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One-off Lunch & Laughs saw women flock to join celebs' fun at fundraiser





Former Atomic Kitten Kerry Katona, Gayle Telfer Stevens from River City – and a surprise appearance by actress Jane McCarry who plays Isa in popular Scottish TV comedy Still Game – kept the laughs and singing coming at the Drumossie Hotel in Inverness.

Celebrity guests Kerry Katona, Gayle Telfer Stevens and Jane McCarry. Picture: James Mackenzie
Celebrity guests Kerry Katona, Gayle Telfer Stevens and Jane McCarry. Picture: James Mackenzie

The stars also shared some tantalising celebrity secrets and gossip too, plus a Q&A session where the three talked frankly about their lives and careers.

This group in the mood for some fun at the Drumossie on Sunday. Picture: James Mackenzie
This group in the mood for some fun at the Drumossie on Sunday. Picture: James Mackenzie

The special Lunch & Laughs event was organised as a one-off special afternoon and it proved very popular with locals.

The afternoon was a great way to get together. Picture: James Mackenzie
The afternoon was a great way to get together. Picture: James Mackenzie

The Sunday gathering started with a glass of chilled bubbles as guests arrived late morning, for a browse around local businesses’ pop-ups, including Chic Happens Boutique and the Eilean Dubh Candle Company.

Five share special experience. Picture: James Mackenzie
Five share special experience. Picture: James Mackenzie

A two-course lunch with coffee and sweet treat was then followed in the company of the chatty guests with locals getting the chance to mingle with the panel.

Enjoying the day’s fun vibe. Picture: James Mackenzie
Enjoying the day’s fun vibe. Picture: James Mackenzie

And then an exciting moment came for one lucky guest.

Lining up for a group shot. Picture: James Mackenzie
Lining up for a group shot. Picture: James Mackenzie

From a series of nominations made by each group on different tables, one lucky winner was treated to a live makeover from the on-tour team.

A chance to get together. Picture: James Mackenzie
A chance to get together. Picture: James Mackenzie

One of the guests speaking afterwards said: “Lunch & Laughs – what a great idea!

All smiles at Lunch & Laughs. Picture: James Mackenzie
All smiles at Lunch & Laughs. Picture: James Mackenzie

"It was an afternoon of fun aimed at females and there was a great turnout of about 150 ladies.

Dressed to impress. Picture: James Mackenzie
Dressed to impress. Picture: James Mackenzie

This was a great event for women and a brilliant way to get together to raise money!”


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