Tomorrow, on Saturday 13th April, the Orient Express Northern Belle will contribute to making many deserving families' dreams come true when a special fundraising evening is taking place.
The five hour round trip, which includes a five course sumptuous dinner and time at Carnforth station, sees a number of the region's supporters on board.
The Northern Belle will depart from Manchester Victoria taking a host of celebrities, parents and supporters of the charity on a journey like no other.
Music mogul and railway enthusiast, Pete Waterman, will be at the helm in the engine cab hauling the gleaming carriages of the Northern Belle as the train approaches Manchester Victoria station, kicking off an evening to remember, supporting a truly fantastic cause.
Tickets were priced at £240 each with all proceeds going to When You Wish Upon A Star. 84 guests will be travelling to Manchester from the Grimsby/Scunthorpe/Hull region to experience a fantastic night to help make special dreams to come true.
Direct Rail Services (DRS) have generously donated the engine and driver for the trip and Network Rail have kindly provided the track access.
Laurent-Perrier and Boutinot Wine have provided the Champagne and wines and many other Northern Belle suppliers have offered supplies and ingredients for the onboard team of expert chefs to prepare a sumptuous five-course menu for the journey.
Commenting on the special journey, Joanne Heywood, Regional Manager for When You Wish Upon A Star says," The fantastic Northern Belle team, working together with DRS, are spreading a little fairy dust by donating their iconic train for our fundraising dinner on 13th April.
The amazing donation of total ticket sales will turn the dreams of some very sick children into a reality, when they fly to Lapland for a special meeting with Santa Claus and Rudolph, in their home in the Arctic Circle this December."
