Italian restaurant to host night in aid of charity for disabled riders
A Richmond restaurant is set to host a fundraiser for a charity that helps disabled riders.
Capri Italian restaurant in Richmond will host the event on Tuesday, June 17, at 7pm.
Guests will be treated to a two-course meal, a quiz, a raffle, and entertainment.
All proceeds from the night will go to the Richmond and Catterick Group Riding for the Disabled charity.
The raffle will include prizes such as House of Commons champagne from Richmond MP Rishi Sunak, a ticket to four shows of the Edinburgh Fringe preview, entry for two into Catterick races, a voucher from Flowers, Feathers and Fascinators, and a diffuser from Nichola Jones.
Tickets for the event are £25 per person, with a limit of 80 guests.
Jacquie Warner, volunteer group publicity officer for the Richmond and Catterick Group RDA, said: "Fancy a great night out, having an Italian meal and helping a really good cause at the same time?
"All money raised on the night will go towards the running costs of charity Richmond and Catterick Group Riding for the Disabled, providing lessons to local disabled riders."
The group is run exclusively by volunteers and helps disabled children and adults in the area gain the therapeutic benefits, independence, and fun of horse riding.
Booking forms, which include menu choices and payment options, are available by contacting Jacquie Warner on 07774 274026 or by email at jacquie.warner@btinternet.com.
The charity's Facebook page is www.facebook.com/Richmond-Catterick-Riding-for-the-Disabled.
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