Burns Night Ceilidh in Corbridge once again raises vital funds for local charities
The popular annual event took place at Corbridge Parish Hall on Saturday 31st January, bringing together almost 100 guests for an evening of food, music and dancing.
This year’s event raised over £2300 which will be shared between Chrysalis and The Charlotte Straker Project.
Guests enjoyed a traditional Burns Night supper, with the haggis piped in by Chris Irwin, followed by the official address and toast. The meal featured homemade pies prepared by Head Cook Louise and served by volunteers from the Charlotte Straker Project and Chrysalis.
Following supper, the hall was filled with music and dancing as guests took to the floor with the Northern Lights Ceilidh Band. Fundraising activities throughout the evening included a bottle tombola and a whisky and champagne shuffle, before the event drew to a close at around 11pm.
For The Charlotte Straker Project, funds raised will go towards its Development Fund, which supports improvements and resources that enhance the quality of life for residents and benefit the wider community. Berenice Groves, Chair of Trustees at The Charlotte Straker Project, said “It was wonderful to see the community come together once again for such an enjoyable evening in support of two great local causes. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, volunteered and contributed. The funds raised will make a real difference to the people we support.”
Chrysalis will use the funds raised to support those with dementia and their carers throughout the area with daily activities and support at their centre in Gilesgate and regular sessions in Wylam. Trustee at Chrysalis, Mike Pottage, explained “We are a friendly supportive organisation and volunteers are always welcome. Recently we were awarded the Kings Award for Voluntary Service – a great tribute to all our volunteers. We are now on a mission to find our own new home in the area.”
The organisers would like to thank everyone who attended, volunteered, donated prizes, or contributed to making the evening such a success, and confirmed that the Burns Night ceilidh is hoped to remain a firm fixture in Corbridge’s community calendar.
