The wait is almost over…
Set your clocks, now don’t be late,
The PA charity ball is back, It’s time to save the date.
Down the rabbit hole we’ll fall
To Wonderland we’ll go.
For frivolity, fun and frolics,
Dinner, drinks, dancing and a show.
Bring loved ones, friends and family
(But no children please, my dear),
The more the merrier to join us
After all, “We’re all mad here!”.
Tickets
Tickets are going on sale on Friday 18th October!
Payment can be made via cash, BACS transfers and PayPal payments.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL VIP TICKETS HAVE NOW SOLD OUT.
Our standard tickets include:
Welcome drink & canapes
Three Course Dinner
½ Bottle of Wine
Music & Entertainment
£95.00 per person
Our VIP tickets additionally include:
Early arrival with a welcome cocktail & complimentary arrival photo
Table Service for drinks during the meal
VIP Bar Area & Upgraded table wine
SOLD OUT
You can reserve whole tables of 8 or 10 if you would like to book as a group, or buy a couple of tickets at a time.
To book tickets, please fill out the form above.
If you are buying tickets individually but plan to sit with friends, please add their names in the notes section.
However, please don’t worry if you are coming in a smaller group, we will arrange to put you on a friendly mixed table.
Dress Code
The dress code for the evening is Cocktail Wear – dinner jackets for the gentleman and Cocktail Dresses for ladies. Black Tie is optional.
Most important to us though, is that we want everyone to feel comfortable and have fun! So all we ask is that you dress smartly for the occasion.
For those who want to get into the fun of the Alice in Wonderland Theme, please feel free to add a touch of playfulness to your outfits in your accessories. A tweedledee style bowtie, a Queen of Hearts tiara, a playing cards pocket square or a flamingo feather fascinator.
You can be as understated or creative as you like following the theme—it’s up to you!
Food & Drinks
Deliciously crafted dishes to savor while enjoying an evening filled with fun and entertainment.
STARTER
Choice of:
Chicken Liver and Brandy Parfait with Red Onion Confit
OR
Lemon Prawn and Watercress Salad
VEGAN option: Miso Cauliflower and Mushroom dumplings with ginger and Scallion.
MAIN COURSE
Chicken and Pancetta pie in creamy sauce and crisp pastry with market vegetables and choice of potatoes
VEGAN option: Shepherdess Pie with Lentils, root vegetables, onion and tomatoes topped with sweet potato mash.
DESSERT
Choice of:
Seasonal Fruit Crumble, served with vanilla custard
OR
Chocolate Brownie served with Oreo crumble ice cream.
VEGAN option: Crispy puff pastry apple strudel with vegan ice cream
When & Where?
15th March 2025
Venue: The Fennes,
Fennes Road
Bocking
CM7 5PL
TIme: Arrival from 6.30pm – Carriages at Midnight
Theme: Alice in Wonderland
Travel & Transport
For those arriving by car, it is free to park in the Fennes and leave your car there overnight.
They kindly ask that we aim to have the car park cleared by 11am the next day.
We have teamed up with a local taxi company to try and help get everyone home safely, details of which will be added here shortly.
Bridal Suite Raffle
The Fennes have kindly donated to us the chance for one of our guests to stay in their Honeymoon Cottage on the night of the event. To see some photos of the beautiful suite please visit: https://www.fennes.co.uk/rooms/accommodation/honeymoon-cottage
We are offering the chance to win this by raffle. Tickets are £5 each. To purchase tickets, please email [email protected] .
The draw will take place on Friday 7th March when our lucky
winners will be notified.
To purchase lottery tickets please contact us.
Fundraising & Our Charity Partner
On the night we will hold a range of fundraising events including a raffle and live auction. The proceeds from all funds on the night will be split between the St. Margaret’s Parents Association and our charity partner for this year: Kids Inspire.
For more information about them and how our funds will benefit them please visit their website:
If you have an auction or raffle prize you would be willing to donate, please contact us. Donations can be left at the school office or left with a member of the PA team.
Any prize, big or small, will be very gratefully received. More details about prizes will be released closer to the event so please check back nearer the
time.
Program of Events
5pm
VIP arrival reception at the Main House
6pm
Guest arrival reception with canapés at the Marquee
7pm
Guests seated for dinner
Dinner will be followed by evening of fun and dancing with live music from The Jjarrs
