THE LORD'S TAVERNERS WATERLOO BALL - 29TH MAY 2010

WATERLOO BALL A RESOUNDING SUCCESS

The Lord’s Taverners Northern Ireland Region is delighted to announce that a magnificent £150,000 has been raised as a result of this year’s Waterloo Ball.
The Ball, which was held on Saturday 29th May at Shaw’s Bridge, Belfast will benefit a range of children focused charitable activities and initiatives promoted by the Lord’s Taverners across Northern Ireland as well as the Energy for Children Charitable Trust and the Mayor of Castlereagh’s nominated charity.

As well as being a highly successful fundraising the event, the 1000 guests at the Ball enjoyed an evening of star studded entertainment with Billy Ocean and his band and soul singer Mica Paris the two headline acts. Taverners President Chris Tarrant and former President Robert Powell both took a very active part throughout the proceedings while the event was hosted by broadcaster Gerry Kelly who is the President of the Lord’s Taverners in Northern Ireland

Commenting on the success of the event Sam Goldblatt, Chairman, Lord’s Taverners Northern Ireland, said that everyone connected with the Ball was absolutely delighted with the figure raised and that the three charities would be able to help hundreds of disadvantaged and disabled children in Northern Ireland directly as a result.

Sam paid tribute to the work of the organising committee led by Lord’s Taverners Leo Callow and to the team of individuals and companies who gave their time so willingly.

“Particular thanks must also go to the companies that provided us with critical sponsorship or contributed auction and prize draw items including Phoenix Gas, the Ulster Bank, Diageo, Continental Airlines, Aer Lingus, Vodafone and many, many others” said Sam.
 

THE LADY TAVERNERS SPRING LUNCH & SPIRIT OF SPORT AWARDS - 13TH MAY 2010

From the moment that guests arrived at the Europa Hotel for the drinks reception the atmosphere was electric as everyone was in anticipation of a really special event and nobody was disappointed. The President of Ireland Mary McAleese was to be our guest of Honour and from her arrival at the VIP reception when she met the committee and several special guests we knew this was going to be something so different. The warmth and sincerity the President had shown in that room was repeated again when she addressed all present at the lunch.
President McAleese had certainly done her research into the Lady Taverners and the work we do. She spoke of the projects we have accomplished and before presenting the ‘Spirit of Sport Awards’ and during a remarkable speech she said...to quote ,
‘The Lady Taverners help to address all potential obstacles these young people have and make sure all the gaps are filled ...opening them up in participation in all sorts of sports so that they can travel on a journey of their own to their fullest potential’.
Following the presentation of the Awards a much appreciated and delicious lunch was served.
Jean Ratcliff spoke about how the Awards came into being in Northern Ireland and how she had invited Betty Scott as a guest to the first presentation event held in the South of England. Betty then introduced it in Northern Ireland together with Disability Sport NI.
Finally the Guest Speaker...Marie Jones internationally known Northern Ireland Playwrite had every one falling off their seats with stories of her life and exceptional success in the West End, Broadway and in fact world wide.
The NI. Region can say this event...full of some tears and very much laughter was a great success once again
 

THE LADY TAVERNERS PRESENT £5,000 TO OAKWOOD SCHOOL - 11TH MAY 2010

Betty Scott & Dame Mary Peter's presented Oakwood School in Belfast with a Wheelchair Swing worth £5,000 on the 11th May. The School caters for children between the ages of 3 -8 with severe learning difficulties. The swing will enable the children to further enjoy their outdoor playtime in a way that was not achievable before.

THE LORD'S TAVERNERS CHRISTMAS LUNCH, THE EUROPA HOTEL - 16TH DECEMBER 2009

It was another great success for the Lord’s Taverners Northern Ireland Region, when they held their 15th Annual Christmas Charity Lunch.
The event which was held at the Europa Hotel, Belfast was attended by 540 guests and raised in excess of £20,000 for the charity.
Guests were treated to a spectacular afternoon of entertainment and Northern Ireland ‘craic’, led by one of Ireland’s most sought after sporting raconteurs Mick Quinn, the former Ireland rugby Out-half. The African Children’s Choir - 23 children from the HIV/AIDs ravaged Nkomazi region of South Africa – brought the house down with their wonderful singing and youthful enthusiasm. The tenors Incognito, magician Trevor Price and balladeers Topical Storm completed the line-up.
Commenting on the event Sam Goldblatt said –
“I am delighted to be able to report another great success. We are indebted, as ever, to our many friends in the local business community who support this event every year, their generosity is very much appreciated”.
 

LADY TAVERNERS SPRING LUNCH & SPIRIT OF SPORT AWARDS - MAY 15TH 2009

Friday May 15th was another successful Spring Lunch for The Lady Taverners and their guests. The atmosphere was one of happiness and expectation, and the room looked amazing thanks to our hard working girls.

The day began with compere Lord’s Taverners, Colin Barkley, who introduced our Northern Ireland President. Popular Radio Presenter, Candy Devine, was there to welcome the special guests, as well as Lady Taverners Director, Derrin Gill and President, Rachael Heyhoe-Flint.

Following an excellent lunch the proceedings began with Northern Ireland Regional Chairman Betty Scott introducing Rachael, who presented the Spirit of Sports Awards. This is always a happy, but tear jerking part of the event, bringing home not only the achievements of these young people but what we’re all about as a charity. As always, Rachael brought her own special wit to the proceedings which enlightened the feeling of all present for the occasion and brought a lot of laughter to one and all.

More laughter with Guest Speaker Ruth Madoc who spoke of her many experiences throughout her most interesting and amazing career in show business.

Another great social success for the Northern Ireland Region!

THE LORD'S TAVERNERS PRESENT A MINIBUS TO SCOUT GROUP AT THEIR VERY SUCCESFUL CHRISTMAS LUNCH - 17TH DEC 2009

NORTHERN IRELAND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCH IS GREAT SUCCESS

The Lord’s Taverners President, Bill Tidy, and his wife Rosa joined 535 guests at the Northern Ireland Annual Christmas Lunch on 17th December in the Europa Hotel, Belfast.

A tremendous afternoon was had by all with entertainment from comedian Sean Crummy, the Band of the Royal Irish Regiment and Tenors Incognito.

Auction Prizes included Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton’s Cap, a Sir Donald Bradman Montage, a Bill Tidy Cartoon, a signed Eastenders sign, a Ryder Cup Montage and Six Nights at the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong

Over £20,000 was raised for The Lord’s Taverners Northern Ireland activities through the event.

Immediately preceding the Lunch, Bill Tidy, his wife Rosa and Peter Dixon, Chairman of the Energy for Children Charitable Trust, presented Colin McShane of the 10th Belfast Inner City Scout Group with a new mini-bus.  

Commenting on the event Sam Goldblatt, Chairman of the Northern Ireland Region said;

“The event was a great success.  Once again I am indebted to the organising capabilities of my fellow Committee Members Leo Callow, Colin Barkley, Peter Wood and Robin Walsh for all their hard work”.