Picture gallery: Event's pre-Olympic party

On the eve of the world's biggest event rolling into the capital, and just 24 hours after the passing of industry stalwart Arthur Somerset, the industry came together for a night of celebration in North London.

The House of Nations, one of the capital's hospitality venues during the Games, allowed guests to enjoy an array of drinks and food while watching Team GB take on Senegal in the Olympic football tournament.

Before the game kicked off Mike Kershaw, chief executive of The Concerto Group, paid a moving tribute to Somerset and told everyone to enjoy themselves in a manner befitting of the industry legend.

Guests also got to have their picture taken with five-time Olympic swimmer Mark Foster and paraolympic athlete Giles Long, and the Olympic torch.

The event also hosted a prize draw that included gifts from Upper Street Events, Delfina, Farleigh Golf Course and Speedo.

All of the proceeds are going to the Ben Kinsella Trust, and its founder Brooke Kinsella was there on the night two draw the winning tickets.

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