Was the Wiltshire gala dinner a success?
The event was a resounding success and raised £63,573 in important funds for aspiring Olympians and Paralympians through the Funding Future Olympians and Paralympians Foundation. Everyone there had loads of fun and the blind auction had everyone on the edge of their seats.
Leader of Wiltshire Council, Cllr Richard Clewer, said: “Each year I am inspired by the dedication and commitment of the inspirational athletes at the Wiltshire Business and Sports Gala Dinner. They have some wonderful stories of sporting success to share, and thanks to our Funding Future Olympians and Paralympians Foundation, they will have many more successes to come.
“But this fantastic event is only made possible by the generous support we have received from the business community.”
The Occasional Kitchen were absolutely delighted to play a very small part in the evening, by providing all the delicious food.
Successful applicants receive funding to assist with training and attending competitions, as well as paying for equipment and transport costs to regional, national, and international events.
Who were last years recipients?
- Morgan Fice-Noyes – para-rowing
- Lucy-Jane Matthews – 100m hurdles
- Dan Bethell – para-badminton
- Kate French MBE – modern pentathlon
- Lloyd Wallace – aerial skiing
- Ashlyn Bland – skeleton
- Tom Gale – high jump
- Marcus Webb – biathlon
- Lauren Booth – cycling
- Sarah Gee – golf
To date, 55 elite athletes and 55 up-and-coming young sports stars have benefitted from the Funding Future Olympians and Paralympians Foundation.
Cllr Clewer added: “Everyone that attends Wiltshire Business and Sports Gala Dinner helps to support and inspire our Wiltshire athletes to reach their sporting goals, and we thank all our sponsors, particularly the Gold sponsors CGI, Landmarc, MiPermit and Pharmaxo.
“This year’s dinner was another successful event, and we thank all attendees for raising such an impressive amount.”
The funding was also boosted by a live auction of one-off experiences as well as a silent auction.
For more go to wiltshire.gov.uk
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