Proms at the Hall - 2026

Proms at the Hall Concert – Sat 4^th July 2026

This concert was an outstanding success, with just over £7000 raised for our chosen charities.

Well done to everyone involved and huge congratulations to Jon Cloke for his vision and tenacity in bringing this new event to the stage. There has been enormous and extremely positive feedback on social media. Our thanks to the Petre family for hosting this event in the garden at Ingatestone Hall.

The programme of songs put together and performed by John Pierce and his singers covered both classical and music from the shows to suit all ages. The show ended with classical ‘Proms’ songs and some flag-waving as the sun set.

Ingatestone Rotary would like to give a huge thank you to our two Headline Sponsor – Keith Brown’s “FRYERNING FOUNDATION”  and "ALAN PUDNEY LTD" for their support.

And also a big thank you to our other generous sponsors :-
Taylors Budgens Ingatestone          Elwell Taylor     Gallivant Travel
    The Heartfelt Funeral Company      Start Smiling     Kiss Building Co. Limited
         Jane Elizabeth Celebrant       Walkers     Triumvirate-Technology Ltd

We are also grateful to the many local businesses who donated raffle prizes, with £50 cash as 1^st prize:
Abigail’s  -  Blue Dandelion  -   Lizzie Morris Aesthetics  -  Brown Bread  - 
Maggies  -   Kennadys   -   Jennings  -  Space Reformer  -  The Star  -  Ardtully Retirement residence  
The Ingatestone Deli   -   The Lounge Wine Bar    &    Paper Station    

The profits from the evening will go to Farleigh Hospice, St. Luke's Hospice, Ingatestone Infant School plus Rotary charities & causes.
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Thank you all for making this evening such a success!  Planning for the event on Sat 3rd July 2027 has already started. Be there!

With acknowledgments to Helder and Neil for the photos