Kirsty along with supporter Russell Watson will be turning on the Christmas lights at The Lowry Centre in Salford Quays, at 4pm on Sunday 15th November. Come along and join in the festivities with Kirsty and Russell.

Kirsty Club patron and much-loved actress Sue Johnston collected an OBE yesterday from the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Sue is perhaps best known for her role in BBC One’s The Royle Family, but she has also worked closely with a number of charities—in particular, The Kirsty Club. Everyone involved in the charity - as well as Kirsty - are delighted Sue has received such a prestigious honour.

The Garrick Theatre, Altrincham is home to the musical “Back to Broadway” on Sunday 8th November. The show features five West End, TV and National Tour performers bringing you a brand new compilation of songs from some of the greatest musicals including: Blood Brothers, Les Miserables, Chicago, Guys and Dolls, Grease, Mamma Mia, West Side Story… to name but a few! Proceeds from the show will go to Francis House Hospice. Don’t miss out! Tickets can be purchased by calling 0161 928 1677. Visit http://www.backtobroadway.co.uk for more info.

Congratulations and best wishes to our patron Samia Smith and her husband Matt on the birth of their baby daughter Freya Helen Smith, at 10:03 am on the 19th of October.

Congratulations to Patricia Mason from Camberley, Surrey, who won lunch with Russell Watson following our recent “Sponsor a Celeb” prize draw in the Great Manchester Run 2009. Thanks again to Patricia and everyone else who sponsored Russell.