Turriff Show Ladies' Day raises more than £27k for charity
A fundraiser held ahead of Scotland’s largest two-day agricultural show collected more than £27,000.
The Turriff Show Ladies’ Day Committee has announced the money was raised at its annual charity lunch and auction.
Hosted ahead of the 160th Turriff Show, the event supported the Scottish Charity Air Ambulance and the show - two charities where rural and agricultural communities are at the heart of what they do.
Adele Allen, chairwoman of the Ladies’ Day Committee said they were overwhelmed by the support.
She said: “We are elated to announce that £27,207.71 has been raised - exceeding the funds raised in previous years.
“Our thanks go to absolutely everyone who attended the lunch and supported these wonderful charities.
“The event has become a much-loved date in the diary, allowing people to connect and take time out from their busy lives.
“A special thanks go to Thorneybank Farm Shop who manage the sale of the tickets via their website.
“This year they sold out in less than a minute - quite some achievement.”
The charity lunch, “Sunday Spritz and Glitz”, was held at the Turriff Show ground on Sunday, July 28, welcoming more than 400 glamourous ladies.
The star entertainment for the event was She Plays Live, which had been kept under wraps until the day.
Adele said that they certainly lived up to their reputation as the very best DJ live act in the UK today.
The band combines live vocals, saxophone, electric violin with percussion and DJing.
Their lively spirit echoed from the marquee across The Haughs as the ladies took to the floor to dance the day away – ending the evening with the fabulous DJ Ollie.
Adele added: “Once again, the support from local businesses was phenomenal.
“On behalf of the committee, we are indebted to our amazing sponsors and the many local businesses, including those who generously donated to the auction, raffle and table host gifts. Thank you to all the fabulous ladies that attended.”
The popular event was sponsored by Aestheitka, Aileen Ingram, Apac Glazing, Balmaud Distillery, Cherry Blossom Residential Home, Crown Motors, Downie’s Fish Merchant, Fueltone, James Hall Joinery and NSB Contracting.
The two-course lunch was provided by the Kastille, and the afternoon’s entertainment was compered by Steven J Innes.
