These are a few of the comments we received about the 2004 ball
 

Just a quick note to say how much we enjoyed the ball last Saturday night. I know a lot of work goes into organizing something on that scale, so wanted to let you know it was appreciated. Looking forward to next year!
 
Diane & Ross Page
 

Dear Ray and Jackie,

Just a note to say thank you for organising the ball. As you know it is the first time we have attended, and
we thought (and the other 10 members of our party), that the whole evening was fantastic!
Great food, band, and brilliant entertainment!

Andrew's brother, Richard is having great fun on his new chopper bike!  
You'll probably see him at Rose Green on it!!
Anyway, thanks again, and Happy Christmas!

Rachel and Andrew Brooks
 

Thanks for Saturday it was a great night/morning and a real tribute to all the hard work you all put into the evening.

Paul Horgan
 

Hi Ray

Thanks for a really great night, everyone on our table really enjoyed themselves. 
This was our fourth year, but only the first where we had our own table - two couples had been to a previous, but the other four couples were 'virgins'.
Well done on the amount of funds raised, it is a great tribute to all your hard work. 
Did not realise how well Val & Paul know you all, they are keen to not only come next year, but drag us to the summer event as well. 
I saw Scott at th e golf club on Monday, I apologise for previously not knowing who he is. 
He tells me you are already taking bookings for next year - so please reserve us a table of 12, we'll be looking to keep our 100% attendance.
Once again, many thanks for a wonderful evening and congratulations on the funds raised.

Stephen G Lewis
 

Just wanted to write and say 'Thank You" for a wonderful evening on Saturday.
I enjoyed it even more than last year and have every intention of making Martins Ball a tradition in my Diary.
You are an incredible couple and should be so proud of yourselves for turning a very negative happening in your lives into such a positive.
 
Scott is such a tribute to you and to see him as happy and balanced as he is amongst all that has happened, is another tribute to you. I am sure Martin is very much with you and would be so proud of you both. It doesn't take away your pain but I am sure it must go a long way to know that you are doing such a worthwhile thing in the face of adversity.
 
My love and best wishes to you all.
 
Pat Curtis
 

Dear Ray and Jackie,
 
just a short email to thank you both and your helpers for the excellent evening.  Barry and I really enjoyed ourselves.  We both thought that the entertainment was great although I did hear gossip in the ladies that the drums went on for too long - well you can't please everyone.
Once again thank you so much and can you add Henry and Peggy Wood to the list for next year please.
 
Take care, carry on the good work,
 
Love,

Barry and Sue xxxxxxxxxx

Another excellent night, the best yet, you have certainly set a yard stick for next year. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening, along with everyone else.

Steve & Gloria Dayman

We didn't think that the ball of last year could be bettered, however, we were totally wrong. The ball this year was even better than last year.
City Connection were absolutely fantastic and all the boys fell in love with the lead singer. The cabaret was totally different from anything we have ever seen. Not only was it extremely funny but they were very good musicians as well. The dinner was superb, as was the service. All in all it was a fantastic night and as we all stayed overnight, it made a great weekend.
We know the effort that you put into the Ball is immense and we would like to thank you very much for that work and hope that the Meningitis Charity has benefited.
 
Kevin & Carole Simmons and guests

Thanks again for a super evening. We, and all our guests, enjoyed it very much.
 
Peter & Lyn Higgs & guests

Henri and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and look forward to next year. Your love for Martin shone through in many many ways throughout the evening and your commitment to this cause is a wonderful gift to all of us.

Thank you

With love

Russ and Henri

Hi Ray & Jacky

Just to say how much we enjoyed the Ball last weekend. A lot of effort
must have gone into organising it so that it went so smoothly. Hope you reached
your target for the night & look forward to participating in future
events.

Love & best wishes

Marion & Nigel (friends of Chris & Gill)

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