The Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland (CIH) Presidential Dinner will take place on the evening of Friday 22 January 2010, it has been announced.

This prestigious event is made possible with support from Connaught Partnerships Ltd and will be held in the Mansfield Traquair in Edinburgh.

Craig Stirrat, Chair, CIH Scotland said: "The Presidential Dinner is a unique event in the CIH Scotland calendar of events. It helps to raise funds for the charities being supported by both the CIH President and by myself during our tenures.


"These charities are Homeless International, Cystic Fibrosis and the Bethany Christian Trust. As well as showing support for these charities it is also an excellent opportunity for people and organisations to network in relaxed and truly beautiful surroundings."

The black tie event commences with a pre-dinner drinks reception followed by dinner served in 'Edinburgh's Sistine Chapel'. After dinner entertainment will be provided by, Karen Dunbar. Karen has starred in some of Scotland's top comedy programmes including Chewin' the Fat and The Karen Dunbar Show.

Tickets are priced from £87.00 plus VAT each and a table of ten can be reserved at a discounted price of £850 plus VAT. To reserve tickets, simply contact Sharon Aitken on 0131 225 4544.

The deadline for reserving tickets is 21st December 2009.

(GK/BMcC)