Black-Tie Gala Evening for Friends of Isaac’s Food Bank

Friends of Isaac’s Food Bank is becoming a well-known name in the local community of Redditch. Born out of an idea nearly five years ago by a then, 9-year-old Isaac, the Community Interest Company (CIC) was established and continues to rely heavily on community donations, and is supported by a number of charity fundraising events throughout the year.

Redditch United Football Club is host to the charities’ first ever Black-Tie Gala Evening; an event which has been in the concept stage for some time. The evening is what you would expect of a black-tie charity fundraising event and perhaps possibly something you wouldn’t.

Event Compere, Peter Bayley-Hill, as seen on BBC’s Dragon’s Den, better known as ‘Peter The Speaker’ will officially open the evening at 7.00pm. Peter will share the programme of the evening and of course speak about the incredible journey that Friends of Isaac’s Food Bank has had so far.

Guests will then be invited to a delicious sit-down 3-course dinner. During drinks and dinner, special guest YouTube sensation, Cavan Booth will amaze guests with his sleight of hand magic, which will leave guests speechless!

After dinner, the events’ headline act, International Stage Hypnotist Poldark provides the entertainment, with scenes to demonstrate amazing hypnotic style phenomena for scientific research and the powers of your mind. You choose how you enter the hypnotic world, as a spectator in the audience or as a volunteer on stage to amaze the other guests. Expect moments of ‘how does he do that’ as Poldark brings the audience as close as he can, so you really feel part of the entertainment and believe what you see, although still wonder how it happens.

Peter will then round up the evening with raffle draws, fun games and surprises to celebrate the work of the charity.

Isaac’s Mum, Claire said “whilst our smaller events like quiz nights are very important to Isaac from an awareness aspect, we have wanted to host a larger event for some time and now with the support from the Club, Peter and The Poldark Show we feel it’s the right time to host a Gala Event and Isaac is extremely excited about it.”

Peter said “I’m honoured to be invited to host such a worthwhile event in my home town and look forward to what promises to be a unique evening of magic and mystery; surprises and celebration.”

Poldark said “I’m delighted to be invited to perform for Isaac, for his family and for many of his supporters. As soon as I heard about Isaac and his determination to bring such positivity to the community where he lives, I knew I wanted to be involved. Not just to donate my time, but to be a part of his journey. He is an inspiration.”

Whilst Isaac will of course be in attendance, this event is only for adults, aged 16+. However volunteers for hypnotism, must be 18+ and can leave the performance at any time.

Tickets for the Gala Evening are now on sale through the Redditch United Football Club and priced from £66. As well as general tickets, there are a limited number of VIP tables to purchase from £900. All tickets are available here - https://redditchunited.co.uk/e....

If you would like to donate a gift to the raffle, in return for some publicity, or to make a general

donation, please contact Claire on friendsofisaacs@hotmail.com.

The evening is also supported by Rob Facer from Rugby Discos, Photographer Sarah Haywood and local

printing partner PSW Print and Paper Limited.