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from 8.15pm – 11pm. Price: Service: £ 32 adult, £ 15 child. Service and Champagne Supper £ 165. In aid of Breast Cancer Care. E-mail: specialevents @ breastcancercare. org. uk Tel: [phone].

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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

Guildhall( 5th-6th). Mark the festive season in the beautiful setting of London’ s Guildhall with music from The Bach Choir, who also lead the carol-singing, the Central Band of The Royal British Legion and other musical performers. On Tuesday 6th December the concert is followed by a dinner held in the Old Library. Price: £ 40 for concert and wine reception on the 5th; £ 195 for champagne reception, concert and dinner on the 6th. In aid of Royal British Legion. E-mail: rpride @ britishlegion. org. uk Tel: Rebecca Pride 020 3207 2272.

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CAROLS IN THE CITY

Southwark Cathedral, London. Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with carols by candlelight and festive readings from celebrity guests followed by a sparkling and canapés reception. Organised by Marie Curie Cancer Care. E-mail: specialevents @ mariecurie. org. uk Tel: [phone].

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CELEBRITY CHRISTMAS STOCKING AUCTION The Park Lane Hotel, London, 6.30pm. An extremely glamorous evening with a delicious three-course dinner and fantastic entertainment, as well as the chance to bid on celebrities’ dream stocking lists. A truly memorable event in the party season. In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. www. macmillan. org. uk / stockingauction Tel: [phone].

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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. E-mail: specialevents @ asthma. org. uk Tel: [phone].

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LIGHT UP A LIFE St John’ s Wood Church, Lords Roundabout, 6.30pm to 8pm. Light up a Life is the Hospice’ s annual remembrance event. A multi-faith service, candle lit walk and festive reception invites members of the local community to remember loved ones. This is an event for the whole community, not just those families who have been supported by the Hospice, and guests can dedicate a star to a loved one. For more information and to dedicate a star, Contact: Malina Atanasova 020 7432 8275. E-mail: malina. atanasova @ hje. org. uk

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CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT St Peters Church, Eaton Square, London, 6.15pm. Join us for our Christmas Carol Concert, hosted by our President, Martyn Lewis CBE. The evening will include carols led by our deaf choir, Swanbank music choir and the Seafront College Choir. In aid of United Response. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: events @ unitedresponse. org. uk

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LIGHT UP A LIFE – CLAPHAM

Royal Trinity Hospice, Clapham. Join us for our second special carol service to celebrate and remember loved ones and all those that have received care at Trinity. The service includes guest readers and carol singing followed by wine and mince pies. 700 guests anticipated. Sponsor: Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward. In aid of Royal Trinity Hospice. E-mail: lquinn @ royaltrinityhospice. org Tel: [phone].

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BOUTIQUE DE NOEL 2016 Chelsea Old Town Hall, Afternoon and Evening. Now in its 37th year, Boutique de Noel will be an afternoon 1pm-5pm of shopping with thoughtfully selected premiere exhibitors followed by an elegant soiree 6pm-11pm featuring fabulous auction items, canapés and drinks, live entertainment and of course more shopping. Organised by Junior League of London. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: jrleague @ jll. org. uk

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Hampton Court Palace( 9th-11th). A perfect place to browse for gifts or simply just to treat yourself. Included in palace admission ticket. www. hrp. org. uk

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CAROLS BY CANDELIGHT St Bartholomew the Great, Farringdon, London, 6.30pm. Enjoy Christmas carols, songs and readings at our renowned annual carol concert with performances by the Military Wives Choir and an award-winning Junior School Chamber Choir. The perfect way to begin your festival season! 250 guests anticipated. In aid of Action on Hearing Loss. Price: £ 20. E-mail: Jennifer. clay @ hearingloss. org. uk Tel: [phone].

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THE VICTORIA FOUNDATION WINTER BALL 2016 President’ s Suite, Spirit of Rugby, Twickenham Stadium. This very special evening will be attended by 300 guests who will enjoy a champagne reception, gala dinner, entertainment and have the opportunity to win marvelous prizes in the Diamond Draw and Auctions. Dress: Black Tie. Price: £ 120 with tables for 10 / 12 guests. Event Sponsors: The New Victoria Hospital and Metro Bank Chiswick. In aid of The Victoria Foundation. Tel: Lorna Votier, 020 8332 1788. E-mail: l. votier @ thevictoriafoundation. org. uk

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CONCERT: CHRISTMAS WITH NOCTIS, American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath( 26th-27th). Join Bath’ s award-winning chamber choir for a selection of carols and festive music. Price: £ 10. To Register Tel: [phone]. E-mail: workshops @ americanmuseum. org

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VARIETY CHRISTMAS LUNCH 2016 London Hilton on Park Lane, 12.30pm. The best and most popular Christmas Lunch in London that has brought fantastic live shows from Mamma Mia and Jersey Boys to a Caribbean Christmas is delighted to announce the 2016 Variety Christmas Lunch. This event is perfect for friends, family and your company’ s Christmas party! Tel: [phone]. E-mail: andreas. andreou @ variety. org. uk

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