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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