Black Tie (with a touch of Culture)

We had seen the viral videos floating around our News Feeds on Facebook and were all eager for the finale. (It may be a good idea to have a quick glance at the promo videos first, otherwise scroll down):

It was Thursday 6th December, a mildly cold day in Exeter. Campus was going through its daily motions - lecture-workshop-Marketplace-see a face then head off to that boring but all important seminar; some of us had been up since 7am preparing for those 9am lectures, however the excitement for what would take place 11 hours later was our motivation.

Thursday 6th December was the Charity Winter Ball @ the Thistle Hotel - Exeter, an event to help raise funds and awareness for 'HER' - an anti-human trafficking organisation that seeks to help re-home and rehabilitate trafficked young women.

After getting 'glam' and suiting up, we had all managed to get to the Thistle in record time! We were welcomed by a drinks reception before being invited to take our seats as the Host & Hostess engaged us with charm and banter. 

There was a variety of singing and dancing from talented people who all reside and study in Exeter, performances ranged from high-energy break dancing to a calmer rendition of Beyoncé’s “I Was Here”. A mixture of games were played to lighten the mood and add a competitive edge to the night, with different tables coming up with team names that they used to battle through the evenings activities.

 We were blown away by the fashion show that featured different cultural attires and the models were people we usually see around; amazing how natural the runway was for all of them. 

After we were all belly full and fit to burst we came to the realisation that the night wasn’t over yet! As there was an after-party which gave us the opportunity to bust a move and boogie in our ‘Sunday Best’! We partied until our feet hurt and as standard procedure goes, all the girls took of those sky-high heels and changed into more comfortable flats . 

The Winter Ball was a wonderful opportunity to dress up and feel elegant in Exeter - a change from what we are accustomed to during the hustle and bustle of student life and we all know that any chance to eat and party always goes down well! There wasn't a dull moment at the bal with the music and constant interaction; hopefully we make a bigger and better one this year! I am not exaggerating when I say:

I. CANNOT. WAIT!

Sarah Akinsola
Publicity Secretary

Click for pictures from the ball, courtesy of Charles III Photography.