With the familiar sight of mounted police in Greenwich, the imminent London 2012 equestrian events, the recent arrival of the King’s Troop and the planned equestrian training centre on Shooters Hill, the Royal Borough of Greenwich may be the horsiest borough in London. Those equine credentials look to be boosted further when the O2 plays host to an International Polo event again later this month.
Gaucho will host The Gaucho International Polo event at The O2 on March 21st. The evening will combine spectacular sporting action with live world music from Bajofondo, Argentinian wine tasting sessions and then a “White Jeans Party” where for every guest wearing white jeans, one pound will be donated to the British Forces Foundation.
On the field of play, Scotland will take on Ireland before the main clash between IG Index’s England and Argentina.
Gaucho’s UK Operations Director, Martin Williams sums it:
“Gaucho are delighted to be working with the HPA to create an annual International Polo match at the O2- I hope that it will grow to rival the success of the former ‘HPA Cartier International Polo’. This year we have created what promises to be an amazing Gaucho Polo Party: The Argentine wine tasting lounge and Bajofondo concert are included in the event and all tickets, while the ‘White Jeans’ charity theme and after-parties will keep the event casual and a lot of fun.”
The Gaucho International Polo
Doors open: 5.30pm
Polo starts: 7.15pm
Afterparty starts: 9.45pm
Tickets start at £25 and the after party tickets start at £20.
or visit the Gaucho International Polo website for more information.
WIN 2 TICKETS FOR THE GAUCHO INTERNATIONAL POLO AT THE O2
Greenwich.co.uk has two tickets for the Gaucho International Polo at the O2 to give away, including admission to the afterparty. To enter the competition, please answer the following question:
Which country won the 2011 World Polo Championships?
Please email your answer to polo@greenwich.co.uk. Entries close midday on Monday March 12th. A winner will be selected at random. Please only enter the competition if you’re free to attend the event on the evening of March 21st at The O2.
White jeans…???!