50th Anniversary Gala Dinner
THIS EVENT HAS NOW PASSED. Our Gala Dinner, celebrating our 50th Anniversary was a huge success, thank you to all who supported the event and helped to make it so successful. We're especially grateful to everyone who sponsored our prize draw. You can view a gallery of photos from the event here.
Welcome, you've reached this page because you are invited to our 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner.
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Event Details
Join us in our celebrations for a fun and entertaining evening. There will be a 3-course meal, with an after dinner speech and toast, followed by a disco. The club are delighted to welcome Sophie Heptonstall, National Diving Officer from BSAC, as our after dinner speaker.
The dress code for the evening is smart. Gentlemen, please wear a shirt and tie (suit/jacket optional). Ladies, please dress appropriately.
The event is open to all members of Stafford Sub Aqua Club, past and present and you may also bring a guest.
- When - Saturday 23rd September 2017
- Where - Tillington Hall, Garden Suite - Stafford
- Time - 7:00pm - 12:30am
Parking is free of charge. For those wishing to stay overnight, Tillington Hall are offering preferential rates:
- £70 B&B - Double/Twin room, based on 2 people sharing
- £55 B&B - Single room, based on 1 person
Please book accommodation directly with the hotel by calling: +44 1785 253531 and quoting "STAFFORD SCUBA 50".
RSVP
It's anticipated that this will be a popular event, with a limited number of places. So, to avoid disappointment, please let us know as soon as possible if you will/will not be attending, by completing this form. Thanks.
All responses and menu choices must be returned by 23rd August 2017, with payment in full by this date.
Payment
The cost of the event is £30 per person. A non-refundable deposit of £15 is required to secure each place with the balance due by 23rd August 2017.
After you have completed the form above, please choose to pay a deposit or the full amount from the options below. Don't worry if you don't have a PayPal account, once you've clicked 'Pay Now', simply click 'Check Out as a Guest', where you will be able to pay using your debit or credit card. You may return to this page at any time to pay the balance.
A small handling fee is included with each option to cover our costs. If you prefer, you may also pay the deposit/balance, directly into the club's account (details for which are included in your invitation email). If you are paying directly into the club's account, please make sure that you enter your name and guest name (if applicable) in the payment reference, so that we know who's paid.
50th Anniversary Prize Draw
We will be holding a 50th anniversary prize draw on the evening, with three main prizes and many more. Proceeds from the prize draw will go towards club funds. If you would like to donate any prizes, these would be very gratefully received, please contact us. We'd also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that's donated prizes already.
Tickets for the raffle can be purchased on Wednesday evenings at the club, or online. If you purchase your tickets online, a small fee is included with each option to cover our costs. Online tickets will be posted to the address provided when making your payment.
Prizes
- 1st Prize - £200 Cash
- 2nd Prize - Glider Experience
- 3rd Prize - Case of Wine
- Plus many more fantastic prizes!
Details
All online tickets must be purchased before 16th September 2017 and all ticket stubs must be returned before the draw at our Gala dinner on 23rd September 2017. All tickets are non-refundable.
Payment
Select how many tickets you would like to purchase and then click 'Pay Now' and 'Log In'. Don't worry if you don't have a PayPal account, once you've clicked 'Pay Now', simply click 'Check Out as a Guest', where you will be able to pay using your debit or credit card.
Once your purchase is complete, you'll be redirected to our website and sent a receipt via email. We'll endeavour to post your tickets as soon as possible via Royal Mail 2nd Class. Ticket stubs will be completed with the details provided at payment and submitted to the draw automatically.
Directions
The venue is very easy to get to and is located just off J14 of the M6.
Best Western Tillington Hall Hotel
Eccleshall Road
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST16 1JJ
Click here for directions.