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Fahrenheit without experiencing any pain or injury . Registration 4pm ; Seminar 4.30pm ; Firewalk 6.30pm . Registration £ 25 . In aid of Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice . Tel : 020 8319 9230 , E-mail : augustaadu @ gbch . org . uk
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HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE Copthorne Prep School . Hourly start slots will be available between 10am and 5pm . Dig out your wigs , brush off your broomsticks and join our brand new Halloween Challenge in aid of St Catherine ’ s Hospice . Creep through the Wizardry Woods , fly high on inflatable obstacles , tackle the haunted Halloween challenges and dive into the gruesome green gunge zone at this spooktacular event . Price : Adults £ 10 ; Children £ 5 ; Minimum Sponsorship £ 25 . Tel : 01293 447355 . E-mail : events @ stch . org . uk
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PUMPKIN FEST Haven House Children ’ s Hospice , 11am . Join our new Haven House Pumpkin Fest for an unforgettable day of Halloween challenges . Choose between our chiptimes 10k run in the morning or our 2k or 5k family walk in the afternoon . In aid of Haven House Children ’ s Hospice . Tel : Katie Tyler , 020 8498 5849 . E-mail : katietyler @ havenhouse . org . uk
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HOUSE & GARDEN SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS FAIR Olympia , London . ( 29th-4th Nov ) This industry-leading event for upmarket Christmas shopping will showcase a curated collection of over 750 high end independent boutiques and designers selected by our expert team and approved by House & Garden . Tel : 0844 412 4623 . www . spiritofchristmasfair . co . uk
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ARMISTICE LECTURE Royal United Services Institute , London , 11am to 2pm . The title of the lecture is “ Armistice 1919 : The End of the War to End All Wars ”. Book your tickets now to commemorate the Armistice centenary and hear guest speaker Rupert Wieloch , author and former British Army Officer , as he discusses the aftermath of the First World War . Organised by Combat Stress . Price : £ 30 . Tel : 01372 587148 . E-mail : events @ combatstress . org . uk
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START COLLECTING Speed Auction & Champagne Reception , Royal College of Physicians , London . Join us at START COLLECTING for champagne , canapes and the opportunity to own great art . With artworks available for both new and established collectors , all funds raised on the night will support Paintings In Hospitals ’ mission to inspire better health and wellbeing for patients and carers across the country . Anticipated Guests : 100 . Price : £ 35 . For Further Information Tel : Thomas Walshaw , 020 7407 3222 . E-mail : t . walshaw @ paintingsinhospitals . org . uk
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POPPY APPEAL CONCERT Lakeside Leisure Complex , Frimley Green , Surrey . Join us at the home of the darts championships for an evening of remembrance with the Camberley branch of The Royal British Legion . Interval entertainment , onsite bar and free parking . Organised by the Surrey Police Band to benefit The Royal British Legion . For Further Information Tel : 07849 675627 .
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SHOOTING STAR CHASE FIREWALK Stoke Park , Guildford , from 5pm . Event starts at 7.30pm . Make this year ’ s family firework trip one with a difference . Sign up for our annual Firewalk and put your bravery – and the soles of your feet – to the test as you walk over burning embers up to 1200F . Price : £ 25 . In aid of Shooting Star Chase . E-mail : shootingstarchase . org . uk / firewalk
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“ THE PROPS ” BREAKFAST
The Dorchester , London at 8am . “ The PROPS ” Breakfast Committee invites you to help raise money for Variety ’ s Wheelchair Programme . This programme gives children in desperate need of a wheelchair the independence and selfesteem that they richly deserve . Price : £ 125 ; Table of Ten £ 1,250 . Tel : 020 7428 8127 . E-mail : props @ variety . org . uk
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RUGBY LEGENDS DINNER
Grange St Paul ’ s Hotel , London . Join us for a special drinks reception before settling down for an evening of fine dining , entertainment and an exclusive Q & A featuring Martin Johnson CBE , Jason Leonard OBE and a host of other Rugby sporting legends . In aid of Sparks . Price : Silver Table £ 1950 ; Gold Table , £ 2,500 ; Platinum Table £ 3,500 . Single Ticket £ 200 . Tel : Helena Robson 020 3841 3272 . www . sparks . org . uk
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THE GREAT WINE DINNER AND AUCTION Vintners ’ Hall , London . An evening for wine aficionados to unite and enjoy exquisite wines and superb dining in the spiritual home of the wine trade . Guests also have the opportunity to bid for fine wines and wine-related experiences in the auction . In aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care . E-mail : mariecurie . org . uk / wineauction
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THE HOPE BALL Renaissance Hotel St Pancras , London , The Hope Ball is Hope for Children ’ s headline fundraising event of the year . Upon arrival , you ’ ll be greeted with a reception in the Ladies Smoking Room . At your table you will be treated to a lavish three-course dinner with wine to match . Hear about the outstanding achievements of our supporters over the last 12 months . Finish off the night on the dance floor with live music into the early hours . Tel : 01442 234561 . E-mail : hopeball @ hope4c . org continued …
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