Andrew … from VA in the USA

We found all the staff to be very kind and caring.  They all went the extra mile making us feel very welcome.  There was a wealth of information available to us including maps.  Great memories for the whole family.  Thank you

The British Heart Foundation Ball is to be held in aid of the Heart of Derby Appeal on Friday 25^th September 2009, at Morley Hayes in Derbyshire.

The tickets are priced at £40.00 per person, or a table of eight can be purchased for just £250.00. This includes a champagne reception on arrival, a three course dinner and coffee, followed by a DJ and dancing until the early hours.

Charles Hanson of Hansons Auctioneers, well-known for his role as expert auctioneer and valuer on BBC’s ‘Bargain Hunt’ and ‘Flog It’, will host the auction and raffle.

The Heart of Derby Appeal aims to raise £107,000 to fund a new 3D echocardiograph machine with an additional toe probe for the cardiology department at Royal Derby Hospital – where nearly 50,000 heart patients are treated each year.

Sophie Jardine, Heart of Derby Appeal Manager, said: “Although we have passed the £10,000 mark, there is still a long way to go for us to reach the £107,000 target. We are a charity, and rely on fundraising events and donations to continue – I hope the people of Derbyshire continue to be as fantastically supportive, and come along for a great night out whilst raising much needed funds for the Appeal!

For further information, to enquire about sponsoring the event or to donate a prize for the auction/ raffle, please contact Sophie Jardine, Heart of Derby Appeal Manager on 07785 242736 or email jardines@bhf.org.uk.