Last Friday evening saw Norfolk Chamber successfully deliver a fabulous West Norfolk Chamber President’s charity dinner at the Town Hall in King’s Lynn.
The black tie event was held in aid of the Mayor of King’s Lynn, Nick Daubney’s favoured charity, The Purfleet Trust, as well as another local charity, Festival Too.
Nearly sixty local business people attended the event and were privileged to hear from the guest speaker, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, explorer, fundraiser, author and public speaker. Sir Ranulph is described by The Guinness Book of Records as “the world’s greatest living explorer”, he is the only man alive ever to have travelled around the Earth’s circumpolar surface.
Local businesses donated some amazing raffle prizes and on the night, the raffle alone raised £560 for the nominated charities. The total of the money raised is still being finalised, but is expected to exceed £2,500.
Hosting the event, the West Norfolk President, Michael Baldwin said:
“It was an honour to host both the Mayor and Sir Ranulph Fiennes. I was pleased to see so many local businesses supporting an event that brought the business community together to raise money for such worthy causes. We view this event as a starting point to engage with more of the local business community. Ultimately by working together, we can give a stronger voice to the issues that matter the most in West Norfolk.”
Following the event, Michael Baldwin, West Norfolk President and Chris Sargisson, Norfolk Chamber’s Chief Executive also signed the Love West Norfolk pledge.
