Visitors to the Aberdeen Dyce Hotel were stunned to see Hollywood superstar George Clooney enjoying a night out in the bar.
Onlookers reported he was smartly dressed and impeccably groomed – but rather quiet.
Sadly for fans, “George” turned out to be life-sized but made of cardboard.
Alongside his showbiz friends David Beckham and Lewis Capaldi, he was auctioned at the recent Ladies Glitz and Glam Day event, which raised £10,881 for charity.
The event was organised by former senior police officer Rona Grimmer, now a crisis response advisor and a volunteer with Archie’s Child Bereavement Service.
Guests attended the event and enjoyed lunch, dancing and a sing-along to live music from GLITZ Band, games and a raffle.
Carol Munro, former chair of The Archie Foundation’s board of trustees, took George home after successfully bidding for him.
“George was fantastic company,” said Carol. “He didn’t interrupt once, patiently posed for photos and was a great listener!”
George Clooney pictured with Rona Grimmer (pink top), former Archie chair Carol Munro and Gavin Ord (with tie) and Kris Manship from the Aberdeen Dyce Hotel.
The event was such a huge success there are plans to bring it back in 2027.
“We were thrilled to raise so much money for Archie’s Child Bereavement Service and are grateful to everyone who attended the event at the Aberdeen Dyce Hotel,” said Rona, who among many other accolades, was named Inspirational Woman of the Year 2024 by Business Women Connections Aberdeen.
“It was a brilliant day and everyone had a great time on the dancefloor. Of course, George, David and Lewis were a real highlight and helped to raise £10,881 to support the bereavement service.
“As a former police officer, I have seen the devastating impact bereavement can have on children in particular. All the money raised will go towards the work we do to support young people when they lose someone close to them, helping them to share memories, talk about their loved one and process their grief. We know that the right support can make such a difference.”
ACBS’s team of bereavement support workers and volunteers provide a wide range of services, which are tailored to suit the individual needs of each child and their family.
The Archie Foundation was set up in 2000 to support babies, children and their families across the north of Scotland, during a hospital stay or bereavement.
The Archie Foundation has funded specialist roles and projects at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital and, more recently, at the Highland Children’s Unit, Tayside Children’s Hospital and Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin.
Visit www.archie.org/getsupport/ for more information about the practical, financial and emotional support available from The Archie Foundation, or https://archie.org/bereavement/ for details of Archie’s Child Bereavement Service.