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Start the showing season in style at the Hickstead Showtime Ball

Hickstead is proud to announce a very special date for your diaries – 18th April 2015, the night of the first ever Showtime Ball.

The glittering black tie event will provide the perfect way to kick start the show season – and it’s a great opportunity for societies, producers, owners, riders and other showing fans to catch up with each other after the long winter break.

Not only that, but all proceeds from the ball will be going directly towards improving the showing facilities at Hickstead. Plans are afoot to continue the all-weather gallop track in Jacksons Fencing Ring 5, making it a complete circuit around the edge of the arena. The team at Hickstead also want to make a new area for spectators at the Dick Saunders pavilion, with its own champagne bar and paved area.

“We are really keen to get the whole showing world together to celebrate the start of a new season, as well as raise funds to improve their Hickstead experience. The Bunns are famed for putting on a good party, and this will be no exception!” said Hickstead Director Lizzie Bunn.

The ball will be held in the Beethoven Suite, overlooking the famous International Arena – so come along and party the night away in true Hickstead style! Tickets are £65 each, which includes a three-course dinner and a drinks reception. The evening will include live music and plenty of dancing, plus there will be a charity auction with a host of fabulous opportunities on offer.

For tickets and more information, visit www.hickstead.co.uk.

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