Love is in the air with a special Comedy Bingo fundraising night for the GABA Foundation.
The event will take place at Silcock’s Pier Family Restaurant on the Promenade in Southport on Friday, 13th February 2026.
Doors will open at 6pm for an 8pm start.
It will be hosted by local comedian Brendan Riley.
Tickets are £10 each plus booking fee and can be secured here: Comedy Bingo with Bren Riley Tickets, Fri 13 Feb 2026 at 18:00 | Eventbrite
The GABA Foundation was set up by two girls aged 14 and 10 who were involved in the tragic Southport attack in summer 2024.
The eldest girl, who was stabbed three times, was heroic in getting some of the younger girls in the Taylor Swift themed dance class out of the room and towards safety.
They have now teamed up to start GABA Clothing, a cool new brand which stands for ‘Go Anywhere – Be Anything’.
It features a series of t-shirts, polo shirts, hoodies and caps for both adults and children: Home – GABA Clothing
The official launch took place at Silcock’s Pier Family Restaurant earlier this year, as supporters gathered to celebrate the start of a powerful journey which aims to effect real change in society.
Money raised through sales will fund peer-led knife crime awareness in schools and colleges, and a drive to bring in compulsory first aid training for all pupils.
The GABA logo is ‘The Cheeky Monkey’.
Comedy Bingo owner Brendan Riley said:
“Eyes down for a fabulous night of fun(draising) for a fantastic local organisation GABA with this truly hilarious and unique event!
“The girls who founded GABA are very courageous, very determined, and simply inspiring.
“We’re looking forward to hosting a special Comedy Bingo night on Valentine’s weekend to give people a fun night out while raising funds for the GABA Foundation.
“Come along as couples, bring a group of friends, come for a work night out and help us ensure that love is in the air in Southport this February.”
Silcock Leisure Group Operations Director Serena Silcock-Prince said:
“We’re delighted to be hosting a special Comedy Bingo event for the GABA Foundation on 13th February.
“This will be the first ever Comedy Bingo night we have held in Silcock’s Pier Family Restaurant, and we are really looking forward to it.
“Food will be available and the bar will be open, it’s going to be a great night out.
“GABA is a great foundation led by two very inspirational Southport sisters.
“We hope it’s going to be a big success for them.”
Comedy Bingo is a fun, highly interactive show hosted by comedian Brendan Riley.
It celebrated its 10th anniversary earlier this year, having raised over a quarter of a million pounds for good causes and charities locally.
The new GABA Foundation was created by two Southport sisters who have created a stylish new clothing range and a determination to tackle knife crime as well as mental health support.
‘Sarah’, who was 13 at the time of the attack, was left with life-threatening injuries and a fractured spinal vertebrae in the attack in Southport in the summer of 2024.
Her only thought at the time was for her younger sister and the other girls in the room.
The GABA clothing range has been designed by the girls and has been produced by Red Squirrel Creations in Southport.
GABA aspires to create more than just a brand. The girls want to cultivate a community that values resilience, creativity, and compassion.
Through their products, they aim to inspire individuals to embrace their uniqueness and pursue their dreams fearlessly.
Together, they can build a future where everyone feels empowered to ‘Go Anywhere Be Anything’.
- For more details about GABA Clothing please visit: Home – GABA Clothing
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