Raising funds for Local Lea Valley Charities.

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Lea Valley Growers Association

Christmas Charity Ball
Saturday, 30th November 2019

Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Country club, Hertfordshire, England
(Contact the hotel to reserve your room)
www.manorofgroves.com

Black Tie, Christmas Roast Dinner, Live Band & Entertainment,

Raffle, Games & Charity Auction

Read about the Charity Ball

Around 300 growers, family & friends from the Horticulture sector enjoyed the Associations first social event for over 20 years.

BBC Radio drive time broadcaster Roberto Perrone hosted the evening where guests enjoyed authentic Italian food, live entertainment, raffles, Games and a Charity Auction conducted by Executive Committee member, Jimmy Russo of Valley Grown Salads.

Auction prizes included a House of Commons bottle of Whiskey signed by British Prime Minister Teresa May which fetched £600.

The 2017 Lea Valley Growers Association Charity Ball raised an amazing £25,000 for the Teens Unite Charity in the Lea Valley.

Lee Stiles welcomed Members & overseas guests to the Lea Valley Growers Association Charity Ball in aid of the Teens Unite Charity.

Then thanked the following people on behalf of members for making the event possible with their support.

The Headline sponsor Alpha FX who donated an amazing £5,000 to sponsor the event.

Gold table sponsors Barclays Bank, First Fix Installations & Fountain Fresh Imports for their generous support.

Further thanks went to Jack and all at Fountain Fresh Imports for also sponsoring the nights wine.

GVZ Glasshouses sponsored the venue and NFU Mutual the evening’s reception sponsors.

Thanks went to Jimmy Russo for hosting the evenings Charity Auction and who also brought a very generous four tables of guests and provided a great auction prize from Valley Grown Salads.

Further thanks were in order for the Auction prize donators-

Lea Valley Growers Association Chairman Joe Colletti from Glinwell
Arsenal Football Club
Chelsea Football Club
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club & Ossie Ardiles
Tim at Nationwide Produce
Martijn at Dutch Salads
Edwin at Valstar
Charles Walker MP for Broxbourne

Charles generously provided a House of commons bottle of whisky signed by the UK Prime Minister Theresa May, which, fetched £600.

Lee went on to thank the following for their generous Raffle prize donations.

Michel from Combilo
Pete from PDM Produce
Salv & Enzo from Theydon Growers
Mario from Stubbins
Manor of Groves Hotel
Nonna’s Kitchen (Hoddesdon)
Zagara Restaurant (Hoddesdon)
The Bed Gallery
Teens Unite

Thanks went to Alan at Plastosac for donating a prize for the heads and tails game.

And Finally thanked the suppliers of the Ball who have agreed to support the event at cost.

Steve and all at Groove Connection
Carmine at Bella Italia Caterers
Vince DiMartino at the event photographers
Alfresco Chair Hire
Manor of Groves
The Balloon room

Lee also thanked Pas, Lea, Giueseppina & Franca from UK Salads for all their help with planning this event and for their prolific ticket & sponsorship sales which have made this evening possible.

The success of this event is credited largely to our sponsors, who lend their names and financial support to the event.

By participating as a sponsor, your company will benefit from extended exposure through media campaigns and promotional efforts directed toward the members, supporters & Businesses of the Lea Valley

We're counting on your support, and will be happy to answer any questions you may have, Please contact Lee Stiles on 01992 625 076 or to Lee.stiles@LVGA.co.uk