From haggis to highland dancing- NE Youth’s Burns Night Ball raises £12k
The money goes to supporting more young people in the North East
NE Youth marked Burns Night in spectacular style with its annual Burns Night Ball at The Grand Hotel, Gosforth Park, raising an impressive £12,000 to support young people across the region. Sponsored by Northern Garden Sheds, the event welcomed 300 guests for an unforgettable evening of Scottish tradition, entertainment and fundraising.
Times are difficult for charities right now- so many smaller organisations are being forced to shut down- and those still operating are being asked to do more with less, at the very moment people, especially young people, need them most!
Of course there was a classic three-course Scottish menu including traditional haggis, neeps and tatties! The vegetarian haggis was apparently delicious too!
A charity auction featuring 15 sought-after prizes proved a major highlight of the evening, with generous donations from Ramside Estates, Nest, Royal Albert Hall and Northern Garden Sheds. Fast and furious bidding filled the room and helped raise vital funds to support NE Youth’s programmes.
Guests filled the dance floor for lively ceilidh dancing led by the Robert Whitehead Band, before an upbeat performance from Storm Band brought the celebrations to a rousing finale.
Dave Clayton, MD of Northern Garden Sheds- main sponsors commented:
“As a family-run business rooted in the North East, Northern Garden Sheds is proud to support NE Youth. We strongly believe in giving young people the opportunities, guidance, and support they need to thrive. Investing in our local youth means investing in the future of our community, and we’re honoured to stand behind a charity that makes such a positive and lasting difference.”
All the money raised on the evening will go towards supporting the young people of our region.