Jason, Kim and Ray seriously thinking how they’re going to make it alive through the night.

The Children's Fair held last week raised 850,000 baht to go with an unprecedented 1.65 million baht in corporate sponsorship. But that was nowhere near the last word, as the grand finale of this year's Jesters Care for Kids charity drive was the highly anticipated Pub Night at Shenanigans Pattaya. Having learned from years past, landlord Kim Fletcher removed all but essential furniture and punters packed Shenanigans to partake in the evening's events.

Eddy Henheffer kept the boisterous crowd entertained while selling off the nights prized items.

Pub Night got off to a roaring start when, after Shenanigans was filled to capacity, Eddy Henheffer began the fun when he assumed the role of auctioneer. In his own inimitable way, Eddie kept the boisterous crowd entertained with his witty and humorous running commentary while simultaneously selling off the night's prized items, including an autographed cricket bat which went to literary master and novelist Stephen Leather for 8,500 baht. Meanwhile, in the name of charity Gerry Carpenter snatched up a part in Stephen Leather's next novel for the whopping sum of 100,000 baht. Rich Wibrow, also in the name of charity, bid 45,000 baht for a lithograph of the Beatles' album Abby Road.

Andy Francis (left) and Neil Smith kept the night buzzing as MC’s.

MC's Andy Francis and Neil Smith handed out a variety of spot prizes that ran the gambit from toenail clippings to a condom. Everyone was definitely in party mode. Celebrating his own birthday and braver than most, Jason Payne from Odyssey International offered to dye his hair any color for charity.

By 10.30 p.m. the total funds had reached 2.9 million baht, with a few auction items still to go and the grand raffle draw still to be held.

Throughout the evening, entertainment was provided by Pop's All Stars rock 'n' roll, as well as Rick & Harpic and local bands jamming.

‘Pleased as punch’, Noi collects the first prize in this year’s Grand Raffle.

As the auctions concluded the Grand Raffle began. The four top prizes included two return tickets to Koh Samui with 2 nights accommodation from DTC Travel, a return ticket to Singapore from Swiss International Air Lines, one return ticket to Hong Kong on Emirates and the grand prize of a return rip for two to Sydney courtesy of Qantas/British Airways.

Sooner or later everybody mobbed the dance floor to sounds of some great music

Tension built up as the Jesters moved quickly through the raffle draw. The final grand prize went to Noi's Bar. Delighted, Noi strode up to collect her prize with the winning ticket amongst many congratulations.

Then it was time to party! The band played on and everyone squeezed onto the dance floor. Lisa Love and Jason Payne danced a scene straight out of 'Pulp Fiction' while others simply danced into oblivion.

Ron Amero and Bjarne Neilsen were seen enjoying Pub Night

Despite the wild night had by all, or perhaps because of it, the overall winners of the evening were the Jesters' designated beneficiaries - The Fountain of Life, The Eastern Child Protection Center in Huay Pong, Rayong and the Redemptorist School for the Blind. The final total rested at 3,085,175 baht! This year's event was a huge success; the best ever!

Organizers wish to express their enormous appreciation to community and corporate sponsors without which an event of this magnitude could not happen. And a big "Thank you' to all who so generously contributed to this year's charity drive. Everyone can feel very proud that they helped Care for Kids by providing the necessary means to change the lives of children in need. Well Done!

Michael and Marion Vogt chill with Pop from Pop’s Allstars. Live music was a huge success for this year’s Pub Night.	Ray, Diane, Rick and Lou proudly display their new acquisitions, framed paintings from the kids at the Fountain of Life.
Graham McDonald(left) searching for would be raffle ticket buyers, Ron and Jason were just in the way....	(above and below) The Sisters from the Fountain of Life enjoyed the night, even if it was just a little to wild for them.
Bancha (centre) and a buncha beautiful ladies enjoying the night.
Rich Wibrow collects his Abbey Road lithograph.	The Ryser Clan in full Jesters colors, they also picked up an autographed photo of Ad and Lek Carabao.
Jason also celebrated his birthday on the night The ever vigilant web mistress, Susie Ngamsuwan taking notes Aom (Tawan Thonglim) presents Lewis Underwood President of the Jesters Motorcycle Club with a cheque for 100,000 baht, as Platinum Sponsors for the Care for Kids Charity Drive 2002 at Shenanigans Pattaya on the final of the years event the Pub Night.
Steve Turner looking much more relaxed after a tough afternoon on the rugby pitch. Gerry Carpenter happy to to be in Stephen Leather’s next novel. That pesky photgrapher is still following me.
“You want to give me how many tickets?” Stephen Leather, the proud new owner of a cricket bat. Beautiful still manages to flash a smile during a hectic night.
Shenigans was packed with all types, Egon Nielsen (centre) models his new hair colour.	Annabel Kershaw and Paige Bryant, plus furry friend, provided million-baht smiles at the fair last week.