Event Details
The LOROS Annual Lunch returns to Winstanley House for an afternoon of fine dining, shopping, friends and fabulous entertainment.
This year we’ll be welcoming Strictly Come Dancing star and TV personality Amy Dowden as our guest speaker who will share stories of her life in the limelight amid recent health battles.
Amy started dancing at the age of 8, but it was only after her A-levels that she committed to it full-time, quickly rising through the ranks despite competing against more experienced couples.
For eight years, Amy struggled with a misdiagnosed stomach condition that left her hospitalised for at least a month each year, meaning she missed out on training, key competitions and many milestones of teenage life.
Alongside her partner (both in life and on the dance floor) Ben Jones, she achieved her dream of becoming British National Latin Dance Champion in 2016. They were the first all-British pair to win the championships in over 30 years.
Joining the cast of Strictly Come Dancing the following year, her highlight on the programme so far is undoubtedly topping the leaderboard in the final alongside CBBC presenter Karim Zeroual.
In 2019, Amy very bravely announced that she’s had Crohn’s disease since a child, alongside the launch of the It Takes Guts campaign. Amy won the Raising Awareness Award at the Hello! Magazine Star Women Awards 2019 and a Points of Light Award from the Prime Minister. In 2020, the BBC broadcast a documentary, Strictly Amy: Crohn’s & Me. She was made an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours in 2024 for services to raising awareness of Crohn’s and colitis.
In 2023, Amy was diagnosed with breast cancer, undergoing a mastectomy and chemotherapy. She turned this into a positive experience by raising awareness of breast cancer and its treatment alongside the charity CoppaFeel! A BBC documentary about her battle with cancer was broadcast in 2024.
Your support makes a difference
Your participation at the LOROS Annual Lunch directly impacts the lives of terminally ill patients and their families in our community. Your support really does make a difference, and we are grateful for your generosity.
We’re delighted to have you join us among friends who share your passion for supporting LOROS Hospice.
We expect tickets to sell out so please make sure you book your ticket/table as soon as possible to avoid disappointment and secure your place at this memorable event.
Tickets are priced at £47 per person.
We also have a limited number of exclusive VIP packages available priced at £57 per person. You’ll get a private meet and greet opportunity with Amy, as well as a table located closer to the stage.
Book your place
Please call our Events team on (0116) 231 8431 between 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday and pay by card over the phone, or return a copy of our invite via post with a cheque. Places can only be secured with a non-refundable deposit of £10 per person. Full payment of your balance is due by Friday 25th April. Tables are allocated on a first come basis.
If you’re calling out of hours you can request a callback.
Menu
Main
Roasted garlic and herb chicken breast with hassleback potatoes, carrots and onion gravy (GFa, DFa)
Vegetarian main
Wild mushroom risotto, served with garlic bread (pre order only)(VGa, GFa)
Dessert
Sticky toffee pudding and custard
Tea and coffee
Please do advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking or by Friday 25th April 2025.
Wine list to follow prior to the event, please do let us know if you would like to receive the wine list.
Sponsors
This event is kindly sponsored by Dunelm.
