Dame Shirley Bassey has donated a pair of shoes to an online charity auction to raise funds for breast cancer research.

She joins over 30 other celebrities who have contributed to the "auction of fabulous footwear from the feet of some of the world’s most famous and glamorous celebrities."

This online auction coincides with the launch of Cameron Diaz's new film In Her Shoes and all proceeds are going to Breast Cancer Care.

Shirley wore these classic Christian Louboutin high-heels to the Chelsea Psychic Gala Garden Event in June 2004 and they have been signed by her. They are size 6/39.

Bidding must end at 5pm, Tuesday 15 November 2005. For further details about the auction or to make your bid click here.

Thanks to Peggy for telling me about this event
 

Dame Shirley Bassey and a host of other top celebrities have been using their creativity to design envelopes and raise money for the National Literacy Trust in the second 'Pushing the Envelope' charity auction.

The campaign sees some of Britain's favourite actors, writers, illustrators, musicians, sportspeople and personalities put pen to paper in aid of the independent charity dedicated to improving the literacy of the nation.

The envelopes will be auctioned on eBay starting 3rd October and running for 10 days. All funds raised will be donated to the National Literacy Trust.

With more celebrities committed to the cause and further entries yet to be submitted, event sponsor Pitney Bowes anticipates that there will be more that 50 designs available in total.

For a full list of contributors and their envelopes visit the Pushing The Envelope Website.
 

Shirley Bassey and a host of other celebrities attended Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball at his Berkshire mansion. The annual event raises money for the Elton John AIDS foundation.


Photos © OK! Magazine and Chopard

The glamorous event was sponsored by Chopard, jeweller and watchmaker to the stars. For a more detailed report with photographs see the article on the Official Chopard Website.
 

A glossy coffee table book on the history of Cardiff has been launched to mark the city's centenary. The 192-page publication features images by photographer David Hurn and covers Cardiff's industrial birth up to its status as a European capital.

The book is called 'Cardiff - Rebirth of a Capital' and includes interviews with some famous sons and daughters, as well as the people "who keep the city going". Cardiff's centenary as a city falls on 28 October 2005 and its 50th birthday as a capital on 20 December.

Dame Shirley Bassey, who wrote the introduction to the book, said that "the Tiger Bay I left as a girl, hoping to make it big in the big wide world, had to change. Few of us raised in those friendly old neighbourhoods would recognise them today. Cardiff changed because it had to change with the world around it, and a lot of thinking and imagination has gone into planning how best to get that change right. Now we're on everyone's map!"

The book has been produced following a collaboration between Cardiff council and academics at Cardiff University and is available in both English and Welsh language editions. For more information or to order a copy visit the Official Cardiff 2005 Website.
 

Dame Shirley Bassey hosted a star-studded party for some of her closest friends at London's flamboyant theatrical eatery Sarastro. Guests enjoyed their host's delightful company and a delicious Turkish-oriented menu.


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Dame Shirley Bassey and her friend Beaudoin Mills attended the 'Brazil' Rose Ball at The Salle des Etoiles at the Sporting Monte Carlo. The event was in aid of the Princess Grace Foundation and is considered one of the most important events in the Monte Carlo social calendar.

The theme of this year's event was Brazil, and the guests enjoyed a carnival-like atmosphere as tribute was paid to the South American country synonymous with festivities, colour and rhythm. There was a variety of performances from Brazilian musicians and tropical dancers which took guests through a virtual journey across Brazil.

Jorge Ben played a flamboyant tribute to Brazilian composer and culture minister Gilberto Gil who won a Grammy Award for Best World Music Album in 1998, and who was also present at the event. The Salle des Etoiles reverberated through the night thanks to the joie de vivre of Brazil’s irresistible and bewitching rhythms.

Photo displayed with kind permission of Société des Bains de Mer, Monte Carlo © 2005
 

A constellation of London stars heralded the Chinese New Year on Saturday at a lavish bash hosted by banker Andy Wong and his wife Patti - the flamboyant annual affair is considered one of "the" events to be seen at in the English capital.

Rock 'n' roll royalty led the way at this year's celebrations, with Elizabeth Jagger rubbing elbows with former beau Sean Lennon while their respective mothers, Jerry Hall and Yoko Ono, looked on. Elizabeth went with a bohemian chic dress, vintage belt and matching silver shoes, while Sean looked turn of the 19th-century cool in a black top hat.

Meanwhile Dame Shirley Bassey, a regular at the Chinese New Year celebration, made a stunning appearance in a black feathered affair with a floral bow swathing her head and an eye-catching string of pearls. .

Chinese New Year, which officially begins on February 9, leaves behind the Year of the Monkey and begins the reign of the Rooster, one of 12 animals used by the Chinese calendar.

© Hello Magazine 2005


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A pair of shoes, once owned by Dame Shirley Bassey have raised nearly £1000 for charity at internet auction. The pair of stylish Christian Dior high heels in size six have been signed by Dame Shirley herself, and were donated to Horncastle based charity 'Children's Links' following the success of their previous celebrity auctions.

All money raised by the auction will be used to fund Children's Links projects throughout Lincolnshire. The charity aids more than 6,000 children each year from all backgrounds, who through poverty, disability or social disadvantage, require additional support not available elsewhere.

For more details or to make a donation go to the Children's Links Website.
 

Carole Carlow will be making a grand entrance at her daughter's wedding this year - clutching a designer bag which once belonged to Dame Shirley Bassey. The Cardiff-born singer donated the beige Chanel bag to the Western Mail's charity auction to raise funds for the tsunami appeal.

Her fans flocked to bid for the bag - a 100% calfskin Cambon Ligne tote, but Carole (pictured right) is now the proud owner after placing the highest bid, of £500. She will carry the bag - which is intertwined with the famous Chanel logo Cs and has been signed inside by Dame Shirley - at her daughter Anne-Marie's wedding in October. "I will take it to my daughter's wedding. I haven't got my outfit yet but I will now choose one to fit in with the bag," she said.

The receptionist lives in Southampton and found out about the auction after her friend saw it advertised on the internet. "I'm a big fan of Shirley Bassey and have seen her performing live many times," said 61-year-old Carole. "Although I've not seen a photograph of the bag I decided to bid for it as the money is going to such a good cause."

Carole is a fan of Dame Shirley's sense of style. She already owns one of Dame Shirley's evening dresses after attending an auction of the singer's designer gowns at Christie's in aid of the Noah's Ark Appeal, for the Children's Hospital in Wales.

Many celebrities donated items to the Western Mail auction, raising £14,000 so far for the Disasters Emergency Committee. A signed guitar from the Manic Street Preachers raised £2,001, a print and an original drawing by Sir Kyffin Williams raised £4,500, a dress by Julien Macdonald, £1,000 and a T-shirt by Ioan Gruffudd and Matthew Rhys fetched £500.

Dame Shirley Bassey dazzled onlookers as she arrived at Berwick Station on her way to the Berwickshire Hunt Ball. But she soon realised her designer footwear was too flimsy to withstand the Scottish countryside used for the Berwickshire Hunt. Dame Shirley and friend Liz Brewer, who accompanied her on the trip, had to make an impromptu shopping trip to Berwick to buy appropriate footwear. Ms Brewer said the Dame had bought some 'wonderful' tiger print Wellingtons at New Look in Berwick and they had both treated themselves to mock suede skirts.

The singer wore a dress by celebrity couturier Eric Way which comprised a tartan silk skirt and cashmere black beaded top. After taking lessons earlier in the evening, she danced the first dance 'Dashing White Sergeant' with Lord Adrian Palmer who was also her partner in the second dance. Liz Brewer said that "Considering she didn't have a class in the second dance, she was one of the best there. She had such a good time, she really did! She was almost telling everyone else how to do it by the end."

Dame Shirley arrived by train at Berwick on Friday and spent the weekend at Duns Castle as a guest of Alick and Aline Hay. Ms Brewer is a friend of Aline Hay and had been trying to persuade Dame Shirley to come to the annual ball for some time. The singer, most famous for rousing Bond themes had been due to attend four years ago but went down with flu and had to cancel. During her stay, Dame Shirley joined the Hunt meet at Easter Cruiksfield when she chatted to hunt supporters. She also enjoyed walks around Duns Castle Lake.

© Berwick Today 2005
 

 

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