Bucks Charity Hoedown raises £3,200 for Furniture Makers

A western themed summer fundraiser hosted by Dreams founder Mike Clare and organised in aid of The Furniture Makers’ Company and the Clare Foundation has raised £6,400 for the two charities.

Sponsored by Greengate Furniture and William Hands, the Bucks Charity Hoedown took place on Friday 14 June at Mike Clare’s home in Buckinghamshire

More than 120 guests of The Furniture Makers’ Company and the Clare Foundation enjoyed a fantastic evening of great food and entertainment, with guests dancing the night away to the music of Grinch Mountain, London’s premier bluegrass band, and the MacManus Trio.

The Furniture Makers’ Company would like to thank the following people and companies for donating auction and raffle prizes: Celtheath, Debbie Johnson, Dido Farrell, Ercol, Georgy Metichian, Hilton Hotels, Hypnos, Panaz, The Clare Foundation, Verco and William Hands.

Brian Ahern, Master of The Furniture Makers’ Company, said: “The Southern Region Hoedown was a standout occasion, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mike Clare for his exceptional generosity.

“The raffle and auction did incredibly well and there were some amazing prizes to be won. A huge thank you to our sponsors and everyone who attended and made it a success.”