🎩  Black Tie  •  Saturday 21 November 2026  •  Rowton Hall Hotel & Spa, Chester  •  18:00 – Late
Allan Wilson Old Boys Association  •  United Kingdom

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Saturday, 21st November 2026
18:00 PM — Late
The Ballroom  ·  Rowton Hall Hotel & Spa  ·  Chester, Cheshire
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An Evening to Remember

The Programme

An unforgettable evening of celebration, camaraderie and excellence — bringing together the global Allan Wilson family for a night of style, dinner and legacy.

📸
6:00 PM Arrival
Red Carpet Photo Session
🥂
6:00 PM
Cocktail Reception
🍽️
Evening
Three Course Dinner
🏛️
During Dinner
AWOBA UK Review & Initiative Launch
🔨
Evening
Luxury Charity Auction
🕺
Late
Party

Dress Code
BLACK TIE
Formal Evening Dress Required
Men are required to wear a tuxedo or dinner jacket, a white dress shirt, and a bow tie, cravat etc.
Women are required to wear a floor-length gown or sophisticated cocktail dress.
Red
Black
White
Colour Theme: Red, Black &/or White


Secure Your Place

Tickets & Payment

£100
Per Guest  •  All Sales Final  •  No Refunds
01
Reserve Your Seat
£50 Deposit
Pay a non-refundable £50 deposit per guest by 15 September 2026 to secure your booking.
⚠ Non-Refundable & Non-Transferable
02
Early Bird Reward
by 30 Sep 2026
Pay your full balance by 30 September 2026 and receive an exclusive discounted hotel accommodation code. Room availability is limited — early payment is strongly recommended.
Hotel discount code for full early payers only
03
Final Payment
by 31 Oct 2026
Full payment from 16 September 2026. All outstanding balances must be settled by 31 October 2026. Bookings close on this date.
Final deadline — bookings close
Account Name
AWOBA UK Account
Account No.
98987909
Sort Code
52-10-05
Reference
AWOBA Dinner 26
Important Notice
The £50 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. All payments are final. All bookings close on 31 October 2026.

🏨 Accommodation at Rowton Hall Hotel & Spa

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the hotel for the night of the event. Guests who pay their full ticket balance by 30 September 2026 will receive an exclusive discounted room rate code to use directly with the hotel.

Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability. To take advantage of this offer, ensure your full payment is made before the early bird deadline.

*Bedrooms must be paid in full on booking. All hotel payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.


Help Make It a Success

Charity Auction

Your donation helps us raise vital funds and make an even greater impact for Allan Wilson School. Every contribution — large or small — helps create an exciting evening and invests in our school's future.

🎁
Gifts & Hampers
🎟️
Vouchers & Experiences
💼
Professional Services
💎
Luxury Items & Memorabilia
🏨
Hotel Stays & Days Out
🎫
Event Tickets
Previous Auction Prizes Have Included
Premium Whisky Champagne Zimfest Tickets Solicitor Services Professional Photography Pampering & Wellness Gifts

Make a Bigger Impact Together

Why not team up with your year group, organisation, or friends to donate a grand auction prize? Combining resources creates a high-value item that attracts more bids and raises even more for our school.

💬  Offer a Donation via WhatsApp
"Donate a Prize. Support Our School. Invest in the Future."

Important Dates

Key Deadlines

15 September 2026
Deposit Due
£50 non-refundable deposit per guest required to secure your booking.
16 September 2026
Full Payments Open
Full ticket payments of £100 per guest accepted from this date.
30 September 2026
Early Bird Deadline — Hotel Discount
Pay your full balance by this date to receive the exclusive discounted hotel accommodation code. Limited rooms available — do not miss this.
31 October 2026
Final Payment Deadline
All outstanding balances must be settled. Bookings close on this date.
7 November 2026
Menu Selections Due
Submit your three-course dinner choices. Unsubmitted selections will be allocated on your behalf.
21 November 2026
The Evening Begins 🎉
Doors open 18:00. Red Carpet · Cocktail Reception · Rowton Hall Hotel & Spa, Chester.

Getting There

Venue & Directions

Rowton Hall Hotel & Spa
The Ballroom
Rowton Lane, Chester
Cheshire, CH3 6AD
United Kingdom
By Car: Just off the A41 between Chester and Whitchurch. Free parking on site.

By Train: Chester station approx. 4 miles — taxis available from the forecourt.

Sat Nav: CH3 6AD
CH3
6AD

Reserve Your Seat

RSVP & Book Now

To reserve your place, contact Chairman Mr T Chasokela directly via WhatsApp with your name and number of guests. Please send a screenshot of your payment to confirm your booking.

Message Mr T Chasokela  •  Treasurer, AWOBA UK
+44 7496 372380
Payment Reference Summary
£50 non-refundable deposit per guest by 15 September 2026
Account: 98987909  •  Sort Code: 52-10-05
Reference: AWOBA Dinner 26
WhatsApp your payment screenshot to +44 7496 372380