Mànran gigs raise funds for Wick lifeboat
The entertainment promoter behind the recent gigs in Kirkwall and Wick by Scottish supergroup Mànran handed out a cheque for £1231 to the RNLI on Wednesday afternoon.
Christopher Boxall, events manager with HCE Services, expressed his delight at being able to donate the money and handed the cheque over the the coxswain of Wick lifeboat Alan Lipp.
"We are delighted by the turn out of the town to see the fantastic Mànran in Wick, at the start of the month, which also helped raise vital funds for our chosen local charity RNLI. Between both the Wick and Kirkwall events we have managed to raise £1231 which will be kept and used by our local lifeboat stations," said Mr Boxall.
He also sent out a special thanks to local people and businesses for their support and donations, listing these as:
- Hannah Cambridge Illustration
- Kelly Munro Jewellery
- North Point Distillery
- Old Pulteney
- Harold Brothers Butchers
- Sinclair Butchers
- Bin Ends
- John O’Groats Brewery
- Rock Rose Gin
- Robin Murray
He added: "We look forward to promoting more events in the future and would invite the folk of Caithness to check out our social media pages for updates on upcoming events.
"Our next local sessions will be featuring the wonderful Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones playing in the Nethercliffe Hotel, Wick on June 16 and Strathy Village Hall on Saturday, June 17. Tickets £15 and £10 available on the door, by calling 0800 999 4441 or from www.ticketsource.co.uk."
