Local charity, Hospice Isle of Man, are delighted to announce that ?11,000 profit has been raised through their annual dinner held recently at Tynwald Mills marquee in St John’s. With 85p of every pound spent directly on patient care – this huge donation will cover 37 days in the In-patient unit at Hospice.

The wonderful event sponsored by Duncan Lawrie Private Banking saw the marquee turn into a Winter wonderland – a real Snow ball! Event coordinator for the evening was Sarah Radcliffe supported by the fundraising team at Hospice.

The scene was set with guests arriving on a white carpet, candle lanterns and a snow machine! Once inside a stunning ice sculpture of a snow ball added a certain ambience. The amazing sculpture was created by Darren and Stephanie of Iceman Studio.

The team from the Claremont served all 200 guests a blue ‘snowy’ cocktail courtesy of Manx Telecom with world famous auctioneer Eric Knowles hosting the evening attended by His Excellency, Adam Wood, patron of Hospice.

A cream tea and auction had been held earlier in the day at the Claremont with guests enjoying a ‘priceless’ talk and valuations for their loved items.

The evening was also attended by Speaker for the House of Keys, Steve Rodan and his wife Anna along with Minister for Health, Howard Quayle and his wife Lorraine.

Chief Executive of Hospice, Margaret Simpson said: “We had a lovely 2 events with Eric and I would like to thank all the guests that attended either or both events.” “It was wonderful to see lots of our staff and volunteers attending the ball.”

Sue Preskey, Managing Director, Duncan Lawrie Private Bank Isle of Man, said: “We were delighted to support Hospice Isle of Man – a wonderful charity providing truly outstanding and compassionate care locally.

“As a business, we are extremely committed to the Isle of Man and therefore our community, so it was a great pleasure to be involved with the Snow Ball and we look forward to building our relationship further in the years ahead.”

Head of Income Generation for Hospice, Mary Doyle added: “In addition to our main sponsor Duncan Lawrie, I would like to thank Barclays Bank Plc, Euphoria, The Tea junction, No 52, Devereaus, Tynwald Mills, Chique, Pandora, Lifestyle Furniture, Shellie Clarke, Judy Rivlin, Ian Radford, Natalie Radford, Fiona and Rob Kirkham, Thomas Miller Investments, Carl Parker of Parker & Snell, Berries, Port St Mary, Robin Watterson at Tynwald Inn, Office World, Sure, Tracey Bell, The Claremont Hotel, Fiona King, Tom and Majorie Kelly, Bath & Bottle, L’Etrusco, Clare Christian Couture, Isle of Man Steam Packet, Hospice shops, Leela’s Kitchen, Groudle Cottages, Victoria Harrop, Mary Linehan, Manx Telecom, James from Switched On, Eric Knowles, Re-vamp, Bill Dale, Ian Henderson, Sweets ‘n’ Treats, G E White Ltd, and Lloyds Bank for all guests for supporting their local Hospice.”

Photo - The magnificent snow ball made by IceMan Studio.