Friday 25 April 2008

Army Benevolent Fund: World's Biggest Curry Lunch

The World's Biggest Curry Lunch is a fun, simple fundraising idea which invites everyone across the UK to host a curry meal for their family, friends and colleagues in return for making a donation to the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF). The ABF is the soldiers' charity which provides support to soldiers, retired soldiers and their families in times of need.
Big Curry Week begins on 21 April and the ABF is encouraging participants to host their curry meal throughout this week.
Today the Lord Mayor of the City of London hosted his Curry Lunch at the Guildhall . HRH Prince Charles and General Sir Richard Dannatt, Chief of the General Staff, along with about 1,000 other guests tucked into chicken masala and poppadams inside the largest Indian restaurant this side of the Ganges. It is hoped that the meal will raise about £200,000 to go towards the charity's current operations fund helping those serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. It is reported that the guests were still in the marquee trying to sort out the bill at 02:00 on Friday morning.
Link> Army Benevolent Fund: World's Biggest Curry Lunch
Link> The Press Association: Charles joins servicemen for curry