Boutique Lunch raises vital funds

Guests enjoy an afternoon of fashion, fizz and fundraising.

Francis House Children’s Hospice hosted its first ever glamorous Boutique Lunch on Friday 16th September at Gusto Restaurant in Cheadle Hulme.

Supported by ladies fashion retailer Flair Boutique UK of Sale, and a variety of stalls including Jewellery from Deanne, Beehive Boutique Manchester, Tropics with Shirlie, Henshaw’s House of Cocoa and Boo & Mi at Home, the event raised more than £2,100, which will go towards the expansion of vital services at the hospice in Didsbury.

Singer Tom Loghlin performing at Boutique Lunch

Tenor Tom Loughlin, sang at the charity event, delighting guests with a spine tingling rendition of Nessun Dorma.

Guests were treated to a delicious two-course lunch followed by a fashion show by Flair Boutique UK modelled by volunteers.

Raffle prizes incuded a beautiful diamond necklace, donated by Beaverbrooks.

"What a fantastic afternoon, it was great to be in a room full of wonderful women supporting Francis House. The feedback has been lovely and I am already planning the next event.”
Lucy Thompson, events manager of Francis House