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May Ball - Saturday 10th May2008

Held on Saturday the 10th May 2008 in the Testbourne School Sports Hall, the May Ball was an outstanding fundraising success for the Mityana Project.

With a live music provided by Overtons Sideways down, the evening was graced by many who turned out in Black Tie and best party dresses. The Sports Hall was transformed by Stubbys lighting expertise and Julies table dressing with Mityana colours reflected in balloons all around the room.

With Stubby hosting, the auction was well supported, with the 15 items on offer making almost £800. The raffle came close behind with a superb £500.

With the profits made on the tickets added to the takings on the Bar the ball raised a magnificent £2620.62p

A huge thanks goes to the organising team of Julie Dinsdale, Tracey Waissen, Shirley Davis, Helen Inglis, Nigel Dyer and David Dinsdale, who worked tirelessly to prepare for the event as well as on the night itself. Also a special mention to Alison Cole who sold over 20 tickets and sourced a number of raffle prizes.

A big thanks also to Stubby who hosted the evening including the auction and the lighting, the band Sideways Down, all those who bought tickets, and of course, all the organisations that provided prizes. They included:

Winchester Cathedral	Rebecca Hughes
Alexander McCall Smith	Ikebana, Overton
Jonny Wilkinson	Gladstones, Whitchurch
Executive dry Cleaners, Overton	The Fireplace Shop, Overton
Hairs ‘n’ Graces	Faraway Tree, Overton
Whitchurch Silk Mill	Overton Gallery
House’n’Home, Whitchurch	Hobbs Hair Dressing, Overton
Downings, Whitchurch	Salisbury Festival
The Redfort Indian Restaurant, Overton	Basingstoke Sports Centre
Glassfoolery, Whitchurch	Beale Park
Reading F.C.	Test Valley Golf Club
Vanity day Spa, Overton	Basingstoke Aquadrome
Rt Hon Sir George Young BT MP	Intech Science Centre, Winchester
Granada Studios	Newbury Race Course
Paul O’Grady	St. Marybourne Garage
Hampshire CC	Cavista, Overton
White Hart, Whitchurch

A high level summary of the Ball accounts are here
 

Auction Items, Pledges and Raffle Prizes

A large number of organisations were incredibly generous in providing Auction items and raffle prizes. The final list of items on on the night is here.

The template letter used to approach people and organisations is here and an additional leaflet here that was used together with the Mityana Booklet here prepared by Dodie.

The full list of organisations approached was kept roughly up to date and is here. 

Auction Items   Reading FC  - Spurs Match Program signed by Steve Coppell and 12 other Reading players including Shane Long, Leroy Lita, Steven Hunt and Graham Murty. Straight from the Granada TV Studios, Coronation Street. They've kindly sent us a long purple jacket worn by 'Rita Sullivan' (actress Barbara Knox) in the programme with certificate Guarantee that it is authentic & worn by her.     Portrait photography session for family, pet(s) or children. Photogropher will come to you, to capture some 'natural' photos of your chosen subject. Taking a minimum of an hour, it could be a favorite walk or capture images whilst in your garden or at a park.All the images will be provided on a CD in high resolution within 14 days of the session.' Signed 6x4 photograph of Paul Ogrady and his dog Buster. Even better - a 'Buster - Megastar on the move' toy dog     A pair of tickets to go racing at Newbury for any of their fixtures except the Gold Cup. www.newbury-racecourse.co.uk/Racing/ MOT at St Marybourne Garage       A mid week round of golf for four at Test Valley Golf Club. a downland course just off the A303, with picturesque Hampshire countryside, ensuring that players of all abilities enjoy their day's golf. Cavista, Overton  A bottle of 2005 Pouilly Fuisse Grand Reserve.     Executive Dry Cleaners, Overton £10 voucher   Ikebana, Overton Bouquet to be provided on the day       Redfort Tandoori £20 Meal Voucher Strawberry Fayre Wooden Play Market with three stalls Faraway Tree www.farawaytree.co.uk       Hobbs Hair Dressing       Cut 'n' Blow Dry Overton Gallery Print - Together We Stand     Miracle In Rwanda - 2 pairs Tickets A spellbinding one-woman drama in the true story of genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza.  With a message of forgiveness and compassion, Miracle in Rwanda will leave theatre-goers feeling uplifted and transformed. www.salisburyfestival.co.uk/event.aspx?id=171 A Family ticket for the 2008 Salisbury Festival closing concert - 'a big African party' at Salisbury Cathedral. Includes  the legendary Albert Nyathi and Imbongi,  South African band Freshlyground,  Natacha Atlas, plus the Fezeka School Choir. www.salisburyfestival.co.uk/event.aspx?id=198     Basingstoke Sports Centre 7 month membership of the Sports Centre (value £320) www.sportscentre.org.uk  1 Adult & 1 Child free entry to The Child Beale Trust, wildlife park & gardens in Lower Basildon, Reading, Berks valid until 31st October 2008 www.bealepark.co.uk     A £25 voucher for a chiropodist appointment       Signed Saints Pennant - received on the night so we dont have a picture of it     Intech Family Pass A purpose built, award winning, building houses 100 interactive exhibits, demonstrating the science and technology of the world around us in an engaging and exciting way. It's 'hands-on', not 'hands-off'!       Outdoor Theatre Winchester Cathedral: The Merry Wives of Windsor - 2 tickets   Tues. 10th June Internationally acclaimed theatre company Illyria performs Shakespeare's funniest and bawdiest comedy. Bring chairs, blankets and picnics. Outdoor Theatre Winchester Cathedral: A family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) 'Sleeping Beauty' Mon. 25th August Performed in the the grounds of Winchester Cathedral, performed by the Works Theatre Company. Bring a picnic and something to sit on.     Alexander McCall Smith, the 3rd in the series of the No.1 Ladies's Detective Agency, 'Morality For Beautiful Girls'. Not signed but a letter from his PA, to prove it has come from him.   Specially signed Jonny Wilkinson book "Lions and Falcons"       A selection of Jewellery and a £35 Voucher for Glassfoolery, Whitchurch     Tickets for Hampshire County Cricket at The Rosebowl

Organising Team

Julie Dinsdale, Shirley Davies, Tracey Waissen, Helen Inglis, David Dinsdale, Nigel Dyer.

Minutes from First meeting here, Second meeting 24th Feb here, and Third Meeting 9th March here. Announcement email here. Fourth Meeting 30th March here . Fifth meeting 21st April here