The Rotary Club of Gibraltar recently held another fund raising event at the Catholic Community Centre. This time the theme was ‘Las Vegas Night’ and over 75 people attended. Gordon Vickers was the Master of Ceremonies and he delighted everyone with his opening song in true Las Vegas form. This was followed by a variety of games such as ‘Play your Cards Right’ (based on the 1980's Bruce Forsythe TV show) and a paper roulette, dice and card game.
There were numerous super prizes donated by local businesses. These included dinner for two at the 'Waterfront' Restaurant, '14 on the Quay' Restaurant, Pussers Restaurant, Ipanema Restaurant and Pizza Express, a year’s membership at the Caleta Hotel Health Club, an ice skating lesson for two and vouchers for Ten Pin Bowling from the Leisure Centre, Gift voucher from Marquez Electrical Shop, a voucher from Esprit Dress Shop Ocean Village, A cut and blow dry from Classic Cuts as well as lots of smaller prizes for those participating but not winning.
Another of the organisers, George Williams also took part in the show as ‘Rolf Paris’ (a parody of Rolf Harris) and was assisted by his wife Joanne. This was followed by other excellent acts which included Sonny & Cher, Michael Jackson, guitar player Ezequiel de la Rosa and audience participation in many forms! One of the highlights of the evening was a special appearance by Mr Pepe Fabre, the well-known local character who that very week celebrated his 94th birthday!
At the end of the evening, Don Attwood, Chairman of the Fund Raising Committee, thanked Mr. Vickers and Mr. & Mrs. Williams for all their help and efforts and of course everyone else who attended. Altogether the evening raised nearly £1,300 which is being donated to the Gibraltar Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group and St Martin's Special School & Development Centre.