All proceeds from the raffle will go straight to Manorlands hospice so please buy lots of tickets.
In previous years, the raffle has taken a long time, yonks in fact. Picking numbers, distributing prizes, asking for quiet... it all starts to get on people's nerves.
This year we are having fewer bigger prizes - three beautiful hampers.
This way it is still worth buying a ticket but the whole affair is over much faster and we can get on with the more serious matter of dancing the night away.
We have beers, cake and treats from Emporio Italia, a beanie from Porters, a beer gift set from Ilkley Tap, heated eye mask from Verity opticians, a panettone from La Stazione, framed print from Dalesway Framing, Martinez wine, Raymond Town menswear gifts, calendars from the Grove Book Shop, champagne, chocolates, hair products from Vanilla, Nora's beautiful candle, a Weaverbird voucher.....
....and the list is getting longer by the day.
Collecting raffle prizes can be a thankless task but the independent business owners of Ilkley welcomed us with open arms, despite the pouring rain and dripping wet coats.
Every one offered their help willingly and nobody sent us away empty handed.
In contrast, the chain stores only offered head office email addresses.
On behalf of Manorlands, we are sending a huge thank you to the independent businesses of Ilkley for all their support.
SHOP LOCAL!