Out and about Sun, Sand and Snow for Bugsy Boys’ Benidorm or Bust Best buddies Paul, Richard, Jon and Karl racked up 1600 miles on a journey that saw them driving their ‘Bugsy-mobile’ from Manchester to Benidorm to raise cash for charity. In their bespoke 1930’s Bugsy Malone themed ‘banger’, an old Chrysler Voyager, wearing trilbies and carrying inflflatable tommy guns, this fundraising foursome joined 150 other cars on the Benidorm or Bust annual charity rally. Setting off from Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Royton, the gang drove 280 miles to Dover, to join the other rally cars, before hopping on a ferry to Calais. The next 3 days saw the gregarious gangsters driving most of the way in convoy through Orleans, Toulouse and Tarragona, with the fifinal stretch seeing them arrive in Benidorm.Wanting to make the most of their ‘trip of a lifetime’ the lads took a bit of a detour to see the amazing sight of the Millau Viaduct in France (pictured). “We must have been quite an odd spectacle for the locals” said lead driver Paul Baddeley, “A bunch of gangsters, in pinstriped suits and trilbies, having our photo taken on our 1930’s style car which was covered in bullet holes”. Adding to their trip was the chance to make a snowman, in MILAN BAR 13 elliot street | lees | OL4 3DY Simply having a wonderful Christmas time... Christmas party nights Our famous Christmas Party Nights are back again this Christmas! Festive 3-Course Menu with Live Entertainment. Optional Drinks Add-Ons. £22 Per Person for all tables confifirmed by the end of September. 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st December. lees Christmas markets Festive Food & Drink. Mulled Wine. Christmas Stalls from a variety of local suppliers. Plus Santa's Grotto & Children's Activities. Free To Attend. 29th Nov 4-7pm | 30th Nov 11-6pm | 1st Dec 12-6pm SOMETHING DIFFERENT! •Christmas Cocktail Masterclass. Have a go with friends at making some of your favourite cocktails! With a festive twist! £25 Per Person •Festive Bottomless. Three-Course Festive Menu plus Bottomless Cocktails, Prosecco, Wine & Draught Beer. Afternoons. £40 Per Person. •Festive Buffets. Popular for corporate events, family parties & less formal gatherings. Available through December from £12 Per Person. Optional Drinks Packages. the middle of summer! “We drove through the Pyrenees where the road climbs to about 3,500ft, so we were hoping we’d fifind some snow, which we did. Making a snowman was another opportunity not to be missed” said Richard. Richard added “We all had an amazing time, we met lots of great people and saw some fantastic sights, all in an old banger that didn’t let us down. Their fifinal destination was the sea front at Benidorm where rows and rows of the expedition’s rally cars were auctioned off to the highest bidder. About seeing the car sold Jon said “It was sad to see our banger go, it had served us well and served our community well as without it, we wouldn’t have been able to raise money for Dr Kershaw’s” On their 1600 mile European rally adventure the gents raised an astonishing £1657.81 – appropriately £1 for every mile! “The driving force behind our Benidorm or Bust experience was to ultimately help people in our community and, to reach our goal, our community pulled out all the stops. With our sponsors and the help of places like Atlantic Salvage, LH Painting and Decorating and SJ signs, we wouldn’t have been so successful” said Karl. “It is a wonderful feeling to know we’ve all grouped together to make a difference to others. Lillie Winterbottom, Dr Kershaw’s Community Fundraiser said of the friend: “What has stood out throughout this entire experience is the positivity and enthusiasm these guys have for doing something special for the patients at Dr Kershaw’s. They all have an infectious sense of fun and adventure which has raised many smiles and lots of funds for patient care at the Hospice” Christmas DAY Take the stress out of Christmas Day with our luxury dining menu. From the traditional to something a little special. Limited places available. Contact for full menu. Flexible Seating Times. Adults £60 | Children £30 new years eve Events Room: 3-Course Menu, Arrival Fizz 7:30pm, Emma Stelfox Live, All Inclusive Drinks 8-12pm. £80 Per Person. Main Bar: Tickets Only From 7pm. Arrival Fizz & DJ. £10 Per Person or £40 with Drink Card. milanfunctionvenue.CO.UK | 07856403570 18 www.AroundSADDLEWORTH.co.uk