EVENTS
A night of celebration, charity and achievement: highlights from the 2025 UKLA Annual Dinner
Tina Reading, Lube Magazine Editor, UKLA Annual Dinner 2025
Sheraton Grand Park Lane, Piccadilly, London W1J 7BX Wednesday 5th November 2025
Our Annual Dinner brought together industry leaders, partners, and supporters for a night that blended celebration, recognition, and heartfelt generosity.
The evening opened with a warm welcome from David Hopkinson, who set the tone for a night steeped in camaraderie and reflection. His introduction was followed by the Grace, after which guests joined Harald Oosting for the Loyal Toast. With his
each one drawing enthusiastic bids from attendees. Among the luxury items was a lavish one-night stay for two at the London Marriott Hotel, County Hall, complete with dinner and breakfast. Sports fans had plenty to get excited about too: signed and framed boxing gloves from both Michael “The Force” Watson MBE and Tyson Fury, the “Gypsy King,”
David Hopkinson
characteristic blend of insight and humility, Oosting delivered the President’s Address, outlining the association’s strategic achievements over the past year and casting an optimistic eye toward the future.
One of the most memorable elements of the evening was the presence of Avril Mills from The Dream Factory, a charity that grants dreams to children with disabilities or life-limiting conditions. As the audience listened to Avril speak, it became clear that the evening was
Avril Mills
Football supporters joined in the competitive spirit with a signed Premier League West Ham United football, while fitness enthusiasts were offered a rare opportunity: a personalised training session for up to two people with Olympic, World and Commonwealth 400m Champion Christine Ohuruogu. For art lovers, Neol Lubricants contributed two striking pieces - “Marine Engine Oil” and “Power Generator Oil” -from The Gallery of Engineered Wearlessness, with bidding starting at £50 each.
not only about celebrating industry successes, but also about making a meaningful difference.
The fundraising auction, a much-anticipated annual highlight, offered an impressive selection of prizes,
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But the most heartfelt moment came with the “Auction a Dream” appeal. Guests were invited to help fulfil the dream of seven-year-old Ethan, who lives with a White Matter brain injury and cerebral palsy. His wish, to attend Disney on Ice with his family, enjoy an overnight hotel stay, and share a special meal together, required £1,600 for a family of four. The room’s response reflected the compassion and generosity for which the industry is known, with not 1 but 4 generous donations enabling not just Ethan’s dream to be realised but 3 other children.
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