On Friday 23rd February, Woodham Golf Club was a hive of activity as the Helping Hands team hosted another Fashion Show Giveaway. At 7.00pm everyone took their seats to hear more on the award winning charity ‘Lifeline Community Action’ and see the range of clothing that the team had very carefully selected.
Unlike previous Shows this was different! A huge range of clothing was modelled on the evening by our team of volunteers, and first up was a stunning range of evening dresses and formal wear, then they got wrapped up in a variety of winter wear including coats, fleeces and jumpers. Finally they took to the catwalk in cosy PJ’s, Onesies, Dressing Gowns and Slippers.
A delicious buffet was provided for the guests and we all got the chance to have a chat and get to know each other better. The evening ended on a fabulous note, with lots of excitement, hustle and bustle around the room as our guests had the opportunity to browse the range of wonderful clothing and footwear and then choose five items to take home, free of charge. There was something for everyone – men and women, young and old!
Most of the models were from Life Church in Newton Aycliffe who meet every Thursday at Greenfield School main hall at 6.30pm, but we were also supported by staff from the Ladder Centre in Ferryhill and Sainsbury’s at Cobbler’s Hall. As always support received from John and Mandy and their staff at Woodham Golf Club was outstanding – they helped to ensure the smooth running of the evening and that a great time was had by all who attended.
Stonham Housing were represented and Ed from the Home Group project said “our clients were treated with dignity and respect whilst also feeling comfortable at attending the event. It was nice to see that something a bit different was put on, which helped suit the needs of some of our clients”. One of the guests at the event said “we were all made to feel very welcome and all of us enjoyed the evening”.
Helping Hands thoroughly enjoyed putting on the fashion show and are very much looking forward to the next one.
If you are someone who would benefit from a free place at the next Fashion Show, or you know someone who would, please contact:
lifeline.action@googlemail.com Telephone or text 07936 431 262
