'I've won Elvis!' - Blackpool Mayor Charity event is huge success for Homeless Hounds and Elliot's Place
Two good local charities and Ma Kelly’s doing their job again, supporting them.”
Blackpool's Mayor and Mayoress kicked off a huge charity bash at Ma Kelly's North, with a 'Date Night with Elvis' up for grabs in an auction.
And as the auction got underway, it was Mayoress Cllr Michele Scott who gave the nod for the winning bid of £180.
The massive fundraising event, packed with entertainment and incredible prizes, took place on Monday for a day long extravaganza.
Mayor Councillor Danny Scott and the mayoress officially launched it throwing their support behind two vital local charities - Homeward Bound and Elliot's Place.
Organised by area manager Mick Sugden, the event included raffles and top entertainment, all thanks to the generosity of local businesses who donated a mountain of prizes.
The Mayor said: “It’s absolutely brilliant, I’ve just arrived and the place is packed, Elvis is on stage, the prices are flowing out and the money is, I’m pleased to say is being donated. Someone came in and donated £100, how fantastic is that?
Upon her winning, the Mayoress said: “I’ve won Elvis - well, a date with Elvis! At my age, well, you know...”
And the Mayor quipped: “I won’t be far away though!”
Mick Sugden said: “I’d like to thank all the people and businesses who donated and that’s what Blackpool is about. Two good local charities and Ma Kelly’s doing their job again, supporting them.”