With summer on its way, it’s time to mark your diary with the 2018 Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) Summer Ball, which this year takes on a glitzy, red-carpet – Hollywood style!

The ball is being held on Saturday 30th June, at Macdonald Berystede Hotel, Bagshot Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 9JH, a beautiful, accessible, four-star hotel which is surrounded by landscaped gardens and just a stone’s throw from historic Windsor.

The evening commences at 7pm with a Prosecco drinks reception, followed by a delicious three-course banqueting meal. Entertainment will include close-up magic from celebrity magician, Robert Fox, who has performed for Paul McCartney, Simon Cowell and Usain Bolt, and music will be provided by City DJ’s. A charity raffle in aid of WellChild – https://www.wellchild.org.uk/ – will, also be held and if you are feeling really lucky, you can try your luck on a trio of casino tables.

Tickets are priced at £105, with a table of 12 available for the special rate of £1200. Members have been allocated four tickets as part of their annual subscription and Associate Members have been allocated two tickets.

Accommodation is available at the Berystede Hotel, with single occupancy bedrooms priced at £129 (ex VAT) and double occupancy bedrooms £149 (ex VAT), including breakfast.

If you require accommodation, please complete the booking form, which can be obtained via email – fps@fps.org.uk and returned to fps@fps.org.uk by Friday 25th May. Bedrooms are not guaranteed and will be offered on a first come, first served basis so please book early to avoid disappointment.