On behalf of The International Fundraising Committee of the
British Red Cross may I extend our heartfelt thanks for
helping us to make the ‘Tribute to Annie Lennox’ on World
Aids Day, 01 December 2009, at Guildhall such a fantastic
event. I know Annie was thrilled with the evening and quite
overwhelmed by the amazing show of friendship and support
from everyone who participated and was present.
We were very grateful for the extremely generous deal which
you gave us on the catering and decor. The food was good and
the room looked beautiful. I was told by Jeremy that you
were extremely helpful and obliging to work with and for
this we thank you most sincerely.
Although primarily to highlight and recognise the
achievements and humanitarian accomplishments of Annie
Lennox; her work of course goes hand-in-hand with that of
the British Red Cross — to help where we can and inspire
others to do the same. Your generosity was also a wonderful
show of support for this work.
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and
wherever they are. We are part of a global network of
volunteers, responding to natural disasters, conflicts and
individual emergencies, including many ongoing HIV
prevention and assistance projects all over the world. We
enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for
and respond to emergencies, and when the crisis is over, we
help people to recover and move on with their lives. The
money raised from this event will help us to continue with
this work.
Once again thank you for all you did to support The British
Red Cross and Annie Lennox and I hope we will have the
opportunity to work with you again at some of our future
International Fundraising Committee events.
With deep gratitude
Maria Shammas MBE
Chairman International Fundraising Committee, Vice President
British Red Cross
Dear Mark
Once again, on
behalf of Pauline and myself, and the Langbourn Ward Club,
thank you very much indeed for all your efforts and
endeavours on our behalf. Personally I thought the food was
fantastic, and the lamb cutlets were cooked to perfection.
We thoroughly enjoyed the Welsh Salmon, and it was a pity
the Lord Mayor missed out, although Sheriff Luder certainly
enjoyed it.
The whole meal was
beautifully prepared and superbly balanced. All the comments
that I, the President, the Secretary and Pauline received
about the meal were highly complimentary – and referred to
in terms such as the ‘best ever meal that they had had
at a Civic function’. Please convey our sincere thanks to
the Chef, kitchen staff and to Paulina and her team of
waiters/waitresses. They did a magnificent job.
Thank you also, for
the table numbering provision. Just the job. As for the flower
arrangements, they were fantastic, and all the ladies who
took them away were very fulsome in their praise as to how
nice they were. Very many thanks indeed. Thank you for being
there, and supervising the process personally. Very many thanks. It
was a wonderful occasion not least because of the cuisine,
the time you took in planning it, the modifications you made
after our tasting, and the way it was cooked, presented and
served. A first class outcome.
Regards
Pauline
“May I say on
behalf of us all a very warm and sincere thank you for the
excellent food and service at the Birthday Dinner on the 26th
June. If you could read the many letters of
appreciation we have received I know you would be delighted
by the compliments heaped on your company.”
Dear Mark,
I’m just writing to thank you
so very much for arranging such a superb Menu for the
Celebration Dinner Party for Eric and our friends on
Tuesday 6th March. Without exception,
everyone said what an honour it was to wine and dine in
such unique style in the most wonderful setting of Sir
Christopher Wren’s little gem - Temple Bar, Paternoster
Square.
The food, wine and service was
first class and for all it will remain a remarkable and
most memorable evening, especially for the Birthday Boy!
Of particular interest was the delightfully pretty
Flower of Courgette stuffed with Lobster Mousse and the
Saffron Sauce. The Rack of Lamb was greatly
appreciated; the colourful Trio of Summer Dessert
produced some ooh’s and mmm’s and by the time the Plate
of Cheese arrived, the belts were beginning to loosen!!
The choice of wines was excellent and the Birthday Cake
was said to be a perfect and fitting conclusion to the
Celebration Dinner.
To have the evening so
successfully organised within the space of less than a
week was remarkable. All credit is due to the
professionalism of you Mark and your company. As
mentioned when I first introduced myself, you came so
highly recommended that the outcome was never in doubt.
With all good wishes.
Maureen Bonanno-Smith