Whisky and gin tasting session to raise money for North East Sensory Services
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A FUNDRAISING whisky and gin tasting session is taking place this month to raise money for a charity which supports blind and deaf people in the north-east.
The online Choose Your Tipple event, set to take place on November 13, will see whisky and gin experts take participants through a range of different drinks. Those taking part can order the boxes of whisky or gin for £35.
The event will raise money for North East Sensory Services (NESS), a charity which supports people with sensory loss across the region, with funds going towards supporting blind and deaf people in their everyday lives.
On the night, participants will be taken through each sample on Zoom by Mike Stuart, a gin expert who owns the Inverurie Whisky Shop, and Steven McConnachie, an ambassador for the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
Lynn Batham, community fundraising co-ordinator with NESS, said: “All of the money raised from this event will help people with sensory impairments take part in society in the same way as everyone else.
“The pandemic hasn’t been easy for anyone, but for blind and deaf people across the north-east there have been considerable additional challenges.
“This event is a fun way in which people can help.
“We have already had joint households ordering gin and whisky separately, depending on their tastes, which should make the evening all-the-more unique.
“The knowledge and insight from the two experts will be second to none, and we really hope people across the north-east sign up for a great evening.”
For more information on NESS, visit: www.nesensoryservices.org.
To sign up to the charity event, email lynn@nesensoryservices.org.
