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We are looking forward to meeting all those who are joining us for our 9th Annual Black Tie Event
17 October 2026
when we look forward to welcoming you back to the amazing
Our guests will enjoy a fantastic 3-course meal, raffle, auction, table magic and live music from The Patinas
Doors open at 1830 with guests being invited into the National Suite at 1900
Our Event Host will be guiding you through the evening, and we open the evening with a chance to win some excellent prizes, before dinner is served!
The rest of the formal part of the evening will include speeches, raffle and auction
We are also pleased to welcome back Bertie Pearce will not only be performing some amazing magic to keep you entertained, but is also acting our event host this year!
Appearing for the first time at our 2025 event, his amazing magic tricks were a very popular addition! Bertie will be performing close-up magic in the bar before the main event, as well as at the tables during
Bertie is a Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star! Bertie is a well known performer and his shows are often sold out. In 2003 he was awarded the Carlton Comedy Award by The Magic Circle and has won several other awards besides this
Starters
Crispy halloumi, harissa yoghurt, roasted red pepper sauce, micro herbs
Classic prawn cocktail, gem lettuce, Marie Rose sauce
Creamy tomato and basil soup, basil oil
Main Courses
Pork loin steak, dauphinoise potato, root vegetable puree, savoy cabbage,
roasted apple, cider sauce
Chickpea and sweet potato curry, steamed rice, warm naan bread, coconut sauce
Pan-seared sea bass fillet, crushed new potatoes, fine green beans, courgette ribbons, white wine and herb sauce
Desserts
Sticky toffee pudding, vanilla custard, butterscotch sauce
Lemon posset, shortbread crumb
Once all the formal parts of the event have concluded, it is time to let your hair down and get your dancing shoes on as we hand you over to our live entertainment, taking you to midnight
In 2026 we are also welcoming back to the stage, The Patinas!
Known for their infectious energy and engaging stage presence, The Patinas expertly mix crowd-pleasers from the past and present, creating an unforgettable atmosphere that gets audiences dancing and singing along. Featuring a blend of timeless classics and contemporary hits of pop, rock, soul and funk, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy
All proceeds from this event will go towards maintaining and adding Public Access Defibrillators in the community. These devices have saved lives in our community and with your help we can fund more of these units and potentially save more lives
Ticket sales are now closed
The Friends of Crowborough Community First Responders are our dedicated fundraising and events team. We are extremely grateful for the volunteers that form this part of our team, for the hard work that is put into getting this event setup
You can find out more about our Friends fundraising team by clicking here, or if you would like to make contact with them please click here
IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION
This is a ticket only event and tickets are non-transferrable
Guest names are required from ticket holders in advance of the event
Tickets will only be issued directly to those who have purchased directly from our website
Proof of identity may be required to ensure ticket validity
