Motown Magic Ladies’ Lunch
Our Most Joyful Ladies’ Lunch Yet Raises Over £11,000 for the Bolton Breast Unit!
Boot Out Breast Cancer’s annual Ladies’ Lunch returned with a soulful twist this year, bringing the magic of Motown to the heart of Bolton, and what an unforgettable afternoon it was! Held on Thursday 3rd April 2025 at the stunning Rivington Hall Barn, the event welcomed over 240 guests for a day of laughter, music, and fundraising, all in support of life-saving breast cancer equipment for the NHS.
With an atmosphere full of energy, the event was a roaring success raising over £11,000, with all proceeds going directly to the Bolton Breast Unit to fund essential diagnostic equipment.
Emelina James Steals the Show
The absolute highlight of the event was the sensational Emelina James, whose incredible Motown set brought the house down. From the moment she stepped onto the stage, Emelina had the whole room on their feet dancing, clapping, and singing along to the soulful sounds of Motown classics. Emelina’s set made this Ladies’ Lunch one to remember.
Inspiring Words from Dr. Ricardo Pardo-Garcia
We were honoured to welcome Dr. Ricardo Pardo-Garcia, Consultant Breast Radiologist at the Royal Bolton Hospital, who delivered a moving speech during the event. Dr. Pardo-Garcia shared insights into the impact of early diagnosis, the crucial role that new diagnostic equipment plays in saving lives, and how the support of charities like Boot Out Breast Cancer directly improves patient outcomes. His heartfelt words reminded us all why we do what we do, and how much more we can achieve together.
Entertainment & Afternoon Highlights
Guests enjoyed a sparkling drinks reception followed by a delicious three-course lunch, the décor to the service this year helped make this one of our most special events to date.
I am truly overwhelmed by the incredible generosity, energy, and support shown at our Ladies’ Lunch this year. From the amazing Emelina and our inspiring speakers to the businesses and individuals who donated prizes, every single person played a vital role in making this event such a success. Together, we’ve raised an astonishing £11,000, which will go directly towards providing life-saving equipment for the Bolton NHS Breast Unit. On behalf of Boot Out Breast Cancer, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us, supported us, and shared in our mission to make a real difference.
Auction & Raffle
The event featured a fantastic silent auction and raffle, with luxury prizes donated by our wonderful supporters.
Auction Highlights:
Kimpton overnight stay & £100 restaurant voucher (donated by EY)
2-night stay at the Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa
Permanent makeup voucher
Afternoon tea at the Kimpton Clocktower’s Glasshouse
3 Ted Baker bags
Toughsheet box for 10 people at a Bolton Wanderers home game
Raffle Highlight:
John Lee Hair voucher and many more amazing prizes
Every bid, every ticket, and every kind donation helped raise vital funds for breast cancer diagnostics across our region.
A heartfelt thank you to Rebecca Morey, sponsored artist for the TATA Foundation, who provides monthly clinics offering free 3D nipple and areola tattoos to breast cancer and BRCA survivors. Rebecca generously offered to gift this service to one or two clients following the event, along with a permanent makeup voucher. This gives survivors the chance to restore confidence and feel whole again. Her work is both artistic and deeply healing, and we are so grateful for her support.
Our Sincere Thank You's
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this event possible:
What’s Next?
We’re not stopping here. Join us for a truly spectacular evening at the Midsummer Night’s Dream Ball on Saturday 7th March 2026 at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel. Expect magic, music, dancing, and fundraising on a whole new level — more details to follow soon!
And don’t miss Nestival 2025, a three-day summer celebration from 1st–3rd August at the home of Lancashire’s Cuckoo Gin. Enjoy live music, amazing food, and great company — with day tickets and weekend passes available now at brindledistillery.co.uk.
