Cathedral Gala Dinner Raises Thousands To Help Create A Brighter Future
Calvos at Newcastle Cathedral Gala Dinner
Photo: Newcastle Cathedral
In the majestic setting of Newcastle Cathedral, high profile figures from the North East business, civic and faith communities came together for a Gala Dinner which raised over £30,000 for charity.
At the inaugural St Nicholas Gala Dinner, named after the Cathedral’s generous patron saint, 220 guests were captivated by the Cathedral's rich architecture, live music from the Cathedral Choir and an enchanting performance by stilt performers and jugglers, Calvos, as well as cuisine from Boldon Farmhouse Pantry, and a live auction.
Partner at commercial property firm Naylors Gavin Black and trustee at Newcastle Cathedral Trust, Chris Pearson, helped organise the event.
Chris Pearson said:
“In centuries gone by, a fire was lit at night in the Cathedral’s Lantern Tower as a beacon to help boats navigate their way home safely, up the River Tyne, in the dark. Linking to this legacy, the Cathedral’s ‘Lantern Initiative’ is a beacon of light to people trying to get through difficult circumstances in life. They may be homeless, have refugee status, be living with addiction and/or poor mental health, lonely, or grieving. This magnificent Gala Dinner has raised much-needed funds to allow the Cathedral to work alongside those who are facing dark or difficult times, to have their voices heard and create a brighter future.”
Guests at the dinner included the Dean of Newcastle, the Very Reverend Lee Batson, and the Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley. Both have been installed within the past year, signalling an exciting new chapter for the Cathedral and Diocese.
Next year’s Cathedral Gala Dinner will take place on 1 May 2025.
North East companies who supported the Gala Dinner include Sanderson Weatherall, Jonathan Wallace CS Ltd, Mincoffs Solicitors, Muckle LLP, Hoults Ltd, Durham Group, Naylors Gavin Black, Pegasus Group, Ward Hadaway, JA Lincoln, Lycetts Insurance Brokers, Hoults Yard, St Ebba Capital, Ryder Architecture, Fenwick, Robson Laidler, NCG, Ecclesiastical Insurance and Fusion Connected.