Monthly Archives: May 2008

Having a Ball!

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The elegance and charm of the 1920’s made a come back at MKMRF’s 6th Anniversary Roaring Twenties Ball celebration in May at the Menzies Silverlink Hotel

Guests of honour Mayor and Mayoress of Gateshead Councillor and Mrs David Lynn

Chis Knighton with guests of honour Mayor and Mayoress of Gateshead Councillor and Mrs David Lynn

The MKMRF is so grateful to the Mayor of Gateshead Councillor Lynn for his unfailing support and very kind donation of £5,000 bringing the total for the evening to a magnificent £9,000.Paula Walker from the Sheffield and Rotherham Asbestos Group presented Chris Knighton with a cheque for £1,250 raised from their balloon release on Action Mesothelioma Day in February. The guest of honour, the Mayor of Gateshead, Councillor David Lynn donated £5,000 from his Fund, bringing the total raised on the night to a magnificent £9,000.

 Chris Knighton with daughter Vicki

Chris Knighton with daughter Vicki

Anne Craig with Dorothy Harper

Anne Craig with Dorothy Harper

Cora Tiffen with family and friends

Cora Tiffen with family and friends

Pat Short and Dorren Hall

Pat Short and Doreen Hall

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Grateful thanks to supporters of this years ball: Bathroom Emporium, Bothal Consultants, Daren Craig, Deakin Printers, Dagenham’s, Ian Douglas, Margaret Latty, Irwin Mitchell, Robin Hood Inn, Pat Short, Thompsons Solicitors and Beacon Hill Farm. Dave Anderson MP, Nick Brown MP, Sharon Hodgson MP, Stephen Hepburn MP, Mick Clapham MP, MILLENNIUM BALLOONS and the fantastic MILLENNIUM DANCERS