Our roving reporter, Bridie Sheldon, seems to get all the good jobs these days. This time we sent her 30 floors up Millbank Tower to watch the London fireworks and join our other 500 guests in celebrating Millnet’s 15th Anniversary.
High up in the capital’s sky on Bonfire night, Millnet hosted an extravagant party to celebrate 15 years of leading the way in production and processing of paper and electronic documents. It was an evening of dazzling fireworks, sparkling drinks, divine canapés, sexy dancers and high class fashion which, in true Millnet style, broke the mould of weekday work parties!
It all started with a bang on the top of the Milbank Tower in the chic, stylish and ultra modern venue of Altitude 360˚, which commands stunning panoramic views of London’s skyline. As the 360˚ fireworks began rocketing past the floor to ceiling windows and the drinks and canapés started flowing, guests began to realise they were not just popping in for a quick drink on the way home from work.
Millnet’s Chairman Marcus Craggs welcomed guests and MD James Moeskops did the honours presenting Rob Rayner, Stuart Rayner and Emma Bolsover each with a carriage clock in recognition of their 10 years dedicated service to Millnet. Marcus also spoke of Millnet’s continuing support of good causes including, most recently, Simon MacKenzie’s participation in the Peking to Paris Rally in aid of DEBRA, which supports people with Epidermolysis Bullosa disease.
The evening started to really warm up as the models began to strut James Lakeland’s effortlessly elegant women’s Autumn/Summer 2010 collection down the catwalk. His 2010 collection consists of chic married with sexy and flattering exciting designs. James Lakeland’s designs are defined by “attitude not age; body shape not size” with all clothes made in Italy.
Once the catwalk had drawn to an end and the toffee apples had been circulated, heads turned as The Girly Show took to the stage. This classy dancing troop who have performed at the most exclusive and lavish parties across the globe, managed to live up to expectations and executed a unforgettable burlesque themed show. We were all mesmerised when the dancers mingled in with the audience, enticing guests towards the dance floor and getting the whole evening crackling.
Towards the end of the night, as guests left Altitude 360˚ they were presented with William Curley chocolates – some of the finest chocolates in town! These delicious sweet treats have unique heritage created by Scottish owner William Curley who was protégé of the famous chef Marco Pierre White. William Curley chocolates have also made guest appearances on the afternoon tea menu at Gordon Ramsey’s Claridges.
Late into the bright night and with a sweet send off, guests left feeling like the ‘sky is the limit’!
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