A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country
heading out to the Wild West so grab your partner and dosay-doe whilst raising money for and awareness of breast cancer . Sign up now for the Half Moon ( 13.1 + 2 miles ) or Full Moon ( 26.2 miles ) at www . walkthewalk . org . Registration £ 49.50 ; Minimum Sponsorship £ 100 . Raise money . Raise awareness . Get fit and Have fun ! Tel : Jennifer McAllister 01483 741430 . E-mail : jennifermc @ walkthewalk . org
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GLAMOROUS TEDDY BEARS PICNIC Kensington Roof Gardens , 2pm to 5pm . A World Wide auction of over 25 celebrity endorsed teddy bears culminates in a glamorous tea party . Join the bears in the company of the invited celebrities at this prestigious event . In aid of The David Adams Leukaemia Appeal Fund . Price £ 75 . E-mail : annette @ davidadams leukaemiaappeal . org
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RESIDENTIAL BOOT CAMP
Medway ( 16th-18th ). A weekend for women of all levels of fitness who want to challenge themselves and motivate each other to get stronger and healthier in a fun , friendly and supportive setting . Organised by Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice . Price : Registration £ 50 . E-mail : info @ gbch . org . uk
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RIDE TO CURE DIABETES 2018 Paternoster Square , London at 11.30am . Now in its 10th year , join us in this fast-paced exhilarating static bike competition . Challenge your colleagues and pit yourselves against other teams of five to see who can ‘ cycle ’ the furthest to be crowned King or Queen of the Ride . Registration is free . In aid of Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund ( JDRF ) Tel : 020 7713 2030 . E-mail : greaterlondon @ jdrf . org . uk
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AFASIC CHARITY BIKE RIDE
50 Miles for 50 Years . It starts 9.30am and finishes in the village of Rayne , just 2 miles from Billericay train station , with ample parking for those driving . It is a circular 50 mile ride around the pretty villages and countryside of Essex . The intention is that everyone has an enjoyable day out . This is not a race . Price : £ 40 to enter or £ 10 and raise a minimum of £ 50 in sponsorship for Afasic . Tel : 020 7490 9410 . E-mail : markt @ afasic . org . uk
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MAKE-A-WISH UK SPRING BALL The Dorchester , London . Join us for an evening of fabulous entertainment and great company raising money to grant magical wishes . Dress : Black Tie . 400 guests anticipated . Chairman is Leslie Rose OBE . Price : £ 300 . In aid of Make-A- Wish Foundation . Tel : 01276 405079 . E-mail : lucy . tallis @ makeawish . org . uk
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RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW Royal Hospital , Chelsea , London ( 22nd-26th ). Nowhere makes gardening more fashionable than at this Flower Show ; a catwalk of colour and creativity . The pinnacle of garden design makes this show the one the world wants to see . For Tickets Tel : 0844 995 9664 . Main Number : 020 3176 5800 . www . rhs . org . uk
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GOLF DAY Abridge Golf & Country Club , Stapleford Tawney . Join us at 8am for what promises to be a terrific day of golfing and networking in this beautiful setting . Whether you ’ re a seasoned golfer or just beginning to find your way around the greens , the emphasis is on having fun . Your ticket includes a breakfast roll upon arrival , 18 holes of golf and lunch . Complimentary transport to and from Epping Underground Station ( Central Line ) will also be provided . In aid of Haven House Children ’ s Hospice . Price : Single £ 90 ; Four Ball £ 360 . Abridge Members : £ 65 ; Four Ball £ 260 . Tel : Joanna Merritt , 020 8506 3636 . www . havenhouse . org . uk
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LONDON 2 BRIGHTON CHALLENGE London to Brighton . Walk the iconic route from Capital to Coast . Join 2,500 others of all ages and experience for an unforgettable challenge over the Bank Holiday weekend . The 100km Challenge is continuous or camp at half way with Half and Quarter options available . In aid of Sparks – The Children ’ s Medical Research Charity . www . sparks . org . uk Also from Old Deer Park , Richmond , in aid of NSPCC . Tel : 020 3772 9720 . E-mail : running @ nspcc . org . uk
LOOKING AHEAD
TBC House of Lords vs House of Commons Tug of War Westminster College Garden , London at 6pm . Join us for this exclusive highlight of the Parliamentary Calendar ! Guests will enjoy an informal garden party atmosphere while enjoying champagne and canapes followed by a stand-up supper . In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support . Tel : London Special Events , 020 7840 4800 . www . macmillan . org . uk / tugofwar
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Royal Ascot ( 19th-23rd ) Ascot Racecourse , Ascot , Berkshire . Royal Ascot is Britain ’ s most popular race meeting . There is nothing quite like it in the social calendar , an atmosphere created by priceless horses and an extraordinary fashion parade . Tel : 01344 878474 . www . ascot . co . uk
JULY
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The Wimbledon Tennis Championship ( 2nd-15th ) All England Lawn and Croquet Club , Wimbledon . Tel : 020 8946 2244
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RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Preview Evening Hampton Court Palace , 5pm to 10.30pm . As the sun sets , listen to live music with friends and family before tucking
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