On Sunday, February 10th, 2019 we held our Strictly Tea Dancing afternoon at The Langham Hotel, London. It is one of the highlights of our fundraising. We must give huge thanks to The Langham for all their help and effort, everyone who took part not only on stage and dance floor but those who contributed to the Auction, and also we must not forget yourselves for being there.
It was fantastic from the beginning as the guests enjoyed pre dinner Champagne and then it was down into the Ballroom where Gary Williams and his Band were playing as the guests entered.
During the afternoon tea, Gary entertained us with songs from his wide ranging repertoire.
Our host Brian Conley had the guests in laughter with his jokes, and stunned us all with his wonderful vocals. He even stood on a chair giving a rendering of Nine to Five from the stage show he is starring in, just terrific.
The afternoon was inter mixed with The Strictly Dancing professionals which included Neil and Katya Jones who during their career became eight times undefeated British National Latin Champions and three times World Latin Champions. And Craig and Evegeniya Shaw who are World top class ballroom dancers. They are All England Professional Ballroom Champions as well as British and World Ballroom Show Dance Champions. They were joined by Robert (Judge) Rinder who gave a splendid performance.
What was amazing was that Neil and Katya started singing and involved Brian Conley and the audience and then Neil, Katya, Craig and Evegeniya did a wonderful routine which also involved Robert Rinder. We must thank them all for taking the time out of their hectic schedule to support the Foundation.
Big thanks also to Brian Conley for his introductions and for hosting the afternoon with great humour. Gary Williams and his Band for great songs. And of course to Christopher Biggins for doing the Auction.
Then the Sing Out Sisters finished the afternoon off with a great rousing set and had everyone on the dance floor.
The comments afterwards was that this year was one of the best ever.
