fortunate to have a wide range of auction lots this evening that have been donated by generous individual supporters and local businesses. 100% of the proceeds from these lots directly benefit Bamboozle’s work.
We hope you’re a lucky bidder!
How to pay
We have the following payment options available:
BACS transfer
Account name: Bamboozle Theatre Company
Payment Reference GALA24 + your surname
Account No: 10632988
Sort code: 20-49-11
Debit/Credit card via SumUp
We will have a card machine available on the night to process payments for prizes and to accept donations. (SumUp have a 1.69% processing fee).
Cheque/Cash
Please make your cheque out to Bamboozle Theatre Company.
Paul Wright Art
We are delighted to be featuring four stunning pieces by Leicestershire artist Paul Wright. Paul is a long-standing supporter of Bamboozle and has donated pieces of his work to our charity auctions for many years.
Paul is a hugely successful artist with auniquestyle, which has earned him a place at the BP National Portrait Award on two occasions. Paul received further awards fromThe National Gallery for the annual BP Awardand he made the shortlistfor grand prize in 2014.
This year Paul has donated four stunning pieces:
Thank you Paul for your continued support and generosity.
Dancer with a rainbow dress il on linen, 110cm x 0cm
Beautiful Soul Oil on linen 50cm x 50cm
Goofy Oil on linen 50cm x 50cm
Headland Oil on linen 40cm x 50cm
Sealed Bid Auction
Bidding opens at 6pm. To make a bid:
Fill in a sealed bid slip naming the item you wish to bid for and the highest amount you are willing to bid. Place the slip in an envelope, seal and place in the postbox. The highest bidder will win the item and we will contact them.
Paul Wright: ‘Goofy’
Oil on linen
50cm x 50cm
Kindly donated by the artist
Natasha Ayres Life Coaching
Life coaching is an empowering process that allows the client to climb the mountain towards change and success. This one-hour coaching session will help you explore an issue in your life, relationship or career.
Kindly donated by Natasha Ayres
Social media review with Bloom Assistants
Unlock the full potential of your business with Bloom Assistants! This prize offers a comprehensive social media reviewtailored to your brand. You’ll receive one month of personalised supportto help implement powerful new strategies.
Kindly donated by Bloom Assistants
Lamport Hall Annual Pass
Entry into this beautiful Northamptonshire stately home with a characterful history set in approximately 10 acres of tranquil gardens, the result of over 450 years of love and dedication. Open until 26th October and reopens in April 2025.
Kindly donated by Lamport Hall
Canva Training Session
his hands on, dynamic course is perfect for anyone who wants to master the art of graphic design, whether you re a complete beginner or loo ing to enhance your s ills. uided by lare, you’ll learn how to stay on brand and much more.
Donated by Clare McCabe of Purple Star
Tickets for Rockingham Castle
Design
his remar able castle, built on the instruction of illiam the onqueror, has been the atson family’s home for 450 years.The ticket will allow a visit during the 2025 open season for 2 adults and 3 children.
Kindly donated by Rockingham Castle
Arrow Stud Earrings
Stunning sliver arrow design earrings which catch the light and add sparkle to your style. Established nearly 50 years ago, te ans ewellers is one of the largest and longest running independently owner jewellers in the UK.
indly donated by te ans ewellers
Ruth Lee Celebrant Services
Ruth Lee is a Midlands based celebrant who hand makes and conducts personalised ceremonies. If you re organising either a edding eremony, ow enewal or aming eremony, this pri e will enable you to work with Ruth to create a lasting memory.
Kindly donated by Ruth Lee
One night stay in the Malvern Hills
Stay in an elegant Grade 2 listed townhouse in the historic town of edbury, erefordshire, west of the Malvern Hills. Enjoy this entire 3-storey property with edbury s restaurants, shops and cafes on your doorstep. (Bedrooms 1 double and 1 single).
Kindly donated by Catherine Walker
Reiki Session with Joanne Davies
Reiki is a hand- on and hands-off healing practice. session or treatment lasts for up to an hour, ith relaxing music playing in the bac ground, be transported to the realm of peace and tranquillity.
indly donated by oanne avies
County Crafts Ceramic Tile
A decorative tile created by skilled artists painting the outlines using a clay pipette. The areas in between are in filled with bright and vibrant enamel glazes which only develop once they have been fired. This tile can be used as wall plaque.
Kindly donated by County Crafts
GX Styling Experience
A two-hour virtual styling session which helps bring clarity your style personality. Stylist Glen aims to free you and your style, eliminating stress and giving you some easy solutions to enjoy getting dressed every day!
Kindly donated by Glenys Xavier
Last Friday at LCB Depot
hether you re an art enthusiast, a foodie, or ust loo ing for something different to do, s ast Fridays is the place to be! Enjoy two tickets to either the 27th September or 25th October 2024 with a meal and drink at Grays included too!
Kindly donated by LCB Depot
Theatre and Film Tickets
Whether it’s independent cinema tickets or a theatre trip with all the family this autumn – look no further! han s to donations from venues across the midlands, we have a range of shows you can bid for.
indly donated by Phoenix, ttenborough rts entre, he heatre and he rena
Prize Draw
Simply place your donation in a prize draw envelope and hand to one of the Bamboozle team for your chance to win one of the fabulous prizes below.
(Suggested donation £20 or above)
• Leisure day for two at Ullesthorpe Court Hotel
• Tickets to see My Fair Lady at Curve Theatre
• A meal for two at the award-winning The Forge Inn, Glenfield, Leicester
• Afternoon tea for two at Winstanley House
• £50 voucher towards any stay at Brook Meadow Glamping site: a lakeside holiday on a working farm in Sibbertoft, Leicestershire.
Thank you to the businesses above for their kind donations.
Live Auction
The live auction will take place at 9.45pm.
Our auctioneer Peter Evans will guide you through the bidding on this amazing selection of prizes.
Snow White at De Montfort Hall - family ticket for four
Opening night: Friday 13th December
irror, irror on the wall, what s the fairest panto of them all now hite, of course!
You can expect a wickedly good time in our traditional show, perfect for all, with panto o es, hit songs, incredible dancing, and plenty of festive oy.
Kindly donated by De Montfort Hall
Champneys Springs, Relax Day for Two Guests
A Champneys spa day allows relaxation in the utmost style and comfort. The day lasts from 9ampm, meaning that you can en oy a full 9 hours of luxury. Let their experts take good care of everything while you unwind in a state of the art facilities, indulge in a healthy lunch and explore the beautiful surroundings. Your day includes unlimited use of spa and relaxation experiences, access to a range of fitness classes and a healthy three course lunch.
Kindly donated by Champneys
Six Nations Shirt plus Leicester beer combo
igned by the full squad, with certificate of authentication signed by ead oad ddie ones. Plus you’ll get to take home a case of People’s Captain beer brewed by Leicester Tigers legend Greg Bateman and a glassware set from Everards Brewery.
indly donated by ill il in, People’s Captain and Everards
Four Supercar Driving Blast Experience
Choose four cars from Aston artin, errari, the issan to Lamborghini and many more. Relish the revving engines on a three-mile blast in each supercar! Finish off in the hot seat on a spin round the track in the hands of a pro driver.
Kindly donated by Corporate ergers, pecialists
Paul Wright: “Dancer with a rainbow dress” il on linen, 110cm x 0cm Signed by the artist.
Kindly donated by the artist.
A week in a Cornish Cottage
wee s stay in a cottage in ennen, ornwall, excluding school summer holidays and to be booked in 2025).
This superb barn conversion with two bedrooms is just a short walk from beautiful Sennen Cove. With ocean views from every room, the cottage sits in the village of Sennen on the far west Cornish coastline and is within a five minute drive of stunning Lands End.
Kindly donated by David Beeson
Get a taste of polar adventure!
This unique prize comprises:
1. A rare signed Shackleton whisky gift pac signed by r ohn hears, the leader of the Endurance22 expedition. The pack includes a 70cl bottle of hac leton whis y, glass and ice cube mould. The whisky is a premium blended malt scotch from hyte ac ay, based on the malt whis y that Shackleton took to Antartica in 1907.
2. A first edition copy of the book “Shackleton’s Whisky” by Neville Peat which tells the extraordinary story of the rare old Highland malt that the great explorer took south.
3. A first edition copy of the eagerly awaited National Geographic book “Endurance: the discovery of Shackleton’s Endurance” written by r ohn hears and ico incent. he book will be signed and personalised by r ohn hears.
Kindly donated by Carl Olsson and r ohn hears
A year to remember: the Foxes Championship win 2023/24
To celebrate Leicester City winning the Sky Bet Championship 0 0 4, angham lass has produced 250 limited edition foxes on a handmade, engraved base. ach fox will be numbered, stamped angham ngland, signed by master craftsman Paul Miller. Kindly donated by os and on hittle
Combined with a LCFC shirt signed by this year s squad, indly donated by Neil Plumb.
Performance by Amy Whittle
A chance to have international soprano Amy Whittle sing at an event for you. Amy is a triple threat performer, able to adapt to any style or genre with a captivating stage presence and a voice that has been described as ‘sensational’.
Kindly donated by Amy Whittle.
Paul Wright: “Headland ” il on linen, 40cm x 40cm.
Signed by the artist.
Kindly donated by the artist.
Plus a prize revealed on the night!
Silent Auction
Bidding opens at 6pm. To make a bid:
Write your name and contact details and the amount you wish to bid on the item’s bidding form. Bids can be increased throughout the evening so keep an eye on it to make sure you aren’t being outbid!
Bidding closes at midnight .
Paul Wright: ‘Beautiful Soul’
Oil on linen.
50cm x 50cm.
Kindly donated by the artist.
Four-ball at Nottinghamshire Golf Club
Enjoy a four-ball at The Nottinghamshire Golf and Country Club. As the East Midland’s only 36 hole complex, this is a par land paradise amongst golfing destinations. This four-ball game can used any time from 1 October during the working week.
Sponsored by Integrity Taxation and FORE Business
Tony Heaton OBE Collection
Take home this collection by British Sculptor and disability rights activist Tony Heaton. This prize includes a print, a signed catalogue and a signed postcard with studio stamp.
Kindly donated by the artist
Tickets for fantastic family Christmas shows!
e have classics available including tic an, he olly hristmas Postman and ac and the eanstal these show are sure to bring that Christmas magic.
indly donated by loomsbury heatre and tudio, oyal and erngate and he ore, orby
Leicestershire County Cricket Club: Coaching Session
Work on your batting and bowling skills with a 90-minute coaching session with a professional cricket coach plus a behind-the-scenes tour.
Kindly donated by Leicester County Cricket Club
Land Rover Driving Experience
A one hour experience with the instructor in the passenger seat, it s you who will be driving a e on steep hills and negotiate through challenging conditions.
indly donated by the ast of ngland entre, Rockingham
Rosevean Cottage Stay
ocated in the beautiful ornish village of t gnes, this detached cottage is perfect for families and sleeps 4 comfortably. This lot is for a weeks’ break during low season.
Kindly donated by Tony and Karen Smith
Pal Tiya Experience
A day’s sculpture workshop with the incredible material Pal Tiya. Sculptures last outdoors in all weathers. Workshops take place throughout the year. Dates and themes can be found on theshireworkshops.co.uk.
Kindly donated by Bob Stafford
Gin Tasting for Two
Treat yourself and a guest to an exceptional gin tasting experience at Stoughton Grange. During this exclusive tasting, you ll be guided through a ourney of unique flavours and botanicals, learning the stories behind each gin from expert hosts.
Kindly donated by Stoughon Grange distillery
JCB Visitors Centre, Tour for Two
iscover the fascinating process of how diggers, loaders, and other powerful machines are brought to life, from design to production. Perfect for anyone with a passion for engineering and technology.
indly donated by
Silver and Sparkles
Wilkinson Goldsmiths is a small independently run workshop and showroom in Market Harborough. They have donated a stunning range of jewellery that will add a touch of glamour to your collection.
Kindly donated by Stephen Wilkinson
Leicester Riders Family Ticket
Treat the family to an evening out at the home of the Leicester Riders at the Mattioli Arena. This prize is for any future fixture.
Kindly donated by Leicester Riders
Leicester City Football Ground Tour
This comprehensive tour takes in the players’ lounge, lub memorabilia from s history, the players entrance, wal ing the wal down the iconic ilbert ay tunnel, the inner sanctum of the stadium in the directors’ lounge and more!
Kindy donated by LCFC
Hymn and Cocktail Sticks: Two Recollections by Alan Bennett
igned by renowned playwright, and previous amboo le patron, lan ennett, each recollection is introduced by the author. Hymn and Cocktail Sticks is a series of memoirs with music.
Kindly donated by the author
Thank you for your support
Thank you for your presence and support here tonight at Bamboozle’s fundraising Gala.
We wanted to let you know about different ways that you’d be able to support Bamboozle on an ongoing basis.
You can:
Become a Friend of Bamboozle by joining our monthly standing order scheme
Make us your Charity of the Year Volunteer with us
If you’d like any information about more ways to get involved, please speak to a member of the Bamboozle team and we’d be happy to help.
This evening’s event is being photographed by Terri ooth. Photos will be made available for guests, with a suggested donation of £5 for digital copies.
This evening’s event is also being filmed to produce a promotional video for Bamboozle’s Galas to be featured on amboo le s website, ou ube channel and social media platforms.
Our sponsors Photography
We’re delighted to introduce our sponsors;
Thank you to Minuteman Press Lutterworth who have sponsored this printing of this programme, and Calum Cameron for sponsoring this evening’s entertainment.
We are grateful to our sponsors for helping us ensure that our Gala provides an unforgettable experience for our guests.
event support
charity support
Thank you
We would like to thank the Deputy Lieutenant Mr Dave Andrews for his attendance this evening representing Lord-Lieutenant Mike Kapur , official representative of is a esty he King for the County and City of Leicester. Your support in raising awareness about charitable causes and fundraising initiatives in the city and county are hugely valued.
Bamboozle would like to thank the following companies and individuals for their generosity in giving their support for this evening.
For donating auction lots and prizes:
e ontfort all, hampneys, ill il in, atasha yres, orporate ergers, pecialists, Paul right, oc ingham astle, te ans ewllers, uth ee, ony eaton , atherine al er, avid eeson, ony and aren mith, amport all, instanley ouse, llen rost, he loomsbury heatre, r ohn hears, lenys avier, urve heatre, oanne avies, eicester iders, am agger , eicestershire ounty ric et lub, toughton range,
teve il inson of il inson oldsmiths, hris lowe, epot and rays af , hris ones, eil Plumb, ast of ngland and over xperience, illie raves, Phoenix inema, verards, he ore in orby, ttenborough rts, oyal and erngate, he rena, olverhampton, roo eadow, lare c abe, Purple tar esign, , my hittle, os and on hittle, he heatre, ebbie eron, llesthorpe ourt otel, eicester ity ootball lub, People s aptain eer, ntergrity axtation and FORE Business and Carl Olsson.
Thank you to BHW Solicitors for donating a bottle of Taittinger Champagne for our Heads and Tails game!
Our Patron:
Thank you to Bella Ramsey who continuously helps us to raise the profile of our work.
For event support: ur ala esigner onnie urley, uctioneer Peter vans, indsey nderson of h ou Pretty Things Hair and Terri Booth Photography.
For the evening’s entertainment: he amboo le oonstarers, nter dem and he Daisy Belles.
A huge thank you to all our volunteers and keynote speakers Deborah Stainthorp and Vicky Davies. Davies.
s always, we are forever grateful to our trustees, artists and o ce team for their dedication to our wor and to our families.
Thank you to our Executive tables:
Paragon Sales Solutions and ACE Cleaning.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Programme: Minuteman Press Lutterworth
Entertainment: Calum Cameron
Van sponsors : City Self Drive
www.cityselfdrivehire.co.uk
0116 251 6258
Décor support:
ron wan o for their centrepieces
Fleurs Floristry for their prop loan
ohn . hite td cabinetma ers for their ama ing moon seat and rockets
Finally – thank you to all of you!
Thank you for joining us and playing your part in creating some of the most precious memories for our children and their families.
We hope you have a fabulous evening!
“You can see what a difference Bamboozle make to brighten my daughter’s life. It’s so lovely to see.”
- Liz, parent
