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Well, the feedback has been unanimous; a truly fantastic evening enjoyed by all. A near sell-out attendance, the Rob George Foundation/Colchester & East Essex Cricket Club Ball did not disappoint – wonderfully MC’d by Michael J Fitch at his best, Jupiter Ray hitting all the right notes, and, to cap it all a truly outstanding … Continued
The “Prosecco and Strawberries” afternoon on Sunday 11 June 2015, in the beautiful garden of Bob and Kathy Hopping in Langham, was a great success, with approximately 150 at the event. Entertainment was provided by Exaltation! Gospel Choir. Not … Continued
On 26 February we celebrated a special dinner at Colchester Institute, along with 51 diners. The evening was made even more special by the fact that we could watch our dinner being prepared via a live feed from the kitchen to the restaurant! Colchester Institute students – who are all studying hospitality courses – waited … Continued
It’s almost one year since the Rob George Foundation was established. Our first anniversary ball will be held on 3 January 2015 and promises to be a fantastic evening. We’ll be celebrating the work that the RGF has done over the past year as well as raising funds through a silent auction, ticket sales and … Continued
In the famous words of the Four Season’s song.. “Oh What a Night!!!” The RGF’s first anniversary ball took place on Saturday 3 January 2015 at the Hurlingham Club in London, which was full to capacity with 231 people assembled in their best finery and ready to party the night away. Our sparkling reception was … Continued
The August 2014 Youth production of “The Wall” at Colchester’s Mercury Theatre was a brilliant performance, and so fitting that the young cast chose to support the Rob George Foundation, a charity all about young adults their age. There was a bucket collection after the shows. Thank you to the fabulously generous theatre goers – all … Continued
Abi Claydon is a very special young lady, in many ways! Abi has completed her “four challenges + a twist” in aid of the Rob George Foundation. Most of these challenges came from Rob and Abi’s bucket list, although I don’t think Rob would have thought much of being vegan for a week! Congratulations Abi … Continued
On Sunday 17 August 2014, 20 cyclists from Colchester & East Essex Cricket Club, including some of Rob’s friends and family, set off from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, bound for Colchester’s Castle Park. The going was tough. Very tough! The route wound through France (tackling some significant hills and jarring cobbled streets in the … Continued