www.leuchiehouse.org.uk Leuchie is a charity registered in Scotland no. SC042249. Company no. SC392721.

Hosted by Elaine C Smith

Ascot Afternoon

Leuchie House, North Berwick

Thursday 22 June 2017

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Welcome to Ascot Afternoon Good Afternoon,

It’s a real privilege to welcome you to Leuchie House for our largest fundraising event of the year, Ascot Afternoon. We’re delighted to see so many familiar faces who have supported us year after year and to have many more joining us for the first time.

A very special thank you to Elaine C Smith for giving up her time today to be our wonderful host.

Your support today makes a huge difference to lives of people, and their families, living with the devastating effects of long term conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and motor neurone disease.

It means that Leuchie can continue to play a vital role in keeping families together by providing carers with access to much needed respite while their loved ones receive high quality 24 hour care, specialist physiotherapy, a range of outings, activities and entertainment, as well as delicious home cooked meals.

On behalf of everyone at Leuchie House, thank you for your support today. We hope you enjoy learning more about our work and have a truly fabulous afternoon.

Thank you,

Mairi O’Keefe CEO, Leuchie House

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Order of Events

Hosted by Elaine C Smith

Drinks reception & canapésSponsored by NB Gin

WelcomeMairi O’Keefe – CEO, Leuchie House

Raffle£300 Travel VoucherDonated by Upper Class Travel

Guaranteed bottle of prosecco on every table Donated by Paul Bartlett

First course

The Norfolk Stakes – 2:30pmKindly sponsored by Garden Stirling Burnet

Second course

The Ribblesdale Stakes – 3:40pmKindly sponsored by CALA Homes

The Gold Cup – 4:20pmKindly sponsored by NB Gin

Live auctionHosted by Tony Thomas

Live jazz by Blue Thursdays

MenuBy Craig Wood Catering

First courseSharing platter of:

Dickson’s of Cockenzie smoked salmon with crayfish in a lime and coriander mayo

Chicken liver parfait with red onion marmalade

Selection of antipasti and charcuteries

Artisan breads and oatcakes with butter

Vegetarian option: Chargrilled asparagus with sun blush tomatoes, fresh parmesan shavings and basil olive oil

Second courseDaube of beef in a red wine, thyme and rosemary jus with summer stir fried vegetables and duchess potato

Vegetarian: Roasted aubergine filled with sweet potato, mushroom, Gruyere cheese, cashew nuts and preserved cranberries with a fresh tomato sauce

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C A L A . C O. U K

CALA HOMES ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT

THE ASCOT AFTERNOON AT LEUCHIE HOUSE

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Silent Auction You can bid for these amazing items at our prize table.

Lot 1 Four-ball & lunch at Luffness Golf Club

You and three friends can compete on this challenging traditional links course, which is also used as a final qualifying course when the British Open Championship is played at Muirfield. Available midweek until 31 December 2017.

Kindly donated by Luffness Golf Club

Lot 2 Signed Celtic Football

Kindly donated by Celtic Football Club

Lot 3 Afternoon tea fortwo at Greywalls Hotel

Enjoy an elegant afternoon tea at our Scottish Edwardian country house uniquely situated on the edge of Muirfield’s championship golf course with stunning views over East Lothian and the Firth of Forth.

Kindly donated by Greywalls Hotel

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Lot 4 Olivia Burton Watch

Kindly donated by John Lewis

Lot 5 Two tickets to Fringe by theSea (bidder’s choice) & dinner for two at The Nether Abbey Hotel

Join in the celebrations of this year’s 10th anniversary of Fringe by the Sea! The lucky bidder will enjoy a delicious meal for two at the Nether Abbey Hotel before choosing from over 60 performances at this year’s festival.

Kindly donated by Fringe by the Sea and Nether Abbey Hotel

Lot 6 Captain Tortue Experience

Enjoy a luxury scarf, complimentary personal shopping experience and a 50% discount.

Kindly donated by Jane Thomson

Lot 7 Leuchie sports bag

We think this high-quality, custom made Leuchie sports bag is a great way to help raise awareness of your favourite charity!

Kindly donated by Bridge Golf Scotland

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Lot 8 Three passes to theAuchentoshan ExperienceDistillery Tour

The Distilled Different Tour offers the chance for you and two friends to try four of their triple distilled Single Malt expressions in order to appreciate why they made each one and how what they do changes the experience you have.

Kindly donated by Auchentoshan Distillery

Lot 9 Bespoke Haircomb made with vintage jewellery

Kindly donated by Lovage & Lace

Lot 10 An Arbonne Experience

Enjoy the Rescue & Renew Detox Oil by Arbonne’s spa range with a complimentary skincare consultation and 20% off all future purchases for a year.

Kindly donated by Jane Thomson

Lot 11 Painting by Leuchie guest,Bill Nugent

Kindly donated by Bill Nugent

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Lot 12 One hour personal trainingsession with Vharri McMinn

Session will include personal questionnaire with individualised programme. Session will depend on client’s ability but will include flexibility, strength & cardiovascular work.

Kindly donated by Vharri McMinn

Lot 13 Dinner for four at Tigerlily followed by the Virgin Money Fireworks Concert

Enjoy a three course dinner and two bottles of house wine at Edinburgh’s most talked about boutique hotel and restaurant before enjoying the Virgin Money Fireworks Concert, set against the iconic background of Edinburgh Castle, and bringing orchestral music from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and magnificent pyrotechnics. Monday, 28 August.

Kindly donated by Virgin Money and Tigerlily

Lot 14 Cleveland ClassicCollection 1.5 putter, 34” lie 70loft 3 and headcover

Kindly donated by Stuart McKill

Lot 15 European Cup winners’ 1968 Manchester United shirt

This shirt was signed by the 1968 Manchester United team and is an official replica shirt, commemorating United’s 1968 European Cup Final victory over Benfica.

Kindly donated by Stuart McKill

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Lot 16 Four tickets to the British Champions Day at Ascot in the King Edward VII Enclosure

QIPCO British Champions Day is the breath taking finale to the British Flatracing season. You and three guest will enjoy the races from the King Edward VII Enclosure. You can watch the action unfold and enjoy access to exclusive bars and restaurants across the stylish fourth floor of the Grandstand.

Kindly donated by Atholl Duncan

Lot 17 Champagne afternoon tea for two at the Waldorf – Caledonian Hotel, Edinburgh

Enjoy a champagne afternoon tea at this historic five star hotel.

Kindly donated by the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian

Lot 18 Champagne afternoon tea for six at the Tower Restaurant

Enjoy an afternoon tea for six with a glass of Champagne in the glamorous surroundings of Scotland’s first and finest rooftop restaurant. Subject to availability and valid for 1 year.

Kindly donated by James Thomson

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We serve breakfast, lunch & dinner… using fresh local

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North Berwick01620 892 529

The perfect hotel for your stay in North Berwick

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Live auctionLot 1 The Leuchie Reserve #1 Bottle

This celebratory 15 year old single cask Islay malt was distilled at Bowmore Distillery in 2001, with a production run of only 216 individually numbered bottles. A 52.4% volume malt, it has been produced as a limited release to raise funds for Leuchie House and to mark Leuchie’s fifth year as an independent charity. This is your chance to own the number one bottle of this limited edition.

Lot 2 Designer headpiece by Rachel Trevor-Morgan, Milliner to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ‘Black ruffle bow with spot veiling’

Since 2006 Her Majesty The Queen has worn Rachel’s hats on many high profile occasions such as Royal Ascot, Her 80th birthday celebrations at St Paul’s, and Her Diamond Wedding celebration at Westminster Abbey, to name but a few.

Rachel also designs hats for other members of the Royal family and high-profile celebrities. Each of her creations is bespoke and made by hand at her studio in London.

Kindly donated by Rachel Trevor-Morgan

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Lot 3 The Ultimate Golf Coaching Package – The Archerfield Performance Centre

You and a guest will enjoy ‘golf as it’s meant to be’ at Archerfield Links and Performance Centre, regarded as one of the finest golf coaching and fitting facilities in Europe. Included in the package is:

• Overnight Accommodation in a luxury Pavilion Suite for two

• 9 Hole Playing Lesson on day of arrival for two

• A two hour experience at the Performance Centre focusing on your game shared between two

• 18 holes of golf on the day of departure for two

Kindly donated by Archerfield

Lot 4 Edinburgh Rugby hospitality package for four

Make your day that extra bit special with a superb hospitality package that includes:

• 4 match day tickets • Welcome drinks at your table• 2 course meal • Pre-match Q&A with players or

coaches• Official match programme• Post-match tea & coffee with pies• Post-match review with one of the

players subject to availability.

Kindly donated by Edinburgh Rugby

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Lot 5 Why not make a day of it?! New NB Gin Distillery tour and tasting for 10 followed by dinner and wine at Zitto’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar, plus taxi service!

What better way to start your day than with gin! Be one of the first to visit the new NB Gin Distillery opening near Tantallon Castle in October 2017. This is your chance to see where this handcrafted gin is made and explore the eight botanicals that go into its marvellous mix.

Then, travel to Zitto’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar where you and your friends can carry on your evening enjoying delicious Italian home-made dishes and superb quality wine.

You can enjoy the day worry-free as Jim’s taxis will be there to whisk you all away home at the end of your celebrations.

Kindly donated by NB Gin, Zitto Italian Restaurant & Bar and Jim’s Taxis

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Lot 6 Four-ball and lunch at Muirfield Golf Club with rugby great, Andy Irvine

Enjoy a round of golf for three and lunch at one of the world’s most renowned golf courses, Muirfield, with rugby great, Andy Irvine. Andy, a former Scottish international rugby player, earned 51 Scottish caps, captaining the team on 15 occasions, and scoring 250 points for Scotland, as well as going on three British and Irish Lions tours.

*Date to be agreed from August. Tuesdays & Thursdays only.

Kindly donated by Andy Irvine

Lot 7 Cookery class for 12 people at our Tennent’s Training Academy

Based in Glasgow, the Tennent’s Training Academy is the most state-of-the-art training facility in Scotland. With over 40 courses to choose from ranging from their Sensational Seafood, Luxury Italian and Moroccan Masterclass to their Cook, Cocktails & the Corinthian Club Event, each course is designed to suit beginners as well as those more experienced to inspire you to learn with imagination, passion and enjoyment.

Kindly donated by Stephen Glancey, CEO at C&C Group

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Lot 8 Champagne afternoon tea for 10 and fabulous flowers with Thomas Maxwell

Everyone loves to have their home bedecked with lovely blooms to show them at their best. Luckily we know just the man! The winner of this prize with nine guests will enjoy an afternoon of floral fabulousness with flower maestro Thomas Maxwell at Prestonfield. He’ll give you some fabulous tips and show you how to create a stunning display and then leave you and your friends to enjoy a wonderful afternoon tea.

Subject to availability and valid for 1 year.

Kindly donated by Flowers by Maxwell & James Thomson

Lot 9 Champagne dinner, bed and breakfast at Prestonfield

Enjoy an overnight stay for 2 guests in a suite with Champagne on arrival and full Scottish breakfast the following morning, plus a Champagne à la carte dinner for two in Rhubarb.

Subject to availability and valid for 1 year.

Kindly donated by James Thomson

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Lot 10 Champagne dinner, bed and breakfast for two at The Witchery

Enjoy an overnight stay for two with Champagne on arrival and full breakfast, plus a romantic Champagne à la carte dinner for two in the Witchery or Secret Garden.

Subject to availability and valid for 1 year.

Kindly donated by James Thomson

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With special thanksMAIN EVENT SPONSOR

RACE SPONSORS

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR GUEST TABLE SPONSOR

TRAVEL SPONSOR WATER SPONSOR PRINT SPONSOR

Thank you to the Ascot event committee, Audrey Lamb, Jane Thomson and Tina D’Agostino for all your help and support organising the event. Thank you to Craig Wood Catering, Myreton Marquees, Sitting Pretty, Productive Production, Vision Events and LBD Creative for supplying this event at such discounted rates. Thank you to Margaret Ann Crawford for donating the flowers, and AG Barr for donating today’s water, Alison Fernie, Scott McIntyre and Harelaw Equestrian Centre for donating the horse shoes. Thank you to Muirfield Riding Therapy, Meg Maitland, Upper Class Travel, Turcan Connell, C&C Group, Time and Tide, Zitto’s, The Nether Abbey Hotel, Fringe by the Sea, Luffness Golf Club, Celtic Football Club, Greywalls Hotel, John Lewis, Bridge Golf Scotland, Matt Clark, Auchentoshan Distillery, Lovage & Lace, Bill Nugent, Vharri McMinn, Tigerlily, Virgin Money, Stuart McKill, Bob Brannan, Steve Dean, Atholl Duncan, The British Horseracing Authority, Rachel Trevor-Morgan, Edinburgh Rugby, Archerfield, NB Gin, Jonny Petrie, Paul Bartlett, Stephen Glancey, Andy Irvine, Edinburgh Waldorf Astoria, Prestonfield, The Witchery, The Tower Restaurant, Maclay Murray & Spens, Pike & Bambridge, Adam & Co, Scottish Wholesale, Anderson’s Butchers, Signal’s Bistro, Scottish Fields, East Lothian Courier, Carol Yarrow, Vennetta Williams, Tony Thomas, Elaine C Smith, Leuchie staff and volunteers and of course, all of today’s guests for supporting our efforts to raise funding for Leuchie House.