Island Life Magazine Ltd February/March 2017 | Page 50

Local scene
Raising money
at the Manor
An impressive total of £7,000 was
raised at this very special annual party,
which has become something of a pre-
Christmas calendar occasion for many
Islanders.
The event took place at the historic Haseley Manor,
by kind permission and assistance of the owners,
Anthony and Vivian Roberts.
An excellent six- course meal with unlimited wine,
and coffee and port to finish, was complimented by
a programme of top-class entertainment.
Joanna Willey on violin opened the music at the
Bucks Fizz reception in the manor house, after which
the 120 guests moved on to the Barn for the rest of
the event. Other musical contributors were Grant
O’Brien (keyboard), JC and the Family Band, Kieron
Cooney (festive pipes), Helena and Grant Mace
(singers) and Company ‘B’ (group harmony).
The money raised will benefit Naomi House and
Jacks Place, where children with life-threatening
illness are treated and cared for in one of the finest
local environments.
Paul Morgan, Head of Fundraising at Naomi
House, said “I don’t know of any other event locally
with such a special party atmosphere and with an
expression of such generosity from so many’’
Meanwhile, organiser Terry Willey is already
looking forward to next year’s 40th year event, and
commented: ‘’We already have 80 advance bookings
for this special celebration and I am touched by the
support and generosity shown by so many people
over the years’’.
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