On 23rd February the Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel’s Grand Ballroom hosted the London Association’s glittering Banquet and Ball, which this year had a Royal theme.
President Richard van Nes welcomed honoured guests NAFD President Abi; BIFD President David Capper; SAIF National President Alan Tucker, with Cathy Scott; BIE National President Barbara Fowley, with Declan MacGuire, and BIE Southern District Chairman Lee Marston with wife Nina.
Top table guests reflect on the musical prowess of the British Army
Guests made a regal entrance to a fanfare of Trumpets of the Irish Guards of the Household Division and were entertained during dinner by a quintet from the Countess of Wessex’s State String Orchestra.
Having enjoyed a delicious four-course dinner, partygoers filled the dancefloor as showband “Supernova” took to the stage.
A bemused Beefeater directed guests to dinner (chicken)
The evening included a raffle draw for an array of superb prizes, kindly donated by sponsors and local members. The subsequent auction, again with lots generously provided by the event’s sponsors, raised further funds for the President’s nominated beneficiary – The Household Division Charity.
(* life sized cut-outs)
Many thanks to all who supported the event – we look forward to welcoming you next year.
Next year’s ball will be Saturday 29th February
Don’t miss the highlight of 2020’s social calendar!
(thanks to Pret-a-portrait, for permission to use photographs)