The Datebook Autumn 2015 | Page 9

Ambition’s 90th Anniversary Royal Gala Dinner T The evening started in style with an energetic performance from Embrace, a talented dance collective from East London. Guests enjoyed a drinks The dance group ‘Embrace’ entertained guests during the drinks reception. have been transformed by good youth work, enabling them to re-engage with learning, develop essential employability skills and improve their health and wellbeing.” Paul Elliott CBE explained how his youth club inspired his love of football. reception on the terrace of The Orangery, followed by a three course dinner, a live auction and evening entertainment. During her welcome speech, Helen Marshall, Ambition’s Chief Executive, commented, “Ambition has played an important role in the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people during its impressive 90 year history. Tonight you will see and hear from young people whose lives Believe in Magic Ball The Natural History Museum's Hintze Hall made a stunning backdrop for the late summer Believe in Magic Ball. The fundraising event was held by the Believe in Magic charity – an organisation set up in order to spread magic to t \