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WALK THE WALK DUBLIN MARATHON Dublin, Ireland. Growing in popularity with over 19,000 participants, we feel it is one of Ireland’ s hidden treasures; it is largely flat course and a classic city loop passing through many of Dublin’ s famous Georgian streets, starting near the famous Trinity College. So come and join us on what is probably one of the best weekends away. https:// walkthewalk. org / challenges / dublin-marathon-2017
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THE CHILDREN’ S TRUST HALLOWEEN HOWL Reigate Priory Park, Surrey 10am. Take on the 3k or 5k walk route with your dog, children or friends and expect spooky surprises along the way. There will be lots of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy including a dog show, a raffle draw, costume competitions, and stalls for gifts and refreshments. Price: £ 15 for one adult and one child or dog; additional children and dogs can enter for £ 5 each. E-mail: events @ thechildrenstrust. org. uk
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PUMPKIN PLOD Haven House Children’ s Hospice, Woodford Green. The Pumpkin Plod is back and promises to be even bigger and better than last year. Join the Halloween fun this October half term with a fun family sponsored walk through the forest. In aid of Haven House Children’ s Hospice. Tel: Katie Tyler, 020 8498 5845.
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HOUSE & GARDEN SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS FAIR- Olympia, London, 30th-5th Nov. This industry-leading event for upmarket Christmas shopping will showcase a curated collection of over 750 high end independent boutiques and designers selected by our expert team and approved by House & Garden. Tel: 0844 412 4623. www. spiritofchristmasfair. co. uk
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THE LAW, MORALITY AND ARMED CONFLICT Royal United Services Institute, London. The guest speaker is the former Head of the Army, Lord Dannatt who was awarded the Military Cross during his second tour of duty in Northern Ireland. He joined the Green Howards from Sandhurst in 1971 and retired as Chief of General Staff in 2009. Price: £ 30 which includes lunch. Organised by Combat Stress. Tel: Nicolle Grace 01372 587148. E-mail: nicolle. grace @ combatstress. org. uk
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THE RUNWAY Egg Club, London. Celebrating the best of London’ s emerging design talent and establishing fashion brands grab a front-row seat at our exciting fashion show, hosted by the Young Tiffany Circle at London’ s amazing Egg Club. This is a fashion event with a difference. As well as an incredible catwalk show, free goodie bag, music, a fantastic exclusive auction and raffle prizes up for grabs, there will also be a pop-up stalls showcasing the best fashion, lifestyle and beauty in London … all under one roof! We’ re even throwing in a welcome drink and canapés. Price: £ 25. In aid of the British Red Cross. Tel: 020 7877 7604. E-mail: amurphy @ redcross. org. uk
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CO-OPERATION IRELAND 30th ANNIVERSARY GALA PARTY The Dorchester, London. The Gala Ball is Co-operation Ireland’ s principal fundraising event and one of the premiere social networking events of the Irish Business Community calendar. 400 guests will enjoy an evening commencing at 7pm with a champagne reception followed by dinner and dancing until the early hours. Dress: Black Tie. Price: £ 3,000 table of 12; £ 2,500 table of 10; £ 250 for a ticket. Tel: Janet Brennan 020 9089 1017. E-mail: jbrennan @ cooperationireland. org
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GREAT WINE DINNER AND AUCTION Vintners’ Hall, London. Enjoy a fabulous feast and wine in one of the finest livery halls in London with the opportunity to bid
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