172. The Treloar’s Gala Dinner Mansion House 30 April 2024
This was a
grand occasion. The Lord Mayor and the
City of London including the Livery Companies are strong supporters of
Treloar's which is a primary, secondary and tertiary school/college in Alton,
Hampshire for young people with a range of physical disabilities. They offer
around 170 students aged 4 to 25 years with complex care and learning needs a
specialist environment where education and learning take place alongside
therapy and care. It aims to help them lead as independent lives as possible.
We took a
table with the Master and Consort Watermen and Plasterers and other friends.
After a champagne reception the serious work started. There was some successful
guessing of the flip of a coin. I survived four rounds on my table before
crashing out. During the meal we had a series of auctions which attracted
generous bids. We were then entertained by singers and music from the London
Stage. Our table actively joined in with the dancing/actions. It was great fun.
Finally we
finished with a silent auction. I know that Eileen my Consort was successful
but I have little idea what she bid for. I will find out soon in due time.
The evening
was a sell out and successfully raised about £500,000 for the school. We were all winners.
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