Charity Gala Dance – Saturday 12th November 2016

Enter the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, walk through the ancient Christ Church Gate, or get dropped off by taxi to the door of the Cathedral Lodge.

The reception in the KentishBarn will be from 18:15 with guests being served a glass of bubbles as a wonderful welcome.

Start the evening with a wonderful view of the Cathedral bathed in its Winter lights.

A wine table will be provided allowing our guests to order wine before the meal.

We will move to the beautiful Clagett Auditorium at 7pm, to hear a Welcome Speech, with dinner around 19:15. Enjoying  a beautiful Menu for the evening produced by  the Cathedral Lodge kitchen .

There are three courses plus Coffee after the meal. Options available by request for those with special dietary requirements.

We are lucky enough to have the talented Marc LeMezma providing magical entertainment at our tables whilst the meals are being served.

Our favourite live music,  from BurstBand will be playing from around 21:00  after coffees in the Kentish Barn.

The band will play popular music whilst we dance the night away until 11:30. Drawing the Raffle at the end of the evening with carriages collecting our guests at midnight.

Read Jacqui’s Blog on Why She Wants to Organise a  Gala Dance

Read a Blog  story on  relating to someone living with  Dementia 

Would you like to stay in the grounds ? Receive a special rate from the Cathedral Lodge for guests attending the Gala Dance. Rooms need to be booked in advance – you will need to call reception direct 01227 865350 to get this discount quoting that you are attending the Gala Dance charity event

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY OPERATES IN ENGLAND AND WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND: REGISTERED CHARITY 296645

How to get involved

Raffle Prizes  Donated & Sponsored by a variety of local businesses.

Are you interested in helping out – sponsor a prize or donate a voucher? Drop Jacqui an email & let her know – she is looking for generous donations or sponsorship of prizes for the Charity Raffle

Ideas include Vouchers for local restaurants  & Spas

Charity Gala Dance 2016 – Raffle Prize List

We have a variety of prizes already donated including;

• £200 Meal for Two  at Rocksalt , Folkestone  – Sponsored by Graham Care
• £200 Sheldon Spa Voucher , Faversham  – Sponsored by JWO Solutions Ltd
• £100 Holiday Voucher – Trevor Smith, Travel Counsellors
• Goody Ales Gift Voucher & Gift Pack – Goody Ales, Herne
• Wonderful  HugeTeddy – Keel Toys
• £100 Love to Shop Voucher – Dowlis Corporate Solutions
• £50 Gift Card – Red Letter Day –  Dowlis Corporate Solutions
• Pol Roger Champagne –  Graham John Estate Agent
• 4 Wheel Drive  Experience for Two –  True Grip  Limited, Ashford
• Quad Bike Experience for Two – True Grip Limited – Ashford
• £100 Hamper – Spicers of Hythe Limited
• Shepherd Neame Gift Pack – Shepherd  Neame
• James Martin Food Processor – Wahl (UK) Limited
• Quex Park Family Ticket – Quex Park
• Canterbury Cathedral Family Pass
• Hotel Chocolat Gift Box –  Dowlis Corporate Solutions
• Chrome Ionic Hairdryer – Wahl (UK) Limited
• Table Blender with Grinder –  Wahl (UK) Limited
• Galvanic Spa Treatment for 3 –  Dina Trinidad
• Product Gift Box  – Blended Therapies
• Goody Bag – Sheldon Spa
• Fortnum & Mason Wine – Mutley Plant
• Fortnum & Mason Champagne – Multey Plant
• & more coming with our heartfelt thanks to our friends & sponsors

Read about the success of the GalaDance on our Blog