Merchant Taylors’ Schools’ Ball
Merchant Taylors’ School Ball. The Ball was held at Southport Floral Hall in aid of the Schools’ Sporting Start campaign which raises money for bursaries and capital projects. Over 450 guests attended and we raised over £10,000 on the night. Life Motors - Morgan were one of the sponsors hence a photo of me by the car. 9427 – Organiser Michaela Riches 9529 – David Cairns, Ray Mann, Clare Cairns, Merchant Taylors’ Girls’ School Headmistress Louise Robinson and Margaret Mann 9628 – Susie Butler, Nicky Mansley, Diane Edwards and Joanne Powell 9554 – James and Penny Bennett; Mark and Alison Bigley
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Witches Lunch
Summer got underway at the Cheshire WITCHES’ inaugural fundraising lunch, ‘A Summer Lovin’ You’, held at one of Chester’s most stylish bars and restaurants, The Blackhouse Grill.
The city’s finest ladies attended in support of the newly-formed Cheshire WITCHES (Women in Touch with Claire House).
Over £1,000 was raised for the charity at the luncheon, where the summer season’s most-wanted list was divulged. WAG and celebrity favourites Havaianas Swarovski crystal-studded flip flops, summer sarongs and kaftans from Julie Kaye Sarongs and stunning jewellery from Chique jewellers were among some of the must-have buys.
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Show Jumping
Crowds descended upon Chester Racecourse to enjoy this year’s three-day show jumping spectacular.
With current and future Olympic stars leaping for the approval of the guests as they competed at the historic Roodee, the racecourse was alive with the cheers and gasps of onlookers.
Increased from two to three days after the success of last year’s thrilling competition, it is fast becoming one of the must-attend events on the racing calendar.
Classes included a Horse of the Year show qualifier, as well as the standout event, the British Masters Invitational, showcasing some of the best show jumping talent from across the country.
Lee Sharpe
The Grand Dinner Dance, held in aid of charity, was a glittering affair from start to finish.
The dance for the Lee Sharpe Foundation took place at Mere Golf & Country Club in Knutsford and saw a procession of celebrities turn out, raising £25,000 for Ambassadors in Sport (AIS), which helps disadvantaged children in the UK and South Africa, Christies Cancer Hospital and Juvenile Diabetes.
Chester label ChloBo donated thousands of pounds worth of jewellery to help raise money for the event. Chloe Moss, the jewellery designer behind ChloBo, contributed the jewellery for the charity auction after discovering the amazing work ex-Manchester United winger, Lee Sharpe does through his Foundation.
Chloe says, “It was great to be able to contribute to Lee’s Grand Charity Dinner Dance and it was an amazing night. He is really passionate about helping under-privileged children through sport and his enthusiasm is infectious.”
Hollyoaks at Ladies Evening
Stylish women from across Cheshire descended on Chester Racecourse for the annual Best Dressed Lady competition.
Stars of award-winning Chester-set soap Hollyoaks, Carley Stenson and Ricky Whittle, compared the contest, which is the highlight of the Ladies Evening at the racecourse.
Competition winner Zoe Burns, from Liverpool, was awarded for her elegance and dedication to fashion and presented with a £1000 Trafford Centre gift card, £500 Karen Millen Voucher and £200 Coast Voucher. Additional prizes were supplied by Tessuti Woman, Dove Spa and Restaurant 1539. Runners up all received tickets for the next race meeting.
Robin March, Marketing and Communications Manager, said, “This fixture is exactly what Chester Racecourse is all about: mixing fashion and racing to provide a fun, social night out at the races.”