Strathearn Herald

Evening of laughs with comic Fred

Funnyman is guest of honour at charity bash

- Alison Lowson

Perth- born funnyman Fred MacAulay is guest of honour at a black- tie dinner being organised by the Auchterard­er and District Cancer Research UK fundraisin­g group.

The event – which is being held at Stirling Court Hotel on Saturday, October 29, from 7pm – will include a champagne reception with canapes on arrival, followed by a five-course meal.

Live entertainm­ent will then follow from the award- winning Fred.

The fundraisin­g evening will also include a raffle and auction.

Master of Ceremonies will be Craig Miller of STV and Cancer Research UK’s cancer prevention champion Linda Bauld will give a presentati­on.

Ian Thomson, chair of the Auchterard­er and District Group, said: “We are delighted to be organising this event to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and plan to raise as much as possible.

“We’d ask everyone to please secure their tickets as soon as possible and help make this a fabulous evening.”

Dorothy Rodger, Cancer Research UK’s local fundraisin­g manager for Perthshire, added: “The black-tie dinner and evening with Fred MacAulay is an ambitious event for the Auchterard­er and District Group and we can’t thank them enough for their commitment to helping Cancer Research UK beat cancer sooner. It’s going to be a fantastic evening.

“Cancer survival rates have doubled since the 1970s and Cancer Research UK’s work has been at the heart of that progress.

“However, we have only been able to achieve this thanks to the dedication and generosity of volunteers and supporters like the Auchterard­er and District Fundraisin­g Group without whom we would not be able to fund outstandin­g scientists, doctors and nurses.”

Cancer Research UK spends over £31million a year in Scotland on some of the UK’s leading scientific and clinical research.

Tickets are now on sale for the evening which must be booked in advance.

It’s £120 a head or £1000 for a table of 10. All tables include five bottles of wine.

There is also the opportunit­y for a special sponsorshi­p package.

The gold package of £5000 is a premium table for 10 next the stage, with three bottles of champagne on the table, and a full advertisem­ent in the programme.

The silver package of £ 3000 is a prime location table for 10, with three bottles of champagne on the table and a half- page advertisem­ent in the programme.

Early reservatio­n is recommende­d as bookings will be dealt with on a first come first served basis.

Stirling Court Hotel are offering a special discount for hotel rooms for people attending the event at a rate of £70 sharing or £50 single.

For further informatio­n or to book tickets, please contact Sue Rogers or Ian Thomson of Auchterard­er and District Cancer Research UK Fundraisin­g Group on adcruk@gmail.com

 ??  ?? Charity bash Comic Fred MacAulay will attend the dinner in aid of Cancer Research UK
Charity bash Comic Fred MacAulay will attend the dinner in aid of Cancer Research UK

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from United Kingdom