The Mermaid Ball

The Mermaid Ball in support of Oakhaven Hospice
The Mermaid Ball will be taking place on Saturday 1st February 2025 at Balmer Lawn Hotel. Arrive for a drinks reception kindly sponsored by Mermaid Gin from 6pm followed by a 3-course dinner. After dinner dance the evening away to a live band and disco - there will also be a casino, silent auction and raffle.
This event is being organised by Kara at Refresh Strategic Business Support and her dear friend Jane Yapp to raise funds for Oakhaven Hospice and for Blood Cancer UK.
Dress Code: Black Tie
Tickets
**SOLD OUT**
Tickets are now sold out for The Mermaid Ball. Please call to enquire if there are any last minute tickets available.
If you already have a ticket special room rates are available at Balmer Lawn Hotel for the evening. To book visit www.balmerlawnhotel.com - click 'Book Now' and add the promo code Oakhaven and the date of the event BEFORE searching for the room rates.
The Mermaid Ball
Jane and Kara’s Story
Kara was diagnosed with splenic marginal zone lymphoma in 2023, with signs of pre-leukaemia too, and Jane was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma 5 years ago, therefore we call ourselves the “Blood Cancer Buddies”! Both our lymphomas are incurable, but are treatable. With research we hope that one day, these will be curable and we will no longer have to live feeling we’re a ticking time bomb!
During Kara’s diagnosis, she was supported by Jo Huckerby, who had been diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. Oakhaven supported Jo through her final months until she sadly passed away in early 2024, leaving behind 3 children. Her daughter loved The Little Mermaid, as did Jo, with the theme music being played at her funeral. This is why we decided to call it The Mermaid Ball, in Jo’s memory, and the many others lost to Blood Cancer.
Please help us raise money for all those going through cancer, remember, 1 in every 2 people will be diagnosed at some point in their lifetime.
Menu
Starters
Pressed ham hock, stock pot carrot and parsley terrine, ciabatta croutons & piccalilli dressing (DF, CGF)
OR
Cream of cauliflower veloute, curry oil, coriander (GF, V, VE)
Main
Roasted breast of chicken, fondant potatoes, seasonal greens, thyme jus (GF, CDF)
OR
Butternut squash tart, crumbed feta, confit garlic, hot honey, watercress (V, VGO)
Dessert
Salted chocolate tart, clotted cream ice cream, griottine cherries
For more information contact Natalie Hutchins at fundraising@oakhavenhospice.co.uk or call 01590 677773.