The Maria Falco Memorial Trust

Party in pink

We say a huge thank you to Madeleine Walsh and her team of helpers for putting on a great party on Friday, in aid of The Maria Falco Memorial Trust.

Chislehurst was certainly perked up by the pink-clad crowd. The party was a great success and over £10,000 has been donated to our charity as a result.

We were amazed by the spectacular auction prizes, such as a Lazio shirt signed by Paul Gascoigne, a holiday for four in La Manga resort, rare signed Ricky Hatton posters and a mens' toilet sign – from the original Wembley Stadium! 

Thanks to all who donated such great prizes for the auction and raffle, and to all those who supported the event. We're tickled pink!

Tickets on sale for the Memorial Ball

 I'm really excited about our next ball. It's going to be an evening full of glamour and glitter at the Hilton, Park Lane.

And we haven't booked the Grand Ballroom for nothing – we have some special guests, top dancers from BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.

At the moment, I'm busy gathering the prizes for the exclusive auction. I'll be announcing these as they come in, so stay tuned.

Helena x

Madeleine and the Great South Run

Congratulations and a big thank you to Madeleine Walsh for completing the Great South Run, which took place in Portsmouth on Sunday.

Madeleine decided to dust off her Nikes and start training in earnest to raise funds for The Maria Falco Trust – the final sum coming in at £5,000.

"Ten miles is a fair distance for someone like me who isn't used to running, especially in the pouring rain! It was really tough but I knew I just had to keep going."

And she hasn't stopped there – Madeleine's next fund raising venture will be a big bash in Chislehurst next year,  where this time, the calories will be burned on the dancefloor!