A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country
FESTIVE GIFT FAIR
Allianz Park Stadium,
11am to 5pm.
Over 50 stalls will be selling an exciting range
of quality goods at discounted prices. Stalls
to include jewellery, books, accessories,
fashion, beauty plus lots more.
In aid of North London Hospice. Price:
£2; Children Free. Tel: Valerie Spencer,
020 8906 3134.
www.northlondonhospice.org/events
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CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
St Paul’s Church, London.
This wonderful evening will put you in the
Christmas spirit with celebrity readers,
special performances from two of London’s
leading choirs and a generous helping of
mulled wine and roasted chestnuts. In aid of
Breast Cancer Care. Continue the Christmas
merriment with an intimate champagne
supper in the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel.
www.breastcancercare.org.uk
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FROM THE SUEZ CANAL TO
MEGIDDO – The Army & Navy
Club, London, 12.30pm.
The British Imperial Army’s War in Sinai and
Palestine 1916-18. The National Army
Museum’s free autumn Lunchtime Lectures
will explore the 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: 020 7730 0717.
E-mail: [email protected]
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STAR-FILLED CHRISTMAS
Brasserie Joël, Park Plaza
Westminster Bridge Hotel, London.
Hospitality Action is known for its spectacular
Christmas events and this year will be no
exception! For one exclusive night awardwinning chefs will come together in support
of the charity. Hosted by Chef Walter Ishizuka
of Brasserie Joël guests will enjoy a
champagne and canapé reception, delicious
meal and a half a bottle of wine at this most
seasonal celebration! Tel: 020 3004 5504.
E-mail: [email protected]
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MANCHESTER AND DISTRICT
HOSPITALS’ CHOIR
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
(30th-1st Dec).
The annual Christmas celebration in aid of
CLIC Sargent. On 30th November, Holy
Family School in Salford and St Brendan’s
Primary in Bolton will be part of the evening
of entertainment. On 1st December, St
Michael’s Primary in Flixton and St. Vincent’s
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THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK
Primary in Altrincham will be performing.
Price: £17 and £22. For Further Information
Tel: Hayley Weaver, 07469 444833.
E-mail: [email protected]
DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS AT THE PALACES
Kensington Palace.
Victorian Christmas. See the palace and
gardens seasonally decorated, join talks and
tours that divulge how Queen Victoria
celebrated as a child growing up at the
palace and how the traditions we know
today were founded in the Victorian era.
Hampton Court Palace (4th-6th Dec).
Attend the BBC Good Food Festival
Christmas Fayre in the Base and Clock Court
and in the warmth of the Tudor Kitchens,
with culinary demonstrations throughout
the day.
Tower of London (27th-31st Dec).
Join the Court of Edward I in the Medieval
Palace in our popular Norman Christmas as
Edward I prepares to celebrate the festive
season. Tel: 0844 482 7770.
www.hrp.org.uk
CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE
St. Luke’s Church, Chelsea,
London, 6pm to 8pm.
This lovely evening includes guest readers,
seasonal readings and music from the Boys
Choir of Westminster Under School. A mulled
wine and mince pie reception will follow the
service. In aid of Asthma UK. Tel: 020 7786
4998. E-mail: [email protected]
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ANNUAL CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
Christ Church Spitalfields, London.
Join our celebrity supporters and special
guest musicians to celebrate the beginning of
the Christmas Season at this year’s concert.
Price: from £15 to £85. In aid of Childline –
NSPCC. E-mail: [email protected]
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VLV’S AUTUMN CONFERENCE
The Geological Society,
London, 10.30am to 4pm.
Keynote speaker: Rona Fairhead, Chairman
of the BBC Trust. Tel: 01474 338716.
E-mail: [email protected]
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UNITED RESPONSE CAROL CONCERT
St Peter’s Church, Eaton Square,
London, 6.15pm.
This concert captures the spirit of Christmas
with readings and music led by the DCAS
Choir, Swanbank Music Choir and Seaford
College Choir followed by mince pies and
drinks. In aid of United Response.
Tel: 020 8246 5208. E-mail:
[email protected]
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BOUTIQUE DE NOEL
Chelsea Old Town Hall, London.
Join us for a Premium Shopping Evening to
shop from a select group of vendors offering
some of London’s best unique gifts just in
time for the holidays. With goods ranging
from art, fashion and jewellery to toys and
baby gifts, food and more you will be certain
to find something for everyone on your
Christmas wish list. In aid of Junior League
of London. Tel: 020 7250 8104.
E-mail: [email protected]
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GREAT BRITISH CHEFS DINNER
The Guildhall, London.
Guests can look forward to a four-course
meal with each course created by one of the
UK’s finest chefs. Last year our chefs were
Martin Wishart, Nathan Outlaw, Mark Dodson
and Frances Atkins. You’ll also have the
chance to bid on some money-can’t-buy
prizes in the auction. Price: Premium tables
of 12 £8,000; Standard tables of 10
£6,000. In aid of NSPCC. Tel: 020 3772
9335. E-mail: [email protected]
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GUARDS CHAPEL
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
London Guards Chapel, 6.10pm.
A lovely evening of carols performed by
acclaimed musicians including readings from
Macmillan’s celebrity supporters. This event
is a firm favourite in the Macmillan calendar
and a wonderful way to begin the festive
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