The Mayor’s first post-Covid charity ball raised more than £3,000 for the Mayor of Solihull’s charities, Marie Curie Hospice and the British Heart Foundation. The Mayor of Solihull, Councilor Mrs Diana Holl-Allen MBE, hosted the fundraising event at Hogarths, Dorridge, on Friday 19 April, with 120 guests enjoying performances by local Solihull singing trio, the Boogaloo Babes , a bagpiper, a string quartet and a DJ. a fun and entertaining evening.
Guest speakers for the evening were Hazel Carter on behalf of Marie Curie and Sarbjit “Miracle Man” Singh on behalf of the British Heart Foundation. They spoke about their inspiring stories of the tragic and life-changing experiences that led them to support the charities they represented.
More than 20 prizes were up for grabs in the draw, including two tickets to any NEC event and a voucher for a high-quality hotel experience. An auction also took place, with bids totaling almost £800 for the five prizes.
The Mayor of Solihull, Councilor Diana Holl-Allen MBE, said:
“I am very proud to say that the return of the Mayor’s Ball after four years was a very enjoyable evening, with spectacular performances and a wonderful atmosphere.
I am grateful to everyone who came and helped raise such important funds for my charities. The guest speakers really gave an insight into the support their charities provide and how the money raised actually goes to vital causes.
Thank you to everyone who made this event possible, for your hard work and dedication. This has been one of the highlights of my year as Mayor and a grand finale as my days as Mayor come to an end. I am honored to have served as Mayor of Solihull and will continue to praise and celebrate our fantastic borough.
