Mayor’s charities in Stafford

A James Bond-themed ball to raise money for the mayor’s charities in Stafford took on another spy like twist with the news that a helicopter ride is one of the auction prizes.

The Mayor of Stafford Borough’s ‘Diamonds are Forever’ Ball marks the Queen’s Jubilee and 50 years of Bond films.

The Mayor, Councillor Bryan Cross MBE and Mayoress, Lily Cross, will be hosting the event at the Ingestre Suite at Staffordshire County Showground on Friday 7 December. The sparkling evening starts with a martini reception at 7.15pm followed by a three-course dinner at 8pm, the charity auction and raffle, 007-themed entertainment and dancing to live band ‘Intrigue’.

All proceeds from the evening go to the Mayor of Stafford Borough’s nominated charities which are Katharine House Hospice and Oak Tree Farm Rural Project.

As a tribute to the world’s most recognised secret agent, one of the auction prizes is a ride for three in a Robinson R44 helicopter (pictured), courtesy of Miles Brough, of local aluminium and industrial waste processor, the JBMI Group.

Other auction prizes on the night include a day or night at Wolverhampton Racecourse with a three-course meal in Horizons Restaurant and post-race entertainment, a tour of the House of Commons with afternoon tea and a cast bronze model of a Hercules Aircraft. 

Tickets for the Ball cost £38.50 per person with tables seating 10 or 12 guests. 

For more information and to reserve your tickets visit www.staffordbc.gov.uk/mayors-diamond-ball, call 01785 619 300 or email events@staffordbc.gov.uk before Thursday 8 November 2012. 

Live Music this Saturday!

With just 3 live music evenings left before the Christmas parties begin, here is a quick update for fixture and availability info for the coming weeks!

October 2012

• Thursday 25th:-Evening
• Friday 26th:- Evening
• Saturday 27th:- Live music from Atomic Jones Evening (good availability)
• Tuesday 30th:- Afternoon

A-TOM-IC JONES & The Explosive Reload Orchestra are the ultimate live Tom Jones experience, featuring some of the country's finest musician's, led by the very energetic and charismatic A-TOM-IC JONES, who possesses a voice full of power and raw energy.

November 2012

• Friday 2nd:- Afternoon
• Monday 5th:- Afternoon
• Tuesday 6th:- Afternoon
• Thursday 8th:- Afternoon
• Friday 9th:- Afternoon
• Friday 16th:- Afternoon
• Saturday 17th:- Live music from Michael Jackson Tribute Evening (good availability)
• Monday 19th:- Afternoon
• Friday 23rd:- Afternoon
• Saturday 24th:- Live music from Black Eyed Peaz Tribute Evening (good availability)
• Friday 30th:- Afternoon

Michael Jackson tribute - He's not bad, he's actually really really good! Showing us he is no Smooth Criminal is a Michael Jackson tribute. With all of the classic hits, and with some surprise dance moves, this night is a night for lovers of classic pop tracks!

Black Eyed Peaz Tribute - This superb band will perform an amazing show after racing. The performance will consist of all the biggest hits. They have performed all over the world and have also at many tribute festivals!

Prices for racing, racecard, a 3 course meal and live music start from just £29.95pp. For more information visit our website or call 01902 390000.

Live Music Update

We are now well into our live music schedule, so we thought we'd give you a quick update with availability over the next few weeks.

Saturday 13th October - Racecourse regulars Re-Take That have sold out the Ringside again, it's the 3rd time in two years that they have managed this great feat! We do still have availability in the Horizons Restaurant, priced at £46.95 per person, including racecourse admission, racecards, a delicious three course choice meal, served with fresh seasonal produce (which also includes tea/coffee) with entrance to the after racing entertainment in the Ringside restaurant to the the performance from Re-Take That! To book simply Click Here.

Saturday 20th October - New to the racecourse in 2012 are Soul'd Out. With their rhythm, wind and brass sections, along with lead vocalists, Soul'd Out are a BIG band with a BIG sound, who have the versatility to adapt and bring the best in Soul and Motown classics to the racecourse. We have good availability in both the Ringside and Horizons restaurants, with a limited number of premier Enclosure with entertainment tickets, so book today as we reckon the band are going to raise the roof off! If you'd like to see more, just click here for photos  - or alternatively click here to purchase tickets.

Saturday 27th October - A-TOM-IC JONES & The Explosive Reload Orchestra are the ultimate live Tom Jones experience, featuring some of the country's finest musician's, led by the very energetic and charismatic A-TOM-IC JONES, who possesses a voice full of power and raw energy! Atomic Jones and The Explosive Reload Orchestra have played the racecourse previously, it's the busiest our security staff have been in a long time holding back the hoards of women! Click here to book.

Saturday 17th November - You've been struck by a smooth criminal, Michael Jackson tribute is in the house! With all of the classic hits, and with some surprise dance moves, this night is a night for lovers of classic pop tracks! Fancy booking ticket to this evening of pop? Book now!

Saturday 24th November - The last of our 2012 live music evenings sees tribute band the Black Eyed Peaz perform at the racecourse. This superb band will perform an amazing show after racing consisting of all the biggest hits! Click here to book tickets!