Sips and Sparkles – Archie’s Afternoon Tea in Tayside – 8th November
Local legend and retired radio host Ally Bally is swapping the airwaves for teapots as he gets set to host a charity afternoon ‘Tay’ in support of The Archie Foundation.
The Archie Foundation is set to host a glitzy Sips and Sparkles afternoon tea in Dundee to raise vital funds to support babies, children and their families across Tayside.
The glamorous event will take place on Saturday, November 8, at the Apex Hotel, with guests set to enjoy an afternoon of fun, music, games and raffles.
Adding to the atmosphere, Scotland’s top vocal harmony trio The Vintage Girls will perform timeless hits with their signature vintage twist, transporting guests through the decades.
Tickets are £50 per person or a table of eight for £400, which includes an afternoon tea paired with a glass of prosecco (or a non-alcoholic alternative), live entertainment and the chance to win exciting prizes.
Scottish fashion retailer, Tigerlily Boutique, will showcase its glamorous clothing in a fashion show during the event and will also treat one lucky attendee to a personalised shopping experience, complete with prosecco and a £200 voucher to spend. The boutique will also generously donate 20% of the proceeds from its pop-up shop on the day to support the charity’s work.
Ally Bally is a veteran in the broadcast industry with over 40 years of experience in Scotland’s media landscape. Famously, Ally hosted various programmes on Radio Tay over the years until he retired from the show in 2020. Recently, Ally has been spending his time as president of the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers and organise the annual Scottish Car of the Year Awards.
Rebecca Duncan, business development and fundraising manager at The Archie Foundation, said the charity’s first Sips and Sparkles event in Tayside promises to be an exciting afternoon full of fun.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ally Bally and The Vintage Girls to our very first afternoon ‘Tay’ in Tayside” she said. “It promises to be a sparkling afternoon filled with laughter, music and plenty of fun, all while raising awareness and vital funds for local families who need our support. We hope this will be the first of many.”
“Events like these are crucial in helping us enhance the experience of young patients and their families, by providing additional support to the NHS and its dedicated staff. While the NHS delivers outstanding care, there are often extra comforts that can make a real difference. These may not always be part of standard NHS provision, but they are incredibly meaningful from a parent or child’s perspective. That’s why fundraising and events like Sips & Sparkles are so important for us to help bridge that gap and fund these invaluable additions.”
“I’m delighted to be part of this special event for The Archie Foundation. It’s a fantastic cause that makes such a difference to children and families across the region, and I can’t wait to help bring some fun and maybe a few surprises to the day.” Ally Bally
Limited sponsorship opportunities are available. To find out more, please contact rebecca.duncan@archie.org.
To book your tickets for the Sips and Sparkes Afternoon Tea, visit Sips & Sparkles Archie’s Afternoon Tea – Archie.