Dutton Gregory quiz in aid of Romsey Opportunity Group's sensory room

Dutton Gregory Solicitors held its annual charity quiz and curry night in support of the Romsey Opportunity Group.

Eighteen teams of local businesses and universities from across Hampshire attended the event which took place at the Mercure Wessex Hotel.

Southampton Solent University Subpoena Coladas were crowned the winners and took home the trophy.

The event also included a charity raffle with a number of prizes ranging from golf days, hampers, cream teas, cinema tickets and a signed Southampton football shirt donated by Southampton Football Club.

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The evening raised £3,459.28 for the charity which gives support for children with additional needs and their families, by providing a place for children to play and interact with one-to-one care, through various stimuli including toys, music, a sensory room and garden. The group also provides the parents with a place to meet and support each other.

Jon Whettingsteel, partner in the family team at Dutton Gregory Solicitors and quiz master for the evening, said: "This is only the second year we have run this event, and I have been absolutely blown away with the number of businesses that gave up their evening to support the event and charity both in attending and also in donating prizes for the raffle.

"ROG receives no government funding, and is entirely reliant on donations and charity grants so these funds are much needed to enable them to continue to do their amazing work." 

Janine Hollands, playroom coordinator at the Romsey Opportunity Group, said: "We are completely overwhelmed with this donation. It will help finish our sensory room for the children and enable our young families and children with special needs to be supported."

More information about the Romsey Opportunity Group can be found at romseyopgroup.org.uk/