Rotary Club of Dalkeith's Fundraising

The local eateries with go up against the best Asian restaurants and takeaways from around Scotland after more than 10,000 people voted online for their favourite venues, with 70 businesses making the shortlist.

Hosted by BBC News anchor Samantha Simmonds, the gala dinner and awards ceremony will take place at The Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh on September 18.

The awards, being held for the seventh time, are organised by the Asian Catering Federation (ACF).

ACF chairman Yawar Khan said: “We are seeing some remarkable creativity by pioneering restaurateurs and chefs, adapting to challenging trading conditions and more sophisticated customer preferences, showcasing Scotland’s world-leading produce, especially its seafood, game, neeps and tatties.”

Bangladeshi Meal Enjoyed By All

(transcript of press cutting)

International relations were cemented in an enjoyable visit by members and partners to the Itihaas restaurant. Proprietor Matin Khan, organiser Nigel Wilson and Rotary Club of Dalkeith president Hilary Watkinson are seen holding the Bangladeshi national flag.

In a welcoming address before supervising the serving of a superb meal, Mr Khan recalled how, having come to the UK 25 years ago not knowing a word of English, he had gone on to found the catering business now flourishing in Dalkeith.

He also used the occasion to announce a donation of £100 towards the club’s disasters appeal for which he was thanked by Hilary.

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