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Over 200 hundred ladies, and even a couple of brave guys, filled the Arlington suite at the Barnstaple Hotel last Thursday for the second Girls Night Out fashion show, raising over £2,000 for the charity Amigos. The event was supported by Pressplay call centre Pottington, with Posh and Boutique 28 providing a polished professional runway show. Their stunning models strutted beautiful collections of designer labels, in vibrant colours and amazing fabrics.

The evening began with champagne, strawberries and delicate canapés, whilst ITV's Seth Conway was a popular compere with the ladies! Entertainment was again provided by the charming songstress Milli Taylor, who was also one of the auction lots, bought to perform at a local wedding for next year!

The professional sound for the evening was provided by Orpheus, with Image photographer, Stuart Green, capturing the atmosphere of the catwalk and donating another lot for the auction of a professional photo shoot. A diamond pendent of contemporary design from Catherine Bishop completed the fundraising auction for Amigos Kira Farm project.

An extra twist this year was a make-over of two guests from the audience by Judith Brady “Secrets of looking good”. Using outfits from both Boutique 28 and Posh, Kath Kingdom of KK designs exhibited her bespoke handbags, adding a touch of local talent.  Local businesses provided an impressive range of excellent quality raffles prizes, and some happy ladies went home with vouchers from Boutique 28 and Posh, meals at local restaurants, hair and beauty treatments, beautiful jewellery from Catherine Bishop, bespoke handbag, Asian crafts and much more.  

Phil Pugsley, the main organiser of Amigos said, “We would like to say a huge ‘Thank you' to all the kind donors of prizes and everyone who supported the evening.  Profits from the event will go directly to The Kira Farm Training centre Uganda, which on May 2 welcomed sixteen young girls as the first students to the centre. We are very pleased that Kira Farm is now operational and look forward to giving regular updates of student's progress.”

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