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PICTURES: Double fun for Strictly Inverness dancers as James Mackenzie and Faye Ferguson organise two events in aid of Highland Hospice


By Ian Duncan

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Faye Ferguson's Ladies Day at the Legion in Dingwall where Lindsay McGarry celebrateding her birthday.
Faye Ferguson's Ladies Day at the Legion in Dingwall where Lindsay McGarry celebrateding her birthday.

A dance partnership organised two events last weekend to help a local charity.

Highland News and Media photographer James Mackenzie and Faye Ferguson, a theatre recovery nurse at Raigmore Hospital, are both taking part in this year’s Strictly Inverness contest in aid of Highland Hospice.

Mr Mackenzie held an afternoon tea event at the Drumossie Hotel in Inverness on Sunday, which raised a total of £942.62.

Faye Ferguson's Ladies Day at the Legion in Dingwall . James Mackenzie getting his head shaved.
Faye Ferguson's Ladies Day at the Legion in Dingwall . James Mackenzie getting his head shaved.
Faye Ferguson's Ladies Day at the Legion in Dingwall. James Mackenzie getting his head shaved.
Faye Ferguson's Ladies Day at the Legion in Dingwall. James Mackenzie getting his head shaved.

Thanking all those who attended for raising such an impressive amount he added: “I would also like to thank all the people involved with the organisation of the event.

“Those people are: Tracey Gill, Steve Barron, Darrel Paterson and Louise Ross from Highland News and Media, Kenny McMillan and all his staff at the Drumossie Hotel and last, but not least, Wendy Carr for providing the beautiful entertainment for the event. Really I took credit for all their hard work!”

James Mackenzie's Strictly Inverness Afternoon Tea Fundraiser at Drumossie Hotel in Inverness. From left, Heather Train, Clare Humphreys, Karen Duncan, Jo Mackenzie and Darrel Paterson.
James Mackenzie's Strictly Inverness Afternoon Tea Fundraiser at Drumossie Hotel in Inverness. From left, Heather Train, Clare Humphreys, Karen Duncan, Jo Mackenzie and Darrel Paterson.

In addition to the tea he also had his head shaved at a ladies day event in Dingwall organised by Mrs Ferguson, who is from the town.

A total of 50 people attended, raising £800 on Saturday.

Mrs Ferguson said: “I was very lucky as the Legion had two busloads of Hearts fans that had booked the front bar and they all put money in my bucket when they arrived before going to the game.”

James Mackenzie's Strictly Inverness Afternoon Tea Fundraiser at Drumossie Hotel in Inverness. Singer Wendy Carr.
James Mackenzie's Strictly Inverness Afternoon Tea Fundraiser at Drumossie Hotel in Inverness. Singer Wendy Carr.

She praised Mr Mackenzie as a good sport for agreeing to have his head shaved.

She has also organised an Easter funday for youngsters this Saturday at the National Hotel in Dingwall.

James Mackenzie's Strictly Inverness Afternoon Tea Fundraiser at Drumossie Hotel in Inverness.
James Mackenzie's Strictly Inverness Afternoon Tea Fundraiser at Drumossie Hotel in Inverness.
James Mackenzie's Strictly Inverness Afternoon Tea Fundraiser at Drumossie Hotel in Inverness. From left, Tracey Gill, James Mackenzie, Louise Ross and Darrel Paterson.
James Mackenzie's Strictly Inverness Afternoon Tea Fundraiser at Drumossie Hotel in Inverness. From left, Tracey Gill, James Mackenzie, Louise Ross and Darrel Paterson.
James Mackenzie's Strictly Inverness Afternoon Tea Fundraiser at Drumossie Hotel in Inverness. Vicky Webb and Don Walker.
James Mackenzie's Strictly Inverness Afternoon Tea Fundraiser at Drumossie Hotel in Inverness. Vicky Webb and Don Walker.
Faye Ferguson's Ladies Day at the Legion in Dingwall where there was plenty of food available.
Faye Ferguson's Ladies Day at the Legion in Dingwall where there was plenty of food available.
Faye Ferguson's Ladies Day at the Legion in Dingwall. Faye Ferguson thanking everyone.
Faye Ferguson's Ladies Day at the Legion in Dingwall. Faye Ferguson thanking everyone.

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