A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country
for over 20 years and consists of a wonderful Christmas shopping fair , a twocourse lunch and a special celebrity guest speaker . Price : £ 55 . This year we are delighted to welcome Joe Swift , garden designer , TV presenter and author . In aid of Queen Elizabeth ’ s Foundation for Disabled People . Tel : 01372 841130 E-mail : events @ qef . org . uk
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THE TOM ISAACS CHARITY GOLF DAY Denham Gold Club , Denham . The Cure Parkinson ’ s Trust ( CPT ) Golf Day at Denham is one of the longest running CPT events and was particularly special to CPT ’ s late Co-founder and President Tom Isaacs . For this reason , the event was renamed in tribute to his relentless commitment to find a cure for Parkinson ’ s . Fee : £ 120 per player (£ 85 for DGC members ). 12.45 Shot gun start followed by drinks , dinner and prize giving . Tel : Sarah Gibling , 020 7487 3892 . E-mail : sarah . gibling @ cureparkinsons . org . uk
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CYCLE TO ANGKOR Vietnam and Cambodia . ( 18th-28th ) The Vietnam to Cambodia Cycle is the perfect challenge for any adventurer . From the bustling Vietnamese city of Ho Chi Min to the serene temple of Angkor Wat in Cambodia , the route has its fair share of charm . Registration £ 399 ; £ 1,625 Selffunded or £ 3,250 Sponsorship . In aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young - CRY . Tel : 01737 363222 . E-mail : events @ c-r-y . org . uk
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CHARLIE CHAPLIN FILM SCREENING – SHOULDER ARMS American Museum and Garden , Bath . 100 years ago , Charlie Chaplin ’ s World War 1 silent comedy Shoulder Arms , was released . Join us for a unique screening of the film after a chance to explore our exhibition Side by Side : America and World War 1 . Film Starts at 7.30pm ( Doors open 6pm ; Film duration approx . 45 minutes ) Price : £ 10 per person ; booking is essential . Tel : 01225 460503 . E-mail : enquiries @ americanmuseum . org
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A NIGHT AT THE PROMS WITH THE SURRY POLICE BAND Normandy Village Hall , Surrey , 7pm . Wave your flags . Clap your hands and stamp your feet ! Liven up your weekend with our annual proms concert featuring all your flag-waving favourites such as Fantasia on British Sea Song , Jerusalem and Pomp and Circumstance . In aid of Chief Constable ’ s Charity . Tickets : £ 7 adults ; £ 5 under 16 ’ s ; free under 5 ’ s . For Tickets Tel : 07849 675627 .
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GOJO MUSICAL EVENT Beaulieu Abbey , Hampshire , 7pm to 9pm . An amazing musical event taking place at Beaulieu Abbey in aid of the British Red Cross . Price : £ 15 including a drink . Tel : 02392 894205 . E-mail : PFalck @ redcross . org . uk
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HORRIBLE HALLOWEEN ( 20th-28th ) Waddesdon Manor , Nr Aylesbury , 10am to 3pm . Join us for a fun and spooky Halloween during the October half-term holiday . Throughout October half-term there will be our ever-popular Halloween trail , spooky treats to tickle your taste buds and crafty activities for everyone . E-mail : https :// Waddesdon . org . uk / whatson / horrible-halloween .
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FIREWORKS NIGHT
The Children ’ s Trust , Tadworth . Gates open at 6pm ; Child-friendly fireworks display at 7pm ; Main display at 8pm . Food and drink available . Come along and enjoy a spectacular night of fireworks within our beautiful mansion grounds . Price : adults £ 10 ; children £ 5 . Tel : Hannah Vince 01737 365 017 . E-mail : hvince @ thechildrenstrust . org . uk
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SPARKLING LOVERS ’ DINNER ROTHSCHILD CHAMPAGNE Waddesdon Manor , Nr Aylesbury , 7.30pm . The first of our two special sparkling events celebrates the impressive range of the Rothschild Champagne portfolio , complemented by guest Champagnes . You ’ ll start off in the Wine Cellars with canapes , followed by a delicious fivecourse dinner in the Manor Restaurant . Tel : 01296 820414 .
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DAY OF THE DEAD BALL American Museum and Garden , Bath , 7.30pm . Senores , time to don your skulls and sombreros to celebrate the Day of the Dead with our Mexican inspired evening of music and dancing . Enjoy drinks and cocktails fit for the ancestors crafted by the Abbey Hotel pop-up bar , with music provided by Mariachi Tequila , along with JC Jones and the Lake City Coolers . Price : £ 20 . Over 18 ’ s only and booking is essential . Tel : 01225 460503 . E-mail : enquiries @ americanmuseum . org
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HALLOWEEN WALK
Putney Bridge , London . Trick or treat yourself to this 15k themed walk . Show us your best outfits and join in the fun for the spookiest walk ever to support the tireless work CLIC Sargent does to limit the damage cancer causes to young lives . Tel : 0845 124 1188 . E-mail : sports @ clicsargent . org . uk Registration £ 20 ; Minimum Sponsorship £ 125 .
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HALLOWEEN FIREWALK
Colchester Football Club , 6pm . On this day we are inviting all daredevils to hot foot it across 20 feet of embers burning at 700C in one of the toughest mind-over-matter challenges around . Whether you choose to brave the challenge solo or take part as a group this truly is a life-changing experience for all . Price : £ 15 . In aid of the Stroke Association , Tel : Molly Dewar , 0300 330 0740 . E-mail : supportercare @ stroke . org . uk
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Greenwich & Bexley
Community Hospice Face the fire and after a motivational training session , walk across 20 feet over wood embers burning at 1236 degrees
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