A WEEKEND FIT FOR A PRINCE!

The Singapore Polo Club hosts the Opus National Dressage Championship & British EXPO with activities lined up for a very royal weekend

The Singapore Polo Club (SPC) will be hosting the OPUS National Dressage Championship from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 May 2018, just a few days after the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Megan Markle, with Prince Harry himself having played a charity match at the Club just a few months ago.  

Taking a dynamic new approach this year, the Polo Club has partnered with the UK's Department for International Trade (DIT) to host the British EXPO featuring pop-up booths set up around the Club, offering a wide variety of exciting activities and products catering to all ages.  The British EXPO is part of DIT's Food is GREAT campaign that showcases the very best in British food and drink, inspiring people to choose British food for the best in taste and quality. Entry to the fun-filled weekend is FREE.

In keeping with the royal thematic, the Polo Club will host three signature events, giving patrons a glance into the lifestyle of the British Royal Family.

Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 May – 10.00am to 5.00pm, Clubhouse

'Modern Monarchy' exhibition by Getty Images Royal Photographer, Christopher Jackson featuring images from his soon-to-be release coffee table book of the same name, and never before seen photos of Prince Harry & Megan Markle's wedding. Free entry.

Saturday 26 May – 6.00pm to 10.00pm, Arena & Clubhouse

Dressage to Music, and a sustainable luxury fashion showcase by BEULAH London founded by British socialites Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs & Lavinia Brennann, coupled with a whisky pairing by Lost Distillery followed by an after-party at $100+ p.p. Tickets need to be pre-booked.

Sunday 27 May – 6.00pm to 10.00pm, Clubhouse Verandah

Twilight Polo Match & Final Dressage Presentation with Dinner by the Royal Chef Darren McGrady. He was the Personal Chef to HM Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace for 11 years, and to Diana, Princess of Wales for four. Those with tickets will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to have a full sit-down dinner presented by Chef Darren who has cooked for five US Presidents. Pre-booking is required for this event, and tickets are priced at $200+ p.p.

British EXPO

During the dressage competition, guests will have the opportunity to check out the pop-up booths featuring the 'Best of British' delights. Mums and dads can indulge in a glass of whisky at the B28 Whisky Bar, while the kids get a chance to get in the passenger seat and experience the Land Rover Off-Road Driving Course (available 1pm to 7pm on Saturday, and 10am to 7pm on Sunday).

POP-UP BOOTHS

• British food shops
• Adult & Kids Land Rover Off-Road Driving Course
• Robotics for Kids
• Children's' activities
• Newby Tea appreciation master-class
• Champagne Bar
• Blow dry & Lash bar

Saturday 26 May & Sunday 27 May – Mountbatten Room/KEF Lounge 

B28 Whisky Bar – open from 5pm onwards daily 

National Dressage Championships

Friday 25 May

3.00pm – 6.00pm 

Saturday 26 May 

10.00am – 2.00pm 

4.00pm – 7.00pm 

Sunday 27 May 

10.00am – 2.00pm 

4.00pm – 6.00pm 

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For the purchase of tickets, please call +65 6854 3999.

For Expo and event bookings, please contact events@singaporepoloclub.org

For more event details and hi-res images, please see the Singapore Polo Club Press Kit on Dropbox here.

For interviews and other press enquiries, please contact:

Marina Mathews

Mobile: +65 96311670

Email:marina@chryslercommunications.com

Ananya Singhania

Mobile: +65 98475306

Email:ananya@chryslercommunications.com

About Singapore Polo Club

The Singapore Polo Club is one of the oldest sporting and social clubs in Singapore. Founded in 1886 by the officers of the King's Own Regiment, the 1st Battalion, the Club has a distinguished heritage and remains rich in its traditions of camaraderie and sportsmanship.

See www.singaporepoloclub.org

About Department for International Trade (DIT)

The Department for International Trade (DIT) helps businesses export and grow into global markets. We also help overseas companies locate and grow in the UK.

Food is GREAT

The Food is GREAT campaign showcases the very best in British food and drink, inspiring people everywhere to choose British food for the best in taste and quality. The campaign aims to establish Britain as one of the world's most popular food destinations and a leading export nation.

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Twitter: @tradegovukSGP / @UKinSingapore