A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country
OCTOBER
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NORTHERN LIGHTS DINNER
The Lowry Hotel , Manchester , 7pm . A “ dream team ” from the North West ’ s finest chefs will operate the celebrity kitchen at this unique fundraising dinner in aid of Hospitality Action . Caterers : Starter : James Mackenzie , The Pipe & Glass Inn Fish Course : Ellis Barrie , The Marram Grass ( Great British Menu Finalist 2017 ) Main Course : Gary Usher , Sticky Walnut Cheese Savoury : Steven Smith , Freemasons at Wiswell Desert : Adam Reid , The French at The Midland Hotel Price : £ 125 or £ 1,250 for a Table of Ten . 250 guests anticipated Chairman of Event : Mark Lewis , CEP E-mail : fundraising @ hospitalityaction . org . uk
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THE SHOW LONDON – BREAST CANCER CARE Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel , London . Join us to celebrate our 32 courageous models as they step out in style onto the catwalk following a breast cancer diagnosis . Their life-affirming stories of strength , passion and bravery will leave you inspired and uplifted . Price : £ 75 . 850 guests Per Show . Smart Casual for afternoon ; Black Tie for evening . E-mail : scott . tindale @ breastcancercare . org . uk Tel : Scott Tindale , 0345 092 0800 .
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CENTENARY DINNER
Mercer ’ s Hall , London . As we approach the conclusion of the First World War centenary period , The Royal British Legion will be marking this important year in our nation ’ s history with a glamorous evening at Mercer ’ s Hall in the City of London . Please join us and support the Legion as it recognizes and remembers all those whose lives were touched or affected by the First World War . Price : £ 200 . Tel : Rebecca , 020 3207 2272 . E-mail : rpride @ britishlegion . org . uk
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BUTTERCROSS BALL
The Guildhall , Winchester , 7pm . Join us for a night of entertainment including comedy , music , dinner , drinks , auctions and special guests , raising money for Parkinson ’ s UK . The event will also feature a three-course dinner , a raffle with a multitude of fantastic prizes to be won and the opportunity to dance the night away . Price : £ 800 Table of Ten . Join us and help raise vital funds to support people with Parkinson ’ s and help us find a cure . Tel : Jo Saunders , 020 7963 3914 . E-mail : events @ parkinsons . org . uk
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CELEBRITY TEDDY BEARS ’ CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA Bafta , 195 Piccadilly , St James ’ s 2.30pm to 4.30pm . Welcome to a sit-down tea with bedazzling entertainment and surprise celebrity guests ! The event is themed around teddy bears , and guests will have direct access to the global auction of celebrity endorsed bears , all adorned in handmade designer outfits . In aid of the David Adams Leukaemia Appeal Fund in support of the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity . 160 guests anticipated . Price £ 75 . Tel : Annette Boulter , 020 8891 2221 or 07710 355759 . E-mail : annette @ davidadamsleukaemiaappeal . org
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HERTFORDSHIRE GOLF DAY Knebworth Golf Club , Deards End Lane , Knebworth . The Hertfordshire region of Wooden Spoon invites you to play at the lovely 100 year old undulating parkland course at Knebworth . Team cost : £ 360 per team of four . Individual cost £ 90 – individual entries will be placed in teams . The day consists of 18 hole Stableford , coffee , practice facilities , sandwiches and refreshments plus a three-course dinner with entertainment . In aid of Hertfordshire Wooden Spoon . Tel : John Batters 01438 816077 . E-mail : hertfordshire @ woodenspoon . org . uk
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CRY HEART OF DURHAM WALK Durham Amateur Rowing Club , Durham . This event is dedicated to remembering young people and supporting CRY . The route goes through Durham City Centre and is 5 miles long . The walk starts and finishes at Durham Amateur Rowing Club . There is a shorter wheelchair-friendly route . 300 guests are anticipated . Price £ 12 in advance ; £ 15 on the day . Rhianne Watson 01737 363222 . In aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young - CRY E-mail : events @ c-r-y . org . uk
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CARDIFF HALF MARATHON
Cardiff . There are more than 7,700 people living with Parkinson ’ s in Wales . If you ’ re up to the challenge , join us to help raise awareness of and funds for Parkinson ’ s UK Cymru . Registration £ 20 ; Sponsorship £ 250 . Tel : 020 7963 9367 . E-mail : fundraising @ parkinsons . org . uk
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THE WILLOW 10k Hatfield House , Hatfield . Join us for the Willow 10k to help mark the 10th anniversary of this fun-filled family event . This annual race is great for beginners and experienced runners alike and includes 5k and Junior 1k routes , plus a Tiny Tots Scamper for the little ones . The 10k , 5k and 1k route weave their way around the picturesque grounds of Hatfield House . In aid of Willow Foundation . Tel : 01707 259777 . www . willowfoundation . org . uk
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BIG BIKE RIDE
South East London , 10am to 4pm . Our Big Bike Ride offers cyclists of all abilities the chance to cycle the length of the River Thames from Erith through to Greenwich enjoying the stunning views as they go . Registration £ 20 per adult ; £ 5 per child . www . communityhospice . org . uk In aid of Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice .
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THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA TREK ( 7th-15th ) Also 20-28 October ; Dates in 2019 are available . You have not lived if you have not been to the Great Wall , so the Chinese saying goes , and it ’ s not surprising why ! The Great Wall of China has been voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World .
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