EVENTS
WISH UPON A DREAM & REMEMBER ME CHARITY BALL Location - Mount Murray Hotel | 1st March 2014
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March 1st saw the Annual Charity Ball and Auction for local charities, ‘Wish Upon A Dream’ and ‘Remember Me’ with 200 guests enjoying a ‘prohibition’ theme, with the room setting, tables and back drops in keeping with the 1920s - provided by local event company Optimal Events, with light and sound by ELS. Guests entered into the speakeasy dressed for the occasion - where there were escorted back in time, with Joe and the speakeasy singers completing the transformation. This annual event, once again proved very popular and already 75% of tables for the 2015 event have been reserved. Lesley Turnbull, founder and director of both charities, said she
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was overwhelmed yet again by the amazing support received. She went on to state that the auction was magnificent with some fabulous items and experiences going to the highest bidders. Lesley said she could not make this event the success it was without her board of directors, sponsors and companies that support her, and of course, the events prestigious guests. There was some amazing photography as usual courtesy of DK Photography, who every year give their time freely to both the charities, and has adopted them as their charities in the Island. For further information on events and the charities contact Lesley at www.wishuponadream.co.uk ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE