A cancer support charity has got the perfect solution for anyone running out of time to plan their company’s festive celebration.
Next month, The Hummingbird Centre will host its first ever Christmas Dinner & Dance on Saturday November 30, and its open to all, so the only things you’ll need to do is buy a ticket and turn up!
The invitation is extended to – businesses, couples, groups or individuals. The evening, at the Littlebury Hotel, Bicester, will include a three-course dinner, entertainment by Sparky and Sprite, a raffle and silent auction with all proceeds going towards the running costs of the Launton-based cancer support centre.
The Hummingbird Centre’s fund-raising team decided to organise an indoor winter event after their Summer Festival was cancelled two years running due to extreme weather. As well as being disappointed, the centre missed out on raising vital funds to enable them to continue topping up the pot for counselling and the Children’s Service.
The Hummingbird Centre Founder Mechelle Harris said: “We are absolutely delighted to bring the dinner dance to residents and would urge people to sign up soon because places are limited. And for any businesses that have yet to organise their festive dinner, this is also a great opportunity to have your staff Christmas dinner and help raise money for a local charity. We promise a great night of fun and the amazing Sparky and Sprite will be entertaining us throughout the evening.”
Tickets cost £70 per person; you can also book a table of eight for £520 or sponsor a table for £100. The evening opens at 6.30pm followed by a three-course festive meal which includes wine on the table and dancing until midnight.
All money raised by the event will be used to support people with cancer and their families across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire through complementary therapies, counselling, a Children’s Centre and regular activities.
Mechelle said: “We were absolutely devastated to have to cancel our summer events, two years running. They are a great way to for us to meet and say thank you to the community for supporting us, but as always, thanks to people’s generosity, we usually raise around £4,000 which would go a long way to support the work we do”
To book contact the Hummingbird Centre on 01869 244244 or email events@thehummingbirdcentre.org.uk
Article written by Sam McGregor PR Correspondent for The Hummingbird Centre