30th October 2026 Dunkenhalgh Hotel
An event to raise funds to support research into cancer and treatments
An elegant masquerade gala with a clear purpose.
The masquerade gala took place at the historic Dunkenhalgh Hotel on 30 October 2026. The photographs from the night are being added now — and if you were there, yours belong in the record too.
The record of the night
Photographs will be available shortly
Everyone who was there took pictures. They are being gathered in one place and checked by the committee before they go up, so the evening is remembered properly rather than scattered across phones and group chats.
The album is open: guests' photographs, the committee's set, and video from the night.
What's here
- The evening in photographs, from arrival to the last dance.
- Guests' pictures, published in one album.
- Video from the night.
- Credits only where the photographer asked for one.
Photographs and video are reviewed by the committee before they appear here. Privacy.
Verified Guest Feedback
What Guests Say
"The attention to detail was remarkable — from the drinks reception through to the final DJ set. Knowing the evening was raising money to support research into cancer and treatments made it even more special."
Sarah Mitchell, London
Attended 2024 event
"We booked a table of 10 for a corporate evening and it exceeded expectations. The service, the food, the atmosphere — everything felt premium and professionally run."
James & Catherine Davis, Manchester
Corporate table, 2024
"The venue was stunning, the live band was excellent, and the fundraising auction felt genuine rather than obligatory. We're already planning to return next year."
Emma Thompson, Bristol
Attended 2024 event
4.9 / 5.0 — average rating from 200+ verified guests across past events
All testimonials are from verified past attendees. No incentivised or fabricated reviews are used.
What’s Included
What the evening included
Everything included for a memorable evening of dining and entertainment.
Arrival Reception
Drinks and reception on arrival
3-Course Dining
Premium gala dinner experience
Live Entertainment
Live band, magical entertainment and disco
Premium Venue
Elegant masquerade atmosphere
Charity Impact
Supporting research into cancer and treatments
The Evening
An elegant evening from arrival to final dance
Arrive to a warm welcome, enjoy fine dining, experience the evening programme and celebrate knowing your attendance supports life-saving research.
About the evening
- An elegant space to come together for a great cause.
- Join us for dinner, live entertainment, and an unforgettable masquerade.
- Your attendance directly supports research into cancer and treatments.
Drinks Reception
Welcome drinks in the Grand Ballroom lobby on arrival.
Gala Dinner
Three-course dinner from the venue’s award-winning kitchen.
Live Entertainment
The Maestros play two live sets, with a disco through to 1am.
Auction & Raffle
Charity auction and prize raffle raising vital funds to support research into cancer and treatments.
An evening in disguise
The masquerade is the heart of the night. Black tie, a mask of your choosing, and a ballroom of strangers who are company by the final dance.
Arrive in elegant evening wear with a mask you love - Venetian, feathered, or boldly simple - and keep it on from the welcome drink to the last dance. Masks are part of the evening, not a novelty: they are what make a room of guests into a room of conspirators, and they stay on all night.
- Dress code
- Elegant evening wear, masks essential
- Arrival
- From 6.30 pm, welcome drinks
- Carriages
- 1:00 am
Why It Matters
An evening of elegance with real impact
Every ticket, table booking and auction bid goes to research into cancer and treatments, helping fund life-saving work while you enjoy a stunning black-tie evening at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel.
We have kept pricing transparent so you know exactly what you are getting — from the reception through to the live Entertainment and DJ — with no hidden costs or surprise charges.
Trust and reassurance
- Secure online booking with confirmation sent to your inbox straight away.
- Questions answered by the event team at contact@rflr.co.uk.
Every Pound Accounted For
Proceeds from the evening, the auction and the raffle go to research into cancer and treatments. Full financial details are available on request.
Published With Care
Photographs from the night are reviewed before they go up. Nothing is published with a name unless the photographer asked for the credit.
Charity Transparency
All proceeds from ticket sales support research into cancer and treatments. Full financial details available on request.
Available Shortly
The album is being assembled from guests' photographs, the committee's set and video from the night. It will be published here, in one place, shortly.
The Venue
An elegant setting for a memorable evening
Our events are held at carefully selected venues that meet our standards for atmosphere, service, and hospitality. The Dunkenhalgh Hotel provides the perfect backdrop for an evening of celebration and fundraising.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about the night, and about sending your photographs.
Can I attend with friends or as a group?
What is the dress code?
a chance to dress up for a great cause. Don't forget your Mask!
Can I request dietary accommodation?
What if I can no longer attend?
Is parking available?
Still have questions? Contact the team — we're happy to help.
Join Us
The evening is over. The record is not.
The night is over, the record is not. Photographs from the evening will be available here shortly; the evening itself is here to look through in the meantime.