Charity GalaDance 2018
All Proceeds donated to the Alzheimer’s Society
Saturday 10th November 2018
Get an update on the total for the evening here in Jacqui’s Soapbox
Parking
Charity Galadance 2018 – Remember you cannot park in the Cathedral grounds, the closest carpark & gate to the grounds is Queningate Gate. Enjoy a walk through the memorial grounds to the Lodge, gates close before end of the evening. Returning to your car with a slight detour walking down to the Burgate.
Taxis are able to drive into the grounds for drop off and collection. Gentlemen you will also be allowed to drop your lovely ladies at the door before parking offsite if necessary.
Jacqui will be at the door to welcome you to the evening & look forward to seeing you all dressing up for the occasion.
Please do check the the Facebook page where we have been posting details of the raffle etc.
The Evening Starts
Enter the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, walking through the ancient Christ Church Gate, or get dropped off by taxi to the door of the Cathedral Lodge.
The reception in the Kentish Barn will be from 18:00 with guests being served a glass of bubbles as a wonderful welcome. Experiencing the wonderful voice of Jason AllenSway – up close & personal, with his Swing & Michael Buble tribute vocals.
Starting the evening with a wonderful view of the Cathedral bathed in its Winter lights.
A wine table will be provided to allow our guests to order wine before the meal.
We will move to the beautiful Clagett Auditorium at 7pm, to hear a Welcome Speech, with dinner around 19:15. Enjoying a beautiful Menu for the evening produced by the Cathedral Lodge kitchen .
There are three courses plus Coffee after the meal – with options available by request for those with special dietary requirements.
We are lucky enough to have the talented Marc LeMezma providing magical entertainment at our tables whilst the meals are being served.
Our favourite live music, from BurstBand will be played from around 21:00 after coffees in the Kentish Barn.
The band will play popular music whilst we dance the night away until 11:30. Drawing the Raffle at the end of the evening with carriages collecting our guests at midnight.
Read Jacqui’s Blog on Why She Wanted to Organise a Gala Dance
Read a Blog story on relating to someone living with Dementia
Where can I stay?
Would you like to stay in the grounds? Receive a special rate from the Cathedral Lodge for guests attending the GalaDance – rooms need to be booked in advance – you will need to call reception direct 01227 865350 to get this discount quoting that you are attending the GalaDance charity event
ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY OPERATES IN ENGLAND AND WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND: REGISTERED CHARITY 296645
Raffle Prizes Donated & Sponsored by a variety of local businesses.
Are you interested in helping out – sponsor a prize or donate a voucher? Drop Jacqui an email & let her know – she is looking for generous donations or sponsorship of prizes for the Charity Raffle
Ideas include Vouchers for local restaurants & Spas
Raffle Prize List
We have a variety of prizes already donated including;
- £200 Rocksalt Meal For Two – Graham Care Homes
- £200 Sheldon Spa & Cream Tea Voucher, Faversham – Sponsored by JWO Solutions Ltd
- Lunch for Two – The Dove at Dargate
- Pearsons Arms, Whitstable – complimentary 3 course set lunch for two with a bottle of house wine
- Overnight Stay for 2 – Maison Dieu B&B, Dover
- Keel Toys – Cuddly Dog
- The Pound, Canterbury – complimentary bottle of prosecco for two
- Funky Office Pebble Stool – RAP Interiors
- True-Grip Off Road 4×4 Experience for Two
- The Dog at Wingham – complimentary two course set lunch for two
- Overnight Stay for 2 – Castlewood Hotels
- Microsoft Surface Computer – The Change
- Overnight Stay for 2 – Cathedral Lodge
- 2019 Family Ticket to Powell Cotton Museum Quex Park
- Various Wahl – Products
- Framed Print – AH Social Media
- Pamper Hamper – Geerings Print
- Soft White Rug – Home Choice Carpets
- Family Ticket – Mount Ephraim Gardens
- Frankie & Friends – Family Portrait Sitting
- Framed Print – AH Social Media
- Domistic Boiler Service & Wine – Irwin-Smith Ltd
- £150 Tyres Voucher – Derek Linch
- £150 Service Voucher – Derek Linch
- Driving Lessons from John Nicholson – the Community Driving School
- £50 Voucher – The Ambrette Restaurant
- £60 Voucher for therapies offered by Dee Stringer, Swelling Matters.
- Hornby Visitors Centre – Family Ticket
- £50 Voucher towards Will or LPA with SLS Wills & More
- Crate of Beer – Kingfisher Beers
- Hamper – o-a-Sys
- Signed Cricket Bat – The Spitfire Ground
- £150 Gutter Clean for the Charity of Your Choice – External Property
- Amazon Tablet – PJ Sweeps
- 8 Holes for 4 people – Northforeland Golf Club
- £300 Legal Voucher – Furley Page
- Golf Umbrellas – Furley Page
- Meal for 2 & 2 Marlowe Panto Tickets – J & J Systems
- 4 Marlowe Panto Tickets – J & J Systems
- Beauty Advent Calendar – J & J Systems
- & more coming with our heartfelt thanks to our friends & sponsors
Read about the success of the last Galdance 2016 here
