Heart FM presenter Amy Voce was at The Castle Hotel on Saturday supporting the Hog Roast Prostaid charity event. Chairing the auction having lost her father to prostate cancer, auctioned items included a flying lesson, a signed sugarbabes poster and a signed Ashes cricket bat amongst others. Unfortunately I did not stay until the end so am not aware of the amount of funds raised.
The tribute band “The Upbeatles” performed as well as “Elvis” with extra performances when unfortunately “Neil Diamond” had to cancel.
The evening went well and appeared to be enjoyed by all, excepting neighbours whom complained about the noise levels at 9:30 pm, a resounding boo was echoed from the audience.
In my opinion the venue let the event down in more ways than one. Having cordoned off the garden area, for obvious reasons, it left a substantial trek for disabled visitors and there was an inadequate provision of seating. The major downside to me was the food, although a banquet was not expected, neither was more than an hours queuing for it, could have been, should have been better.
This is just my opinion of course, please feel free to add yours.
“Hog Roast” Rieview // Aug 10, 2009 at 3:30 pm
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these type of events are better off down the sports club as you can more or less make as much noise as you like down there without anyone complaining. the car park is better and the doors opening onto the field from the club make it a good venue.