The Forget-Me-Not Fund was born out of the proceeds of a cricket match between amateur and professional dancers in 1953, and this formed the basis of raising funds for the charity. However, by 1965 the cricket match was discontinued in favour of the Annual Ball, and this has remain an important fund raising event for the Charity ever since.

The Ball has been held in many different halls, normally around the London Area, but started at the Top Rank Suite, Watford, in 1966. By 1969 the Ball was established as one of the best dancing nights of the year.

Most of these annual balls were a mixture, of competitions, demonstrations, and plenty of social dancing for the general public. One of the features which has never changed is the presentation of a Tombola Table, and of course the Raffle. These were very important methods for raising funds, and still very popular even today.

The fund has always been very fortunate that many professionals have supported and attended the Ball, and many have given their services and considerable financial support, and we are always very grateful for any donations which are made.

We would like to thank all dancers that have supported the ball over the years, and also for keeping us informed of any dancers that have been unwell, injured, or in hospital. This has enabled us to send out many gifts, which is the whole purpose of the Forget-Me-Not Fund.

Our present committee would like to reassure you that they will do everything they can to promote, sustain, and continue with the very important Forget-Me-Not Annual Ball in the future.

Stephen Hillier MBE
President of the Forget-Me-Not Fund.