It may surprise you to know the one item that has raised the most money for the charities we support has traditionally been the giant soft toy always kindly donated by Sparkys.

It says a lot about the spirit of the evening where our guests give for the sake of it and often send the toy back to be re-auctioned for an even higher amount.

Previous giant cuddlies have made perfect presents for little kids and some now live in the charity homes we support.

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