Ladies lunch month starts in style with Royal Ascot themed event

The Christie charity’s new ‘Ladies Lunch’ series kicks off in style with a Royal Ascot-themed event in Bolton.

The lunch, on Thursday 17^th June at Retreat Bar and Grill on Chorley New Road, is being organised by Michelle Mercer, from Miglio Designer Jewellery, who is kindly sponsoring the month-long fundraising initiative.

Michelle, from Worsley, said; “This will be a great, glamorous day out for ladies whilst giving something back to a very worthwhile cause. Royal Ascot Ladies day is one of the most unique and colourful occasions on the sporting calendar, as well as on the social calendar, so here’s your chance to dress to impress.”

Ladies are encouraged to wear hats – in keeping with the racing theme – and there will be a tipster and bookmaker at the event if women want to have a flutter.

Michelle added; “I think for many people, including myself, cancer has become a fact of everyday life and whilst this seems very sad, it means that we are becoming more and more prepared to deal with the disease and all that’s associated with it.

“Several members of my family have had cancer and I currently have friends who are undergoing treatment for cancer at The Christie, which is why I am delighted to be supporting the Christie charity’s Ladies Lunch month.”

Tickets for the lunch are priced at £45 and include Champagne on arrival, a three course lunch, prizes for best dressed, entertainment, fabulous raffle prizes, an auction, bookmaker, goody bags and other surprises throughout the day. Miglio jewellery will be available to buy at the event and for every piece bought 10% will be donated to the Christie charity.

Tickets are available from Michelle on 07768 108108 or michelle@miglio-jewellery.com, Retreat on 01204 849313 or Barbara Gregori Hair and Beauty on 01024 848321.

Community fundraising officer at the Christie charity, Toni Kennedy, said; “This event is a fantastic way to kick off our new Ladies Lunch month in June and we are so grateful to Michelle for all her support.

“The Christie charity is inviting women across the North West to spread a little glitz and glamour and organise their own ‘Ladies Lunch’ event throughout June, to help raise money for our charity which funds vital research into cancer, specialist medical equipment and innovative services for our patients undergoing treatment for cancer.”

To register to take part in Ladies Lunch month and receive a free fundraising guide full of ideas, tips and advice visit www.christies.org/ladieslunch or call 0161 918 7398. Tickets, invites, posters and table place settings can also be downloaded from the website.