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Nigel and Mark Smurf it up for Seaton Delaval Hall

****** Well it's all over and I'm still trying to get the taste on paint out my mouth. It was all suitably embarrassing. Thanks for all your donations, kind words or veiled insults. Those who haven't yet made a donation - SHAME ON YOU - but don't despair you can still donate and help save Seaton Delaval Hall (Hurrah!)*******

As you are hopefully aware, the National Trust are running a campaign to raise £13.2million to acquire Seaton Delaval Hall and open it regularly to the public. Described as architect Sir John Vanbrugh's final masterpiece (not bad considering he designed Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard) Seaton Delaval Hall is a truly inspirational building. We believe that the economic, community and cultural opportunities that will be created if the Hall becomes a National Trust property will greatly enhance the lives of local people - and the thousands of visitors who will get to see it for themselves each year.

Both myself and Nigel have been working in partnership with the National Trust for the last six or so months and passionately want the campaign to succeed.  Within the local community there have been loads of examples of people finding imaginative ways to raise funds - so we decided we too should do our bit! We have therefore decided that on Monday 15 December we will come to work dressed as Smurfs for the full day - fufilling all prior engagements or meetings without explanation or prior warning to colleagues or associates.

Why Smurfs I hear you ask?  Perhaps this extract from Nigel's forthcoming autobiography will help explain.

"Ever since I was a small child I have been obsessed with smurfs. I think about them most of the time. Sometimes I find it hard to concentrate on anything else..."

All we ask is that you donate what you can to help us - it's not a bad deal - you help save one of Britain's great buildings, make me look like an idiot and allow Nigel to fulfill a lifetime's dream - 3 for the price of 1!

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Mark Robinson and Nigel Walsh

If you don't save it do I get my money back Mark? Donation by Steve Burdett 29/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Mark you are a top quality smurf! Donation by Emma and Nathan 30/12/08  

£10.00

Well Nigel i never would have thought you were such a smurf fan..just to make you jealous i am friends with the daughter of one of the Smurf animators Donation by Susie Joscelyne 23/12/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

At last ...something that Nigel actually looks good in ! Well done lads ! Donation by Geoff Paul 18/12/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I think should definately become a monthly thing.... I'm thinking Batman and Robin next Donation by Hayley Poole and Diane Brewer 17/12/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Nigel, as always ahead of the game in the fashion stakes. Definitely think you’ve cracked the 2009 winter catwalk look with this one! Donation by Leanne Beattie 17/12/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Would have made it up to £1000 but you forgot to colour your hands blue! Donation by Cris Gurran 16/12/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done boys, sorry I missed it! Donation by Denice 16/12/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

I want photographic evidence! Have fun (I loved the Smurfs when I was little) Donation by Michelle 12/12/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Madness or what? Donation by Richard Slater 11/12/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I hope your smurf outfit is better than your attempt to look like Michael Bolton on your birthday!! Donation by Baz 08/12/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Looking forward to seeing the pictures of you Mark Donation by Margaret & Richard Cook 30/11/08  

£20.00

Crackin!! Dressing up rocks ! Donation by Kerry Shaw 26/11/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Frank Delaval would shake your hands in admiration I'm sure! Hope you've both got lots of meetings that day! Donation by Claudia and Jim 23/11/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Fab publicity stunt - hope you've told the Journal! Donation by Anna O'Neill 19/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, don't forget to let us see the photos Donation by Ray and Joyce Murray 16/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Cracking work lads! I'll buy you a pint next time you're in Narnia Donation by Aslan 16/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You will look fab, not as awesome as a purple witch though! Regards T Donation by Tracey 13/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Blue will go well with the Delaval office ghosts Donation by Rob Horne 10/11/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

This I gotta see Donation by Gordon Smith 08/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I would like your dad to dress up as a smurf i would donate another £10 Donation by ian Robinson 07/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Not sure I would notice the difference! Donation by Barry Mead 07/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Smurfs and the National Trust? Er... Donation by Jules Brown 07/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a great day. Donation by Chris Simpson 07/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I hope you're going to ask me up for a coffee that day! Donation by Alison Hesselberth 07/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I may dig out my Father Abraham costume for the day in your honour Donation by Keith Merrin 06/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Smurf visit to our event on 25th November would be good rehearsal!! Donation by Christine Fitch - The Quay, Blyth 06/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

...as long as we get pics for the office! Have fun! Donation by Lucy Winstanley 06/11/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

smurftastic! Donation by James Cowen 06/11/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

What about your hair! Donation by Dirty 06/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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