Frolics, fun and your chance to win a pair of tickets for the Fabulous Fifties Leeds Mencap Ball

With polka-dot dresses, blue suede shoes, magnificent music, lavish food and drinks and topped off with a stunning cabaret compere the Leeds Mencap Fabulous 50s themed ball on Saturday 13 October at Leeds Rhinos' Headingley Stadium will not disappoint! 

The evening promises to be an extraordinary affair and now there really is no need to miss out as we are giving away a pair of tickets to lucky followers who would like to attend the evening.

This Ball raises much needed funds for us so we can go on to support of over 300 families with learning disabilities each week and with Danny McGuire of Leeds Rhinos fame present the evening is sure to be a winning evening! 

Danny who is currently recuperating from the fantastic win against Warrington Wolves on Saturday at Old Trafford said:

“As the Ambassador of Leeds Mencap I know the fantastic work the charity delivers and I’ve seen first-hand how families grow stronger and more confident throughout their time with the charity.  I’m delighted to being part of the Ball.”

Chief organiser of the event Carola Sharpe says the ball is a great opportunity to help get the word out about Leeds Mencap and the fantastic work the charity delivers.  The evening has been planned meticulously by a strong group of volunteers who have worked tirelessly and we can promise a great evening.  In  fact, for those not lucky enough to win tickets you can still buy them online at  http://www.justgiving.com/lmball2012 or by calling 0113 2351331. 

All funds raised on the evening will be directed towards the Hawthorn, which is a unique support service for families with very young children with a learning disability.  Ruth Fawcett, Head of Fundraising &PR at Leeds Mencap said

“as a small and independent charity that must raise all of its own funding, the Leeds Mencap Ball is a hugely important source of funding for us and it’s also notoriously good fun!  Much of our income comes from the local community and if it wasn’t for events like the Ball and the generosity of the local community we would really struggle to fulfill the essential work that we complete.”

To be in with a chance to win a pair of tickets for the Fabulous Fifties Ball all you need to do is email ball@leedsmencap.org.uk with the answer to the following question: 

How many families does Leeds Mencap support on a weekly basis? 

Please email your answer, along with your name and address by 5pm on Wednesday 10^th October.  Unfortunately, this offer is only open to adult over the age of 18, entries will then be picked at random and the winner will be notified by Thursday morning.