Let's Go To The Ball 21/11/15

Today was the day to head North to Manchester with my good friend Steven Smith to attend our friend Denise Welch's annual charity ball.

This event is always a fun occasion for myself and Steven and we laugh from the minute we meet at Euston station for our journey North.

We always have our lovely M&S cans of G&T (for me) & Vodka & tonic (for Steven) as at weekends Virgin trains do not serve alcohol in the First Class carriages. 

As per usual Steven & I have a total hoot on the train relaxing, gossiping & just enjoying the relaxation. 

Once we arrive in Manchester we check into our usual residence, the Double Tree Hilton at Picadilly.

We head for our room for a bit of a chill out before we start getting ready.

This years theme for the ball is Motown, Dancing In The Street. The idea is you either go in costume for the theme or black tie.

Steven was going in costume and myself in black tie.

After we had gotten ready we headed up to the presidential suite in the hotel where friends of ours were staying for pre evening drinks & Canopys before our car arrived to take us to Old Trafford stadium for the ball.

                 Ready To Leave! 

Once we arrived at the event the fun started.

We met up with other friends at the venue and chatted before we headed to our table for dinner.

           The Boys Are Back In Town! 

     With My Lovely Friend Steven Smith

           With Scott Wright & Danielle

The evening is in support of the GEM Appeal which Denise is a strong supporter of and she has held her annual ball for this amazing cause for the last 14 years.

The entertainment is outstanding with the Drifters and other singers performing as well as an auction to raise money for the charity.

Once the auction is completed its time for the dancing to begin.

I had lots of time to catch up with friends on and off the dance floor, managing to hit some moves with the lovely Angela Carson & Rose - Marie.

         Lots Of Fun With Rose - Marie

          With The Lovely Angela Carson. 

The night is attended by numerous celebrity guests including Shane Ward, Jane McDonald & Real housewives of Cheshire stars, but all of them joining in with the fun. 

           Singing Star Jane McDonald

      With Dawn Ward (Real Housewives)

What a night, Steven & I left with Rose - Marie & our friend Janice to head back to our hotel room for a few nightcaps in our room.

We all went to bed exhausted after an AMAZING night.