The Berkhamsted Ball

Charity Event In Support of Save Castle Fields

Berkhamsted Castle Trust must raise £500,000 in two years to help repay a loan, secured to protect the 30 acres of the beautiful Castle Fields, situated to the east of Berkhamsted Castle from development.

The Fields are of critical historic importance, ecologically rich and will be managed as a key future public open space for Berkhamsted for all time.

You are warmly invited to our Berkhamsted Ball, taking place on Saturday 31st October, 7pm - midnight, at Berkhamsted School. It will be a truly spectacular occasion! 

The evening includes:

• Three Course Dinner
• Complimentary Drink on Arrival
• Gala Charity and Silent Auctions
• Live Music and Dancing with The X Tones

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of all our donors - we have very many wonderful prizes on offer.

In fact there are so many items available that we have split the auctioneering into three strands: 

• Gala Auction with antiques experts and auctioneers,  John Bly and Charles Hanson, from 9pm
• Silent Auction for those attending, from 7pm to 9pm
• A new monthly online auction, open to all, starting in late November. Details will be publicised nearer the time.

Gala Auction Listing

• Holiday Home in Solva, Pembrokeshire, Wales
  Kindly donated by Mr and Mrs Peeler
• A beautiful painting of your house
  Kindly donated by local artist Mary Casserley, renowned for her vintage travel style of paintings
• One hour flight for one over the Vale of Aylesbury and surrounding area
  Kindly donated by Arthur Gill
• Two nights’ accommodation in The Car House, Gravel Path, Berkhamsted
  Kindly donated by Ellen Walker
• One-to-One fly Fishing Experience Day at Pochard Lake Trout Fishery, Brickhills, near Leighton Buzzard.
  Kindly donated by Pochard Lake Trout Fishery
• Personalised trip for up to six people to the Victoria & Albert museum with celebrity Antiques expert John Bly
  Kindly donated by John Bly
• Stay in a lovely Holiday Lodge in Charmouth, with stunning views of the Jurassic Coast
  Kindly donated by Liz and Alan Coles
• Architectural design consultation from David Cook Associates, Clerkenwell
  Kindly donated by David Cook Associates
• Eleanor GT500 VX 1968 Bullitt Mustang Blast Experience
  Kindly donated by Drift Limits - The London Racing Circuit
• Canal boat day trip from Cow Roast marina for up to 10 people
  Kindly donated by Narrow Boat Day Hire
• Teeth Whitening Session
  Kindly donated by Bow House Dental Practice
• Four Ball Golf round at Berkhamsted Golf Club
  Kindly donated by Berkhamsted Golf Club

Silent Auction Listing

• 'Hertfordshire Autumn' painting
  Kindly donated by Brigid Marlin
• 'A View Over the Valley' painting
  Kindly donated by Mary Casserley
• Barbican Living! One day trip around the Barbican and its surrounds
  Kindly donated by Lis Paice
• Talk or coffee with locally-based author, Joanna Miller
• Kindly donated by Joanna Miller
• A trip up Berkhamsted St Peter's church tower with a glass of fizz at the top!
• Kindly donated by Mike Below
• Taxi to Heathrow in Berkhamsted’s iconic Black Cab
• Kindly donated by Mark Twyman, Berko Black Cab
• Bronze statue by Ronald Cameron
  Kindly donated by Sandy Fisher
• Introduction to Fly Fishing at Boxmoor Trout Fishery
  Kindly donated by Boxmoor Trout Fishery
• Swimming with a view at this tranquil, private pool near Berkhamsted Common!
  Kindly donated by Ginny Ostle
• Signed Books from BBC Radio 4’s Ed Reardon’s Week
  Kindly donated by Christopher Douglas
• Berkhamsted Entertainment season ticket for two
  Kindly donated by Maggie Procopi
• A stylish hat by celebrity milliner Philip Treacy
  Kindly donated by Philip Treacy
• Lesson with Berkhamsted’s Golf Pro
  Kindly donated by Berkhamsted Golf Club
• Two lampshades decorated in your choice of fabric
  Kindly donated by Elizabeth Anne Interiors

* Auction lots may be subject to alteration.

The X Tones

Relax and dance the night away with our house band for the night, The X Tones 🎶

Tickets are £75 per person and include a three course meal and welcome drink. Seating is on tables of 8.

Groups, couples and individuals are all welcome. 

Our bar will be open from 7pm to 11.30pm. 

Please reserve your places via the 'Book Now' link. 

Dress Code: Black Tie

For more information on the Save Castle Fields Campaign please visit https://www.berkhamstedcastle.org.uk/castlefields/

Berkhamsted Castle Trust
A Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Registered charity (England & Wales) no 1176286