VINEYARD BALL
Join us on Saturday May 25, 2024 to raise money for the Maggie's Centre at The Royal Marsden, Sutton.
All funds raised will support thousands of families who walk through the doors of Maggie's at the Royal Marsden in Sutton each year.
A message from Sarah...
"When Mike died back in 2021, Covid restrictions were still in place and we weren't able to bring family and friends together to celebrate his life. With a couple of years under our belts, I feel strong enough to use the occasion of what would have been Mike's 50th birthday (it falls on a Saturday so I think the universe is telling us something!) to celebrate the man we all love and miss and raise funds for the amazing Maggie's Centre at The Royal Marsden who have been (and continue to be) there for Millie, Cooper and I and thousands of other families fighting the cancer battle.

Anyone who has experienced cancer either as the patient, carer, friend or family member will understand just how overwhelming and lonely hospitals can feel. Unfortunately the cancer treatment journey means a lot of time is spent in hospital...a lot of waiting...a lot of lonely times.

That's why, when I was given a flyer about the Maggie's Centre at the Royal Marsden Sutton opening I knew I had to check it out. The centre became a place I could escape to whilst Mike had treatment. The kettle is always on and Bryn and his team are on-hand to chat about difficult things or normal, everyday things. When I had to tell the kids that Mike wasn't going to make it, I couldn't face doing it in a sterile hospital room so I took them to Maggie's where I knew I had support if I needed it.

The Maggie's help didn't stop there. Since Mike died, I have been fortunate enough to have (quite a lot of!) sessions with the amazing in-house psychologist - it truly is rare to find someone who understands all the complicated elements of my grief. Kate also invited me to join a Widows group where I've met three incredible and very strong women who also lost the loves of their lives to cancer. It's not an easy thing to do...just because you're a widow doesn't automatically mean you're going to get along and want to share your saddest and angriest thoughts but Kate spotted something in all of us and I hope that this is a group they continue for others.

There's not much more for me to say, other than I really do hope that you, your families and friends will join Millie, Cooper and I on this very special occasion."
xxx
Location
Denbies Vineyard
Date & Time
Saturday May 25, 2024
7pm -  Midnight
TICKETS
£80 each
All proceeds will go to Maggie's at The Royal Marsden, Sutton
DRESS CODE
Black tie/ smart
What to expect?
Join us for an evening of fun and one that Mike would have loved to be a part of.

Drinks reception in the Garden Room and Courtyard - 7pm
Dinner in the Conservatory Restaurant - 8pm
Live music from Charley and The Strides
Carriages - 12am

Included in the ticket price is fizz on arrival and a three course dinner, plus live music to dance the night away, auctions and much more.

More information to follow as plans get sorted!
Tickets cost £80/ person but if you want to secure a table for 10 people, there is an option to buy a table at £800 (we'll be in touch later for guest names and dietary requirements).
Travel
  • From M25 exit at Junction 9 then follow A24 south towards Dorking. At Denbies roundabout take the third exit onto Bradley Lane and follow road up to Denbies main building. (10 minutes from J9).
  • From A24 north bound at Denbies roundabout take first exit onto Bradley Lane and follow road up to Denbies main building.

By Train:
  • Trains to and from London throughout the day (15 minutes’ walk from Dorking Station to Denbies).
  • Direct from London Waterloo (50 minutes).
  • Direct from London Victoria (60 minutes)
  • Direct from Gatwick Airport (Dorking Deepdene – 22 minutes)

Local Taxi companies:
  • Gem Cars – 01306 885635
  • A-Star Taxis – 01306 882299
  • Supreme Taxis – 01306 244689
  • Silver Cars – 01306 883884
  • Holmwood Car Hire – 01306 888169
  • Luxicabs Taxis – 01306 627308
  • Dorking Town Taxis – 01306 887474
  • Westcott Cars Ltd – 01306 876968
  • Abacab Dorking Taxis – 01306 881008
  • Dorking Taxis Ltd – 01306 885533
Hotels
Here are some recommended hotels nearby.

Denbies Vineyard Hotel
17 en-suite bedrooms in the heart of the vineyard
London Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AA
T: 01306 876777
E: [email protected]
www.denbies.co.uk

Burford Bridge Hotel
At The Foot Of Box Hill, Box Hill,
Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BX
T: 0845 45 66 399
www.accorhotels.com

Wotton House
Guildford Road, Dorking, RH5 6HS (use RH5 6QQ for Sat Nav)
T: 01306730000
www.wottonhouse.co.uk

Travelodge
A25, Reigate Rd, Dorking, RH4 1QB
T: 0871 9848484
www.travelodge.co.uk
 Thank you to our amazing sponsors
 Thank you for your support
Thank you to everyone who has made a donation to the silent auction and raffle.
Ashley Mills, Scentsy
Arrowclean Carpet Cleaning
Beaverbrook Hotel
Capadoccia
Carr Taylor Vineyards
Celine Bouteiller & Simon Meads
Emma Vincent
Epsom Florist
Fay Hall
International Wine Challenge
Nicki Hinton Jones
Nicole Banister
Scamp and Dude
Chartham Vineyard
Chelsea FC
David Lloyd, Epsom
Epsom Florist
Fulham FC
Great Lodge and Bardfield Vineyard
Happy Glaze
High Clandon Estate
Isobel Penny, House of Colour
Jan Konetzki
Manchester United FC
Mayfield Lavender
Pizza Express, Epsom
Quest
Rainbow Garden Centre
Ray O’Connor MW
Ruth Noonan
Sam Caporn MW
Stagecoach Epsom
Starbucks, Epsom
Stef McCormack
Waitrose, Epsom
We know that when you’re diagnosed with cancer you need much more than just medical treatment.

You might need information about how treatment will affect you; emotional support and practical advice; a place to go where you can meet and talk to people who are going through the same things.

Here with you
We’re here for anyone with cancer and their family and friends, whatever kind of cancer, and whatever stage they’re at.

All our support is free, and no appointment or referral is needed.

There’s also no time limit on our support, we’re here for as long as we're needed.

Find out more about Maggie's Centres across the UK HERE.
Sponsorship
We offer sponsorship packages, the chance to feature your brand at the event through prize donations on the night, and gift-in-kind opportunities like support with printing or producing event materials.

Sponsorship and prize donations are fantastic opportunities to promote your brand to an influential audience and to show your commitment to supporting Maggie's.

If you would like to find out more about the opportunities to get involved with the Vineyard Ball, please get in touch for a copy of our sponsorship pack.
 Join us at the Vineyard Ball
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Please email [email protected] if you have any questions

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