Tickets Available For Spectacular Esplanade And Thompson Annual Charity Gala Dinner

Tickets are now on sale for the sixth annual Esplanade & Thompsons Charity Gala Dinner.

Esplanade will be transforming its car showroom, in Cowes into an impressive entertainment venue, welcoming supporters to the premises.

The evening menu will be once again be generously supplied by top local chef Robert Thompson of Thompson's Restaurant.

Last held in 2022, a total of £97,470 has so far been donated to local charities from the last 5 events.

All funds raised go directly to 3 chosen charities.

All costs are covered by Esplanade and Robert Thomson. This year’s chosen charities are: UKSA - Test the water programme, Isle of Wight Sports Foundation and Kissy Puppy – The Sophie Rolf Fund.

As well as a fantastic 3-course meal, guests will be treated to a host of entertainment including a live auction with Nick Bonham formerly of Bonham's Auctioneers taking control of the gavel, a raffle, fun games, casino, disco, photo booth and a caricaturist.

Organiser and Esplanade Marketing Manager, Gemma Swain, said:

"We run our annual gala because as a business that works in an island community, we believe it is important to support local charities and promote the exceptional work that they do to making a positive difference to Islanders lives.

"Every year we see this event grow, and now it has a firm place on the Isle of Wight social calendar.

"We are pleased to once again be hosting the event in our premises and along with the menu and evenings planned entertainment it’s going to be the best Gala yet."

The Esplanade & Thompson’s Charity Gala Dinner will be held on Saturday October 7.

Further information on how to buy tickets can be found online.

For more details contact: [email protected] or call direct on 218911 / 07841 021671.