Pearls of Wisdom Ladies Lunch 2022

The Ladies Lunch took place this week at the Holiday Inn, Bolton. 120 women from Bolton and beyond got together to celebrate Backups Pearl themed lunch in recognition of the 30th anniversary of Backups operations in Bolton. The charity, which supports young people who are homeless, hosts an annual ladies lunch and this year we were entertained by singer John Norcott who hosted the event, had raffles, multiple stalls, and an auction. The charity’s CEO Maura Jackson practiced her stand-up comedy routine and had the audience in stitches talking about life, dating and faux pas. The lunch was sponsored by Boo Coaching, KP Financial Wellbeing, Costco, Lisa Forshaw and Cura Accounting. The atmosphere was wonderful and there was a fashion show organised by She Boutique, 2 of the models were young residents of Backup, Destiny and Charlie who were amazing. They volunteered to get involved and overcame their nerves to support the event, both were naturals! The event was supported also by colleagues from Lloyds Bank (Hotel Street branch) who are always around to assist the charity’s fundraising. One of the guests was Backup Guardian Marie Walsh from Ye Olde Pasty shop who brought Paddington with her straight after his audience with HRH Queen Elizabeth at her Jubilee last weekend. The Holiday Inn don’t serve marmalade sandwiches so he had a pasty.

All the money raised is tackling homelessness locally, changing lives for young people.