Category Archives: Charity

Dinner at Le Grill, Prague

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Nestled in a former baroque palace, The Mark Luxury Hotel creates an aura of luxury, artfully blending classical design with modern art.

Hotel Night

The Mark has kindly donated a four course dinner for four people at its fine dining restaurant, Le Grill.

Le Grill

Indulge in some of the finest international and modern Bohemian cuisine, prepared by creative Executive Chef Ondrej Korab and his team.

To deliver an extraordinary dining experience, dishes are produced only from superior ingredients and seasoned with herbs freshly picked from Le Grill’s own organic herb garden. You will also be offered house sparkling wine and house wine.

Look out for this prize in one of our silent auction packages. #SILENT15

Furla cross-body bag

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Add a unique touch to your style with Furla’s Metropolis bag. This 100% leather bag is made in Italy and features a gold cross-body chain.

Furla bag

  • Colour: luna-beige
  • Flap with push-lock closure
  • Interior zip pocket
  • Cross-body chain strap
  • Dimensions: 16,5(L)x12(H)x8(P)

It’ll be winking at you in the 2015 Charity Gala Live Auction. #LIVE15

Le Corsaire, English National Ballet, London

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The English National Ballet has generously donated four tickets to Le Corsaire at the London Coliseum.

English National Ballet Le Corsaire

Le Corsaire (The Pirate) follows the escapades of a dashing pirate, Conrad, who journeys across the high seas to save his beautiful harem girl, Medora. It is a fantasy tale of captive maidens and cutthroats, love and betrayal.

Le Corsaire pirate

Full of action, passion and romance, this classic ballet story has been reinvented by English National Ballet, the only UK company to perform the complete work.

English National Ballet - Le Corsaire

This extravagant and exhilarating production enthralled audiences and received rave reviews when it premiered. Staged by Anna-Marie Holmes, with the breath-taking sets by Hollywood designer Bob Ringwood (Batman) and English National Ballet Philharmonic performing the sweeping, romantic score, Le Corsaire is an unmissable, entertaining adventure.

★★★★★ “A roaring success”
Financial Times

★★★★ “Overflowing with colourful costumes, pirates, sumptuous scenery and dance party pieces”
The Independent

★★★★”Fabulously entertaining… if you’ve never been to a ballet, trust me, this is the place to start”
The Observer

Tickets can be used for a performance between the 13th the 24th January 2016 and must be booked by 4th January 2016.

Look out for this prize in the 2015 Charity Gala Silent Auction.

Dress to Impress with Winser London

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Winser London has kindly donated a luxurious dress and cashmere wrap to our gala auction this year.

Winser Miracle Collection

Our lucky winner will be able to choose a dress from the Winser Miracle collection. This Deep V Neck dress is one of our favourites.

Winser dress

The silhouette is super chic, and the knitted rib V-neckline and deep rib cuff gives a modern sharpness. There are hidden side pockets and the rib trims are knitted.

You can choose any miracle dress, in any colour and any size from Winser London’s 2015 collection.

Winser Cashmere Wrap

Winser London has also given us a pure cashmere wrap, knitted in a delicate gossamer stitch. Again you can choose a colour to suit your style.

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These items will make a truly beautiful Christmas gift so keep an eye out for them in the live auction on Saturday 5th December. #LIVE15

Slovakian Fairytale

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Kempinski High Tatras has yet again generously donated a luxurious weekend for two at the spectacular Grand Hotel High Tatras in Slovakia.

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Escape from your everyday life and discover unspoilt nature, magnificent landscapes and endless relaxation on the shores of the glacial lake Strbske Pleso.

Grand Hotel High Tatras

This popular prize includes a two night stay in a deluxe double room and buffet breakfast for two people. It also includes unlimited access to the Zion Luxury Spa.

Pool with a view

For more information on this luxury five star hotel go to http://www.kempinski.com.

Designer carry-on case

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For those of you who feel you are travelling around the world for 80 days every year – we have received the perfect item from our dear friends at Corneliani in Prague.

This Italian tan and brown leather carry-on is conveniently cabin-sized, durable and the epitome of sleek style.

Suitcase

Look out for this beautiful case in the live auction at the 2015 Charity Gala.

Elie Saab Gown

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Luxury boutique Soline has donated a stunning Elie Saab dress to our 2015 Charity Gala Auction.

Soline Elie Saab

Elie Saab’s refined silhouettes and sumptuous detailing take inspiration from both Paris and Beirut, where his ateliers are based. He first launched his label with an haute couture line, expanding soon after into ready-to-wear and accessories.

You can buy or rent the hottest designer dresses for the party season from Soline. Shop online at soline.cz or visit their store in Dušní, Prague 1.

We need your help

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Dear friends

This year we’re taking you on an epic journey “Around the World in 80 Days”.

It’s another sell out!

Tickets to the 2015 Charity Gala have now sold out and with less than four weeks to go we need to call on our lovely supporters to donate prizes for our auction.

Together we make a difference

The Charity Gala is all about helping to drive positive change and with the help of our community we really can make a difference. Last year we raised over 2.6 million Czech Krowns at our gala and this year we’d like to raise even more.

Thank you for your support, every little helps 

A big thank you to those of you who have already donated prizes. If you are able to give an auction prize or something small for our goody bags please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.

We’ll be announcing as many prizes as we can on our Blog and Facebook in the run up to the big night so please stay tuned.

With sincere thanks

Charity Gala Committee

A note from Liz

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Dear Charity Gala Supporters

Over the past month I have had the pleasure of visiting all of our charities to see how the money we raised last year has been invested.

Every year at this time it feels intimidating as we set out to pull off another successful gala, a little awkward as we ask the same people to give prizes and rather stressful as we wonder whether people will actually attend. However, as I find myself standing face to face with the professors, surgeons and care workers and as I hear first hand where our money has been spent I know that all our efforts are worthwhile. It humbles me to be thanked by our charities when they are the ones doing the life changing work, and it strikes me to the core to see what we have achieved together over the past 17 years.

All of the funds raised at the gala go directly to the departments, schools and care facilities and so we are able to track item by item, activity by activity exactly how your money is spent.

Many of our charities have ongoing projects that need our continued support and it is for this reason that we continue to do what we do. We are very much looking forward to another successful event as we set out to travel “Around the World in 80 days”.

With best wishes

Elizabeth Neale

Ps – If you have any prizes to donate to the auction then I’d love to hear from you…