REST Annual Ball - Great Gatsby 2019

On 12th October 2019, we’ll be holding our 3rd annual charity ball. The theme this year is Great Gatsby, with a nod to the 1920s.

Join us at The Exchange Hotel, Cardiff for an evening of drinking, dancing and live entertainment. Guests will enjoy:

  • A complimentary prosecco on arrival
  • A three-course meal
  • Live music from our vintage-themed band
  • Live Auction and Raffle

Plus, we have even more surprises in store to make this an evening to remember!

All proceeds will go towards REST and is vital to fund the service that we provide (find out more here).

We would love for you to attend and help us make this year’s ball another success. Everybody's welcome so spread the news and get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets are now available on a first-come, first-serve basis. A standard ticket is £65 per person or a table of 10 is £600.

To get your tickets, please contact Linda at info@repatriationservicestrust.org.

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Bike ride

Tenby to Rogerstone Cycle Ride May 2019

Are you a keen cyclist or want to challenge yourself to raise funds for REST? Join us on our annual charity bike ride taking place 3rd-5th May 2019.

Starting in Tenby, South Wales, we'll be cycling approx 120 miles over the course of two days finishing the cycle challenge at the Tiny Rebel Brewery, Rogerstone.

All transport, food and accommodation is included in your £240 sign up fee.

For more information or to register your interest, please contact us [email protected].

 


Charity Football Match 2017

Our very first funding raising event was a charity football match between Tom's friend's and workmates. Cardiff v Chester on 29 July 2017.

The day was amazing with cakes, BBQ, raffle and auction. In total, we raised an astounding £11,000. This is a great start to our fundraising.

Thanks to everyone who took part.

We hope this will be an annual event so if you'd like to come and support us, please follow our website.  All future events will be displayed here.


First Annual Winter Ball 2017

The very first REST Winter Ball was held at the Augusta Suite Celtic Manor Golf Club. The evening started with a drinks reception at 7.00pm followed by a delicious 4 course meal. Entertainment includes a live band, disco, auction and raffle to name but a few.

" What an amazing night" and "can't wait until the next event" were the general comments on the night. Everyone who attended looked incredible, the Ladies in their evening dresses and Men in all varieties of dinner suits.

The evening was a great success, raising over £12000

The Annual ball will be held this year in September, details will be posted as soon as we have chosen a venue. It would be lovely to see new faces.


Charity Cycle Challenge 2018

REST in conjunction with our friends at 54321Cymru are having a Charity Cycle Challenge from Chester to Cardiff. Starting on May 4th 2018 and finishing on May 7th at Tiny Rebel brewery bar, Rogerstone.

Our first night at the hotel gave all riders their REST jerseys and an outline of the route would take.  The ride started early on the Saturday with a full breakfast followed by drinks and food stops during the day from Chester we made our way to Dudley then Abergavenny.

From Abergavenny we made our way to Tiny Rebel, Rogerstone to a wonderful welcome from family and friends.

 


#RESTIVAL Music Event 2018


Charity Launch Ball - October 2018

We held our charity launch ball on the 29th September at the Exchange hotel, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay.

The event  started at  5.30 with photos in the foyer, followed by a Cardiff Blues male voice choir on the balcony in the grand hall.  The entertainment for the evening included a drag act, a live band, an auction and a raffle.