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No Room for Alice at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party in Callian this July

MIKE COLQUHOUN3 June, 20152 Mins read104

The new polo season gets underway on the Riviera with the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party on Saturday, 18th July in the lovely setting of Callian.

This is going to be a great day for all the family, with pre-paid tickets for entry available online for only €15 + fees. Entry on the day itself will cost €25. Plus on offer is a three course International buffet after the polo, provided by our good friends in Events By George, costing €38,50 (entrance not included) — you need to book in advance for this.

So be prepared for a great day of polo with international and regional players plus music, plus artisans village with Scapa Sports polo wear. Also, for the first time Mike, our intrepid reporter, will have a tent all to himself — do drop in and say hello!

Riviera Radio’s very own Dj Mark Dezzani and Will Jones provide the music and keep you up on the polo action. Three teams — Riviera Polo Team, Blohm+Voss and Scapa Sports — will face off for the trophy of the 10th edition Champagne&Chukkas Polo tournament.

Champagne and wine will flow throughout the day, not expensive! There is an exciting newcomer – Jugs of Pimm’s on sale from Ewan Bird and his team from Vin de Terre. Also very exciting, new partners on board; Bridie Simply Food and Vintage Charm selling English Cream Teas, Sandwiches, Cupcakes and home-made freshly squeezed lemonade at the Vintage Tea Party stand.

There will be pony rides for the little ones, provided by the Ecuries de Baracka, a gourmet lunch and day at the spa for two to be won on the day, donated by the tournament partner, Terre Blanche Hotel Golf Spa Resort ***** and a Pijaubert Polo School stand selling buckets of balls for hitting practice on the fastest pony, Maximus: the wooden horse !

This is going to be a cool day out – solo, couples & families – for anyone who likes horses, fun and socialising – It is all so easy going – a great day out in a great location!! See you there!