We had our first charity fundraiser on Saturday 2nd March, celebrating the 200th year of the fantastic Lifeboats organisation, of which it’s founder Sir William Hillary called the Isle of Man home. Although he was not Manx born, he was a proud Douglas resident who bore witness to too many shipwrecks in British waters. It was Sir William who sought Royal Assent for the cause, and in 1824, officiated the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. I am extremely proud to say that we raised a total of £1,114.oo for this fantastic cause. For many demands to do another next year, we may just have to as it was a successful sell-out.
Mark Falconer was kind enough to take photographs for us (see below).
The fantastic Shenanigans Banned who performed an excellent set, everyone singing along and created a wonderful atmosphere; and Rosalie, the Purple Haired Magician, left everyone in amazement with her fantastic table magic.
Thanks to all who brought raffle prizes with them, and the following businesses who were kind enough to donate prizes:
Isle of Man Post Office – for also providing the decorative post stamps around the hotel, MotaWorld, Aces Bouncy Castles, Manx Loaghtan Produce, The Fynoderee Distillery.
Thanks also to Clare Barber – MHK for Douglas East who took care of reading out the raffle winners!
Each table was named:
- Seas the Day 2. Vitamin Sea 3. Hey Buoy 4. Holy Ship! 5. Pier Pressure 6. Shore Thing 7. Old Buoys 8. Fishin’ Impossible 9. ShipFaced 10. Nauti-Buoy 11. Ship Happens 12. The Codfather 13. Knot Shore 14. All Clams on Deck 15. Fish & Ships 16. Hoolie Ship! 17. Forget Me Knot
Next for the Welbeck sees the first “official” lunch of the year, is Mothering Sunday which has also sold out!
New to the Welbeck, we are introducing our first ‘Saturday Brunch’, on 16th March from 11am-2pm. Followed by our weekly Sunday lunch on 17th, from 12.30-3.30pm. It is also St. Patrick’s Day, so from 5pm you can enjoy Irish Traditional Music from 5pm with a Roast Dinner & drink* for £25 per person.
You are able to book here!
We look forward to welcoming you to the Welbeck, and hope you can join us for our 46th year of success.
With best wishes,
Lucy, Irene, Michael & the Welbeck team.
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- credit: Mark Falconer Fotos
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- Mark Falconer Fotos
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- credit: Mark Falconer Fotos
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- credit: Mark Falconer Fotos
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- credit: Mark Falconer Fotos
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- credit: Mark Falconer Fotos
Whether you’re in Douglas for a ‘staycation’, a family event, or a trip to the theatre- and you don’t want to pay the taxi fare back home… the Welbeck is welcoming you to stay in comfort and style.