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A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country CHRISTMAS FAIR 2019 The Grounds of Waddesdon Manor, Nr Aylesbury. (16th Nov – 22nd Dec) Our spectacular fair at the front of the house is a Christmas shopping experience not to be missed. The fair will be set against the backdrop of the floodlit North Front of the Manor with its 20ft Christmas trees. Soak up the sights, smells and sounds of Christmas with our hand-selected exhibitors all housed in charming wooded chalets. For Further Information Visit: www.Waddesdon.org.uk/whats-on 16 THE WILLOW BALL The Savoy, London. Please join us at our 20th Anniversary Willow Ball hosted in the capital’s most iconic hotel. We promise you an evening of fine food, wine and superb entertainment, all whilst raising vital funds for Willow’s Special Days. Book today and help us to mark twenty years of creating quality of life and quality of time. In aid of Willow Foundation. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 16 CRY RAISING AWARENESS WEEK (16th – 24th). Support CRY in our annual raising awareness week by organising your own event; information stand; taking part in a support-led event or displaying/distributing posters and leaflets. CRY can help support you with your efforts and provide free fundraising materials. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 16 BOUTIQUE DE NOEL Chelsea Old Town Hall, London. The Junior League of London will hold its annual Boutique de Noel so start your festive shopping with our carefully curated exhibitors. Funds raised 18 26 THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK support the charity’s mission to promote voluntary service, develop the potential of women and improve communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our community focus is to eradicate poverty in London. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] CHRISTMAS AT KEW 2019 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 5pm – 10pm. (20th Nov – 5th Jan 2020) A new route for 2019 brings a waterfall of lights cascading from towering 18m high Treetop Walkway in Kew’s arboretum. There will also be laser projections to animate the cathedral-like Temperate House boasting 15,000 glimmering panes of glass. This will be an experience to captivate the senses with showstopping lights, specially curated soundtracks and the smells of warming Christmas treats. Price: Adults from £18; Family from £52; Child 4-16 from £11. For Further Information Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 20 FESTIVE GIFT FAIR Manor of Groves Golf & Country Club, Wych, Sawbridgeworth, 10am – 3pm. Shoppers can make a head start on their Christmas shopping at the British Red Cross annual gift fair, held in the beautiful surroundings of this Country Club. Explore around 50 stalls for unique gifts you can’t always find on the high street. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Tickets: £5. In aid of the British Red Cross. Tel: Janice Gilroy, 01245 291014. E-mail: [email protected] 20 CRY GREAT CAKE BAKE. Nationwide The annual CRY Great Cake Bake 22 brings supporters together to fundraise and raise awareness. Organise your own cake bake event and receive your free cake bake pack full of celebrity chef recipes, games, competitions, decorations and materials. In aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] DEBRA FIGHT NIGHT Leonardo Royal Hotel London, St Paul’s, London. DEBRA’s 15th Annual Fight Night boxing, presented by Frank Warren, includes a black-tie sparkling reception, three-course dinner with wine, fabulous auction lots and action packed live boxing with a military theme. This is a rare opportunity to witness UK Armed Forces boxing in action as male and female representatives from The Army, Royal Navy and RAF face one another in the ring. Prices range from £2,000 to £3,750. Individual tickets are available. In aid of DEBRA. Tel: Lucie Robson, 01344 771961. E-mail: [email protected] 22 SOUTH WEST BALL 2019 Great Hall of Bristol Grammar School, Bristol. Join us in the beautiful great hall of Bristol Grammar School for the Sixth Annual South West Ball. As well as raising vital funds for the children’s medical research, this special event offers guests a drinks reception, delicious three-course dinner, live music and entertainment as well as the chance to bid on fabulous prizes in the live auction. In aid of Sparks Table of 10: £850. For Further Information E-mail: [email protected] 23 Visit The Datebook Digital Edition www.thedatebook.co.uk