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A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country
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SPARKS WINTER BALL Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, London, 6.30pm to 11.30pm. The Winter Ball is the highlight of the Sparks calendar. Join us for our 25th Anniversary with fellow supporters and sporting heroes. Hosted by Olympic champions Sir Matthew Pinsent CBE and Sally Gunnell OBE. Guests will enjoy a variety of live entertainment, exclusive raffles and auctions. Price: £ 2,995 table of 10. E-mail: events @ sparks. org. uk Tel: 020 7091 7760.
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CHRISTMAS ORATORIO
Westminster Abbey, 7pm. The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by leading period-instrument orchestra St James’ s Baroque for a seasonal performance of Bach’ s Christmas Oratorio( parts 1, 2 and 3) coupled with the Christmas Concerto by Corelli. James O’ Donnell, Conductor.
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LIGHT UP A LIFE – KENSINGTON St Mary the Boltons Church, The Boltons, London. Join us as we hold a special carol service to celebrate and remember loved ones. The service will include choral music and readings. Afterwards join us for complementary wine and mince pies. In aid of Royal Trinity Hospice. 300 guests anticipated. E-mail: lquinn @ royaltrinityhospice. org Tel: Laura Quinn, 0120 7757 1086.
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60th ANNIVERSARY CHRISTMAS LUNCH Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London, 11.30am. The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity helps families affected by injury, illness or death within the construction industry. This event is always a sell out with almost 1000 construction industry professionals networking and enjoying a three-course lunch with a chance to meet and greet some truly iconic sporting personalities. Chairman Bill Hill. Price: £ 200. E-mail: events @ lighthouseclub. org Tel: 01473 219861.
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THE MISTLETOE BALL The Dorchester, London, 7pm. Guests will enjoy a champagne reception and a wonderful three-course dinner. Throughout the evening auctions, entertainment and dancing will create a magical atmosphere leaving guests with great memories. In aid of Cancer Research UK. 400 guests anticipated. Price: £ 135. Tel: 07950 223868. E-mail: gabycao3 @ gmail. com
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THE GLITTERING GRACE BALL Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel, Knightsbridge. The 25th Anniversary Silver Grace Ball will feature a champagne reception, fourcourse dining with wines and dancing to the now super famous“ Jazz Dynamos” along with other dazzling live entertainment, a fun casino, raffle, silent and main auctions with several surprises. The David Adams Leukaemia Appeal Fund( DALAF) is proud to be celebrating 25 years of supporting and raising much needed funds for the Royal Marsden Cancer Hospital. Tel: 020 8891 2221. E-mail: adams. appeal @ virgin. net www. davidadamsleukaemiaappeal. org
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AUTUMN / WINTER VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS Kensington Palace until 1st Jan. Enjoy beautiful seasonal decorations throughout the palace and gardens and join in the celebrations with talks, music, special tours and seasonal food and drink from 27th to 1st Jan. For prices and timings Visit: www. hrp. org. uk
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THE 36th GREAT CHRISTMAS PUDDING RACE Covent Garden Market, London. Join us and register a team of six people and compete in this race. A fun day out is guaranteed with entertainment, guest celebrities and the chance for you and your company team to receive full media coverage. In aid of Cancer Research UK. www. xmaspuddingrace. org. uk
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ST JOHN’ S HOSPICE CHRISTMAS FAYRE St John’ s Wood, High Street, 11am to 6pm. St John’ s annual Christmas Fayre is our most established event. Taking place throughout St John’ s Wood High Street the fayre attracts thousands of local residents for a day of festive entertainment; children’ s fairground rides, a Santa’ s Grotto and luxury shopping. Last year, the fayre had pony rides, a meet with Peppa Pig and a busy Santa’ s Grotto. For Further Information, E-mail: malina. atanasova @ hje. org. uk Tel: 020 7432 8275.
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CHRISTMAS CONCERT Cadogan Hall, Sloane Terrace, London. The 25th Anniversary Christmas Concert is held in aid of The Children’ s Trust, the UK’ s leading charity for children with brain injury. The evening features classical music, with performances by renowned soprano Ana Maria Rincon and special guests. Doors open at 6.30pm; concert commences at 7pm, followed by drinks reception. Further information and purchase of tickets, www. thechildrenstrust. org. uk / christmasconcert E-mail: specialevents @ thechildrenstrust. org. uk
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STAR-FILLED CHRISTMAS Brasserie Joël, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London 7pm to 11pm. Hospitality Action is known for its spectacular Christmas events, and this year will be no exception! For one exclusive night the award winning chef Ashley Palmer-Watts will join with wellknown industry friends in support of Hospitality Action. Hosted by Chef Walter Ishizuka of Brasserie Joël guests will enjoy a champagne and canapé drinks reception, a delicious meal and a half bottle of wine at this most seasonal celebration. 150 guests anticipated. Chairman, Penny Moore. E-mail: fundraising @ hospitalityaction. org. uk Tel: 020 3004 5504.
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CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT – LONDON, St Paul’ s Church, Knightsbridge, 7pm to 8pm. Join us once again at magical setting of St Paul’ s Church for our annual Carols by Candlelight service. 800 guests in attendance for a wonderfully festive evening with special performances from two of London’ s leading choirs, celebrity readers and a generous helping of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts. For guests wishing to continue the Christmas merriment, there will be a champagne reception, delicious supper and an opportunity to bid in our luxury‘ auctionette’ at the Carlton Tower Hotel
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