Our 50th Annual Dinner and Dance was held on Saturday 18 November 2023 at our favourite venue, St. James’ Court hotel. This black-tie event speckled with club blazers was attended by some 90 members and guests. It was good to see so many regular supporters. An all-inclusive ticket provided pre-dinner drinks, an excellent Indian plated meal and dancing to a disco rhythm. 

As we sat down for dinner Nitin welcomed the guests, our patrons and sponsors. Sunil, in an amusing speech, recounted how KCC began. Chris made a moving tribute to Vivek Ratan, a member who had tragically passed away earlier in the year. Rohan presented a repeat of the video he made in 2012 which captured the joys of playing for KCC. After the superb meal San conducted the presentations of the silverware to the season’s prize-winners. In addition, Virendra Nath (in absentia), Amit Shanker and Saikat Barua were awarded the Maroon Jacket for their lifetime dedication to the Club. Ethan Youel of Diageo also presented them with an inscribed bottle of Blue Label.

The raffle proved to be a tremendous success. The top prizes were two nights for two at Le Méridien Etoile in Paris donated by Best at Travel, and a day at the Henley Regatta from Regatta Financial Solutions. Our thanks also go to Cobra Beer, Johnnie Walker, Gem Hotels, St. James’ Court Hotel, and various members for offering other generous prizes. 

Finally, we thank all those who attended for their unstinting support and for making the event such a warm and memorable occasion. We look forward to celebrating our Diamond Jubilee in ten years’ time.