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Independent WHAT’S ONPolo playerssaddle upfor charityA CHARITY that supports the familiesof children in hospital is holding its firstannual Charity Polo Day in <strong>Cheshire</strong>this summer.The event, which will include the NationalSix Goal Finals, will take place at <strong>Cheshire</strong>Polo Club in Acton on Sunday July 7 fromnoon to 6pm.It will raise cash for the Ronald McDonaldHouse Charity in Manchester which providesfree ‘home away from home’ accommodationat the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospitaland St Mary’s Hospital.This allows 60 families per night to stayclose to their children and maintain a degreeof normal family life, especially if they aretravelling miles so their child can receive specialistmedical care.The day will include the National SixGoal Finals, champagne reception, twocoursemeal and afternoon tea, parade andsilent auction and raffle. Tickets are £75per person and the charity if offering tablesof 10.A spokeswoman said: “As an independentcharity, we rely on the support and generosityof volunteers and donors to help us raisethe £500,000 needed per year to keep thehouse running.“All profits from the charity events we rungo towards the running costs of the houseand enable us to continue to stay open.For further information, visitwww.rmhc.org.uk.manchester or the charity’sFacebook page www.facebook.com/RMHmanchesterBAND’S BIG CONCERTGETS INTO TOP GEARRRG Toyota of Macclesfield willbe blowing their own trumpet assponsors of the Foden’s Band concertat Gawsworth Hall onSunday August 18.This prestigious event in the concertcalendar will feature the best ofthe acclaimed Sandbach-basedband’s music.Highlights will include The Championsby Wilcocks, McCartney’s LiveAnd Let Die, Mendelssohn’s Overtureby Ruy Blas and the theme from IndianaJones And The Temple Of Doom.Nigel Clarke, Dealer Principal atRRG Toyota Macclesfield said: “Weare looking forward to working withthe band at Gawsworth Hall, the settingfor the concert is fabulous andwe will be making a day of it.”Concertgoers can enjoy an afternoonand evening in the grounds,with many having a picnic and familyget together.Sales manager Mike Gregsonadded: “RRG Toyota Macclesfieldwill be presenting their new carrange and we will be running competitionsfor clients to win ticketsfor the show.”Mark Wilkinson, Foden’s BandManager and Principal Cornet Player,said the band was “delighted” withthe support from RRG Toyota.The concert starts at 7.30pm andanyone requiring tickets can send anSAE to him at 7, Narbonne Avenue,Ellesmere Park, Eccles, M30 9DL.Cheques should be made payable toFodens Band. 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