Harry's Rainbow Elvis Night

Harry's Rainbow Elvis Night is at the Moore Place Hotel in Aspley Guise on Friday 5 February, from 6pm and running late into the evening. The main feature is an Elvis tribute by Danny Graceland, who'll be taking on the King's songs for the night.

It's more than just a gig, though. The evening is held in aid of Harry's Rainbow, a Milton Keynes charity that's been supporting bereaved children and young adults for over 15 years. They work through mentoring, short breaks, activities and memory boxes, and the charity was founded by Odette Mould MBE after the death of her son Harry and his twin brother. Over the years they've built up a whole range of projects: Rainbow Groups, Rainbow Week, the Rainbow Run, and 'Grieffitti', an art group led by graffiti artist Jon Rees. The whole thing is run by a board of trustees and a large team of volunteers.

So when you buy a ticket, the money goes to that work. The night itself is a full package: £40 per person gets you a drink on arrival, a hot fork buffet with pudding, and the entertainment. It's the kind of evening that works as a night out with friends or a family thing, and since it's in Aspley Guise, it's a bit of a getaway from the town centre. The music starts at 6pm and goes late, so you've got plenty of time for the food and the tribute without having to rush off. If you're around Milton Keynes on the first Friday of February, it's a straightforward way to spend the evening and support a local charity at the same time.