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HILTON AVISFORD PARK TO HOST NOVEMBER CHARITY BALL
Following the Hilton Avisford Park ' s successful ‘ Charity Ball - A Night at the Casino Royale ’ in 2015 , which raised almost £ 12,000 , it is hoped this year ' s event , themed ‘ Hollywood Glamour ’, will raise even more money for local good causes .
Beneficiaries of last year ’ s funds were required to submit a written request detailing what the monies would be used for , and nominations were then discussed by a committee at the hotel with awards granted accordingly .
Recipients of 50 percent of the funds included : Walberton and Binsted CE Primary School ; Littlehampton Swimming Club ; Arundel C of E Primary School ; Fethneys - Leonard Cheshire Disability ; Barnham Trojans ; Aldingbourne County Primary School ; St Richard ' s Nursery Unit ; Chestnut Tree House ; and Springwood Infant and Junior School . The remaining half went to the hotel ' s charity partner , the DM Thomas Foundation for Young People . The charity ' s mission is to improve the education and wellbeing of disabled , sick and disadvantaged young people ; its vision is of a world where all children and young people are able to transform their lives for the better .
The charity ball is a very important fixture in the hotel ' s calendar and is a real opportunity for the hotel team to put on a special event , the proceeds of which will really make a difference to the local community .
The date of this year ' s ball is Saturday November 12th 2016 . Tickets are priced at £ 55 for individual tickets , or £ 500 for a table of ten and include a four-course meal ; half a bottle of wine per person ; entertainment ; live band ; DJ ; raffle ; champagne raffle ; casino tables ; and a silent auction - something for everyone ! For further details , or to purchase tickets , please telephone Philippa Redwood on 01243 558306 , or email philippa . redwood @ hilton . com . Special accommodation rates are also available on request .
ROYAL PAVILION ICE RINK AT CHRISTMAS
The South East ’ s most beautiful winter ice rink , the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink , will open for its seventh year from November 5th 2016 to January 15th 2017 on the Royal Pavilion ’ s East Lawn in Brighton .
With the former royal pleasure palace as the backdrop and a huge rinkside bar and restaurant with a 40-metre terrace , this hidden gem of a rink is beautifully lit at night and is a great choice for those who want to skate in a twinkling setting , as well as sit down to eat après ice . All of Brighton ’ s gorgeous independent shops are on its doorstep too , so visitors can get a little Christmas shopping in before they take to the ice .
The rink is a huge 880 square metres with an additional area for beginners that offers penguin skate aids and skate sizes from ‘ just walking ’ to adult . There ’ s no charge for spectating for those who prefer
to sit and soak up the atmosphere , and the stunning rinkside bar and kitchen offers mouthwatering patisserie snacks , Christmas treats , a quick drink with the best view in the city , or scrumptious sharing platters for families and friends to enjoy .
Ice skating tickets are on sale now and cost from £ 10 for adults ( aged 12 and over ) and £ 7 for juniors ( children under 12 ), with the one-hour skating slots running between 10am and 10.15pm daily . Club Rinkidinks ( 10am – 11am daily ) offers children under five the chance to skate for free when accompanied on the ice by an adult paying full price . There are also season tickets for those who want to learn to skate ( check website for details ) and great concessions for students . The box office is open from 9.45am to 9.45pm , but it is advisable to book tickets in advance . Find out more at www . royalpavilionicerink . co . uk .
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