This popular event returned on Thursday 22nd May at the Kia Oval Cricket Ground, London, with over 300 guests.
The day started with welcome drinks on the Corinthian Roof Terrace overlooking the famous old pitch before guests made their way down to the England Suite. Lunch began with London & Southeast Chair, Leon Pearson, welcoming guests, followed by Concrete Society Chief Executive, Claire Ackerman, giving a brief update on some of the exciting projects the Society is working on.
After guests enjoyed a three-course meal – and drinks – it was time for the main act. Eddy the Eagle. Eddy started off with some old videos of his ski jumping and then proceeded to tell his tale of true personal resilience, fighting against the odds to make it to the Olympics. It was told with humour and had the audience laughing throughout. He finished off with some of the amusing adverts he did back in the late 80’s and then posed for pictures with guests.
The proceedings finished with the Charity raffle, the chosen charity for this year was Parkinson’s UK, the raffle raised £4,252 – a great effort by all those in attendance.
Guest then continued the networking and socialising overlooking the pitch into the early evening, a great day was had by all!
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