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PICTURES: Mums celebrate in style as Charlie House fashion fundraiser nets £13,000 for new Aberdeen care centre

Mums were treated  to an afternoon of pampering at the Fizz and Fashion Friday. Picture by Scott Baxter
Mums were treated to an afternoon of pampering at the Fizz and Fashion Friday. Picture by Scott Baxter

A Mothers Day treat for a group of north-east mums helped raise thousands towards a new care centre in Aberdeen.

Children’s charity Charlie House put on a fashion show fundraiser as a bit of well-earned glitz and glamour for women they support.

The mums let their hair down as they sashayed the afternoon away at the Chester Hotel, donning stylish garb and becoming models for the day.

More than 300 people attended the Fizz and Fashion Friday bash. Picture by Scott Baxter
Mums were all smiles as they took to the floor. Picture by Scott Baxter

The “Fizz and Fashion Friday” was about more than just having fun though.

Organisers have now counted up the tally taken on the day – and revealed that it raised more than £13,000.

The mums supported one another as they took to the catwalk. Picture by Scott Baxter

It was the seventh event of its kind, but the first in three years after the fundraisers were axed amid Covid restrictions in 2020 and 2021.

As well as a few drinks, the models enjoyed a two-course lunch.

The mums had a great time. Picture by Scott Baxter
Another of the Charlie House mums has fun at the event.

Fizz and Fashion bash ‘gave me a confidence boost’

The mums sported the latest day and evening fashion by Style for Your Shape and shoes and accessories from Hamish Munro.

Speaking of her day of pampering, one said: “I have no self-confidence, especially body confidence.

“This helped give me a confidence boost by pushing me out of my comfort zone. I don’t get time to pamper myself often.”

Another model seen here enjoying the day. Picture by Scott Baxter
Charlie House founder Tracey Johnstone. Supplied by Michal Wachucik of Abermedia

‘A real buzz in the room’

Tracy Johnstone, founder and chairwoman of Charlie House, found it an emotional occasion.

She said: “There was a real buzz in the room, everyone seemed to be delighted to be back, enjoying the fizz and each other’s company.

It was a chance for the mums to enjoy some rare pampering. Picture by Scott Baxter

“Most importantly, it gave us the opportunity to recognise why Charlie House exists – for the families we support.

“It was beautiful to witness each brave mum as they strutted their stuff.”

Hundreds of guests gave generously at the Fizz and Fashion bash. Picture by Scott Baxter
There was a celebratory mood as the event returned from its Covid-enforced hiatus. Supplied by Michal Wachucik of Abermedia.

All funds raised from the event will go directly to Charlie House and support local families who have children battling life-limiting conditions.

The dream of Charlie House has always been to build a dedicated support centre in Aberdeen so that families do not need to travel huge distances.

In 2018, the charity launched the Big Build Appeal to raise £8 million for the project and is very close to reaching the halfway point.

Some of these hats wouldn’t look out of place at Ascot! Supplied by Michal Wachucik of Abermedia

Find out more about how you can support Charlie House at www.charliehouse.org.uk