Donations pile up for Rockin for Kids in Perth

Jul 2 2010 by Andrew Welsh, Perthshire Advertiser Friday

A HOST of attractive lots have been secured for a grand auction at next month’s Rockin’ for Kids event in Perth.

The musical extravaganza at the Salutation Hotel on Friday, August 20, will feature performances from bands Incircles, The Windows, Groove Cru and Rolling Stones tribute Sticky Fingers, as well as a wine reception featuring a classical quartet and a disco.

Another special guest on the night will be three-year-old Keira Turner who is awaiting specialist treatment in the USA to help her cope with cerebral palsy.

Organiser Athole Fleming said demand for tickets had been high.

“We are so delighted with the support and sponsorship that we have received, and it looks like RFK 2010 will be a complete sell-out very soon,” the Windows frontman declared.

“So many kind gestures of support and so many generous donations have been made and we are extremely grateful.”

Rockin’ for Kids raises vital funds for good causes and children’s groups across Perthshire and beyond.

Prizes in a special draw being held on the night include an iPod Nano supplied by PC Solutions Perth, lunch for two at Parklands Hotel in Perth, four family panto tickets (Horsecross Ltd), a 36-pint cask of beer (Inveralmond Brewery), meal and wine for two at The Bothy in Perth, tickets to a preview of the Enchanted Forest display, DVD and CD collections from donors Birnam CD, various wines and whiskies, and a meal for two at Scores Hotel in St Andrews.

The grand charity auction lots include:

l a clay pigeon shooting lesson for two at Dunkeld House Hotel

l a pampering session courtesy of Charlie Taylor, Perth

l an electric guitar from Wilkies Music House, Perth

l original artwork from Perth’s Frames Gallery

l a four ball and dinner package at Craigie Hill Golf Club supplied by Paul Fagan

l a signed copy of Sixties rock legend Joe Brown’s autobiography

l a chance to co-host a morning radio show on Radio Tay

l a two-night midweek break for two at Hilton Dunkeld House Hotel

l match day hospitality at St Johnstone’s McDiarmid Park

l and helicopter flights to and from lunch at the Fairmont Hotel in St Andrews, courtesy of Kingfield Helicopters.

Remaining tickets for the show cost £15 per person, with tables of 10, 12 or 14 also available, along with specially-priced bed-and-breakfast packages at the Salutation.

Bookings can be made by calling Athole Fleming on 01738 639747 or by e-mailing help@rockinforkids.com