BUDDY BALL – 2 nd JULY 2005
Make a date to raise cash for good causes – and have fun at the same time!
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The Buddy Ball was held for the first time in July 2004 when more than 200 people danced the night away at Jurys Hotel, Prince Street , Bristol .
The event was organised in memory of Peter Bradley, co-founder of the Grant Bradley Charitable Trust, and managing director of The PG Group who died in February 2004. The evening was also a tribute to Bristol ’s “Best Buddies” who were nominated for their care of a friend, relative or neighbour. Two Best Buddies – Geraldine McDonnell and Pauline Flew – were each presented with flowers and a cheque for £250 at the Buddy Ball.
This year, the evening starts at 7pm for 7.30pm with a champagne reception.
After a five-course meal there will be dancing to internationally renowned Beatles tribute band The Silver Beatles (pictured).
The ticket price of £75 includes a champagne reception, five course meal with vegetarian option, four bottles of wine (two red/two white) on each table and all entertainment.
Ian Walker, The PG Group’s managing director and a member of Toastmasters International, will host a fast-moving charity auction. Last year’s auction included a date with Irish singing superstar Daniel O’Donnell ( a patron of the ball), a holiday in America , a golf-break in Portugal , a champagne day out on a luxury cruiser and a VIP family trip to Cottle & Austen’s Circus.
We are on target to raise thousands of pounds for local cancer-related charities which include Bristol Cancer Care Centre (celebrating its silver jubilee this year); the Bristol Evening Post One in Four Cancer Campaign and Babe’s Big Appeal for a new children’s hospice.
For further details, please contact Denise Gaiger on 0117 902 1341 or Alex Britton 0117 902 1345
Pictures from last year’s ball show Rev Gregory Grant and Fiona Bradley with the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Bristol – Cllr Simon and Mrs Barbara Cook – and the Wizard of Wookey Hole Caves; the claret and gold decorated tables at the Buddy Ball.
The Fowles Quartet
The Fowles Quartet – Ann and John are peripatetic violin teachers. Their daughters are Helen, who is studying medicine at Cardiff University , and Cathy who is studying for B Mus in Performance at Royal Holloway University of London where she has a violin scholarship. Helen finds time to play her ‘cello in the Medics Orchestra and Cathy leads theChamber Orchestra at Royal Holloway.
The family orchestra reunited to play to guests as they arrived at the Buddy Ball.
Comments after Buddy Ball 2004
“An evening filled with love, fun, dancing, eating and, of course, drinking! We were very proud to have been part of such a special evening.” Chris and Bridget Hemmings.
“It was a joyous occasion and a great way to commemorate Peter’s life”. Rev Debbie Holmyard.
“What a wonderful event - It was superb. The members of my family who didn't attend missed out!”. Esther Brumby
“It was an extremely enjoyable occasion, enjoyed by all – thank you to all the organisers”. Phyllis and Mary Haynes
“It was so well attend and many people commented on how nice it was to see so many people of all ages there”. James Finan
“We felt we must thank you for such an enjoyable evening – it takes a lot of hard work to organise such a successful event”. Nasim and Liela Ahmad
