Three charities that offer support to young people and families across Winchester have benefitted from a Bollywood-themed charity ball.

The event, organised by the Mayor of Winchester Councillor Vivian Achwal, took place at the Norton Park Hotel, Sutton Scotney, on Saturday, April 23 and raised nearly £1,000 for her chosen charities - Friends of the Family, Winchester Youth Counselling and The Eight Foundation.

Guests enjoyed a three-course meal, wine, and entertainment from Bollywood and classical dancers.

Hampshire Chronicle: The Mayor of Winchester's charity ball

The Bollywood Ball marked the end of a year of fundraising events supporting the Mayor of Winchester’s charities for 2021 – 2022 which have included a murder mystery evening, a sponsored walk, and a virtual quiz hosted by Eggheads star Kevin Ashman.

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Cllr Achwal, said: “Thank you to everyone who came along to the Bollywood charity event and helped to raise funds for my three charities.”

Karen Hazlitt, Friends of the Family’s chair of trustees, said: "We were thrilled to be chosen as one of the Mayor's charities for 2021 - 22 and we are extremely grateful to the Mayor, Cllr Achwal, for her tireless support over the past year.

Hampshire Chronicle: The Mayor of Winchester's charity ball

"There have been many wonderful events which have raised much needed funds for Friends of the Family, Winchester Youth Counselling and the Eight Foundation.

"We would like to thank the Mayor for the work she has done to raise funds and awareness of our work supporting young people and families across the district.”

Friends of the Family is an independent, registered charity established in 1993 that offers confidential support to families in Winchester and surrounding villages who are experiencing challenges and are in need of help and advice.

Hampshire Chronicle: The Mayor of Winchester's charity ball

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