Punjabi Society holds annual Charity Dinner and Dance

Wednesday 28th September 2016 07:09 EDT
 

The Punjabi Society of British Isles held their yearly Charity Dinner and Dance, at the posh Riverside Venue in Bath Road, Heathrow. The event saw Counsellor from the High Commission of India, Gyan Singh, Seema Malhotra MP, and Member of the London Assembly for Ealing and Hillingdon, Dr Onkar Sahota, in attendance.

Hosting over 200 people, the event was organised to aid two charities, Alzheimer's research UK and Headway, The Brain Injury Association. Speaking at the occasion, Parag Bhargava, General Secretary of the society, highlighted the contributions made by the Punjabi Society, and how it has involved itself in different fields. President Subhash Chander detailed the importance of the community to recognise the two diseases in question, and finding a cure.

Sponsord by Punjab National Bank and LED Factory, the meet managed to raise £3500 for the charitable causes, 100% of which will be donated between the two charities. Guests witnessed a fun evening filled with dance performances.


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