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A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country will be joined by the rousing brilliance of the Orion Orchestra. You can also buy tickets for the VIP reception hosted by our President, Jane Asher. In aid of Parkinson’s UK. Ticket Prices: Standard £15; Premium seating £40; Premium seating plus entry to our VIP reception £85. www.parkinsons.org.uk /events/fanfare-square MAGICAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT St Peter’s Eaton Square, Eaton Square, London. Begin the Christmas season with a magical night of candlelit carols at the celebrity filled Kids for Kids concert! Enjoy the beautiful voice of Queen’s Gate School Choirs with the Thames Fanfare Brass followed by mulled wine and mince pies. Price: Adult £35; Child £15. In aid of Kids for Kids. Tel: [phone]. www.kidsforkids.org.uk 5 HEADWAY ANNUAL AWARDS Location TBC. Once a year, Headway’s members, friends and supporters come together to pay tribute to some very special people: brain injury survivors, carers, volunteers and campaigners whose personal achievements have earned the admiration of everyone around them. Their stories are moving and inspirational. Organised by Headway. For Further Information E-mail: Melanie Dickens, [email protected] 6 TVF WINTER BALL The Lock 4, East Stand, Twickenham Stadium, 7pm. Join us at The Victoria Foundation Winter Ball for a Champagne Reception in the President’s Suite and members lounge, Gala Dinner with wine in the Spirit of Rugby, entertainment, dancing, a Diamond Draw Raffle and an auction. The proceeds from the evening will help to transform the lives of children in need 7 28 THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK in the local community. Price £125; Tables £1,250/£1,500 for 10/12 guests. In aid of The Victoria Foundation. For Further Information E-mail: enquiries@ thevictoriafoundation.org.uk Tel: [phone]. THE 39th GREAT CHRISTMAS PUDDING RACE Covent Garden, London. The Great Christmas Pudding Race is organised by the Cancer Research Aid Committee (CRAC) in aid of Cancer Research UK. Teams in fantastic fancy dress costumes race to complete the festive course, navigating obstacles such as a giant inflatable slide and crazy foam slalom all whilst balancing a Christmas pudding on a tray – not an easy task we can tell you! A unique fun filled activity to take part in with your colleagues or friends. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 7 THE CHILDREN’S TRUST CHRISTMAS CONCERT Holy Trinity Church, Guildford 7.30pm. Join us for our annual Christmas Concert hosted by journalist and BBC news presenter Nicholas Owen. The evening will feature glorious classical Christmas music, readings and carols. We are delighted that St Catherine’s School Major Choir will be joining us for the evening. Price £20. In aid of The Children’s Trust. For Further Information Tel: [phone]. E-mail: specialevents@ thechildrenstrust.org.uk 10 CHILDLINE’S MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS CONCERT Holy Trinity, Sloane Street, London. The evening will be filled with celebrity readings and spectacular musical performances, as well as traditional 11 Promote Your Special Event E - m a i l D e t a i l s To : [email protected] carols for everyone to enjoy, all whilst supporting a worthwhile cause. In aid of NSPCC. Price: £40 Adults; £10 Children; £90 VIP Reception plus Concert. For Further Information E-mail: [email protected]. THE LEGION’S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Guildhall, London (11th – 12th). Start your Christmas off with outstanding music and carols, festive and entertaining readings as well as wine and mince pies beforehand. You will be entertained by The Bach Choir (who also lead the carol-singing) and The Central Band of The Royal British Legion. On Thursday 12th December the concert is followed by the option of a fabulous three-course, Black-Tie dinner, with wines in the Old Library. In aid of The Royal British Legion. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 11 CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge, London, 7.30pm. This magical event promises to get everyone into the festive spirit. Celebrated journalist and Downton Abbey advisor Professor Alastair Bruce OBE will present a traditional service, guiding guests through a programme of much-loved carols and seasonal songs with ample opportunity to sing along. After the concert, drinks and delicious mini mince pies will be served outside the church. In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Ticket Enquiries To: [email protected] 12