Simply Charity: CHUF Event at Close House Hotel

Around 300 small babies and children are operated on each year by the children’s heart surgeons at the Freeman Hospital. Heart problems, including Tetralogy of Fallot, are among the most common types of abnormality found in newborn babies. Many of them are tiny infants who, up until a few years ago, would not have survived. Out of 33,000 babies born in the Northern region each year, around 300 will require surgery and many more will require medical or outpatient treatment in the Children’s Heart Unit (Ward 23).

Not all children are born with heart disease. Viruses can severely weaken the heart and cause it to fail. The Freeman Hospital is one of only 2 hospitals in the UK that performs children’s heart transplants and that use mechanical hearts to keep these children alive until their heart either recovers or can be transplanted. Since 1987 over 250 children have received a transplant. Simply Bows and Chair Covers were only to delighted to be invited by CHUF (Children's Heart Unit Fund) and Close House Hotel to dress their fabulous Handbags and Gladrags Ball hosted by the one and only Ben Shephard!

Below are just a few photos of the fantastic marquee at Close House Hotel to wet your appetite!

Flowers by the fabulous Wedding Flowers For You

We are delighted to announce that the ball raised £34,000 which is amazing and in total CHUF have raised £160,000 to date in approximately 20 months from an original target of £120,000 which was seen as terribly ambitious!!! Simply Bows and Chair Covers and CHUF would like to take this opportunity to thank the North East for their generosity and continued support :)

Simply Medieval: Langley Castle

Langley Castle Hotel is a 14th Century castle nestling in the Northumbrian valley of the South Tyne.

We are delighted to work at the majestic Langley Castle Hotel so often as it is a delight to dress.

Langley Castle Hotel is ideal for weddings, romantic getaways or a delicious meal.



Images by Pacific Photography

Built in 1350, during the reign of Edward III, the castle has retained its architectural integrity and is regarded as one of the few medieval fortified castle hotels in England.

Not only is the castle unique due to its medieval architecture but it now also host an amazing contemporary restaurant extension as shown above offering exceptional cuisine.

Set in its own ten acre woodland estate, the Castle's 7 feet thick walls provide a peaceful and tranquil refuge in which to escape from today's hustle and bustle to a bygone age, making it perfect for castle weddings or for a special break.

The guest rooms are individual and unique all with private facilities, many with four-poster beds and feature bathrooms. The Stuart Suite which hosts the majority of the castle's wedding receptions is a room steeped with character and delightful for a special occasion.

Their standards of cuisine, wines and service are all of the highest order and combined help to create a unique atmosphere and recapture a bygone and oft forgotten era.

With many years experience in weddings, Langley Castle understand and appreciate the difficulties in planning and organizing wedding receptions. You may also be suprised to discover that getting married at Langley Castle is not as expensive as you may think...

For more information on Langley Castle please visit their website on http://www.langleycastle.com/ or speak to Kristy on kristy@simplybowsandchaircovers.co.uk for more information on dressing Langley Castle for your special event.