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The Lunch

Women of the Year Lunch
The Women of the Year lunch is the most significant gathering of extra-ordinary women in the world. Strictly invitation only – every single guest is hand picked in recognition of their personal contribution to society. Put simply, they have achieved and made a difference in all walks of life. From the recognisable such as Tina Turner, Margaret Thatcher and Valentina Tereshkova (the first women in space) to Charlotte di Vita, who formed the company “Trade plus Aid” which helps deprived communities become self-sufficient and Birdie McDonald, who has fostered over 700 children, to Claire Bertschinger who inspired Bob Geldof to create Live Aid and raise awareness worldwide of the famine in Ethopia.

Every guest is regarded as a ‘Woman of the Year’. They are each individual award winners. They represent not only themselves but the millions of extraordinary women who make a difference every day. In a world which often celebrates ‘celebrity’, Women of the Year sets itself apart by honouring real achievement and diversity.

Our wonderful Bronze Eagle: The Frink Bronze Eagle was sculpted and donated by Dame Elisabeth Frink RA, (1933 – 1993) one of Britain’s leading and foremost celebrated artists. She specialised in sculpting animals and the human form, which set her apart from her contemporaries. Whilst still a student, one of her sculptures was bought by the Beaux Arts Gallery of London’s West End. Today her work can be seen across England, the United States and China. She was awarded a CBE in 1962 and in 1982 she was made Dame of the British Empire.