Spring Ball 2026
We are delighted to be organising a spectacular Spring Ball at Hilton Utilia Bowl Hotel on 18th April 2026 and we would like to invite you to partner with us.
This event follows the hugely successful Autumn Ball in 2023 which raised over £35,000 for Breast Cancer Research at Southampton Hospitals Charity
Charity registration number: 1206909
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Guest Speaker
Aaron Phipps MBE
Aaron Phipps MBE is three time Paralympian and gold medal winning champion from the Tokyo 2020 games. He plays the brutal, only full-contact disability sport, Wheelchair Rugby aka Murderball. His team went from being 5th in the world to the best on the planet, in the middle of a global pandemic!
He is a keen fundraiser and in 2016 became the first person in the world to scale Kilimanjaro on his hands and knees.
He has been voted in the top 100 most influential people in the UK with a disability.
Live Music
Savour the dulcet tones of Emily Blackledge as she weaves timeless jazz and sultry blues through the air during our champagne reception. Then, as the evening unfolds, let the energy soar with Southampton’s own Rubix Tune — a powerhouse local rock band with a setlist as eclectic as it is electric, spanning alternative rock, psychedelic ‘60s, melodic ‘70s, new wave, pop, funk, and soul. Prepare to dance, sing, and celebrate long into the night.
Fine Dining
As the lights glitter and the wine flows, your evening will be graced with a refined three-course menu, exquisitely prepared by the Hilton’s acclaimed chefs. Begin with a delicately crafted starter, artfully presented to delight both the eye and palate. Your main course will showcase the finest seasonal ingredients, cooked to perfection and served with elegance befitting the occasion. To conclude, surrender to the indulgence of a sumptuous dessert, the sweetest finale to an evening of sophistication and celebration.
Specially selected vegan options will be available, and Hilton’s chefs are pleased to accommodate dietary requirements with prior notice.
Live Auction
Join the excitement with our live auction, where exclusive prizes and unforgettable experiences go to the highest bidder. Explore our silent auction for hidden treasures and bid at your leisure, then try your luck in the charity raffle — every ticket helping to make a real difference.
10 x tickets for Oktoberfest
Do you like beer? Do you like sausage? Then you’re going to love this!
We’ve got another amazing prize that has kindly been donated for our auction at our Spring Ball in April 2026 - 10 seated tickets for Oktoberfest in Southampton on Friday 23rd October 2026.
4 x VIP festival tickets
Do you fancy winning 4 VIP tickets to Playing The Field Festival Southampton in May next year? You'll get exclusive access to a private VIP tent, and enjoy complete with shaded seating, space to unwind, and top-shelf drinks on tap whilst you chill and enjoy the music.
This is just one of the amazing prizes that we have to offer as part of our auction, raising vital funds for Breast Cancer Research at Southampton Hospitals Charity UK
Cocktail masterclass
What's your favourite tipple? Do you enjoy a Cosmopolitan like Carrie Bradshaw or a Martini (shaken, not stirred) like Mr Bond?
Get ready to unleash your inner mixologist with this amazing prize, that will be available in our auction - a cocktail masterclass for you and 9 of your friends at The Orange Rooms in Southampton.
For more information about what to expect visit https://www.orangerooms.co.uk/new.../cocktail-masterclasses/
Super early bird tickets will be released soon, so make sure you follow our page and we will let you know as soon as they are available.
We are raising vital funds for breast cancer research at Southampton Hospitals Charity UK
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