Maggie Alpine, Rita Esson, Ian Haw, Juliette Paton, Joanne Middlethon, Jane Mackie and Eleanor Bone at the ladies lunch in aid of CHILDREN 1st
What: Ladies lunch in aid of CHILDREN 1st.
Where: The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, Aberdeen.
Who: Chairman Juliette Paton welcomed around 230 guests before introducing the top table, which included Lord Provost George Adam, TV weather presenter Judith Ralston, CHILDREN 1st director of children and family services, Mary Glasgow, Alan Doig, CHILDREN 1st board member, and Nicky Bradford, chairman of the Deeside fundraising committee of CHILDREN 1st.
Why: The event was organised to raise funds for CHILDREN 1st, with Judith Ralston, as guest speaker, giving a fascinating insight into her life, and Mary Glasgow talking about her work with north-east children.
A draw was held with prizes donated by the Marcliffe Hotel, the Aberdeen Douglas Hotel, Amec, Rendezvous Nargile, Heavenly Hampers, Formartine’s, Cloud Nine Beauty, Kippie Lodge Beauty, MEKA Hair and D. Nicoll Fishmongers, and everyone went away with table favours donated by the William Grant Foundation. Peacock Grey, a new online jewellery company, had a stand and donated their profits from the day.
The event raised around £7,000 for CHILDREN 1st, a charity which helps vulnerable children and their families.
