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an exciting evening of entertainment and dancing and help Sparks raise vital funds for life-saving medical research. Price: £750 per table. Tel: 020 7799 2111. www.sparks.org.uk BIBIC CHARITY CHRISTMAS BALL Grange St Paul’s Hotel, London. Champagne reception, three-course dinner, silent and live auction, entertainment, live music & dancing. Price: £150. In aid of bibic. Tel: Paul Bret, 01494 762450 E-mail: [email protected] 21 RAISING AWARENESS WEEK – GREAT CAKE BAKE Nationwide (21st-29th). This year’s Raising Awareness Week will be taking its front line to the Kitchen! Help raise awareness and funds with your own CRY Great Cake Bake. It’s a great way to get your family, friends, colleagues and teammates involved. Sponsor: Taylors of Harrogate and Doric Cake Crafts. In aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young. Tel: 01737 363222. E-mail:[email protected] 21 CHRISTMAS AT KEW Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (25th-2nd Jan 2016). Celebrate together with dancing illuminated fountains and glowing waterside reflections, a Choir of Holly Bushes, a Tunnel of Lights and scented Fire Garden, plus Santa’s Snowflake Grotto, favourite vintage rides, Christmas gifts and traditional festive fare. E-mail: enews.kew.org 25 and how it leads on to treatment for Parkinson’s. Professors John Hardy and Huw Morris, both from University College, will be giving presentations. Places are free but must be booked in advance. Tel: 020 7932 1328. www.parkinsons.org.uk/research THE ANNUAL GUINNESS AND OYSTER LUNCHEON Mansion House, London. Our legendary Guinness and Oyster Luncheon is now in its 50th year set in the beautiful surroundings of Mansion House in the City of London. Luncheon is a relaxed stand up event with Guinness, Oysters, Smoked Salmon and Potted Shrimp along with cheese, red and white wine. In aid of Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation. For Further Information Tel: 01372 841130. E-mail: [email protected] 26 CHELSEA PHYSIC GARDEN CHRISTMAS FAIR (28th-29th) Chelsea Physic Garden, London. Get into the festive spirit at this year’s fair. Gifts for all the family to enjoy. Tel: 020 7349 6465. E-mail: [email protected] 28 THE CHILDREN’S TRUST CHRISTMAS FAIR The Children’s Trust, Tadworth Court, Tadworth, Noon-4pm. The time has come once again for The Children’s Trust Christmas Fair and we are back with your festive favourites such as Santa’s Grotto, special guest Peppa Pig, a skating rink and much more for all to enjoy! Sponsor: Toyota. The Surrey police band will be performing. Price: £3; children under 16 are Free. Tel: 01737 365017. E-mail: [email protected] 28 CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR (28th-29th) – American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath. This Christmas Craft Fair returns with a diverse range of work on offer, from ceramics and textiles to jewellery and prints. Meet the makers, discuss their techniques and get your Christmas shopping done in a festive atmosphere away from the bustle of town. Tel: 01225 460503. E-mail: [email protected] 28 continued… LONDON CHRISTMAS FAIR Kensington Town Hall, London, 11.30am to 8.30pm. Browse over 70 stalls at this annual luxury Christmas shopping event. The event has something for everyone with unique gifts, live music, a World War One exhibition, chocolate tasting workshops and Santa’s Grotto. In aid of British Red Cross. Tel: 020 7877 7603. E-mail: [email protected] 25 THE MACMILLAN ANNUAL BALL The Savoy, London, 7pm. This year we invite you to step through the Looking Glass to a magical evening with a fabulous dinner, wonderful entertainment and luxury auctions all to