A fantastic event was held in The Big Club on Saturday night with the attendance of about 300 people who helped to raise over £1000 for Newton Aycliffe Mind.

The evening was sponsored by Trident Taxis we would like to say a massive thank you to Andrew for his generosity.

We were all entertained superbly with The Unsound a brilliant rock band and also Nemesis, Dorian, Libbi, Hannah, Holly, The Buskees, Emma and Sophie. They all played to the packed house with boundless energy. Nemesis Allstar Cheerleaders put on a fantastic display with breath-taking lifts and dancing.

All of these are young people from the town, we should be very proud to have such talent.

Thank you to all those who donated raffle prizes Husqvarna, Dave at Shafto Way Garage, J&A Headlines, The Unsound, Julies Pets, Cycleways, The Co-op, Sainsburys, Wilkinsons, Neville Parade Chemist, The Computer Shop, P.A.C.E, Walkers Butchers, Feastland, Planet Leisure, Newton Aycliffe Youth Football Club, Brian at Croxdale Fast Fit, Dave Parker, Dave Kemp, June Croft, Stuart Blenkinsopp and Mandy Parker. Your support is very much appreciated. All Raffle Prizes were claimed on the night.

Can we say a massive thank you to Ian Bussey who put the whole evening together, his organisational skills are most excellent, he worked so hard to make the evening the success it was. Here’s to the next one!!!

Finally the bigest thanks go to all who attended on the evening, for giving their support towards such a worthwhile cause. Newton Aycliffe MIND is continuing to go from strength to strength despite the current economic crisis, funding is a major problem for every charity these days so we rely on the support and generosity of the community to allow us to continue with our much needed and valued service.

Muriel, Vicki, The Management Committee, Volunteers and Friends of Mind wish to say Thanks to you all.