Tees Life Tees Life issue 11 | Page 9

EVENTS L ADI ES W HO LUN CH … The 37th North East Ladies' Day (NELD) Lunch at Hardwick Hall I t was another sensational event for NELD as more than 500 ladies graced the Hardwick Hall Hotel for the annual North East Ladies’ Day lunch. This year, the ever popular event celebrated its 37th year and was hosted by Strictly Come Dancing’s Ian Waite, who had the audience rapt with his celebrity tales and colourful snippets from his personal and professional life. Guests were treated to a delicious three-course lunch and entertainment was provided by a fashion show courtesy of the House of Zana, Betty’s Boudoir and Catherine Hart Hats. Since its inception, NELD has raised more than £350,000 for the local community – long may it continue! Send us details and pictures from your events on Teesside to [email protected] tees-life.co.uk 9