World Alpaca Conference
Raising the roof
RIGHT: Richard Beale made a special presentation of the Felipe Benevides Trophy to veterinarian Karin Mueller.
BELOW: Chairman Shaun Daniel presented Cameron Holt with a lifetime membership of the BAS.
BELOW RIGHT: The Singing Waiters. Delegates enjoy a lively evening of fundraising. A 26 Alpaca Summer 2012
fter a day packed with lectures, workshops and the spectacular fashion show, delegates gathered for a gala champagne reception, kindly sponsored by Mike Coghlan of Blenheim Alpacas. The lively
atmosphere led to good sales of raffl e tickets, helping towards a fi nal total of £7400 raised for nominated charity Amantani UK. “Everyone we approached was so generous and we’d like to thank all involved,” said conference secretary Philippa Collett. “And due to the unparalleled generosity of our gold sponsor, Penrose Products,
we anticipate raising further monies over the coming months from a donation of duvet sets.” Rob Bettinson of Toft Alpacas was host for the evening and after thanking everyone involved in the organisation of the conference, he introduced Fred Branson and Chris Palfreyman who gave a short presentation on the aims and achievements of Amantani in and around Ccorca, Peru. A wonderful meal with wine fl owing was amusingly interrupted by The Singing Waiters who entertained guests and created some impromptu dancing in the aisles! Guest of honour Cameron Holt continued the theme, raising the roof with a sparkling rendition, before
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