The Courage &

Benevolence

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The Courage &

Benevolence

BALL

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Table of Contents

The Debra Charity and finding a cure for EB

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The Menu 5

1932 What a year this has been so far 6 – 7

Your hosts Tonight 8-9

The Zenoria Trio and The Cufflinks 10

The Broadway Babies Dancers 11

The Charleston Charlie's 12

A Special thank you to our sponsors 13

The Charity Raffle 13

The Best of British Auction lots 14-16

Programme Rear

Cover

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Table of Contents

The Debra Charity and finding a cure for EB

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The Menu 5

1932 What a year this has been so far 6 – 7

Your hosts Tonight 8-9

The Zenoria Trio and The Cufflinks 10

The Broadway Babies Dancers 11

The Charleston Charlie's 12

A Special thank you to our sponsors 13

The Charity Raffle 13

The Best of British Auction lots 14-16

Programme Rear

Cover

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Menu

Starter

Loch Fyne Smoked Organic Salmon Carpaccio

with palm hearts, rocket and citrus mayonnaise

Filo Basket of Mediterranean Vegetables

artichoke, tomato & basil drizzle (V)

Main Course

Roast Welsh Lamb Rump

mixed herb polenta, ratatouille, rosemary jus

Pea & Broad Bean Risotto

saffron sauce and minted crème fraiche (V)

Desert

Strawberry Mille-feuille

blackcurrant drops & strawberry garnish

Coffee

Wines

White - Bergerie de la Bastide, France 08

Red – Fuzion Malbec Tempranillo, Argentina 11

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Menu

Starter

Loch Fyne Smoked Organic Salmon Carpaccio

with palm hearts, rocket and citrus mayonnaise

Filo Basket of Mediterranean Vegetables

artichoke, tomato & basil drizzle (V)

Main Course

Roast Welsh Lamb Rump

mixed herb polenta, ratatouille, rosemary jus

Pea & Broad Bean Risotto

saffron sauce and minted crème fraiche (V)

Desert

Strawberry Mille-feuille

blackcurrant drops & strawberry garnish

Coffee

Wines

White - Bergerie de la Bastide, France 08

Red – Fuzion Malbec Tempranillo, Argentina 11

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The Debra Charity and finding

a cure for EB

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a very rare and awful

genetic condition in which the skin and internal body

linings blister at the slightest knock or rub, causing

painful, open wounds. There is no cure and this must rank

among the most terrible conditions a person can suffer.

The Debra Charity provides vital care for sufferers and

sponsor ground breaking research that is helping to

ease suffering and will one day find a cure.

Like many others, I was so moved by the strength of those

who live with this condition that I decided to launch a

fundraising campaign to raise as much as I could for the

charity.

The first stage of was to complete the Yorkshire 3 Peaks

Challenge with a group of stalwart friends last June,

three of whom are here tonight, DCI Peter Digby, Major

David Stanbridge and S/Sgt Didier renard. This raised

over £5,500. The second phase is to at least match this

tonight at the Courage & benevolence fundraising ball.

The encouragement I have received from friends and the

inspiration I have drawn from those passionate people

who are staging this event for me tonight is truly

humbling and my heartfelt thanks goes out to them and

to you for attending this evening.

David Clarke

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The Debra Charity and finding

a cure for EB

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a very rare and awful

genetic condition in which the skin and internal body

linings blister at the slightest knock or rub, causing

painful, open wounds. There is no cure and this must rank

among the most terrible conditions a person can suffer.

The Debra Charity provides vital care for sufferers and

sponsor ground breaking research that is helping to

ease suffering and will one day find a cure.

Like many others, I was so moved by the strength of those

who live with this condition that I decided to launch a

fundraising campaign to raise as much as I could for the

charity.

The first stage of was to complete the Yorkshire 3 Peaks

Challenge with a group of stalwart friends last June,

three of whom are here tonight, DCI Peter Digby, Major

David Stanbridge and S/Sgt Didier renard. This raised

over £5,500. The second phase is to at least match this

tonight at the Courage & benevolence fundraising ball.

The encouragement I have received from friends and the

inspiration I have drawn from those passionate people

who are staging this event for me tonight is truly

humbling and my heartfelt thanks goes out to them and

to you for attending this evening.

David Clarke

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What a year this has been so far

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What a year this has been so far

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1932

Olympic Success

Hottest Summer Since 1930 as temperatures reach 89f

Karloff & Dietrich

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1932

Olympic Success

Hottest Summer Since 1930 as temperatures reach 89f

Karloff & Dietrich

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Your hosts & Entertainers

Tonight

The zenoria Trio

A banquet of sophisticated wit and gaiety thrown into

the bargain

Sir Timothy Ackroyd & Ms Jurga

Zilinskiene

With the skill and passion to captivate any audience,

the extraordinary Zenoria Trio play an incredible varie-

ty of music, including Tango, Classical, Celtic Folk

and Jazz - specially arranged for the unique combina-

tion of two violins and a double bass. The Trio’s reper-

toire is original and eclectic and creates in its perfor-

mance an atmosphere of refreshing originality.

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Your hosts & Entertainers

Tonight

The zenoria Trio

A banquet of sophisticated wit and gaiety thrown into

the bargain

Sir Timothy Ackroyd & Ms Jurga

Zilinskiene

With the skill and passion to captivate any audience,

the extraordinary Zenoria Trio play an incredible varie-

ty of music, including Tango, Classical, Celtic Folk

and Jazz - specially arranged for the unique combina-

tion of two violins and a double bass. The Trio’s reper-

toire is original and eclectic and creates in its perfor-

mance an atmosphere of refreshing originality.

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Not since the glory days of the ‘frothy, bubbly caba-

ret’ called Summer Time Frolics when the Café de paris

opened on 28th May 1924, has London seen anything to

compare with the wonderful Broadway Babies. Their

brilliance and joyous vitality is a testament to their

producer and dance choreographer, the sensational

Mr David Adams.

The Cufflinks

The cufflinks will be a revelation to those who have

long despaired of finding such qualities in the libretto

of a modern musical performance.

The Cufflinks have been touring successfully around

Hertfordshire and North London for over 10 years

before arriving in the West End. Their powerful and

passionate renderings of the popular jazz standards

from the late 1920s through to the present day

provide the perfect backdrop for every occasion, at

garden parties, cocktail receptions and anniversaries.

The Broadway Babies

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Not since the glory days of the ‘frothy, bubbly caba-

ret’ called Summer Time Frolics when the Café de paris

opened on 28th May 1924, has London seen anything to

compare with the wonderful Broadway Babies. Their

brilliance and joyous vitality is a testament to their

producer and dance choreographer, the sensational

Mr David Adams.

The Cufflinks

The cufflinks will be a revelation to those who have

long despaired of finding such qualities in the libretto

of a modern musical performance.

The Cufflinks have been touring successfully around

Hertfordshire and North London for over 10 years

before arriving in the West End. Their powerful and

passionate renderings of the popular jazz standards

from the late 1920s through to the present day

provide the perfect backdrop for every occasion, at

garden parties, cocktail receptions and anniversaries.

The Broadway Babies

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A Special thank you to our Patrons

and Supporters

The Charleston Charlie’s

After making a huge splash at the Savoy and in the

nightclubs of London’s West End in the late 1920s

with their crazy moves and dance routine’s, critics said

the handsome Charleston Charlie’s could never main-

tain their mad-cat energy. They proved them all wrong

by adding a new level of sophistication to their usual

concoction of frivolity preforming a recent rendering

for one of their fans, HRH The Prince of Wales no

less.

This evening would not have been possible to stage

without the patronage and support of several friends

of the benevolence Ball. The organisers would espe-

cially like to thank the following people and firms for

their generosity:

Mr Mark Thundercliffe—HSBC

Ms Jurga Zilinskiene—Today Translations Ltd

Mr Stuart Cloke—The benevolent Autocrats

DCI Peter Digby—City Police

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A Special thank you to our Patrons

and Supporters

The Charleston Charlie’s

After making a huge splash at the Savoy and in the

nightclubs of London’s West End in the late 1920s

with their crazy moves and dance routine’s, critics said

the handsome Charleston Charlie’s could never main-

tain their mad-cat energy. They proved them all wrong

by adding a new level of sophistication to their usual

concoction of frivolity preforming a recent rendering

for one of their fans, HRH The Prince of Wales no

less.

This evening would not have been possible to stage

without the patronage and support of several friends

of the benevolence Ball. The organisers would espe-

cially like to thank the following people and firms for

their generosity:

Mr Mark Thundercliffe—HSBC

Ms Jurga Zilinskiene—Today Translations Ltd

Mr Stuart Cloke—The benevolent Autocrats

DCI Peter Digby—City Police

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Setting the pace with his customary generosity, this signed £20 (Bank of England) note, framed and with photographic evidence of the leg-endary Mr. Rod Stewart parting with the note in London, is a must have collectors item for any fan. Est. Retail value: £250 (UK) $750 (USA)

The Charity Raffle

A weekend stay for 2 people at the luxurious 5 star Grange St. Paul’s Hotel & Spa located in the heart of the City of London beside the iconic St. Paul’s Cathedral. The 2 night stay includes breakfast and use of the health club facilities. Courtesy of Grange Hotels.

Auction Lot 1—The Tartan Icon

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Setting the pace with his customary generosity, this signed £20 (Bank of England) note, framed and with photographic evidence of the leg-endary Mr. Rod Stewart parting with the note in London, is a must have collectors item for any fan. Est. Retail value: £250 (UK) $750 (USA)

The Charity Raffle

A weekend stay for 2 people at the luxurious 5 star Grange St. Paul’s Hotel & Spa located in the heart of the City of London beside the iconic St. Paul’s Cathedral. The 2 night stay includes breakfast and use of the health club facilities. Courtesy of Grange Hotels.

Auction Lot 1—The Tartan Icon

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Auction Lot 2— Jubilee Diamonds are

a Girls best friend

This is the only police Sweetheart Brooch of its kind ever produced and was specially commis-sioned to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This Sterling Silver City of London Police Sweet-

heart Brooch is the most unusual object d’art gift that a lady with connections to the City and the Benevolence Ball could posses. Measuring 65 x 32mm the unique one off piece consists of fine brilliant cut Burma Rubies, and tiny bril-liant cut Diamonds. Brightly polished with

contrasting satin finished sections, with 18ct gold micro-plated detailing. The hand engraved edge states "Diamond Jubilee 2012“. The piece was designed in London’s Hatton Garden and will not be repeated. A smaller, less elaborate brooch based on this original design will be

available to order. Est. Design and production value: c.£1,450

The ultimate day out at the races for four people. A private tour of Willy Jar-

vis’s stables with breakfast followed by a day at the races.

Auction Lot 3— Willy Jarvis Stables

& Racing at Newmarket—4 people

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Auction Lot 2— Jubilee Diamonds are

a Girls best friend

This is the only police Sweetheart Brooch of its kind ever produced and was specially commis-sioned to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This Sterling Silver City of London Police Sweet-

heart Brooch is the most unusual object d’art gift that a lady with connections to the City and the Benevolence Ball could posses. Measuring 65 x 32mm the unique one off piece consists of fine brilliant cut Burma Rubies, and tiny bril-liant cut Diamonds. Brightly polished with

contrasting satin finished sections, with 18ct gold micro-plated detailing. The hand engraved edge states "Diamond Jubilee 2012“. The piece was designed in London’s Hatton Garden and will not be repeated. A smaller, less elaborate brooch based on this original design will be

available to order. Est. Design and production value: c.£1,450

The ultimate day out at the races for four people. A private tour of Willy Jar-

vis’s stables with breakfast followed by a day at the races.

Auction Lot 3— Willy Jarvis Stables

& Racing at Newmarket—4 people

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Auction Lot 4— A Day to Change

Your Life— 4 people

A day that will give you wings – ‘and change your life and that of three friends’. A day flying with the ‘Blades’ aerobatic display team with former pilots from the world famous Royal Air Force ‘Red Arrows’ display team. 2excelaviation is the only civil aerobatic display team licensed by the CAA to take passengers on such an adventure. Presented by the distinguished Wing Commander (Retired) Chris Nor-ton OBE, DFC a former Royal Air Force Tornado pilot and veteran of the Iraq war.

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Auction Lot 4— A Day to Change

Your Life— 4 people

A day that will give you wings – ‘and change your life and that of three friends’. A day flying with the ‘Blades’ aerobatic display team with former pilots from the world famous Royal Air Force ‘Red Arrows’ display team. 2excelaviation is the only civil aerobatic display team licensed by the CAA to take passengers on such an adventure. Presented by the distinguished Wing Commander (Retired) Chris Nor-ton OBE, DFC a former Royal Air Force Tornado pilot and veteran of the Iraq war.

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Auction Lot 5—Sartorial Splendour

for Him or Her

Dismiss all thoughts of ‘off the peg’, ‘made to measure’ and ‘ill fitting suits’ and step into the exclusive world of Dietrich and Gable, savoring British Sartorial ele-gance at its best. Combining the finest British fabrics with the world’s greatest tailoring, this Lot offers you the chance to join the ranks of the superbly dressed with a fully bespoke suite; hand made to your exacting style and standards in the traditional manner by Graham Browne, Bespoke tailor to the City of London.

Est. value: £1,800

Few hotels in the world rival the majesty, hospitality and grandeur of The Fairmont Banff Springs resort. Styled after a Scottish Baronial Castle, the hotel, a National Historical Site of Canada, has been turn-ing moments into memories for its guests for 124 years. The opening of the hotel in 1888 marked the birthplace of tourism in the Canadian Rockies. Located in the heart of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it provides a unique resort experience including: 12 restaurants, two golf courses a world class spa and more. This 2 night break for 2 people is kindly donated by Fairmont Hotels and includes bed and breakfast. Certain dates are excluded.

Auction Lot 6 — Escape to your

Canadian

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Auction Lot 5—Sartorial Splendour

for Him or Her

Dismiss all thoughts of ‘off the peg’, ‘made to measure’ and ‘ill fitting suits’ and step into the exclusive world of Dietrich and Gable, savoring British Sartorial ele-gance at its best. Combining the finest British fabrics with the world’s greatest tailoring, this Lot offers you the chance to join the ranks of the superbly dressed with a fully bespoke suite; hand made to your exacting style and standards in the traditional manner by Graham Browne, Bespoke tailor to the City of London.

Est. value: £1,800

Few hotels in the world rival the majesty, hospitality and grandeur of The Fairmont Banff Springs resort. Styled after a Scottish Baronial Castle, the hotel, a National Historical Site of Canada, has been turn-ing moments into memories for its guests for 124 years. The opening of the hotel in 1888 marked the birthplace of tourism in the Canadian Rockies. Located in the heart of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it provides a unique resort experience including: 12 restaurants, two golf courses a world class spa and more. This 2 night break for 2 people is kindly donated by Fairmont Hotels and includes bed and breakfast. Certain dates are excluded.

Auction Lot 6 — Escape to your

Canadian

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A sensational VIP family night out for 2 adults and 2 children to Dis-ney on Ice.

Auction Lot 7— family Night

Auction Lot 8 — Spirit of the

Reigning Champions

Own a piece of British history. The City of London Police are the current reigning Olympic world champions for tug of war having taken Gold in 1908 and 1920. ‘City Police Gold’ is a limited edition 10 year old single malt Speyside Scotch whiskey specially commissioned to commemorate this legendary achievement in the year that the Summer Olympic Games came to London for a record second time. The red case is signed by the Commissioner of Police for the City of London; the World Champion swim-mer and BBC presenter Mark Foster and other prominent British figures. The bottle represents a unique mo-ment in the history of both British sport. The Lot includes an invitation for 10 people to receive a guided tour of the City Police museum in London to see the Olympic Medals and other fascinating artefacts.

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A sensational VIP family night out for 2 adults and 2 children to Dis-ney on Ice.

Auction Lot 7— family Night

Auction Lot 8 — Spirit of the

Reigning Champions

Own a piece of British history. The City of London Police are the current reigning Olympic world champions for tug of war having taken Gold in 1908 and 1920. ‘City Police Gold’ is a limited edition 10 year old single malt Speyside Scotch whiskey specially commissioned to commemorate this legendary achievement in the year that the Summer Olympic Games came to London for a record second time. The red case is signed by the Commissioner of Police for the City of London; the World Champion swim-mer and BBC presenter Mark Foster and other prominent British figures. The bottle represents a unique mo-ment in the history of both British sport. The Lot includes an invitation for 10 people to receive a guided tour of the City Police museum in London to see the Olympic Medals and other fascinating artefacts.

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This splendid bottle of XO Cognac whilst sitting somewhat outside the category of Best of British, is a fitting tribute to this year’s out-standing achievements of Britain’s greatest Olympian of all time, the sensational (and God willing soon to be ‘Sir’) Bradley Wiggins! The Bottle is signed by a number of our special guests.

Est. value in Euros: Pricelessss

Auction Lot 10 — Tour de France

Triumphant Tipple

Auction Lot 9 — Tour de France

Triumphant Tipple

They have played for Presidents and Royalty across the globe and now they could play for you. With their interpretations the Zenoria Trio bring you the highest levels of musicianship to mesmerise you and your friends.

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This splendid bottle of XO Cognac whilst sitting somewhat outside the category of Best of British, is a fitting tribute to this year’s out-standing achievements of Britain’s greatest Olympian of all time, the sensational (and God willing soon to be ‘Sir’) Bradley Wiggins! The Bottle is signed by a number of our special guests.

Est. value in Euros: Pricelessss

Auction Lot 10 — Tour de France

Triumphant Tipple

Auction Lot 9 — Tour de France

Triumphant Tipple

They have played for Presidents and Royalty across the globe and now they could play for you. With their interpretations the Zenoria Trio bring you the highest levels of musicianship to mesmerise you and your friends.