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Curry and Ceilidh: Come Dine With Us!

  • Come dine with celebrity chef TONY SINGH and TV presenter GAIL PORTER this Valentine’s Day
  •  In support of two wonderful charities – Pulse of the Place and Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) The Soldiers’ Charity”

A top Edinburgh fundraising team has created a sizzling Curry & Ceilidh night to help send North Leith youth samba band, Pulse of The Place, to New York City Tartan Week this April, as well as supporting the fundraising efforts of the ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.

The exciting Curry and Ceilidh, masterminded by celebrity chef Tony Singh MBE and Major Del Hamilton, Personnel Recovery Centre (PRC) Edinburgh aims to build on the work by Tania Pramschufer and Olya Arren of Hand Up Events who have been the driving force behind the NYC trip.

The 2020 vision for this year’s trip to the Big Apple is to provide young drummers with a new and exciting platform to perform at while joining the World Fair Trade Tartan Clan at the annual Tartan Week Parade.

Pulse of the Place has undertaken a serious fund-raising campaign to underpin their efforts over the past year and are making a the last hard effort to secure all the necessary funding. On hearing their plans, chef Tony Singh has drawn in huge support from the army Personnel Recovery Centre’s Edinburgh team  to make the evening a “sought after” Valentine’s Day event at the exclusive Redford Barracks Garrison Sergeants’ Mess – this February the 14th.”

The evening will lift off with celebrity hosts Tony Singh showcasing his culinary skills and TV presenter Gail Porter adding her infectious fun touch to the exciting auction with a chance to bid for some luxury prizes, including:

*Three course dinner for six held exclusively in the Green Room, Edinburgh Castle Officers Mess;

*One o’Clock Gun at Edinburgh Castle for a family or a group of four people to have a memorable opportunity in getting a full insight into the One O’clock Gun at Edinburgh Castle.  This will be followed by an exclusive lunch in the Castle Officers Mess.

*Dinner Bed & Breakfast for Two (Sun – Thurs) at Dunkeld House Hotel – one night stay in a double or twin guest bedroom with 3 course dinner and full Scottish breakfast as well as full use of the Estate Club.

Guests will also enjoy a performance from Pulse of the Place drummers and of course there will be all mighty Cheilidh taking place – compering for the ceilidh band “Drop of the Good Stuff” guaranteeing a full on fun night! Great beats and dancing the night away, Gail will talk the guests through the steps, meaning all levels are welcome to join.

Celebrity chef, Tony Singh MBE, said: “As soon as I heard about the fundraising plans to get the young drummers to New York – I thought I had to be able to help in some way.

“These are an incredible young group, who sometimes against the odds, come out playing, smiling and lifting people’s spirits.  Gaining the backing of the wonderful army Personnel Recovery Centre team has been a real boost –  and a really fun event to be involved in – especially as we will be fundraising for both charities.

So we are encouraging people to do something different on Valentine’s Day this year and join us at an incredaible location Redford Barracks for some great food and ceilidh on down! Singles, couples, friends, relatives, collegues – a night for everyone!”

Host of the evening TV presenter, author and journalist Gail Porter said: “I have been on stage with Pulse of the Place at the events organised by Hand Up Events a number of times now and they really do represent a truly professional and vibrant samba style with a Scottish twist.

“It will be an amazing sight and sound to see them march as part of the World Fair Trade Tartan Clan, in the Tartan Day Parade.”

Major Del Hamilton RLC, Officer Commanding, Personnel Recovery Centre Edinburgh added: “This is a terrific opportunity for us to showcase the hugely important work of the ABF The Soldiers’ Charity which provides an incredibly important service to many soldiers, veterans and their immediate families when they are most in need.

“This fundraiser will help give us the ongoing funds and profile for our charity. In addition, it is a great collaboration and way to bring our skills and talents together to create a fun, one off event and give our backing to these young people. Our ceilidh band “Drop of the Good Stuff” and the ABF team are ready to make the night a memorable one.”

Event organiser & director, Tania Pramschufer, Hand Up Events said: “We are just over the moon with the support we have been given by Major Del Hamilton and his Personal Recovery Centre team alongside Tony and Gail.

“It is a real honour to hold this fun event in the exclusive Redford Barracks Garrison Sergeants’ Mess and join efforts in support of Pulse of the Place and ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. Both charities, even though different in nature, have got positive impact and outlook, that we want to draw attention to and raise funds for!

“Pulse of the Place have participated in events organised by Hand Up Events and performed in the Scottish Parliament and at a number of concerts and events including the World Fair Trade Fiesta 2017; fashionABLE fashion shows; World Fair Trade Day 2019 at the Usher Hall alongside our very own Gail Porter and now aim to represent Scotland at the Tartan Day Parade 2020.”  

All profits from the event will go to the two charities Pulse of the Place and the ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. No fees have been paid to hosts or third parties.

Event Brite link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/valentines-curry-ceilidh-tickets-90060694963?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Pulse of the Place Fundraiser: https://www.givey.com/2020visionpulseoftheplacetonyc

Valentine’s Day Curry Ceilidh tickets are £50 per person. Limited to 100 tickets.
Book now to avoid disappointment.

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/valentines-curry-ceilidh-tickets-90060694963?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Whisky pillage film to be premiered at charity ceilidh tonight

Three brothers rowing across the Atlantic in the 2019 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge at the end of this year are throwing a musical evening at Summerhall in Edinburgh tonight to raise money for their chosen charities. 

In August, the team pillaged bottles of whisky from distilleries across the West Coast to help bring 3000 people in Madagascar clean water. The ‘whisky pirates’ captured this on film and will premier the mini-documentary at the event.

A unique blend of whisky will be created by Scotland’s leading whisky expert (and father of the boys) Charles MacLean. This ‘BROAR Blend’ will then be auctioned to fund life-saving freshwater boreholes, delivered by Argyll-based charity Feedback Madagascar.

Team BROAR , Edinburgh-based brothers Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan MacLean, hope to raise £250,000 for Children 1st and Feedback Madagascar by undertaking this gruelling row.

Pickering’s Tradlantic at Summerhall will be a celebration of Scottish music and two fantastic charities. Being musicians, the brothers know how music can bring people together like nothing else. Top acts will be performing including Edinburgh’s Samuel Nicholson, the Isle of Mull’s Sorren Maclean & Hannah Fisher and Tony McHugh from Belfast.

“Over the years, music has certainly been the thing that has brought us together as a trio – which maybe explains why we’ve opted to spend up to 60 days on a 28foot long raft together this Christmas.

“The plan is to take scaled-down versions of our instruments for the crossing and record a tune in the middle of the Atlantic – Christmas number one here we come … !

“To help reach our fundraising target of £250,000 we thought that a musical evening would be very fitting – come along to Summerhall to enjoy some gin and music for Pickerings Tradlantic this Saturday!”

Managing Director of Feedback Madagascar, Jamie Spencer, said: “We really appreciate the boys undertaking this challenge for Feedback. We will be building new boreholes with the funds they raise to transform the lives of over 3,000 people in Madagascar.

“Clean water is taken for granted but only 14% of the rural population of Madagascar has access to clean water, and as a result, hepatitis and typhoid are widespread. Diarrhoeal disease from dirty water causes 20% of deaths in children under five.”

Tickets are available here. 

Letter: Three Peaks for Meningitis

Dear Editor

I would like to invite your readers to join an amazing charity team and climb the three highest peaks in the country to help raise money for people living with the impact of meningitis.

A few years ago, when I was just 22 years old, I was told I only had three hours to live. I had been on my way to Norway for a work trip when I fell ill. Luckily, I wasn’t allowed on the flight because what I didn’t realise at the time was that I had deadly meningitis.

I am so grateful that I survived. Many are not so fortunate. But even so I am living with long-term after effects of the disease which includes memory loss, anxiety, and hearing problems.

This was one of the reasons I was so glad I chose to join the Meningitis Now team when I took part in the Three Peak Challenge earlier this year.

Not only did I know that I was raising money for a fantastic cause to help people like me, but I also found the most incredible support network of people who helped me through one of the most exhilarating weekends of my life.

I cannot recommend this experience highly enough and I would encourage anyone, whether they have had a meningitis experience or not, to join the Meningitis Now team.  You will be looked after from the moment you sign up until the moment you say goodbye at the end of the challenge. And if your experience is anything like mine, you will make some new friends for life.

Sign up now for Meningitis Now’s Three Peaks Challenge 2020 by visiting their website at meningitisnow.org or contact Kirsty at the charity at kirstyo@meningitisnow.org.

With warmest wishes,

Holly Jackson

Fundraising for CRY at Finnegans Wake

 Finnegans Wake, on Victoria Street, is hosting a cake sale and live music night in aid of the charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young), on Sunday (30thJune).

From 7pm there will be freshly baked cakes galore available for customers to buy, before they settle down to sweet sounds of singer songwriter, Richard Jenkins, followed by acoustic covers duo, HiFi, at 9.30pm. Continue reading Fundraising for CRY at Finnegans Wake

Good GRACE: Law firm’s fundraising night raises record amount for children’s charities

A FUNDRAISING night hosted by one of the country’s leading legal firms has raised more than £100,000 benefitting two of the nation’s best-loved children’s charities.  Continue reading Good GRACE: Law firm’s fundraising night raises record amount for children’s charities

Celebrate Womanhood: fundraiser at granton:hub this Friday

Why not indulge in some self-care, while shopping for great bargains with fantastic activities for children at our unique fundraiser this Saturday, 6th October in granton:hub?

Multicultural Women’s Group, Edinburgh will be selling great quality clothes and accessories for women and children for only £2- £3 each, offering a make-up tutorial, hand massages, children’s activities, snacks and hot beverages for everyone.

All proceeds will go towards running our Multicultural women’s group and continuing to support womyn and children through our various activities and support groups.

Entry is FREE and donations towards snacks and beverages are welcome, if possible. ALL welcome.

Charity Fundraiser at Bainfield Bowling Club tonight

Louise Ross writes:

My daughter Kelly Ross has organised a fundraiser Race Night in aid of the Sick Kids, Edinburgh Royal Neo-Natal and Birmingham Children’s Hospital who have all had a huge part in saving her little boy Rory and still continue to look after her.

This is her way of putting something back into the charities that helped her and also the comunity and people who have helped with donations have been immense.

The event takes place tonight at Bainfield Bowling Club at 7pm.