We are delighted to announce that the 13th Annual Smile4Wessex Gala Dinner will be held on Saturday 14th October 2017 at what is without question one of the most prestigious venues in Hampshire.
The fabulous Hampshire Ballroom at the Hilton Ageas Bowl (just off J7 of the M27), which only opened in May 2015, can accommodate over 200 guests and we hope to fill it with as many friends, old and new, as possible. We are again offering incentives for early bookings, and have negotiated substantially discounted accommodation rates for those who wish to stay over and enjoy the superb facilities to be found at the Hilton Ageas Bowl.
Guests will enjoy a sparkling drinks reception, an excellent 3-course dinner (with a choice of menu), and the after dinner entertainment will again be provided by the utterly brilliant Strand Band, one of the South's best party bands and long time supporters of Smile4Wessex.
Please read on for ticket and accommodation information or click
HERE to download full details in PDF format.
Early Bird Ticket Prices & Table Options (valid for bookings made by 30th June)
As you may expect, the costs associated with staging the event at such a prestigious venue are a little more than previous years, but for bookings received by 30th June we’ve held the price for Type B tickets and minimised the increase for Type A tickets. Purchases after that date will, unfortunately, have to be charged at a higher price.
Ticket Type A - includes a half bottle of wine per person - £72.50 pp or £580/£725/£870 per table of 8/10/12
Ticket Type B - no table wine included - £62.50 pp or £500/£625/£750 per table of 8/10/12
Guests booking by 30th June will also receive £5 worth of raffle tickets for free.
Ticket Prices & Table Options (for bookings made after 30th June)
Ticket Type A - includes a half bottle of wine per person - £75.00 pp or £600/£750/£900 per table of 8/10/12
Ticket Type B - no table wine included - £65.00 pp or £520/£650/£780 per table of 8/10/12
All guests enjoy a welcome glass of Prosecco (or fruit juice) upon arrival and a choice of starter, main and dessert courses, plus coffee.
To reserve your place at this year's event you will need to pay a deposit of just £10 per ticket. To qualify for the Early Price and free raffle tickets, your deposit MUST be paid by no later than 30th June. Deposits can be paid online at
www.smile4wessex.org/tickets and by selecting the ticket type you require. Please be sure to change the postage option to COLLECTION ONLY at the checkout and click 'update basket' before completing your purchase.
Overnight Accommodation
We have secured significantly discounted rates for guests who wish to stay overnight on Saturday night, but this offer is limited to just 50 rooms and is available on a first come, first served basis until 30th June (or until all 50 rooms have been reserved) Accommodation in a King Double/Twin room including breakfast is just £90 for double occupancy (normally £139), or £80 for single occupancy. A small number of rooms are also available for the night of Friday 13th at the same price. Alternatively, for those who wish to upgrade to a King Deluxe room (with balcony overlooking the cricket pitch), the double occupancy rate (including breakfast) is just £125 (normally £174)
To reserve accommodation you must call the Hilton Reservations Team quoting the code ‘GSMIA’ on 023 8202 7095. You will need to provide credit or debit card details but no payment will be taken until your stay.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We wish to thank Novum Law, Taylor Wimpey (Southern Counties) and MarineSpace for their very generous support this year. If you would like to join them, there are further sponsorship opportunities available from as little as £100. Please call Neil Westbrook on 01489 577940 or email neilw@smile4wessex.org to discuss.
We look forward to hearing from you, and to welcoming you to the Hilton Ageas Bowl in October.
