buy Tickets for James Wade’s event in aid of Bipolar UK

We are delighted that James Wade, our ambassador and professional darts legend, is organising a Let’s Talk Bipolar black-tie event in aid of Bipolar UK.


event details

Join James Wade and celebrity guests at the Old Thorns Hotel and Resort in Hampshire for an exclusive back-tie fundraising event in aid of Bipolar UK. Guests will enjoy: 

  • a live #LetsTalkBipolar celebrity panel Q&A 
  • a drinks reception
  • a three-course black-tie dinner
  • celebrity darts exhibition
  • auction
  • raffle
  • live band and DJ

When: 12pm - 12am, Friday 22 August 2025

Where: Old Thorns Hotel and Resort, Longmoor Road, Liphook GU30 7PE 

Event Tickets: £300 per person + 50p booking fee (or £3000+ VAT for a corporate table of 10) 

Online Q&A Tickets: make a 'pay what you can' £5, £10, £20 or £50 donation + 50p booking fee to livestream the online panel discussion 

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Guests include

James wade

Professional Darts Legend, Bipolar UK Ambassador

Nicky chinn

Hit Songwriter, Bipolar UK Ambassador

Gerwyn Price

Former Darts World Champion

Leah Charles-King

TV Presenter and Bipolar UK Ambassador

Rosie Viva

Model, Author and Bipolar UK Ambassador

Michael Smith

Former Darts World Champion


live-streaming tickets available

Between 12-3pm, James Wade and a celebrity guest panel will share their personal experiences of bipolar and answer your questions. If you can't make the in-person event, why not watch this panel discussion, with live-streaming tickets available for a 'pay what you can' donation.

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Event timings

Day - Live panel discussion
  • 12pm Intro from Bipolar UK 
  • 12.15-12.45pm Q&A: Life Before Diagnosis
  • 12.45-1.15pm Q&A: Diagnosing Bipolar
  • 1.15-2pm Light buffet lunch
  • 2pm-3pm Q&A: Life After Diagnosis / Living With Bipolar And Managing Money
Evening - Black-tie dinner
  • 5.30pm Reception drinks
  • 7pm Dinner
  • 8.30pm Celebrity darts exhibition
  • 10pm til late Live band and DJ

Things to know

  • You can book one seat for £300 or a corporate table of 10 for £3000 + VAT
  • Ticket includes live panel discussion with James Wade and celebrity guest speakers, a drinks reception, black-tie dinner event, auction and raffle, live band and darts exhibition and special discount at Old Thorns Hotel and Resort
  • To claim a hotel room discount select 'Group Attendee' and enter the code BipolarUK on the booking screen. 
  • Day event dress code is casual and the evening dress code is black-tie
  • There will be an opportunity to get ready for the black-tie dinner between 3pm-5.30pm
  • If you're not staying overnight at the hotel, or before you check into your room, there will be an area to hang suit bags, store luggage and get changed
  • If you are unable to attend the day in person, you can join the panel discussion online, with live-streaming tickets available for a 'pay what you can' donation

All net proceeds will go to Bipolar UK.


Getting here

  • Directions by car - Old Thorns is located just minutes from the A3 on Longmoor Road. On the A3 Liphook-Petersfield by-pass, take the exit for Griggs Green. Continue for approximately half a mile before taking a right turn at the sign post for Old Thorns. You will pass the Deer’s Hut pub on the left hand side. Continue to the end of the driveway where you will find the main car park. 
  • Directions by train - The nearest station is Liphook, at only 2.1 miles away. From Liphook station, take a left onto Station road and then turn right onto Portsmouth Road. At the roundabout, take the first exit. At the next roundabout, take the first exit onto Longmoor Road. Remain on Longmoor Road for just over 1 mile. You will see the sign post for Old Thorns on the left. Take the left turn. You will pass the Deer’s Hut pub on the left hand side. Continue to the end of the driveway where you will find the main car park. 

For more information about the venue visit Old Thorns Hotel & Resort | Frequently asked questions 


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For further information please email [email protected] 


last updated: 8 August 2025