A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country
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CHAIRMAN’ S GOLF DAY The Buckinghamshire Golf Club, 9am. Join us for our Chairman William Baxter CBE’ s second annual Golf Day. A day to benefit Hospitality Action. Price: A Four Ball ticket £ 1,250. 80 guests are anticipated. Tel: 020 3004 5504. E-mail: fundraising @ hospitalityaction. org. uk
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BRITISH RED CROSS LONDON FAIR Chelsea Old Town Hall, Noon to 8pm. Don’ t miss this opportunity to shop at over 80 stalls selling products across fashion, beauty, jewellery, homeware, gifts and art as well as food and drink. The café will also be open serving lunch between Noon and 5:30pm. There’ s fun for everyone with children’ s entertainment( Noon- 5pm), a pop up beauty salon( 6-8.30pm) and a silent auction. Price: £ 10 includes a glass of wine. Entry is free for children. Committee Co-chairs Mrs. Andreas Carlton-Smith and Mrs. James Diggie. In aid of British Red Cross London. Tel: Laura Deacon 020 7877 7606. E-mail: ldeacon @ redcross. org. uk
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LADIES AUTUMN LUNCH The Duchess’ s Stand, Epsom Downs Racecourse. QEF’ s iconic ladies lunch has been running for over 20 years and consists of a wonderful Christmas shopping fair, a two-course lunch and a special celebrity guest speaker. This year we are delighted to welcome Dame Jenni Murray DBE. In aid of Queen Elizabeth’ s Foundation for Disabled People. Price: £ 55. Tel: Hayley Mackin 01372 841130. E-mail: Hayley. mackin @ qef. org. uk
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LANDING 42,
LONDON Legendary Captains of the British & Irish Lions will host an exclusive London dinner that will celebrate the history of arguably the world’ s most iconic and exclusive sporting team in aid of Willow Foundation. Set at the stunning Landing 42, London’ s highest event space with breathtaking floor to ceiling panoramic views of the Thames and the City skyline. Former captains, players and coaches will join Host Martin Bayfield. Tel: 01707 259777. www. willowfoundation. org. uk
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GLASGOW BRAIN GAME
The Glasgow Hilton, A celebrity-hosted corporate quiz including a sparkling reception, a three-course dinner and a live auction. In aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Tel: Special Events Team, 020 7599 7308. E-mail: specialevents @ mariecurie. org. uk
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LONDON PRIDE Southwark Cathedral, London. The Royal British Legion Central Band will be giving an evening concert celebrating all that is great about London itself. The entire band will be out in force led by the very talented David Cole. Price: £ 10 to £ 30. Tel: Elinor Rimmer, 020 3053 7094. www. britishlegion. org. uk / southwark
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SIMPLYHEALTH GREAT BIRMINGHAM RUN Birmingham. A brand new and exciting event for 2017. The Marathon will start at Alexander Stadium, the home of British Athletics. The course will take in a number of the city’ s most iconic landmarks before finishing in the city centre. Be one of the first to run the route. In aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young. Tel: 01737 363222. E-mail: events @ c-r-y. org. uk
Cancer Research UK Join in the Great Birmingham Run. Tel: 0300 123 5461. www. cancerresearchuk. org / support-us
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RED TROUSER DAY Nationwide. Red Trouser Day educates people about how to avoid bowel cancer, spot the symptoms, cope with cancer and it also helps people feel better about themselves by participating in the event. In aid of Royal Marsden Cancer Charity via the charity Red Trouser Day. Tel: 020 8691 4553. E-mail: Paul @ redtrouserday. com
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AN EVENING WITH JOYCE GRENFELL AND FRIENDS Normansfield Theatre, Teddington, 7.30pm. A sparkling recreation of that national treasure, Joyce Grenfell, featuring the best of her delightful
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