SILVER JUBILEE OUTSIDE EVENTS

DANCING AT DRAPERS'
By Jeffrey Archer - Wed, 2011-11-30

One of the problems all charities face, is what to present to their audience as entertainment at their fundraising events, and how to pay for it.  No such problem last night, when I conducted the auction for the National Youth Ballet at Drapers' Hall - what a wonderful venue. 

We were delighted by some exquisite dancing by the current students of the NYB, from little ducks aged 8, to 13 year old intermediaries doing the Charleston, and a magnificent duet by the company's Alumni to end the evening. 

Thanks to the generosity of the supporters during the auction (which raised £26,500), six new scholarships will be granted to young boys and girls next year. It is always worthwhile when people go home knowing what they've spent their money on, having seen with their own eyes the results of their generosity.   

NYB enjoyed a wonderful fund raising dinner to celebrate the beginning of their Silver Jubilee Year.

This took place at the magnificent Drapers' Hall on Tuesday 29h November. Patrons and guests enjoyed a traditional dinner which was interspersed by two separate interludes of dancing by the NYB.
Lord Archer conducted a highly successful auction which raised necessary funds in these hard times. A successful raffle was also held and many donations towards the NYB Scholarship funds were pledged.

photos: by Peter Payn.