UKHA London & SE Winter Ball: Review

Over 200 UKHA members and their guests from across the UK gathered at the Park Plaza Riverbank on Saturday 16th December for the London & SE annual Winter Ball. What an evening of festive frivolity! Fernanda Lewis, the London Chair led her committee in organising an amazing evening. Our review reads mainly like a huge list of thank yous to everyone who contributed to the event and made it such a resounding success. We can't wait until next year, how are they going to top that!
Winter Ball Thank Yous
Thank you to the London & SE Committee
Fernanda and Liana led the events team, everyone took a role and bossed it!
Gosia Oszkiel from The Grand in Brighton made sure everyone's booking was processed and Margus commanded the finances. Kyle Clarke organised our amazing sponsors and Paul Fisher from The Best Dressed Group coordinated the raffle. Not forgetting Shahnawaz Khan from the Pan Pacific for compiling the gorgeous goody bags, or Jackie for helping everyone.
The Venue Team & Entertainment
Thank you to the team at the Park Plaza London Riverbank for the incredible menu and exemplary service throughout the evening. Special thanks to Bridget the Event Manager, Atiqur the Assistant Operation Manager, Alexandra, Rana, Ronok, Georgina and the service team for their outstanding warmth and incredible attention to detail. Andrew the Executive Chef and his team prepared and presented the most wonderful food and we received so many compliments. The caramel, chocolate and banana compote desert was to die for. The Park Plaza Riverbank exceeded our expectations in terms of service and that was noticed by every one involved. The meticulous planning and seamless execution were truly commendable.
Our entertainment was provided by the SpinSisters: a sisterhood of London’s finest female DJs. These ladies spun the decks and got everyone grooving on the dance floor.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Thank you to all our sponsors and to everyone that contributed a raffle prize, or something gorgeous for our goody bags. We appreciate your support, your sponsorship and prizes helped make the evening extra special. We extend our thanks in particular to our main sponsors for the evening.
- Andreea from Best Staff Solutions for the photographer
- Linda from Calibre Recruitment for the white wine
- Martha from WGC for the bubbles
- Lynne from Mendabath for the midnight snack
- James from Royal Jersey Laundry for the IT support
- Adam from HMS Recruitment for the IT equipment
- Eddy & Sheila from Axminster Services for pre-reception refreshments
- Paul Fisher from The Best Dressed Group for the photo booth and tree
- Ali from Mint Linen for the DJs
Thank you for the Raffle Prizes
- £50 M&S Voucher - Marianne Morris from Bath and Marble Restoration
- A night's stay including Breakfast for two at The Goring - Fernanda Lewis
- £50 High Street Voucher - Mo Ali , Golden Group
- Afternoon Tea for two - Shanahawha, Pan Pacific Hotel
- One week at Casa Reni, in Spain - Andrew, Mighty Griffin Recruitment
- Double Divan Bed and Mattress - Chris Prior, Mattison Beds
- Super Size TV - Nick Appell, Casna Group
- 5 Fortnum & Mason Hampers - Lennie & Louis, Top Talent
- Survival products kit - Ruth Bonner, Room Servicing
- 5 Luxury Bin Vouchers - Devi, Must have Bins
- 1 Night Stay, breakfast and afternoon tea - Marius, Peninsula London
- £200 TXMax Voucher - Andreea, Best Staff Solutions
- One Year supply Loo Roll - Jim Wilkinson, Essity
- Two Luxury Throws - Fatma, Aura Demi
- Hairdryer - Liz Smith-Mills
- Bottle of Whisky - Jaqueline Hehir, The Army and Navy Club
- 4 Product gift boxes and a bottle of bubbles - Jodi Scott, Dephis Eco
- General gifts including a big bear - UKHA London & South East Region
Some very lucky people went home with some amazing prizes! But everyone went home with a fantastic Goody Bag.
Thank you for the Goody Bag Goodies
- Toiletries from Jo Loves - Vanity Fair
- Thermal Coffee Mug - Kelsi
- Diary and Pen - Easy Hands
- The White Company "Noir" - ADA Cosmetics
- The Scottish Fine Soaps Company Toiletries - Thamesmead
- 4 Colours ballpen + Trolley Coin - Mustang
- Lip Balm & Hand Cream (Malin+Goetz) - Labottega
- Mouse Pads with 2024 Calendars - Best Staff Solutions
- Bvlgari unscented lip balms - Guest &Co.
- Childs Farm - Children amenities - Guest Supply
- Goody Bags - Best Dressed Group
- Slippers and Facecloths - BC Softwear