Ball Gowns & Goths

Ball Gowns & Goths - Barely had I finished thanking my lucky stars for our marvellous NHS when the Dragonfly Cancer Charity Ball rolled around. We’d already booked a hotel, and I was determined not to miss it. As a Yorkshire lass, the thought of wasting a prepaid room is enough to bring on an attack of the vapours. The event was held at the Biscuit Factory in Newcastle (art gallery by day, swanky ball venue by night apparently). There was a string quartet, stunning artworks, and some heartbreakingly beautiful photographs of children the charity had supported over the years who had since lost their battle with cancer. It brought a tear to the eye and a lump to the throat.

The night itself was magical. Gorgeous grub, cracking entertainment, and the kind of auction where you tell yourself, “Oh I’ll just put in one cheeky bid” and next thing you know you’ve won a river cruise and hotel stay. Whoops. Met some fabulous people too, we’ve already planned to meet up again next year at the Whitby Goth Weekend, which feels very on-brand for me. Have missed the Goth Fest for the last couple of years due to work commitments but determined to go next year. Need to dust off the Morticia wig and the hubby’s steampunk garb.