Events
Car Treasure Hunt
Monday, June 29th, 2009
This new event was a great success on Friday 7th Aug, with 20 cars leaving from Prestwick Circuits. Some people were still searching for answers once darkening had fell. Thank you very much to everyone who came along. Congratulations to everyone for completing but especially our winners.
1st – “The Dream Team” 2nd – “Curry Queens” 3rd – “The 3 Musketeers”.
And the boobie prize went to – “Duns & Jennifer”
A special mention must also go to the girls from “Shiver me timbers” team, who dressed up for the occasion.
Thank you very much to Sharon Swan & Catherine Hutton for putting our hunt together, we really apprecaite it girls.
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Clay pigeon shoot
Monday, June 29th, 2009
A great time was had by all at our first Charity Clay Pigeon Shoot on Saturday 5th September hosted by Craigengillan Country Sports Club. Thank you to everyone who came along and to the boys for helping me to organise the day.
After our 25 bird competition in the afternoon our winners were : – 1st place Sandy Gray with 22 point. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th place were a shoot off with both all competitors achieving 20 points. 2nd place was finally won by Steven Gray and 3rd place Jim Baird. 1st novice was Steven White with 13 points, winning a days pheasant shooting with the club. Bad luck to our Booby prize winner Alex Yates, whose sheet was filled with polo mints, so he was telling everyone after a few drams!!
We are definetly having this event again at the beginning of next year. If you are interested in coming along please get in touch.
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Butterfly Bazaar '09
Monday, June 29th, 2009
Attention all Ladies !!
This is your last chance to book a table for this years Butterfly Bazaar on Sunday 25th Oct. A fun filled frenzy is gauanteed!
Book your table now for 10 guests, only £250
Includes – Glass of pink punch, 2 course lunch, catwalk, dancing……
….. I can’t give away all the surprises. Contact me NOW !!
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Cancer Research UK – Volunteer of the Year 2009
Monday, June 29th, 2009
On Monday 4th May, Lorna received a letter from the charity to say she had been nominated for a Flame of Hope Award by her community fund-raising Manager Rowan Main. Lorna has won this award and will attend a glittering ceremony on Friday 12th June at The Hotel Russell in London, with committee member Margarette Bryan to pick up her prestigious award.
“I cannot beleive, out of everyone who volunteers for the charity all over the country that I have won, I am gobsmaked. You never start something like this to win awards, all I want to do is make a difference. Margarette and I cannot wait to attend the ceremony in London in June to bring my award home, to show my supporters”.
More info and photos to come soon.
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"Float like a butterfly-Sting like a bee" Gents Evening
Monday, June 29th, 2009
Another fabulous night was had by 500 guys at our 2nd gents only evening on Friday 1st May 2009 at Ayr Racecourse. We were entertained by Tam Cowan as our MC and auctioneer and on our feet for the 6 bout boxing show promoted by Doon Valley ABC. The lovely ladies of Erin Gavin Model Agency were on hand to keep the money flowing in enough to raise £7,000 for Cancer Research UK.
We would like to thank all of our bout sponsors, ACMS Construction, Norman Clark Builders, William Duncan & Co, QTS group, Spirit Aerosystems, Workers of Scottish Stampings, Moorfield Motorservices and JM Builders for their support through this event. And also John & George of GlasgowNights.co.uk for their photography on the evening.
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Butterfly Ball 2009
Monday, June 29th, 2009
Ayrshires most talked about charity event, The Butterfly Ball, in aid of Cancer Research UK, was a huge success on Saturday 21st March at Ayr Racecourse. 600 guests enjoyed entertainment from Troon Black Rock Pipeband and two performances from the students from Danserena, Ayr during their drinks reception. They were served a first class meal by the staff at the Racecourse and partied the night away to our resident band “Waterfront”.
Guests also had the chance to bid for a 5 night trip to Dubai, courtesy of Ayr Racecourse and Robert Fergusson at our Grand Auction and win a diamond worth £5,000 donated by Bravo Fine Jewellery by guessing the carat weight. Congratulations to Jamie Gray who won the Dubai trip and also to Mr Bruce who won the diamond, the man knows his diamonds, and his wife is thrilled !!
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'In Memory Of'
Monday, June 29th, 2009
In conjunction with Hourstons of Ayr, Lorna and her team held an awareness weekend in the store on the weekend of the 16th & 17th February 2008. Shoppers were invited to leave messages in memory of loved ones who have battled the disease. Although very emotional, this was a very worthwhile weekend.
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Waterfront CD
Monday, June 29th, 2009
Waterfront Show Band kindly recorded a CD especially for Butterfly Events with all proceeds being donated to CRUK. The CD features 2 songs, Beautiful Night and The Prayer. Our launch on Saturday 19th April 2008 was a lovely day at Ayr Central where the band played to shoppers on a bright but breezy day.
The CD is still available for purchase at only £4.00 For more information please contact Lorna. For more information please contact Lorna.
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