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A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country OCTOBER ALL SHOOK UP: THOMAS KELLNER’S AMERICA American Museum and Garden, Claverton Manor, Bath. (until 3rd Nov) For this exhibition, German photoartist Thomas Kellner has selected some of his favourite pieces that capture well- known landmarks in America. Organised by the American Museum in Britain. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] HERTFORDSHIRE GOLF DAY Knebworth Golf Club, Deards Lane, Knebworth. Wooden Spoon Hertfordshire invites you to play at the lovely 100 year old undulating parkland course at Knebworth on our Golf Day. We have enjoyed a great day there for the last nine years and are looking forward to what will be another great day! In aid of Wooden Spoon, The Children’s Charity of Rugby. To reserve a team please contact John Batters, 01438 816077. E-mail: [email protected] 4 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. In aid of CRY. Tel: Jasmine Lambert, 01737 363222. E-mail: [email protected] 5 BIG BIKE RIDE South East London, 10am to 4pm. Be a local hero. Get together with your nearest and dearest to explore 6 22 THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK the ever changing sights and sounds along our stretch of the River Thames. Our Big Bike Ride is the ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of your busy life. It is popular with families thanks to very few roads. Registration £10 per adult; £7.50 per child; family ticket £25. Tel: Fundraising Team, 020 8319 9230. E-mail: [email protected] In aid of Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice. THE WILLOW 10K Hatfield House, Hatfield. Willow’s annual 10K is a great race for beginners and experienced runners alike and includes 5K and Junior 1K routes. The route goes through the picturesque grounds of Hatfield House, providing a unique opportunity to explore hidden parts of the estate not normally open to the public 10k Entry Fee £22.50; 5k Entry Fee £15; Junior 1k Entry Fee £5. In aid of Willow Foundation. Tel: [phone]. www.willowfoundation.org.uk 7 CHELSEA HISTORY FESTIVAL (9th-13th) Royal Hospital Road, London. In its first year, the Chelsea History Festival will host more than 35 events including talks, concerts and family activities. A diverse programme of free events has been designed to inspire, enlighten and entertain visitors from near and far. The festival will provide a platform for both established authors and emerging talent to help make history more accessible. Ticket: 0 to £30. For Further Information Visit: www.chelseahistoryfestival.com 9 CHAIRMAN’S GOLF DAY The Buckinghamshire Golf Club. Hospitality Action’s Chairman, William Baxter CBE, would be delighted if you would join him and other well-known industry golfers, for a fabulous day of 9 golf, networking and fundraising. If you are a passionate golfer, you will really appreciate the great variety of golfing terrain the club has to offer incorporating woodland, lakes and rivers. In aid of Hospitality Action. Price: A Four Ball, £1,250. Tel: Giuliana Vittiglio, 020 3004 5504. E-mail: fundraising@ hospitalityaction.org.uk AUTUMN GIFT FAIR Crown Plaza Resort, Five Lakes Road, Essex, 10am to 3.30pm. Come along and find the perfect gift for that special person at this fantastic event. Explore around 50 stalls in beautiful surroundings for unique gifts you can’t always find on the high street. There will also be a raffle with fantastic prizes. Tickets: £4 per person. In aid of British Red Cross. Janice Gilroy, 01245 291014. E-mail: [email protected] 9 CONCERT BY THE CENTRAL BAND OF THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Southwark Cathedral, London. Our superb Director of Music David Cole and the ever popular Central Band will be performing another of their entertaining concerts at our ‘local’ near London Bridge. This band is truly the best of its kind so come and listen for yourself and enjoy the spectacle. Tickets: £10 - £35. In aid of The Royal British Legion. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: specialevents@ britishlegion.org.uk 12 FISHING FOR GOATS! EXECUTIVE FLY FISHING DAY, Park Lake, Albury Estate, Surrey, 9.30am – Dusk. Learn to fly fish at the executive Park Lake in aid of Kids for Kids. The perfect day out for experienced 12