Helen Finlay
4 November, 2024
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A great night out for Derian House at The Dragonfly Ball

Albert’s, Standish, is set to host the first Dragonfly Ball on Friday 15th November in aid of children’s hospice, Derian House in Chorley. The hospice, used by families and children across the North West, has to raise over 70% of their funding each year; of £4 million pounds.

The Dragonfly Ball to raise funds for Derian House, is to be held in the lux Almond Suite at Albert’s, Standish on Friday 15th November

The night is set to be one you won't want to miss. Starting with local talent, The Quaintest Show On Earth, guests will be entertained throughout the night by a host of live music including talented party band Agent Smith, and even a DJ set with accompanying saxophone.

With a BBQ buffet, special cocktails, and even a visit from The North West Whippy ice cream van fresh off his appearance on The Wheel this weekend.

The night will be compared by comedian Dom Woodward (otherwise known as Wacky Woody) who as well as keeping the crowd entertained will lead the auction that includes pieces of dragonfly art created by children from Standish Kids Club, and draw the raffle made up of generous donations by many local businesses across Standish, Wigan and Chorley.

Special cocktails to be served at The Dragonfly Ball, alongside live music and entertainment
Special cocktails to be served at The Dragonfly Ball, alongside live music and entertainment Credit: Albert’s, Standish

As well as fundraising, event is also to remember the children families have sadly lost. The name sake of the ball, the dragonfly, is often a source of comfort for families, with it being central to a beautiful story about a dragonfly, who after transforming from an insect in the pond below, can no longer play with their water bug friends, but instead looks over them from their peaceful lillypad in their new world of sun and air.

If you're lucky enough to grab some of the remaining tickets, you'll not only be in for a cracker of a night out, but will also be supporting this vital service for so many of our region's children and their families.

You can get your tickets at https://buytickets.at/thedragonflyball or search 'The Dragonfly Ball, Wigan' on Facebook. For Wigan Today readers, use special discount code TODAY. 

Albert’s, Standish
Albert’s, Standish Credit: Albert’s, Standish
The Almond Suite, Albert’s premier event space
The Almond Suite, Albert’s premier event space Credit: Albert’s, Standish
Children’s hospice, Derian House in Chorley, supporting children, young people and their families to make memories during their too short lives
Children’s hospice, Derian House in Chorley, supporting children, young people and their families to make memories during their too short lives Credit: Derian House