Another Remarkable Year — and an Exciting 2026 Ahead!
As we approach the end of 2025, we are delighted to look back on another outstanding year of fundraising for the Rosemary Foundation — and to look ahead to an exciting 2026.
Thanks to your incredible support, our events were largely sold out in advance and together raised an impressive £23,500 for the Rosemary Foundation.
Our year was anchored by the ever-popular Burns Nights at The Half Moon, and in March we were proud to produce the debut performance of ABBA SOS at the same venue — before welcoming them back to headline a spectacular ABBA and Boy Band Tribute Night at the Petersfield Festival Hall in September.
Our now well-established music festivals proved as popular as ever. Three days at the Hawkley Inn and five days at the Half Moon showcased an extraordinary range of entertainment — from choirs, opera, musical theatre and jazz to acoustic sets, party nights, energised by a Saturday morning of aerobics to music!
We were delighted to support the Petersfield Jazz Festival, who generously invited us to run the festival bar so that all bar profits could go directly to The Rosemary Foundation.
In late August, our five-day Fringe Theatre Festival at Churcher’s College was another highlight — with several debut performances now going on to tour or appearing at larger venues.
Looking ahead to 2026
As we plan for 2026 and beyond, our focus remains firmly on our two core objectives:
Providing a wide range of affordable, high-quality entertainment whist;
Raising significant funds for the Rosemary Foundation.
Our 2026 programme will feature our most popular and successful events, alongside new projects as opportunities arise.
The big new addition for 2026 is our first Spring Ball, taking place on Friday 20 March at Churcher’s College Sports Hall. The venue will be transformed into a spectacular five-star setting, where you can enjoy:
A three-course dinner
Live and interactive entertainment
A silent auction and raffle
A fantastic community atmosphere
The Spring Ball is sure to be a sell out, so gather your party and book your space now to ensure you are part of the party.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and wishing you a happy 2026.