Hampshire Army Flying Museum black-tie ball raises £10,000

The Antarctic Odyssey Black Tie Ball took place at the Army Flying Museum in Middle Wallop on Saturday night, in support of Jordan Wylie MBE’s latest expedition and the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK.

The event was hosted by Mr Wylie, who lives in Whitchurch, and his partner Sophie Hall.

The ball, organised by Ms Hall, brought together supporters, sponsors, adventurers, and friends for a night of giving and celebration.

Clarissa Woodhouse, Samantha Jankowski, Sid Dajani, Nicky Bates and Chloe Berntsen-Chen. (Image: Nicky Bates)

Among the guests was Britain’s Got Talent 2025 golden buzzer winner Max Fox, who performed on the night.

Also present were familiar faces from Channel 4’s Hunted, including Mr Wylie and Ray Howard, known as "The Chief."

By the end of the evening, more than £10,000 had been raised, bringing the total fundraising figure to over £50,000 toward a target of £100,000.

A surprise pledge of £2,500 from headline sponsor Dyno-Rod helped boost the total even further.

The funds will support Mr Wylie’s upcoming Antarctic expedition and the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK, which helps young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Sponsors including Bremont, Birchman Group, Wainwrights Chemist, The DeeDee Foundation, ADHD360, and Huel contributed to the event’s success.

Local and national businesses also donated products and services to support the evening.

Watermill Wines provided fine wines, while desserts came from The Travelling Cupcake and Angelic Gelato.

Décor was created by WildRose Floral Design and Dotty Dot Balloons, and guests received jewellery gifts from HiHo Silver.

The Hunters from the Channel 4 series. (Image: Hoovesandlenses)

Stitch a Logo and Bulpitt Printing contributed bespoke branding and printed materials.

Mr Wylie is now preparing to attempt a first ascent of an unclimbed Antarctic peak as part of a mission to raise more than £100,000.

Supporters can follow the expedition and make donations via www.givestar.io/gs/antarctic-odyssey-2025 or www.jordanwylie.org.

The Blackpool-born adventurer will begin his journey at Union Glacier base camp and ski through the remote Heritage Range, towing all his equipment across some of the most hostile terrain on Earth.

His goal is to reach and climb a previously untouched and unnamed peak in one of the last unexplored regions of the continent.

The expedition combines an arduous ski journey with a technically demanding climb.

It will require exceptional physical and mental endurance, as well as the ability to survive in rapidly changing, extreme conditions.

Mr Wylie is no stranger to world-first challenges.

His past feats include rowing solo across the most dangerous sea in Europe and running marathons in every country on Earth.

These efforts have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity and inspired people around the world.

Funds raised from the Antarctic Odyssey will support humanitarian, educational, and youth development projects.

Supporters hope he will be home safely in time for Christmas.

Donations can be sent on: givestar.io/gs/antarctic-odyssey-2025 and to follow Jordan's journey visit: www.jordanwylie.org