A popular Indian restaurant, B26 Food of India, in Birmingham has raised £3,550 for a cancer charity.
The award-winning restaurant organised the fundraiser to mark its 10th anniversary. To help boost even further the coffers of Macmillan Cancer Support, the sum raised has been matched by a local branch of Barclays Bank PLC, bringing the grand total to an amazing £7,100.
B26 Food of India’s Manager Mr Mit Balli said: “I am genuinely thrilled at the generosity of our well-wishers, our customers. It was a memorable evening and it gives us pleasure in giving back to the local community whose loyalty and sincerity continues to motivate us.”
The family-friendly event last Sunday was graced by the Leader of Birmingham City Council, Cllr John Clancy. Clad in a three-piece suit, Cllr Clancy described how finding out that one is affected by cancer can be “a very frightening and a very lonely time” and paid tribute to Brummies for being a community known for supporting each other during what can be a difficult period.
Opened in 2006, B26 Food of India is one of the new breed of Indian restaurants that aims to dispense with trying to evoke an atmosphere of the Indian subcontinent in favour of a more modern feel.
VIP guests included the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Ray Hassall, Labour councillors Habib Rahman, Majid Mahmood and Nawaz Ali.
The evening, split into two seatings of around 100 guests each time, featured a five-course meal, Bollywood dances, a raffle draw, a henna artist, speeches and more. The flag of India as a backdrop added to the decor.
(Photo courtesy: Joe Watkins Photography)
