Champagne corks will pop as a landmark near Farnham is hosting a milestone evening in aid of a hospital charity.
A black-tie gala celebrating 30 years of the Royal Surrey Charity will take place at the Hogs Back Hotel on Friday, March 28.
The special invite-only event organised by the Friends of Royal Surrey will include a three-course dinner and live music thanks to support from sponsors, CHD Living and Surrey AI Centre.
The charity has been working hard to raise funds for a new surgical centre that will include six new operating theatres.
The development will compliment the robotic and non-robotic surgery for cancer services provided at the RSH, home to the fourth largest cancer centre in the country.
There will be some added sparkle as Simon Pure from Smithbrook Kilns has created and donated a bespoke pearl necklace to honour the charity’s anniversary.
“The evening will be a momentous occasion and we’re thrilled to be marking 30 years of the hospital Trust charity,” said Judith Storey, chairperson for the FORSC committee.
“We are extremely grateful to our sponsors, CHD Living and Surrey AI Centre, and for all the businesses and individuals who have supported by donating prizes.”
Farnham & Bordon MP, Greg Stafford, has twice cycled the 50-mile Farnham Charity Bike Ride with their fundraising team so he’s looking forward to raising a glass to the good cause.
He said: “I’m looking forward to an event that’s a little less strenuous – something that raises funds and not my heart rate.”
Tickets for the fundraising gala are £80 per person to include a reception drink, dinner and entertainment.
The evening will also feature a raffle, live and online auctions and a “fun game of heads and tails” with tickets and more information at www.royalsurreycharity.org.uk