A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country
CHILDLINE’S MERRY
LITTLE CHRISTMAS
St Paul’s Cathedral, London.
Join our special carol concert celebrating
30 years of Childline and enjoy celebrity
readings, a performance from Russell
Watson and sing along to festive
favourites. A VIP sparkling dinner will take
place in the Crypt post concert. Price:
from £22; tables of 10 £4,950.
Dress: Black Tie. In aid of NSPCC.
Tel: 020 3841 1685.
E-mail: [email protected]
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FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND
CAROLS FOR CHRISTMAS
The Royal Hospital Chelsea,
London.
This year’s Festival will once again be held
at the stunning Royal Hospital Chelsea.
This popular event provides an opportunity
for our supporters to celebrate Christmas
and enjoy an evening of music and
readings in a truly beautiful and unique
setting. In aid of Combat Stress.
Tel: Nicolle Grace, 01372 587148.
E-mail: [email protected]
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A CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Westminster Abbey, 7pm.
The Westminster Abbey Choir presents its
annual Christmas concert featuring a wide
selection of festive choral works
interspersed with seasonal readings and
traditional carols for all to sing. Daniel
Cook, organ and James O’Donnell,
conductor. Supported by John Lewis.
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A CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS
All Saints Church, Fulham,
7.30pm to 9.30pm.
A festival of Christmas readings and carols
followed by seasonal “Bites and Bubbles:
celebrating the joyful season of hope and
goodwill dedicated to raising awareness of
the plight of brain tumour patients, and to
funding research at Imperial College’s
Charing Cross Hospital. In aid of Brain
Tumour Research Campaign. 250 guests
anticipated. Chairman, Kevin O’Neill.
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 020 8601 2402.
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SPARKS CHRISTMAS CAROLS
St Boltolph-withoutBishopsgate, 7pm.
Join Sparks and our celebrity supporters
for a star-studded evening of traditional
carols, heart-warming readings and a
magical musical performance from The
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THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK
Deutsche Bank Choir with Further
performers and celebrity readers to be
confirmed. In aid of Sparks funding
research into medical conditions affecting
children’s health from rare diseases to the
most common illness.
[email protected]
HEADWAY ANNUAL AWARDS
The Dorchester, London.
Headways members, friends and
supporters come together to pay tribute to
some very special people – brain injury
survivors, carers, volunteers and
campaigners whose personal
achievements have earned the admiration
of everyone around them. Their stories are
moving and inspirational. A champagne
reception will set the tone followed by a
gourmet lunch, presentation of the Awards
and a charity auction. Tel: 0115 924
0800. E-mail:
[email protected]
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SUNRISE SWIM – DECEMBER
London Fields West Side,
Hackney, London, 8am.
Taking place on the shortest day of the
year as the sun rises over the Lido’s 50m,
heated, outdoor pool, this charity challenge
is to swim the equivalent distance in
metres of £3,850. Swimmers can take on
the 77 lengths (3,850) individually or as a
team and all swim strokes are welcome.
In aid of Haven House Children’s Hospice.
Price: Registration £10; Minimum
Sponsorship £100.
www.havenhouse.org.uk
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HOLIDAY HOMECOMING
American Museum in Britain,
Claverton Manor, Bath,
1pm-4pm.
Join us for a magical end to our Christmas
season. Meet Father Christmas, join the
choir for festive carols and create your own
Christmas crafts. Gardens are closed.
Tel: 01225 460503.
[email protected]
www.americanmuseum.org
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THE FEATHERS CHARITY BALL
Ministry of Sound, 9pm-1am.
Charity Ball for teenagers between the
ages of 14 and 16 years old. A Black Tie
event organized by The Feathers
Association. 1,300 guests anticipated.
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