Exeter Chamber supports local charities at Christmas networking lunch

Exeter Chamber of Commerce members are being offered the opportunity to enjoy their regular networking lunch with a difference – on Wednesday 16th December 2015 the Chamber’s popular lunch meeting will include a Christmas charity auction for its charity members.

The annual Christmas lunch, held at Mercure Southgate Hotel in Exeter city centre, gives charity members the chance to auction a prize for their cause to the Chamber members in attendance.

Items for auction this year include a ‘money can’t buy’ experience to go behind the scenes at Paignton Zoo to meet their Black Rhinos, a Kindle Paperwhite, a running vest signed by four-time Olympian Jo Pavey, and tickets to watch the mighty Exeter Chiefs. Charities taking part include Headway Devon, Paignton Zoo, Mind in Exeter & East Devon, ELF Charity, Hospiscare and Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau.

Sara Bond, chairman of Exeter Chamber of Commerce said: “The annual Christmas Networking lunch is always great fun and a lovely end to the year. This will be our third year of putting on the auction and we hope that we will have just as much success as last year the auction raised over £1000 for our charity members. Please join us to toast a successful year for Exeter.”

The price for the lunch is £24 for members and will include a festive 2 course lunch and a glass of Bucks Fizz on arrival. Non-members wishing to attend should contact the Chamber office on 01392 431133 though spaces for non-members will be limited.