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FALCONRY DEMONSTRATION American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath. Ray Prior is one of the leading falconers in the country and has a wide selection of beautiful birds. Come along to see his owls, eagles, hawks, and falcons swoop over the Museum grounds. Demonstrations at 12.30pm & 2.30pm. Tel: [phone]. Email: enquiries @ americanmuseum. org www. americanmuseum. org

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LONDON CHRISTMAS FAIR Chelsea Old Town Hall, London, Noon to 8pm. Enjoy a luxury Christmas fair and do all your festive shopping under one roof. Price: £ 10. You can enjoy a glass of wine and canapés with your ticket. Free entry for children. In aid of British Red Cross. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: fair @ redcross. org. uk

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AMERICAN GHOST TOURS 26th-27th, American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath. The Museum’ s evocative Period Rooms are the perfect setting for a sinister tale on a dark evening. Join us for a chilling journey through some of the darkest chapters of American history, starting in a 17th Century home in colonial Massachusetts at the height of the Salem witch trials. Not suitable for children. Price: £ 15. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: workshops @ americanmuseum. org

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LADIES AUTUMN LUNCH The Duchess Stand, Epsom Downs Racecourse. There will be coffee & shopping from 10am, a drinks reception at noon to be followed by a two-course lunch. Guest Speaker Michael Buerk, Journalist & News Reader. Kindly sponsored by The Blair Foundation. In aid of Queen Elizabeth’ s Foundation. Price: £ 55. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: ella. sykes @ qef. org. uk

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath. What better place to celebrate Halloween than at the American Museum? Join Wiltshire Scrapstore for an array of creepy crafts. Fancy dress welcome. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: enquiries @ americanmuseum. org www. americanmuseum. org

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MUSEUM AT NIGHT: FRIGHT AT THE MUSEUM American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath. As darkness gathers over the American Museum, restless spirits emerge to stalk through the gloomy galleries. Spooky scenes and spine-chilling stories await the intrepid visitor who dares to visit after hours. Tel: [phone]. enquiries @ americanmuseum. org www. americanmuseum. org

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THE BIG APPLE American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath. Join us for an autumnal apple celebration: press your own apple juice, hear the story of Johnny Appleseed, and have fun with apple-inspired crafts. 1pm to 4pm. Tel: [phone]. enquiries @ americanmuseum. org www. americanmuseum. org

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DAY OF THE DEAD FIESTA American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath. Celebrate the Mexican festival of Day of the Dead, in which families honour deceased loved ones with sugar skulls, dancing skeletons, and piles of marigolds. Enjoy traditional music from Mariachi Tequila, make your own mask and jewellery, and join the parade. 1pm to 4pm. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: enquiries @ americanmuseum. org www. americanmuseum. org

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AUTUMN / WINTER GHOST TOURS( Until Feb. 2017) Hampton Court Palace, Fridays and Sundays. Hear spine chilling stories of residents past and experience the unique atmosphere of Henry VIII’ s state apartments including the courtyards and cloisters after dark. Price: £ 27.50. Tel: [phone]. www. hrp. org. uk

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ZOMBIE EVACUATION

Allianz Park. The Zombie Evacuation Race is a 5k fun run designed to give you a one-off experience you will never forget. Wellknown landmarks are turned into zombie infested lands that if you did not know better could be mistaken for real life zombie infestations. Price: Registration £ 25; Minimum Sponsorship £ 175. www. northlondonhospice. org

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HOUSE & GARDEN SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS FAIR Olympia, London, 31st – 6th Nov. This industry-leading event for upmarket Christmas shopping will showcase a curated collection of over 750 high end independent boutiques and designers selected by our expert team and approved by House & Garden. Tel: [phone]. www. spiritofchristmasfair. co. uk

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THE SHOW LONDON Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London. This annual London fashion show is back to celebrate the 32 courageous women and men as they take to the catwalk following a breast cancer diagnosis. Join us to support them and help raise money to support thousands more who are affected by breast cancer.

Afternoon Show Noon to 4.15pm Drinks reception and two-course lunch. Dress: Smart. Price: £ 69 /£ 75. Tables of 10 and Gold tables available.

Evening Show 6.30pm to 12.30am Drinks reception and three-course dinner. Dress: Black Tie. Price: £ 175 /£ 195. Tables of 10 and Gold tables available. In aid of Breast Cancer Care. E-mail: theshow @ breastcancercare. org. uk Tel: [phone].

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THE ARMISTICE LECTURE The Royal United Services Institute, London. Organised by Combat Stress. Tel: Nicolle Grace, 01372 587148. E-mail: nicolle. grace @ combatstress. org. uk

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THE 29th ANNUAL CO-OPERATION IRELAND GALA BALL The Dorchester, London, 7pm. The Gala Ball is Co-operation Ireland’ s principal fundraising event and one of the premiere social networking events of the Irish Business Community Calendar. 400 guests will enjoy an evening commencing

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