Stars come to aid of big fund-raiser

Today's article in the Banffie...

Signed items from some of the worlds biggest football stars will be the highlight of a Banff groups fund-raising event.David Beckham, Lionel Messi, Carlos Tevez and Brazils Kaka, as well as televisions Lorraine Kelly, will all feature in an auction to raise funds for the towns Service Users Management Committee.The group is in the final planning stages for its Spring Doo which will see a variety of items signed by famous faces put under the hammer this Friday evening.
All money raised from the event will go towards the Management committee, and if enough is made a local charity or project selected by the group.`Committee member Paul Attwood said This is our main fund raising event of the year. We have collected a huge variety of items that will be put up for auction. It always turns out to be an enjoyable event and is very worthwhile as not only the group benefits but also a community project. Auction items include framed signed football shirts from Lionel Messi, Carlos Trvez and Brazils Kaka. There will also be a signed book from breakfast TVpresenter Lorraine Kelly, a signed poster of David eckham, and signed shirts from Buckie Thistle and Deveronvale from their Highland League title showdown last Saturday.
Previously the group has donated to Macduff RNLI and Banff Health Centre. Its base at Banff Day Services has also benefited from the money raised.Thr evening will also icclude a meal, raffle and disco.Tickets are available from Banff Day Services, or for further information contact Maria Christie by calling [01261] 818281 or Ian McAllister on [01261] 812666.