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A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country LONDON COCKTAIL WEEK Old Spitalfields Market, London (5th-11th). Within the London Cocktail Week Village at Old Spitalfields Market, a maze of bespoke pop-up bats, trucks, vans and even bicycles will be serving up their specially created cocktails at just £5 for wristband wearers. Attendees will be treated to the heady scent of sizzling meats and spices wafting from food stalls that will be cooking simple and delicious food. Wristbands will be £10 and are available at LondonCocktailWeek.com Tel: Siobhan Payne, 07719 527662. E-mail: [email protected] 5 THE FIGURE AS SPEECH EXHIBITION Chelsea Old Town Hall, London (5th-10th). Artist Jasper Judd will be holding a solo exhibition of affordable works on paper. The works depicting the human figure – in watercolour, line and wash, charcoal, pencil and giclee print. Prices range from £250 to £1,500. In aid of The Haven, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and Place 2 Be. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 5 FREE WILL FORTNIGHT London (5th-16th). Local solicitors will write or amend a Will for free for anyone who leaves a gift to Royal Trinity Hospice. Gifts in Wills are vital for Trinity as they enable the charity to plan for the future. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 5 HUMPHREY’S PYJAMA WEEK Nationwide (5th-9th). For a donation of £2 per child, children can wear their pyjamas to nursery or school and participate in a number of fun and educational themed activities whilst raising funds of The Children’s Trust. Tel: [phone]. www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/humphrey 5 WILLOW GOLF OPEN Royal Mid Surrey Golf Club. For the 2015 Inaugural Willow Open, the captains will be former England & Arsenal Goalkeeper David Seaman and former England and British Lion Tim Simpson. There is no better way to pitch these two sports against each other than in a round of golf with these sporting greats at the exclusive Royal Mid Surrey Gold Club. Price: £600 per team. In aid of Willow Foundation. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 5 BRITISH WOMEN ON THE SERBIAN FRONT IN 1915 - The Army & Navy Club, London, 12.30pm. The National Army Museum’s free autumn Lunchtime Lectures will explore the 5 20 THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK experiences and often forgotten stories of service men and women from the Commonwealth, Empire and Dominions who fought alongside British troops during the First World War. Tickets are free but advance booking is essential. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] “POEMS FOR BRIDGES TO LEARNING DISABILITY” AND “SELF AT SEA” Paintworks, Bristol. An exhibition launching two new poetry collections which aim to shine a light on learning disability and mental health. In aid of United Response. Tel: Lindsey Simmonds, 020 8246 5208. E-mail: [email protected] 5 THE RESTAURANT SHOW Olympia, London (5th-7th). The restaurant Show will be moving to a bigger, better location at London’s premier exhibition venue, Olympia. Also there will be a brand new highly complementary and colocated show Conscious Hospitality Show. See how this show will expand your audience. Tel: Elizabeth Rigden, 01293 610327. E-mail: [email protected] 5 THE SHOW LONDON Grosvenor House, London. This event is held each year to mark the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Experience the powerful and uplifting atmosphere as models, who have all been diagnosed with breast cancer, take to the catwalk for the very first time. The afternoon show is from 1.00pm to 4.15pm. The price is £75 and includes a drinks reception, afternoon tea and a goody bag. The evening show is from 6.30pm to 12.30am. The price is £195 and includes a drinks reception, a four-course dinner, a goody bag, entertainment and live music. Gold tables for 10 people £2,250 (afternoon) and £5,500 (evening). www.breastcancercare.org.uk 7 AUTUMN BAZAAR (7th-8th) The Sloane Club, London, 10am to 5pm. Mandy Barber’s Bazaar is a key event for your diary with leather goods from Italy, cashmere, t-shirts, jewellery and much more on offer. This sale has something for everyone. Come along and support The Haven, Breast Cancer Support Centres during this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 7 BIRMINGHAM BRAIN GAME The International Convention Centre, Birmingham. A celebrity-hosted corporate quiz including a sparkling reception, three-course dinner and live auction. In aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. E-mail: [email protected] THE INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY CRAFT EVENT - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (8th-11th). Enjoy the delights of the world’s most famous botanic garden while browsing, buying or supporting work directly from artists and makers in this innovative new craft fair, “Handmade at Kew”. It will showcase exceptional and innovative craftsmanship from over 200 international makers and galleries. Ticket allows access to the show and the whole of Kew Gardens. www.kew.org/handmade 8 SHAKE WITH LAUGHTER-LONDON The Comedy Store, London, 8pm. Shake with Laughter is back again in 2015 following a fantastic event last year! Join us for another night of comedic fun at The Comedy Store. The cracking line-up includes Rob Deering, Stewart Lee, Elis James, Tiffany Stevenson and Princes of Main and more. In aid of Parkinson’s UK. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 8 CHARITY BALL The Duchess Stand, Epsom Downs Racecourse. Organised by the Construction Industry in aid of The Children’s Trust, this Black Tie event begins at 5.30pm with drinks reception followed by a three-course dinner. Entertainment includes a fun casino and live music from Motor City Band. Price: £80; tables of 10 available. E-mail