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support-led event or displaying/distributing posters and leaflets. Cardiac Risk in the Young – CRY can help support you with your efforts and provide free fundraising materials. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] CHRISTMAS AT KEW 2018 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. (22nd – 5th Jan. 2019) Spectacular after-dark landscape will be transformed by a host of newly commissioned art works of light and sound. Highlights include a Cathedral of Light, 300 glowing origami boats on Kew’s glistening lake and a show-stopping Palm House finale. This year’s trail will offer an utterly new experience of art, light and sound from a roster of incredible artists. Price: Adult from £16.50; Family from £48. www.kew.org/christmas 22 GUINNESS & OYSTER LUNCHEON - Mansion House, London, 12.30pm. This extremely popular Luncheon is a City event spanning over 50 years. Each year City based senior executives attend this relaxed, stand up luncheon to support Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation. Sponsors: Diageo plc and Oracle Corporation. Price: £75. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 22 CRY GREAT CAKE BAKE Nationwide. This annual event brings supporters together to fundraise for and raise awareness of Cardiac Risk in the Young – CRY. Organise your own baking event and receive your free cake bake pack full of celebrity chef recipes and helpful tips. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 23 THE CHRISTMAS FAIR The Children’s Trust, Tadworth, Surrey. (Noon-4pm) We have lots of festive fun planned for the whole family to enjoy! You can visit Santa in his Grotto, have fun on the skating rink, enjoy the Christmas arts, crafts, raffles, games and activities on offer and indulge in some of our tasty festive treats. There 24 will also be Donkeys, a Christmas band, fairground rides and face painting fun. Price: Adults £3; Children Free. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] SOUTH WEST BALL Great Hall of Bristol Grammer School, Bristol. Join us for an exciting evening of fantastic food and brilliant entertainment and help Sparks and Action for A-T raise vital funds for life-saving medical research. Tables from £850. www.sparks.org.uk /event/south-west-ball-2018 24 CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR St Bede’s Conference Centre, St Raphael’s Hospice. This year we will be combining our Christmas Fair and Craft Fair to bring you the annual Christmas Craft Fair. There will be beautiful handmade products, crafts and gifts on offer from a variety of fabulous stallholders. Enjoy plenty of homemade refreshments too. In aid of St Raphael’s Hospice. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 25 FESTIVE FUNDRAISING DINNER Chino Latino – Park Plaza Riverbank, 6.30pm. Join Raymond Blanc OBE and friends at Hospitality Action’s Festive Dinner. Price: £150. 150 guests anticipated. T el: 020 3004 5504. E-mail: [email protected] 26 DEBRA FIGHT NIGHT London Hilton on Park Lane, 5.45pm. Frank Warren presents a night of action- packed live Armed Forces boxing in aid of DEBRA. This black tie event commences with a sparkling reception and includes a three-course gala dinner with wine and a 26 charity auction. Host for the evening is comedian Dominic Holland. Price: £200; Table of Ten from £2,000. Anticipated Guests: 500. For Further Information Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 27 BOUTIQUE DE NOEL Chelsea Old Town Hall, London. The Junior League of London will hold its 39th annual Boutique de Noel so start your festive shopping with our carefully curated exhibitors. Funds raised supports the Junior League of London’s mission to promote voluntary service, develop the potential of women and improve communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 27 VLV AUTUMN CONFERENCE Geological Society in Piccadilly, 10.30am to 4pm. VLV’s Annual Autumn Conference. Speakers will be announced nearer the time. E-mail: [email protected] 28 The MACMILLAN BALL The Dorchester, London. Guests will be welcomed to a Champagne Reception before making their way into the Ballroom where you and your guests can expect to enjoy a world-class three-course dinner. You will also have the opportunity to win some wonderful prizes in the evening’s auction whist being entertained by amazing performances. Price: £300 per person; various prices for tables. In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] DECEMBER CITY CHRISTAMS FAIR Drapers’ Hall, London, 11am to 8pm. A great shopping experience. A “Must Attend Event” In aid of Wellbeing of Women. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 3 Visit The Datebook Digital Edition www.thedatebook.co.uk Visit The London & UK DatebooK on www.thedatebook.co.uk THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK 27