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A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country 6pm; Child-friendly fireworks display at 7pm; Main display at 8pm. Food and drink will be available. Price: Adults £10; Children £5. In aid of The Children’s Trust. For Further Information Visit: www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk Tel: Abigail Prior, 01737 365017. E-mail: [email protected] A TASTE OF AUTUMN AT WADDESDON Waddesdon Manor, Nr Aylesbury, 7.30pm. Celebrate this season of mellow fruitfulness by joining us in the atmospheric cellars where you will be served Waddesdon damson gin cocktails and canapes followed by a five-course dinner served in the Manor Restaurant, accompanied by fine wines. Adults: £125. For Further Information Visit: www.waddesdon.org.uk 26 PUMPKIN PLOD FAMILY WALK - Haven House Children’s Hospice, High Road, Woodford Green, 12.30pm. Pumpkin Plod is back for another year with our fun-filled 2k or 5k family walk. Join us for a family adventure trail through the beautiful forest, with pumpkin fun, challenges and treats. Entry fee: Child (under 12) £7; Adult £11; Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £30. Refreshments will be on sale throughout the day with a BBQ running from 11.30am – 2pm. In aid of Haven House Children’s Hospice. Tel: Katie Jones, 020 8498 5849. E-mail: katiejones@ havenhouse.org.uk 27 Promote Your Special Event I N T H E D AT E B O O K CALL 01787 460701 24 THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK NOVEMBER AN EVENING OF CHEESE AND WINE IN THE CELLARS AT WADDESDON Waddesdon Manor, Nr Aylesbury, 7.30pm. Join us in the cellars to experience an evening of wonderful cheeses from the Fine Cheese Company and fine wine. The handcrafted menu features unexpected additions such as gorgonzola ice cream! To compliment the cheeses you will taste six of the slightly more unusual wines from our cellars including an exclusive chance to taste a wine produced in the 1930’s. Adults £75. For Further Information Visit: www.waddesdon.org.uk 2 PINK RIBBON SILVER ANNIVERSARY BALL Sheraton Grand, London. The 25th anniversary of the Pink Ribbon Ball London will combine celebrities, first class entertainment and a worthy cause, making it an evening not to be missed. Last year the Ball raised an incredible £269,000 which helps to fund vital research taking us one step closer to our goal … that by 2050; everyone who develops breast cancer will live, and live well. Price: £275 - £300 per person. In aid of Breast Cancer Now. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 2 HOUSE & GARDEN SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS FAIR Olympia, London. (4th-10th) 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: [phone]. www.spiritofchristmasfair.co.uk 4 THE PROPS BREAKFAST 2019 WITH NICK LESLAU The Montcalm, Marble Arch, London at 8am. London’s leading property event brings together the great and the good from property to debate, network, and help improve the lives of children and young people throughout the UK by raising vital funds for Variety, the Children’s Charity. Price: £135 each; Table of 10, £1,350. Tel: [phone]. For Further Information Visit: www.variety.org/events/the-props- breakfast-2109 5 THE GREAT WINE DINNER AND AUCTION Vintners’ Hall, London. An evening for wine enthusiasts. Taste exquisite wines from across the world over a superb three-course dinner. Guests can bid for fine wines and wine-related experiences in our live and silent auctions. In aid of Marie Curie. E-mail: [email protected] or visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/ wineauction 6 THE POPPY BALL Central London. The Poppy Ball is back! Join us for one of our most glamorous and prestigious events on the London scene, held in a unique and historic Central London venue. Start with champagne and canapés before enjoying dinner followed by a variety of entertainments. Price: £500 per person. In aid of The Royal British Legion. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 7 DINNER & QUIZ Royal Institute of British Architects, 66 Portland Place, London at 7pm. Join us for our exciting new fundraising event being held in the Art Deco splendor of the home to the Royal Institute of British Architects. 7