A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country
cancer . The Mammoth Quiz is Macmillan ’ s nationwide quiz . Organized by the Oundle Committee , it holds the Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous quiz . In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support . Tel : 0300 1000 200 . E-mail : fundraising @ macmillan . org . uk
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INTERNATIONAL CONFEX Olympia , London . ( 28th to 1st March ) Year after year Confex brings together venues , destinations , suppliers and buyers to do business and delivers an event that keeps the MICE industry thriving . International Confex is the industry ’ s leading event as it serves the needs of organisers of both national and international events . www . international-confex . com
MARCH
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THE LONDON FOOTBALL AWARDS
Battersea Evolution , London . Join us for the capital ’ s biggest celebrations of football . These awards are independently judged by leaders from football governing bodies , charity and business , the sports media and London football legends . This will be one of the key events in the 2018 / 19 season and raises money for Special Days . In aid of Willow Foundation . www . willowfoundation . org . uk
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THE SAVOY BALL
The Savoy Hotel , London at 7pm . Join us for a fantastic evening in support of The Children ’ s Trust . The evening will include a sparkling welcome reception , sumptuous three-course dinner with wine , live entertainment and dancing . Dress : Black Tie . Price : £ 190 ; £ 1,700 table of 10 . Carriages at Midnight . Tel : 01737 364324 . E-mail : events @ thechildrenstrust . org . uk
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M & IT INDUSTRY AWARDS Battersea Evolution , London . The awards ceremony brings together all sectors of the industry to measure market reaction in rewarding excellence of service to those who have exceeded their customer ’ s expectations . Organised by Meetings & Incentive Travel magazine . www . Meetpie . com
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THE WINTER NUTS CHALLENGE
Dorking , Surrey ( 3rd-4th ). If you ’ re completely ‘ Nuts ’ and looking for a tougher challenge why not take on this challenge whilst raising money to help us support families who have a seriously ill child . The 7k assault course is put together by ex-army personnel and is colder and wetter than the September challenge yet still has 100 challenging obstacles to conquer . In aid of Rainbow Trust . Tel : 01372 220042 . www . rainbowtrust . org . uk
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DINING WITH THE STARS
LSO , St Luke ’ s at 6.30pm . A culinary journey beginning with a delectable gin reception followed by a live comedy act , a sit down dinner of four Michelin-starred courses designed , prepared and if you ’ re lucky , served by one of our talented chefs and brilliant live music to finish off the evening . Tables of ten £ 4,750 with upgrades available . In aid of Cancer Research UK . Specialevents @ cancer . org . uk
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PRIVATE VIEW OF BONHAMS
Bonhams Auction House , London . A private view of Bonhams Post War and Contemporary Art Sale . The reception is a long standing fixture in the Marie Curie Cancer Care social diary . This event is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy drinks and canapes with friends and colleagues and take advantage of this excusive viewing . Price : £ 50 . Tel : 020 7599 7219 . www . mariecurie . org . uk / bonhams
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LONDON BEER WEEK
Shoreditch , London ( 12th-18th ). A week long hive of pop-up beer bars and immersive beer experiences for those wearing a London Beer Week wristband culminates in CBR London 2018 , the UK ’ s biggest beer , music and street food festival of its kind . The Old Truman Brewery in East London will be the hub for the week . This event promises to be better than ever , with more than 600 beers on offer . Wristbands are on sale now . Tel : 07719 527662 . www . londonbeerweek . com
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BADA FINE ART & ANTIQUES FAIR Duke of York Square , Chelsea , London ( 14th-20th ). BADA , the British Antique Dealers ’ Association , is returning to Duke of York Square for BADA 2018 . The fair will showcase more than 5,000 objects from 100 of the UK ’ s foremost dealers in art , design and antiques . In a departure from its traditional loan exhibition , BADA will mark its 100th anniversary through partnership with two leading designers , Joanna Wood and Paolo Moschino , to create a series of contemporary living spaces incorporating key items from
BADA members ’ collections . For Further Information : enquiries @ badafair . com
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GALA DINNER AT BADA 2018 Duke of York Square , Chelsea , London at 6pm . Children in Crisis is holding the charity gala dinner at BADA 2018 . The Dinner , themed “ The Greatest Show on Earth ”, will be an immersive dining experience with performers who will amaze and astonish . Guests will have the opportunity to view the exhibition whilst enjoying a glass of bubbly and then enjoying the dinner . To book tickets Tel : Rachel Warner , Tel : 020 7627 6743 . E-mail : rachelw @ childrenincrisis . org .
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SPECIAL FORCES : OUT OF THE SHADOWS National Army Museum , London ( 17th-18th Nov ). This major exhibition presents ideas of security and secrecy through the lens of British Special Forces . Discover who these elite soldiers are , the skills they need and the operations they ’ ve undertaken . Organised by the National Army Museum . Tel : 020 7730 0717 . www . nam . ac . uk
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PALACE HALF MARATHON
Hampton Court Palace , Surrey . Starting in the front courtyard of the Tudor Palace of Henry VIII and finishing in the stunning gardens , this is a running experience not to be missed . In aid of Terrence Higgins Trust . Tel : 020 7812 1623 . www . tht . org . uk
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TRUST IN FASHION The Savoy , London , 11am to 3pm . Enjoy a glass of champagne as you browse the handpicked boutiques in the River Rooms followed by a two-course lunch in the beautiful Lancaster Ballroom with a catwalk show featuring Spring / Summer 2018 collections and Boodles ’ fine jewellery . Price £ 130 . In aid of Rainbow Trust . Tel : 01372 220031 . E-mail : rainbowtrust . org . uk
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SUPPORTER DINNER
Langham Hotel , London . A very special evening for those who support Combat Stress . Price : Premium Table £ 2,000 with special offers and limited availability ; £ 1,600 table of ten . Single £ 170 . Tel : Nicolle Mackenzie , 01372 587148 . E-mail : nicolle . mackenzie @ combatstress . org . uk
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