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IGEM NEWS | Events

KNEES-UP IN THE

NORTH EAST

Penspen group Andy Middleton and Chris Hogg

Jen and Peter Thomson Chris and Emma Bucton Ben Hanley, Iain Foster and Chris Hogg

Andy Middleton Pete Jellis
Chris Hogg and Charlotte Nichols Peter Thomson and Chris Hogg and Chris Hogg

By Chris Hogg, North East & Yorkshire Section Chair Lambelle-Wilson for organising the
event. Until you arrange something
OVER 120 GUESTS attended the meal, the auction and raffle raised like this, you don’t realise how much
North East & Yorkshire Section’s 9th over £2,500 for Wag & Company, a work goes into the planning and
Annual Charity Ball, held at Durham’s small charity that brings volunteers preparation, all of which is done on a
Ramside Hall. and their pets together with elderly voluntary basis. Thanks also to our
The evening began with a drinks and vulnerable dog lovers across the sponsors, Ctrl Hub, DNV GL, EIC,
reception, after which I gave the North East of England. Enviroflow Management, O’Connor
welcome address and Peter Jellis gave The night was a huge success, with Utilities, Penspen and Rosen, without
a light-hearted blessing. special thanks going to committee whom such an enjoyable evening
After an enjoyable three-course members Barry Dalus and Sara would not have been possible. ■

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