Ascot Ladies Day was again fantastic and despite our numbers being less than usual, the weather was beautiful and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves in the sunshine.

Held once again at the Crathorne Hall Hotel in Yarm it was enjoyed by 47 guests. Guests were welcomed with a bucks fizz which was kindly sponsored by Novus Wealth Management.

Thanks to the hotel who served a beautiful lunch we were all able to enjoy the full day’s programme from Ascot via a large screen, commencing with the Royal Parade of course.

Lucy and Debbie of Artichoke (Grange Road, Darlington) again supported us with her beautifully arranged flowers in what has become our traditional trade mark at this event – tea cups and saucers. These were given as gifts to one lucky person on each table.

Catherine Hart, milliner, provided the most gorgeous hats for many of our guests to try on, and hire if wanted, at just £10 for the occasion, with all proceeds kindly donated by Catherine to We Can Dance.

We enjoyed watching all the racing and the added spice of the racing competition which was generously sponsored by Firma Energy Some ladies did spectacularly well! Congratulations to them!

The day was full of fun with a spectacular raffle draw and a presentation of flowers to the winner of the Prettiest Hat competition Sallyann Hewitt.

We must thank everyone for supporting us and helping us to raise a magnificent £2,330 for We Can Dance!

Click on this event to see pictures from the day!