Ladies Party Night

Posted on September 24, 2015

Strathcarron Hospice have organised a Ladies Party Night with a Tom Jones Experience on Friday 2^nd October, 7pm at the Leapark Hotel, Grangemouth.

There will be a two course dinner, disco and live music from Jim McMail, as well as a “Lucky Pants” raffle. Tickets are £25, and money raised will go to Strathcarron Hospice.

For further information, please contact Jackie Johnson by phone: 01324 826222, or visit the Strathcarron website.

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