Events

Northern Benevolent Ball – Putting on the Ritz
27th November 2009 – Tatton Park

Once again guests had a fabulous evening at the Northern Benevolent “Puttin on the Ritz” Ball. There were understandably less attendees this year due to the economic climate but the atmosphere was so friendly. One company commented that “it was like being at an intimate private party” another that “it was the first time my other guests had been but they all had a brilliant time and said they will be back again next year” and many others on the way out at the end of the night said “ as usual a wonderful evening”.

The quality of wines, food, decor and entertainment was excellent. Our extra performers, Victor Michael and Seventh Heaven added more variety to the evening. Stuart Hall ran the Auction for us and did a superb job of extracting pennies from our guests who gave most generously. Our Top Auction Prize, provided by Aiden Byrne – Michelin starred Chef – cooking dinner for 8 in the winners home with Paul Boutinot providing exclusive wines was so popular that thanks to the generosity of Aiden and Paul it was sold to 4 different guests raising £10,000! The winner of the £1000 Stand for a Grand Prize was absolutely stunned by their good luck.
The accounts are not completely finalised but we expect the total raised to be around £20,000 which is very impressive in these times of difficulty for the trade.

The Northern Benevolent Ball Committee would like to thank all those companies who have supported the Ball this year by sponsoring, donating or attending. Hopefully those companies who have been unable to attend this year will find their circumstances improved in twelve months time and be able to join us once again.

We would like to thank all the following companies for their special support as they became “Friends of the Ball”

We are also most grateful to the following companies who provided drinks for the tables.

Boutinot Ltd
Concha y Toro
Frederic Robinson Limited
Mentzendorff
Diageo Great Britain
Pernod Ricard UK
Coca Cola Enterprises

To add a NW event to the calendar please email details to
fran@rumpus-comms.com

Wine Quiz
17th September– (Please note revised date)
The Rain Bar, Manchester

Find out which company in the North West knows the most about wine, can tell a cava from a champagne and has the best memory for intriguing wine trivia by entering a team in this year’s Wine Quiz.

Please send your entry, consisting of teams of 4, with fee of £50 to cover entry and after quiz buffet to
Louise Benwell, Easter Cottage, Alvanley, Cheshire, WA6 9HA

Boutinot Roadshow Tasting
Tuesday 23rd Sept 2008
At The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley street, Manchester

Entry is by invitation only – contact lesleya@boutinot.com or
tel: 0161 908 1340 (Lesley Atkins)

Wines of Chile Trade and Consumer Tasting
1st October 2008
The Lowry Hotel, Manchester

Contact Anita Jackson, anita@winesofchile.org.uk Tel 01344 872 229

Gallery

Northern Benevolent Ball
21st November 2008– (Please note revised date)
The biggest and best ‘do' for the Trade and friends outside London