Holyhead gala dinner raises money for armed forces charity
The event was hosted by Ynys Môn MP Virginia Crosbie.
L -R: Flt Sgt Dai Lawrence, Air Commodore Mick Milligan, Virginia Crosbie MP, Lt Gen Sir Gary Coward, Kath Eastment SSAFA Honorary Branch Secretary, Group Captain Andrew Turk
Submitted by Bethan Davies
A local MP has helped to raise more than £3,000 for armed forces veterans.
Virginia Crosbie, Ynys Môn MP, hosted a gala dinner at Braids Bistro in Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey in aid of SSAFA, the Armed Forces Veterans Charity.
The charity provides lifelong support to serving men and women and veterans from the British Armed Forces.
More than 80 people attended the dinner.
They were were entertained by Flight Sergeant Dai Lawrence, who gave a talk on the RAF’s defining moments during World War 2.
The event featured a raffle and an auction.
Lots included a VIP Day at RAF Valley, half a lamb, a photo shoot by Phil Hen Williams and afternoon tea at the House of Lords with Baroness Anne Jenkin.
The total amount raised was £3,010.
This included £225 from the auction of a framed photograph of nine RAF Valley Hawk T2’s flying over South Stack.
Virginia said: "This dinner was a really entertaining evening and I am delighted we have raised so much for such a wonderful charity that does so much to look after our veterans.
"The generosity of guests was astounding but there were some great lots too with fierce bidding.
"I really enjoyed being an auctioneer.
"This is the latest in a series of events I have hosted to help local charities and organisations.
"It’s really important I do my bit to help, especially as many have struggled during the pandemic and needed a boost."
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