Dinner for Nepal – At the Nepalese Embassy

As Phase Three of our Nepal project was already underway we wanted to highlight the work which had already been achieved and show just how much more we aim to do to support the people and children of Nepal at this most tragic time.

But where should we hold such an important event? Who should we ask to be our guest of honour? Well in order to take people to the heart of the appeal the Nepalese Embassy seemed the perfect place and Dr Rijal had the contacts to make that happen. Then we received the news that His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent G.C.V.O. had accepted the invitation to be our guest of honour and agreed to be main after-dinner speaker.

A dinner party in the surroundings of the Nepalese Embassy was the best place to raise awareness of the work still to be done in Nepal and to showcase the progress of the project to date.

Over 70 guests joined us for a drinks reception, which included the opportunity to meet his Royal Highness and then enjoy a superb Nepalese meal, thanks to The Everest Inn. Our MC for the night was Dr Rajni Rijal who introduced a traditional Nepalese dance group and our guest speakers for the evening, H.R.H. Prince Michael, Dr Kapil Rijal, Mr Tej Bahadur Chetri and celebrity auctioneer the RT Hon Michael Gove MP.

Guests watched footage form the Nepal visits to date and saw how much more was needed to get Nepal back on its feet once again.

The evening raised a truly amazing £12,000 and ensured that Phase Three to build nine school halls is well and truly underway. People coming together to make a difference and highlight the plight of others is an important meeting of minds that certainly paid off.

Special thanks to The Nepalese Embassy, our distinguished guests, H.R.H. Prince Michael of Kent, the RT Hon Michael Gove MP, Sir Gerald Howarth MP, Mr Chris Davies MP, and Miss Michelle Donelan for giving up their time to attend.

Our guests were entertained, fed, updated and very supportive. LMF is grateful for the opportunity to reach people in high places and appreciate every penny raised by everybody concerned from our neighbouring villages to the Embassy of Nepal and beyond.

Our Nepal page is still open for donations simply visit https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/EarthquakeAppeal

Here are just a few pictures from the evening.