SOCSEA24 GRAND MARITIME CHARITY BALL IN AID OF THE 200th ANNIVERSARY OF THE RNLI Grand Maritime Charity Ball | Greenwich Maritime | December 2024
2024 sees the RNLI celebrate 200 years of saving lives at sea.
To celebrate the RNLIâs 200th anniversary, and our admiration for their work on the Thames since 2022, the river yacht Silver Sturgeon will host the fundraising Grand Maritime RNLI Ball in December 2024 from Greenwich Pier with Woodsâ Silver Fleet.
Usually only available for private charter by clients such as Bentley, Bulgari Hotels and Chanel, the 61m flagship will embark within the beautiful historic riverscape at Greenwich and cruise through Londonâs spectacular sights and bridges lit with the âIlluminated Riverâ artwork.
Executive Head Chef, Marcus Cunningham, has written a menu bursting with the abundance of the season from our seas and fields, matched with fines wines, great live music and a chance to bid in an auction hosted by a celebrity auctioneer including a one hour drumming lesson with Mark Pusey, drummer to Ed Sheeran, Elton John and Tom Jones (and RNLI volunteer) and a private tour of the secret beauty of Wrenâs domes at the Royal Naval College.
The Grand Maritime Charity Ball is open to all from any sector or members of the public who would like to enjoy a night on board the Silver Sturgeon and support a fantastic cause at the same time.
Special Guests: Sir Robin Knox-Johnston CBE RD, sailing legend and Vice President of the RNLI will be our honorary guest for the evening. Sir Robin was the first person to sail single handed and non-stop around the world between 1968-69. Take the opportunity to speak with the adventurer and hear his fascinating stories. National radio and Magic Radio presenter and household name, Nick Snaith, will be our celebrity charity auctioneer for the evening. He brings decades of experience to his delivery and is sure to keep everyone entertained whilst we raise much deserved fund for the RNLI.
Dress Code: The Grand Maritime Charity Ball is your chance to dress to impress. An elegant affair calling for creative black-tie attire. The theme for the evening is âTo be Truly Blue, We must also Think Greenâ, so please do be inspired to add either a flourish or a full outfit of blue and/or green. Personality, glitz and glamour is encouraged.
For more information about the event please see our guide which includes details of the sustainably sourced menu for the evening.
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The Evening Itinerary
- Location: Please head to Greenwich Pier, King William Walk, Greenwich, London, SE10 9HT to board the Silver Sturgeon. Staff will then welcome you aboard, you will be returned to the same location at the end of the evening.
- Upon arrival you will be personally greeted by RNLI Crew members at the evenings drinks reception and then chaperoned  to your table, all whilst being welcomed by the entertainment for the evening, Temple Band. Temple performs regularly on the main stage at some of Londonâs biggest venues and members have performed with some of the worldâs top names. They will be delivering a mixture of acoustic and upbeat anthems for the evening and be the soundtrack to an evening of electrifying atmosphere.Â
- The four course menu for the evening has been carefully curated with sustainability at its heart by Woodsâ Silver Fleet Executive Head Chef Marcus Cunningham. Marcus has worked within the kitchens of Michelin-starred chefs Michel Roux Sr & Alain Roux at the Waterside Inn and Heston Blumenthal in Bray and the Royal Household. Food for the evening will be accompanied by sustainably sourced wines and non-alcoholic alternatives.
- The evenings finale will be hosting a silent charity auction including some very special prizes and hearing from members of the RNLI, a boat drive-by from the Tower Bridge RNLI crew and then a final set from Temple, where we lift the tempo and invite you to the dancefloor should you wish to really celebrate.Â
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