Landscape & Urban Design Issue 16 2015 | Page 14

Get Ready To Party With Perennial – 15 January 2016 Tickets are now on sale for the annual there are many exciting prizes to be won Garden designer and auctioneer for the Party for Perennial, which will take place in the raffle and auction hosted by Andrew event, Andrew Fisher Tomlin comments: on Friday 15 January 2016. The event Fisher-Tomlin. “It is great to be involved with the Party kicks off HortAid 2016, Perennial’s yearlong fundraising campaign and is an opportunity to join friends and colleagues from across the horticulture industry for a fantastic evening of networking, fun and fundraising. It will be held at Skyloft at the top of the Millbank Tower, offering Anita Bates, Director of Marketing and Development at Perennial, said: “Judging by the success of the last party, we know how much people enjoy having the chance to get together with friends and colleagues during the winter season when for Perennial which is sure to be a fantastic evening in an impressive venue. The more people that come along, the more vital funds will be raised for Perennial, so why not get a group together and celebrate the start of the New Year with a bang?” many horticulture businesses are less busy. A spectacular event such as this is not It is a great opportunity for networking, possible without support – thanks to but most of all it is a chance for people the generosity of our sponsors: the to proactively support their trade charity. Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), The Party for Perennial is now a highly Tickets are already selling fast so do not Bulldog Tools, Bullrush, CED Natural popular industry fixture, having been delay in securing your entry to the party of Stone and the Landscape Show. There reinstated following the charity’s the year.” are still opportunities for more sponsors spectacular views over the River Thames and London skyline, setting the scene for a wonderful evening. 175th anniversary in 2014, reviving the organisation’s Victorian tradition of an annual fundraising event. The last party raised over £20,000, providing an excellent start to the HortAid campaign. The 2016 party is set to be even bigger and better, with a great line up of music and entertainment including a six piece live band. The ticket price includes a glass of bubbly and delicious bowl food and All funds raised through ticket sales and the auction and raffle will help support all UK horticulturists, retired and of working age, and their families, who come to Perennial for help. As the only charity that to get involved at various levels, similarly donations of prizes for the auction and raffle are welcome. If your organisation is interested in helping, please contact: [email protected] helps individuals from all sectors of the Ticket prices: horticulture industry, Perennial makes a Individual Ticket – £55 massive difference to people’s lives when Tickets for Two Package – £100 they have nowhere else to turn. Panorama Package (for 8) – £360 For full information and to book tickets visit: www.perennial.org.uk/events/party-for-perennial-2016