The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Children’s Fund is the only charity dedicated to supporting children whose parents work, or have worked for the Naval Service.
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“Food at its best and the best business community in the world – supporting those who put their lives on the line for us … I’m proud and humbled to support this fantastic event. Let’s dig deep!”
Kerry Ellis has fast become recognized as the First Lady of West End musicals from her starring roles in London and on Broadway, she has also achieved chart-topping success as a recording artist with her debut album Anthems.
Following their fantastic performance in the Arena di Verona, she will be touring with Brian May in Italy in February 2016.
“The Square Mile Salute brings together philanthropists, the City and our culinary greats all to raise much needed funds for brave individuals who put their lives on the line for all of us. It is a spectacular initiative and I hope it is an even greater success this year.”
Cassidy Little, who “loved Afghanistan so much I left a leg behind to continue to kick ass”, winner of The People’s Strictly for Comic Relief, returning to his first love of performing, to host Square Mile Salute.
“We are delighted to support this event and are pleased to be able to play a part in raising awareness of some very worthy causes.”
“The Square Mile Salute has rapidly become synonymous with fund-raising at its finest.”
Armed Forces Week saw MasterChef: The Professionals judge Monica Galetti toast the launch of 2015 Square Mile Salute at Annabel’s with Kings Fine Foods caviar and Gusbourne English sparkling Wine. Supporting Combat Stress, SkillForce, The Royal British Legion, The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Children’s Fund and Soldiering On Through Life Trust.
Annabel’s host Square Mile Salute launch reception. Gusbourne Estate wine and Kings Fine Foods caviar with chef Monica Galetti. Speaker: Gulf War Prisoner of War, Flt Lt john Nichol, introduced by Major General “Buster” Howes CB, OBE
John Nichol was shot down over Iraq during the first Gulf War in 1991. Captured and tortured, he was paraded on TV providing one of the most iconic images of that conflict. Nearly 25 years after the war, John will tell his astonishing, enthralling and moving story of war, and discuss how his life has been shaped by those events.
In the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) all six of Gusbourne Estate’s wines have been awarded either Gold or Silver medals. Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs (2010) and Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs Late Disgorged (2007), were both awarded ‘Gold Outstanding’ medals – the highest IWSC medal honour.
Today marks the start of the British strawberry season. It seems we can’t get enough of the great British berry thanks to their taste, which this year will be even more sweet and juicy, as a result of the sunniest winter since records began.
Benjamin Fifita Makisi, dubbed “The Tenor of the Pacific” and “The Polynesian Pavarotti” who sang for the ANZAC Military Tattoo in Australia will be performing for us at this year’s Square Mile Salute.
As seen on the Channel 4 programme “The World’s Most Expensive food”, enjoy Kings Fine Foods caviar at Square Mile Salute, served by Laura and Holly King.
A great day exploring the vineyards and winery at Gusbourne Estate, Appledore in Kent, with Monica and David Galetti; in preparation for the Square Mile Salute reception.