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We’ll betickledpink ifyou canhelp us

Charity ball organisers issue plea over venueA PINK charity ball that hashelped raise more than £18,000for Scunthorpe cancer patientscould face the axe this yearunless an alternative venue canbe found.Paul Hope, 54, and his daughterCharlie, 24, set up the annual fundraiserin 2007 in memory of his wife,48-year-old Diane, who died in Novem-ber 2006 after a ten-year battle withbreast cancer.Each year the Hope family haveworked tirelessly to stage the sell-outevent in aid of Ward 18 at ScunthorpeGeneral Hospital.But after a change in owners at theLincolnshire Golf Club at Hirst Priory,this year’s ball – planned for August 7 –is at risk of being scrapped.Paul has made a heartfelt appeal tobusinesses in North Lincolnshire forhelp to save the fundraiser.He said: “I would love to do it againbecause people enjoy getting dressedup.“It’s a night for people to have fun,raise money for a good cause andremember loved ones that are no longerhere.“It’s disheartening to think that itmight not go ahead.“Diwould have loved it – she enjoyed agood party and we want to continue tomake things more comfortable on theward for cancer patients.“If somebody in North Lincolnshirecould come forward with an offer of avenue or marquee to hold at least 200

people for £25-a-head, including athree-course meal, it would befantastic.”Paul’s friends used to own theLincolnshire Golf Club.For the previous events they put amarquee up and because it was for agood cause they only charged him forthe catering.Now they have left the golf club to runa pub, they have been refused planningpermission to erect a marquee at theirnew premises.Paul has been trawling the internetfor a company to hire a marquee withcarpet, tables, chairs, lighting anddance floor, but the cheapest quote was£5,985 – a cost which Paul’s charitableefforts are unable to meet.“When I was quoted almost £7,000 tohire a marquee over the internet Ithought it was extreme,” he said.“I was gutted and a lot of people in thevillage have been too. I can’t afford to dothe Pink Ball at that price.“We’ve had many people comeforward with suggestions to have a pieand pea supper instead, but I want tokeep it the same special standard asbefore.”Funds raised from previous PinkBalls have also been donated toMacmillan nurses and Scunthorpe’sLindsey Lodge Hospice.A Scunthorpe General Hospitalspokeswoman said: “Mr Hope and hisdaughter put a lot of time and effort into

organising their annual Pink Ball.“Ward 18 at Scunthorpe General Hos-pital has regularly benefited from theirhard work, dedication, big-heartednessand fundraising efforts.“The money they donate to the wardgoes towards patient care for localpeople.“We wish themwell in their search foran alternative venue and hope thatsomeone can help them with their fun-draising efforts.”If you are able to pitch in to help the

Hope family in any way, please contactTelegraph reporter Selina Maycock viae-mail selina.maycock@gsmg.co.uk orcall 01724 273153, including details ofyour help and a contact number and shewill pass on your details to Mr Hope.

by Selina Maycockselina.maycock@gsmg.co.uk

VITAL FUNDRAISERPROCEEDS raised from the threePink Balls have funded threeelectronic beds on Ward 18 atScunthorpe General Hospital.

The pink paradise evening isinfamous for being kitted out withpink and white balloons, with morethan 200 guests donning some formof pink clothing to celebrate.

A poignant balloon releaseceremony is held at midnight whenguests release special remembranceballoons into the sky.

The evening raffle raisesthousands of pounds for the charityalone.

Street Sports scheme expands thanks to donation

Learn how to makemodels out of clayCLAY modelling is being offered in Scawby onSaturday.The polymer clay workshop runs from 10am to2pm in Scawby Village Hall.Places cost £15 and include materials.Booking in advance is advised and should bedone by the end of today.Call 07790 056338 for more details.

Sounds of MotownMOTOWN’S greatesthits are coming toScunthorpe.How Sweet It Is willperform at thePlowright Theatre onSaturday.The concert starts at7.30pm.Tickets cost £18.50.Call 01724 277733 formore details.

Gaze at gardensGOXHILL’S gardens will open on Saturday.The event runs from 1pm to 6pm and takes inapproximately 12 gardens, starting at theMethodist Church, Chapel Street.Entry is £2.50 for adults and accompaniedchildren are free. There will be floraldecorations in the Methodist Church.Call 01469 530215 for details.

VENUE: The PlowrightTheatre.

In Brief

A SUCCESSFUL StreetSports scheme thatattracts dozens ofyoungsters fromacross North Axholmewill expand itsactivities after a towncouncil pledged to giveit extra financialbacking.The NorthLincolnshireCouncil-run StreetSports programme hasbeen gettingyoungsters involved ina wide range of

activities at CrowleYouth Club everyThursday evening.But, keen to offer awider choice of sports,its organisers soughthelp from Crowle AndEaland Town Councilto enable it to use theplaying field atWindsor Park – at acost of £30 per week.The item wasdiscussed at CrowleAnd Ealand TownCouncil on Tuesdaynight, where

councillors pledged tohelp fund the schemefor 12 weeks.A majority vote castby councillors ruledthat £360 should bedonated to the groupto fund the 12-weekuse of the playingfields at Windsor Park.Christine O’Sullivan,cabinet member forsport, leisure andculture, said: “I’m verygrateful to themembers of CrowleTown Council for their

support for the StreetSports project.“Covering the cost ofthe playing fieldmeans the StreetSports team can nowoffer an array of funactivities to thechildren and youngpeople of Crowle for 12weeks.“Sessions will startat Windsor Roadplaying field onThursday, June 24,from 6pm to 8pm andit’s free.

“Children and youngpeople aged from eightto 18 years old can goalong and join in withthe fun.“Football, rounders,cricket, dodgeball androcketball are amongthe sports to choosefrom.”Consent forms areneeded to take partand these can bepicked up on the nightor by calling 01724297270.

HIGH HOPES: Paul Hope, his daughter Charlie, left, and niece Laura Sayles, preparefor a previous Pink Ball. Inset, Diane Hope.

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