There was an unscheduled engagement for Mama Sue, Papa Dave and Elizabeth last night.
Steve Cushing had been due to give a talk on his his trek across the Arctic to members of St Paul's Mothers' Union, Warton, near Preston, but was forced to stand down because he was unwell.
So he asked Sue and Elizabeth if they could take his place, and Papa came along as driver and Man Friday!.
Hearing the Happy House story brought a real ray of sunshine into the lives of the lovely Warton ladies who were inspired and touched by the way the Happy House is giving vulnerable kids a real chance in life.
Papa, the only man in the house, appreciated the welcome he received and reckoned he'd turned into his late mum ... who had always loved attending her local mothers' union!
Thank you to the Warton ladies for making us so welcome and for giving so generously to to our family - raising £119.
Thank you also to Steve for asking us to step in and we hope you get better very soon.
Rock on in Brighton
If you live in the Brighton area be sure of getting your ticket for Marc and Thalia Venturi's Happy House charity night next Tuesday (Oct 30) at King and Queen, Marlborough Place, from 6.30pm-10.30pm.
The highlight of the night with be Rock and Roll Bingo - a fun game which is taking the entertainment industry by storm - with some great prizes up for grabs.It replaces the caller with a burst of popular music and the numbers on the cards with the names of famous bands/ singers and songs so it so much more upbeat than the traditional "Legs 11" and "Two Fat Ladies" game.
Marc and Thalia's fundraiser is taking place at the King and Queen, Marlborough Place, from 6.30pm-10.30pm. Prizes for the bingo and raffle include wine and chocolates, a private pod on the Brighton Wheel for up to 8, beauty treatments worth £40, restaurant vouchers, all-day passes to Brighton pier rides, family ticket to the Sealife Centre, a record breaking Hot Chilli hamper, family 3D cinema tickets and Bowlplex tickets.
Marc and Thalia's fundraiser is taking place at the King and Queen, Marlborough Place, from 6.30pm-10.30pm. Prizes for the bingo and raffle include wine and chocolates, a private pod on the Brighton Wheel for up to 8, beauty treatments worth £40, restaurant vouchers, all-day passes to Brighton pier rides, family ticket to the Sealife Centre, a record breaking Hot Chilli hamper, family 3D cinema tickets and Bowlplex tickets.
There will be live music from acoustic band Beatroot, a home-cooked finger buffet and cakes donated by the resort's Sticky Fingers!
Tickets - £6 in advance or £7.50 on the door -are available from Marc on 0773 607 1486 or from m.venturi@ntlworld.com
