ATT/CIOT Sheffield Branch 50th Anniversary Dinner

On 27 October 2022, the Sheffield Branch was in full swing celebrating 50 years of voluntary local service with a black-tie dinner at Tankersley Manor Hotel hosted by the new branch chairman Paul Benton.

The event was exceptionally well attended with specific thanks going to Susan Ball and David Bradshaw, Presidents of the CIOT and ATT; Lord Mayor of Sheffield Sioned-Mair Richards; Helen Whiteman and Jane Ashton, CEOs of the CIOT and ATT; David Wright, representing Mattioli Woods Plc who were the primary sponsor for the evening; past Chairman of the branch Peter Wingfield; and to Chris Brydone, Zoe Roberts and Kieron Batham-Tomkinson.

Guests were entertained throughout the evening with magic tricks from local magician Nigel Francis, who kept everybody enthralled with perfectly executed illusions leaving many bamboozled looks around the room! The venue was a fabulous setting for a party and the food fantastic; the chef should be particularly congratulated for the exceptional Yorkshire puddings!

Lord Mayor Sioned-Mair Richards delivered a wonderful story of the charitable work she undertakes under the umbrella of the Lord Mayor’s Charity, providing access to books and reading stories to disadvantaged children directly at her Chambers each week (even allowing them to try on the gowns and civic regalia), providing support for those who have suffered domestic abuse, and raising funds to improve the Palliative Care Unit at the Northern General Hospital which carries personal significance for her.

Donations were generously raised for her charity on the night, and they might just get a gift aid bonus on top after frantic googling of gift aid wording which was missing from the donation envelopes!

Amit Kotadiya was the lucky winner of the venue-sponsored raffle prize of a bed and breakfast spa stay at the hotel. Amit’s wife was particularly delighted with the prize. Have a great time Amit and Aiysha!

Overall, the night was thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance until the early hours of the morning. We Yorkshire folk know how to party, even on a school night!

Anyone wishing to get in contact with the branch for photographs from the evening or wishing to get involved with the branch should email: [email protected].