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INTRODUCTION TO ROTHCHILD WINE Waddesdon Manor, Nr Aylesbury, Bucks. Join us in the wine cellars for a formal tasting of eight Rothschild wines from estates across the world. Price: £ 40. The tasting will focus on the diversity of the Rothschild range and encompasses a broad spectrum of styles and grape varieties- Bordeaux to New Zealand, from dry to sweet. To Book Tel: 01296 853226. www. waddesdon. org. uk
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PINK RIBBON BALL
Dorchester, London, 6.30pm. Join us in celebrating 22 years of the Pink Ribbon Ball at the Dorchester Hotel. The evening includes a champagne reception, three-course dinner and top entertainment throughout the evening. 450 guests anticipated. Black Tie. Price: £ 250; £ 3000 for a table of 12. In aid of Breast Cancer Now. E-mail: pinkribbonball @ breastcancernow. org Tel: 020 7749 4106.
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BEAR GRYLLS SURVIVAL RACE
London( 8th-9th). Created by Bear Grylls himself this event is for those who want to be put through the ultimate test! With a choice of 5k or 10k get ready for natural obstacles, survival challenges and a host of surprises along the way. Price: Registration £ 50; Sponsorship Target £ 200. In aid of Fight For Sight. E-mail: events @ fightforsight. org. uk Tel: 020 7264 3919.
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GALA DINNER & FUNDRAISING EVENING Conrad, London St James. Come, have fun and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, a three-course banquet. a half bottle of wine per person, tea, coffee & Petit Fours. Price: £ 125. Table of 10 named after the person being celebrated. Presented by Celebration of Life Events & KML Events UK. In aid of Orchid and CarersUK. For Tickets and Information Tel: 07803 702084. E-mail: Felicia @ fhysolutions. com
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ROYAL PARKS HALF MARATHON
Hyde Park, London. Starting and finishing in stunning Hyde Park, runners take part in the 13.1 mile route through Central London, taking in the spectacular sites of the capital and the beautiful Royal Parks. A Food & Fitness Festival run alongside the race.
Cardiac Risk in the Young( CRY) We are appealing to those who already have their own place in the event. Tel: Rosie Peploe, 01737 363222. E-mail: events @ c-r-y. org. uk
The Francis Crick Institute This institute is a visionary collaboration between six of the world’ s leading medical research organisations including Cancer Research UK. Raise money for this new collaboration. Tel: 0300 123 5461. www. cancerresearchuk. org
British Heart Foundation Sign up and help us raise vital funds for the fight against heart disease. www. bhf. org. uk
Parkinson’ s Run for Parkinson’ s help us find a cure and improve the life for everyone affected by Parkinson’ s. E-mail: events @ parkinsons. org. uk Tel: 020 7932 1356.
The Haven To register E-mail: Josh. Goddard @ breastcancerhaven. org. uk Tel: 020 7384 0006.
NSPCC Help us fight for every childhood. E-mail: running @ nspcc. org. uk Tel: 020 3772 9720.
Sparks Support The Children’ s Medical Research Charity. www. sparks. org. uk
Royal British Legion Support us as you run through London’ s parks. www. rbl. org. uk / fundraise E-mail events @ britishlegion. org. uk
Wooden Spoon Take part in this Half Marathon or join us for the Food & Fitness Festival to cheer on the runners and share this amazing day. E-mail: challenges @ woodenspoon. org. uk St Raphael’ s Hospice Join us for this amazing marathon. E-mail: louisehitchen @ straphaelhospice. org. uk Tel: 020 8254 2467.
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CHAIRMAN’ S GOLF DAY The Manor House, Wiltshire, 11am to 6.30pm. A fabulous day of golf, networking and fundraising at this inaugural event. Price: £ 1,500 per four ball. 250 guests anticipated. In aid of Hospitality Action. Chairman, Penny Moore. E-mail: fundraising @ hospitalityaction. org. uk Tel: 020 3004 5504.
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A NIGHT WITH SIR GARETH EDWARDS & FRIENDS Hastings Culloden Hotel, Belfast, 7pm. Come and join our Ulster region to enjoy a fantastic celebration of Sir Gareth Edwards and his contribution to the world of rugby. Price: £ 75. Dress: Black Tie. Famous Lions, Phil Bennett, David Duckham, Michael Gibson, Fergus Slattery and our President Willie-John McBride will all be in attendance. In aid of Wooden Spoon. E-mail: ulster @ woodenspoon. org. uk
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6th ANNUAL‘ THE PROPS’ BREAKFAST The Dorchester, London, 7.30am to 9.45am. A lively‘ Commercial Vs Residential’ debate over breakfast, featuring Michael Hussey, Chief Executive of Alamcanter, and Steven Morris, Chairman of BNP Paribas Real Estate UK & Soho Estates, while raising vital funds for Variety’ s Wheelchair Programme. E-mail: Andreas. andreou @ variety. org. uk Tel: 020 7428 8127.
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UNITED RESPONSE GOLF DAY
Worplesdon Golf Club, Woking. A full day of golf in a four-ball stableford format with breakfast and a three-course carvery lunch. Price: £ 600 for a team of four. In aid of United Response. E-mail: events @ uniyedresponse. org. uk Tel: Lindsey Simmonds, 020 8246 5200.
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GOOD LOOK FASHION SHOW FESTIVAL Boiler House, Old Truman Brewery, London, 6.30pm. As well as an incredible catwalk show, a free fashionista goodie bar, DJ performances and fantastic raffle prizes up for grabs, there’ ll also be Pop-Up stalls showcasing the best food, fashion, beauty and craft in London- all under one roof. In aid of British Red Cross. Price: £ 15. E-mail: Gprotasiewicz @ redcross. org. uk www. redcross. org. uk / fashionshow Tel: 020 7877 7604.
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CHESHIRE & CHESTER HOTELIERS ASSOCIATION BALL- WARRINGTON Crange Hall, Cheshire, 7pm. The evening includes a fabulous gourmet four-course dinner, live entertainment, wine, beer and soft drinks. There will be
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