An end-of-summer party entitled Cocktails in the City raised £14,000 for Norwood, a leading UK charity providing services for children, families and adults with learning disabilities or coping with social disadvantage.
The event, staged for young professionals by Young Norwood (YN), was attended by 420 people, including Big Brother contestant Rex Newmark.
“This is the first thing I’ve done since leaving the Big Brother House,” said the 24-year old Rex. “Norwood is a great charity. Tonight is the only time I’ve said, ‘I want to be doing this’, and it makes me very proud to be supporting a Jewish charity.”
Aron Schlagman, chairman of the YN organising committee, said, “We are all delighted that the Cocktails in the City event was such a great success. The venue was truly spectacular and the Liquid Chefs created magnificent cocktails for all to enjoy. Thank you to the rest of the committee and to everyone that attended the event and supported this incredible charity. Without everyone’s support, Norwood could not continue supporting children, families and adults with learning disabilities or coping with social difficulties.”
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Cocktails in the City took place on 25 September at the colourful Barbican Rooftop Conservatory, and patrons were able to have fun in a booth box where they could take entertaining photos of themselves. Live entertainment was provided by award-winning pianist Andy Johnson, and liquid beverages were supplied by Liquid Chefs.
A raffle was drawn, featuring prizes donated by TM Lewin, Hob cut, La Senza, Lola Rose, Met Su Yan, Fernando’s, Colour Me Beautiful, Sno Zone, Go Ape, Leyla Restaurant, Yo Sushi, Tootsies, and Gourmet Burger Kitchen.
For further information, photos and interviews, please contact Michael Siva, Public Relations Officer at Norwood, on 020 8420 6900 or email pressoffice@norwood.org.uk.
