Norfolk’s child bereavement charity Nelson’s Journey, are holding a Comedy Ball to treat supporters to a night of sparking entertainment and fun. Comedy will be provided by ventriloquist Steve Hewlett, who was a finalist in talent show Britain’s Got Talent, and his sidekicks, including Arthur Lager. Steve, who wowed audiences with his Simon Cowell and Sinitta dummies in the final of the show, in 2013, loves Norfolk, having performed here many times at the Cromer Pavilion, Vauxhall Holiday Park and Thursford.
The event, which is being held at Sprowston Manor, on Friday 6th May, will see guests donning black tie, with a purple twist, and indulging in a drinks reception and 3 course meal before the comedy set by Steve Hewlett and Friends. Live music from the Helen Ashton Band will help guests to dance the night away, before carriages depart at 1am.
The event, which is sponsored by East of England Co-op Funeral Services, will also feature several exciting auction items including a signed Wayne Rooney Manchester United shirt, a Chelsea FC football signed by the Premier League-winning team, flights to New York with Virgin Atlantic, and a holiday for 4 to the Caribbean.
Gena Moore Corporate Funding and Marketing Officer from Nelson’s Journey explained ‘We wanted to put on a night of glitz and glamour for our supporters to enjoy. We will have everyone attending from local business supporters, to volunteers, to families who have been supported by us in the past. It’s a great opportunity to get everyone together and give them a night to remember! We hope that we will raise a lot of money on the night, as well as a lot of smiles through Steve’s fantastic comedy!’
Andrew Dawes, Head of Specialist Services at the Co-op said he was sponsoring the event after seeing the positive impact that Nelson’s Journey has made on young bereaved lives in the county ‘In many cases, a childhood bereavement can prevent a child from living their life to the fullest potential. Through the work of Nelson’s Journey, each child has the opportunity to learn to cope with bereavement in their own way, and to go on to live life to the fullest, and fulfil the aspirations of their friends, family and lost loved ones. We are proud to sponsor this event and hope it raises lots of money to help Nelson’s Journey continue its great work, locally.’
Tickets to the event are priced at £50 per person, or £450 for a table of 10, and are available by emailing enquiries@nelsonsjouney.org.uk or calling 01603 431788.
For more information about Nelson’s Journey or the Comedy Ball, please visit their website at www.nelsonsjourney.org.uk.
Guests will be wearing black tie ‘with a purple twist’, like Samantha Woods, at last year’s Smiles Awards
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Guests from Body Transform Fitness don their glad rags for a Nelson’s Journey black tie event
