Devon Air Ambulance Trust's Recession Ball takes off as part of the BBC Radio Devon AIr Ambulance Appeal

Added on: 4 March 2010

Padbrook Park, Cullompton will set the scene for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust’s Recession Ball on Friday 12th March 2010.

Part of the BBC Radio Devon Air Ambulance Appeal, this is set to be an evening of great fun and laughter, with all the fun of the village fete with many stands such as tombola, hoopla, coconut shy, bottle stall, plus much more!  There will also be a silent auction, where you can bid for some fantastic items.

Tickets have been priced at just £17.50, which includes a hearty meal of beef or vegetable stew, complete with dumplings and crusty rolls.  Great value considering there will also be live music by local band ‘Thick as Thieves’.

Caroline Creer, Fundraising Director for Devon Air Ambulance Trust said ‘We are very excited about this event.  We usually hold a black tie charity dinner every year, but we wanted to give this year’s ball a bit of a twist and make it affordable for all, especially in what are still difficult economic times for many.  The dress code has therefore been changed to smart casual, although there will be a prize for the best dressed guest, dressed from clothes bought in one of our charity shops (proof will be required)’

She added ‘We are extremely grateful to Thick as Thieves for coming along to entertain our guests, they are an amazing band, who first played at our motorcycle event last July, and proved such a hit for our supporters, that we wanted to invite them back again.  We are also grateful to our sponsors, without whom this event just wouldn’t be possible – Hatch Marquees, Edge Recruits and Eventful (SW) Ltd.’

Tickets are available now from Debbie Collingwood on 01392 466666 or email d.collingwood@daat.org  or you can buy your tickets via our online shop here

A BIT ABOUT OUR SPONSORS:-

Edge Recruits
Edge Recruits is a leading regional recruitment agency that has achieved national recognition for its professionalism, innovation and ethical practice. Based in Totnes, Edge recruits across the region and across all business sectors including office support, technical, engineering, customer service, construction, the professions, manufacturing, food production, IT, sales, marketing & HR. Visit www.edgerecruits.co.uk to learn more.
John Ross, MD of Edge Recruits, commented “As a new sponsor of the Devon Air Ambulance Trust, we are very keen to do everything we can to help make the Recession Ball the huge success its deserves to be – it’s going to be a great event so let’s all spread the word.”

Hatch Marquees
Hatch Marquee Hire has been operating for 20 years and provides marquees for weddings, parties and corporate events and has built an excellent reputation for supplying the very latest in marquee design combined with an efficient, professional and friendly service. With a depots in Kingsbridge, Devon and Chippenham Wiltshire the company are able to provide marquees to events across the South West.

For further information contact Claire Wotton, Hatch Marquee Hire Ltd, Lower Hatch Farm, Loddiswell, Kingsbridge, TQ7 4AJ Tel: 01548 550 322  Email: claire@hatchmarqueehire.com

Steve Milham, Director of Hatch Marquee Hire said ‘ Hatch Marquee Hire are delighted to be supporting the Devon Air Ambulance’s  Recession Ball.  We hope that everyone has a great evening and that lots of money is raised!’

Eventfull (SW) Ltd
Eventful (SW) Ltd trades as the Commando Challenge and annually stages the Royal Marines Commando Challenge
•    The Commando Challenge is now in its 20th year
•    Each year between 3k and 5k people are refused entry due to capping of numbers
•    Since its inception the challenge has raised in excess of £1.5m for charity

 “Alan, Melanie and Alana Hardy of Eventful (SW) Limited are extremely pleased to support DAAT at their Recession Ball by sponsoring “Thick as Thieves”.   The work undertaken by DAAT is essential across the whole of Devon and as a Company we plan to continue our support via the annual Royal Marines COMMANDO CHALLENGE charity event each October”.

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