Local charity The Oxygen Works held its annual afternoon tea event at the Kingsmills Hotel last month, bringing together 130 guests for an afternoon of fundraising, entertainment and community spirit.
Following previous themes of Perfectly Pink and Completely Country, this year’s Dancing Through The Decades theme saw most guests embrace the occasion by dressing up as their favourite decade. From flared trousers to disco divas, even the hotel staff got involved with the costumes, creating a colourful celebration for a great local cause.
The event began with welcome drinks including Cremola Foam, Babycham and, of course, snowballs, helping guests get into the decades spirit. These were accompanied by an inspired menu of retro classics, including vol au vents, cheese and pineapple hedgehogs and Black Forest gateau.
Hosting duties for the afternoon fell to the ever-effervescent Kenny Smith, who got guests ready for an afternoon of entertainment and dancing. Young singer Evie Donnelly kicked off proceedings with the disco classic I Will Survive, followed by local band In Cahoots, who kept guests on the dance floor throughout the afternoon with their brilliant tunes.
Alongside the entertainment, guests took part in games and raffles, with a prize also awarded for the best-dressed guest.
The event raised more than £3,000 for The Oxygen Works, an Inverness-based charity that is completely self-funded. The funds will help support the charity’s ongoing work and services within the local community.
The Oxygen Works extended its thanks to the event’s sponsors and everyone involved on the day who gave their time so freely to support the fundraiser.
The event once again highlighted the important role local businesses, organisations and individuals can play in supporting community causes across Inverness and the wider Highlands.
Photo credit – Al Donnelly Photography