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for fine wines and wine-related experiences in the auction. In aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Tel: Special Events Team, 020 7599 7308. E-mail: [email protected] THE POPPY BALL Location To Be Announced (Guests Only). A typical Poppy Ball involves a champagne reception, followed by a sumptuous dinner served Officers’ Mess-style. After dinner you can enjoy drinks and dancing with serving members of the Armed Forces and a variety of entertainments and an auction with once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. In aid of The Royal British Legion. Price: £500. Tel: Lauren, 07788 554477. E-mail: [email protected] 2 WALK THE WALK THE NEW YORK MARATHON This is where it all started for Walk the Walk back in 1996 and we have been back every year since .... it’s amazing and still very much a favourite. We can promise you an experience that you won’t forget! https://walkthewalk.org/challenges/ new-york-city-marathon-2017 5 “THE PROPS” BREAKFAST The Dorchester, London. Variety, The Children’s Charity invites you to the 7th “PROPS” Breakfast to help raise money for disabled and disadvantaged children. More than 300 people attended last year’s breakfast event and have contributed an incredible £180,000 7 towards Variety’s wheelchair programme! Price: £125; under 35 years old £100. Tel: 020 7428 8127. E-mail: [email protected] 10 MARIE CURIE AUTUMN LUNCH – Four Seasons Hotel, London. Please join us for a sparkling reception and three-course gourmet lunch before sitting back and SPARKS RUGBY LEGENDS DINNER Grange St. Paul’s Hotel. Join us, former Lions captain Martin Johnson CBE and Martin Offiah MBE for a fantastic evening celebrating the great game of rugby while raising money for Sparks. During the evening there will also be the opportunity to bid on some exciting money-can’t-buy items in our silent and live auction. Tables of ten £1,950 includes a drinks reception, three-course dinner and wine. Gold table £2,500; Platinum table £3,500; Individual Ticket £200. E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 020 3841 3272. 7 listening to the guest speaker and best-selling author, Bill Bryson. This year we will celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Price: £125; £1,500 for a table of 12. Tel: 020 7599 7219. E-mail: [email protected] 10 SPORTING LEGENDS LUNCHEON MANCHESTER, Hotel Football. Meet your all time sporting heroes during this special lunch. 250 guests anticipated. Price: £1,750 for a Legends Table; Standard Table £1,000; Individual Tickets £105. In aid of Hospitality Action. VENUE EXPO Exhibition Centre, Liverpool. The Venue Expo, which is free to attend, returns for its fourth year and is set to connect the events industry with a vast array of venues, destinations and event services with an aim to provide outstanding business opportunities for both exhibitors and buyers. For More Information: www.thevenueexpo.co.uk 7-8 Tel: 020 3004 5504. E-mail: [email protected] 10 SPARKLING LOVERS’ DINNER – Waddesdon Manor, Nr Aylesbury, Bucks. The second of two special events celebrating sparkling English wine from Nyetimber and sparkling Champagnes. You’ll start with canapés in the Wine Cellars followed by a delicious five course dinner in Promote Your Special Event E - m a i l D e t a i l s To : [email protected] Visit The London & UK DatebooK on www.thedatebook.co.uk the Manor Restaurant. Dress: Black Tie. All participants must be 18 years or older. Price: £110. Tel: 01296 820414. www.waddesdon.org.uk THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK 25