University of Cambridge Catering Managers’ Committee raises

more than £15,600 for local charities

The CMC Charity Ball is a highlight of the College catering teams’ calendar. This year’s event attracted more than 230 guests who took part in a charity auction and raffle to help raise funds for these outstanding local charities.

The Ball this year took place at King’s College. A drinks reception was held in the Chapel with canapés and then a five-course dinner was cooked by the England National Culinary Team, supported by King’s College

Chefs and Clare College Chefs. Monies were raised through a raffle, Heads and Tails and an auction. Later on in the evening, guests enjoyed a live band, disco and casino. Total monies raised were £15,616 which were split between each Charity. I would like to thank Rob Clark, Emma Hilditch from the committee and Susan Madden, Clare Timms and Nick Wilson from King’s College for all their support and hard work that made this event possible.

Jodie Vaughan, from Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, said: “The evening was incredible from the talents of this fantastic catering team to the generosity of those in attendance, we were delighted to be part of this special occasion. The money raised will be used to support people, who are living with an advanced illness or approaching the end of life, across Cambridgeshire. Our vital care is delivered at our hospice in Cambridge, our centre in Wisbech, as well as in people’s own homes.”

DOMINO PRINTING’S GLOBAL LEARNING INITIATIVE HITS THE MARK

A Cambridge company recently introduced an initiative to encourage learning across its global network – resulting in employees completing more than 4,000 activities over a fourweek period.

Domino Printing rolled out Global Learning Month to inspire its employees to take ownership of their own continuous improvement journey and to reach their personal potential. A calendar of activities was created, with subjects ranging from learning more about Domino as a business and its technologies through to sharing recipes as part of the ‘individual’ strand, which resulted in the production of the ‘Domino World Cuisine Book’. Sessions were delivered in-person and also virtually to enable maximum participation across the company’s different locations and time zones.

Emma Payne, Head of Leadership & Talent Development at

Domino, said: “This was our first Global Learning Month and we were thrilled to see how well it was received throughout the business. The mix of activities engaged everyone and reinforced the importance of continuing to learn, whatever stage you are in your career.”

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