Saturday, December 6th – Bag Packing at Marks and Spencer. Yes we’re thinking about the Christmas shopping rush already and would be grateful for volunteers to help with our final bag pack of the year. Please call the office for more details

Friday, February 13th 2009 – Murder Mystery Evening. Join Befriend A Child and Blitz Entertainment at the Station Hotel in Stonehaven for a Murder Mystery dinner and attempt to solve ‘A Flare For Murder.’ Tickets for the event are priced at £35, which includes a three course meal. Call Alan on 01224 210060 for details.

Friday, February 27 2009 – Second Annual Befriend A Child Ball at Ardoe House Hotel, 7pm. The evening includes a fabulous three course meal, music by 5th Avenue and a raffle and auction. Dress code is evening wear, with tables of 10 available at £550, or individual tickets at £55. For more information, or to receive a booking from, please contact Alan or Duncan on 01224 210060.

Friday, March 27th 2009 – Murder Mystery Evening. Befriend A Child and Blitz Entertainment will host ‘The Haunting of Howling Hollow’ at the Carmelite Hotel in Aberdeen, including dinner and the chance to solve the murder! Tickets are available from the office on 01224 210060 and are priced at £35 per person.

Saturday and Sunday, May 9th and 10th 2009 - Volunteers now required for a sponsored parachute jump at Skydive St Andrews in May 2009. For more information or an application pack, please contact Alan on 01224 210060.

Saturday, May 30th 2009 – Race Night at Bourtree Hall, Portlethen. In association with the Khyber Pass Association, Befriend A Child will host a Race Night with tickets at £10 per person which includes a buffet. The event is BYOB and starts at 7pm for 7.30pm. All enquiries to Karen on 01224 210060.

Saturday, July 25th 2009 – 5th Avenue at The Forum, Aberdeen. Local band 5th Avenue will be appearing at The Forum in Aberdeen, playing a mix of classics and modern covers. Ticket price is to be confirmed but initial enquiries should be directed to Karen McKinley on

Friday, June 26th 2009 - Befriend A Child Golf Challenge at Inchmarlo. Entries are being accepted for teams of four, priced at £400. The day will include lunch, a stableford competition, prize-giving and evening meal. Opportunities are also available for sponsorship. Please call Alan on 01224 210060 to register your interest.

Saturday, October 31st 2009 – 5th Avenue at the Betteridge Centre, Newtonhill. Local band 5th Avenue will be appearing at the Betteridge Centre in Newtonhill, playing a mix of classics and modern covers. Ticket price is to be confirmed but initial enquiries should be directed to Karen McKinley on 07967 048068

Saturday, December 5th 2009 – 5th Avenue at The Forum, Aberdeen. Local band 5th Avenue will be appearing at The Forum in Aberdeen, playing a mix of classics and modern covers. Ticket price is to be confirmed but initial enquiries should be directed to Karen McKinley on 07967 048068