Glitz and glamour at Gold Cup cocktail party

AROUND 150 people attended this year’s second Scott Group of Companies Gold Cup cocktail party on Friday night due to next year’s racing festivities being brought forward to allow for an overhaul of the Glenburnie racetrack.

Ahead of the inaugural twilight running of the cup this Friday, punters dressed in their finest cocktail attire to enjoy performances by local talent Ellyana Sims and nationally renowned vocalist Darren Percival at Jens Town Hall Hotel.

A custom-made Ashlee Lauren Designs headpiece was among a number of items auctioned, with proceeds donated to the Sunset Community Kitchen.