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A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country FEBRUARY EDINBURGH MARATHON Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is one of the biggest running events in the UK with races to suit all fitness levels from 5k to the full Marathon. 27 Barnardo’s Tel: Katie Moore, 020 8498 7091. www.barnardos.org.uk Macmillan Cancer Support Tel: [phone]. www.macmillan.org.uk 2018 VITALITY LONDON 10,000 London. Following a similar route to the Olympic Marathon, the Vitality London 10,000 is a perfect way to start your training. 28 Cancer Research UK Tel: Sports Team, 0300 123 5461. www.cancerresearchuk.org Cure Parkinson’s Trust Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] Breast Cancer Care Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] Terrence Higgins Trust E-mail: [email protected] The Children’s Trust Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] Promote Your Special Event I N T H E D AT E B O O K CALL 01787 460701 Until 13th May CHARLES II: ART & POWER The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace From John Michael Wright’s monumental portrait of Charles II in his coronation robes and a glittering silver-gilt plate which adorned the high-alter of Westminster Abbey during the King’s coronation to oldmaster paintings, tapestries and spectacular silver-gilt furniture, this exhibition shows the rich material world of Charles II’s court and the role of the arts in the re-establishment of the Stuart monarchy. E-mail: [email protected] Through 24th February JOHN BROOKES: THE MAN WHO MADE THE MODERN GARDEN The Garden Museum, London. The Garden Museum’s exhibition of John Brookes’ life and works will showcase Brookes as the landscape designer who introduced Modernism to British garden design, revolutionizing the way people use their gardens and outdoor spaces. www.gardenmuseum.org.uk CITY OF LONDON DINNER The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspapers Makers, Stationers’ Hall, London. This is the seventh year of the event which attracts some of the top companies to Co- operation Ireland’s City of London Dinner. Fergal Keene, BBC News Foreign Correspondent, will be the Guest Speaker for the evening. The evening includes a drinks reception and a four-course dinner served with wine. Price: £180; tables of ten £1,800. Tel: Winnie Orr, 02890 891004. E-mail: [email protected] 1 LONDON’S GOT TALENT Artsdept, North Finchley. North London’s Got Talent is back for 2018 and is looking for talented individuals or groups to take part. Whatever your talent we would like to hear from you. If you would like tickets for the show please let us know. In aid of North London Hospice. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 3 CHILLY DIP Hampstead Heath Lido, London. Join Ant Middleton, the ultimate action hero from SAS Who Dares Wins, Escape 4 and Mutiny, and brave the February chill by plunging into Hampstead Heath Lido. It’s the ultimate winter challenge where you will be able to not only dip in but swim a length of the pool. It will be a very cold but invigorating experience. In aid of Haven House Children’s Hospice. Price: Registration £20 includes a signed certificate from Ant, a selfie with him and a medal. Minimum Sponsorship £100. Tel: Lindy Hunt, 020 8498 5842. E-mail: [email protected] COMEDY NIGHT The Comedy Store, London. Adam Hills will be hosting a night of comedy to help children with brain injury. Doors open at 6pm. In aid of The Children’s Trust. For more information please go to www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/comedy. Price: From £27. Tel: [phone] ORCHIDS FESTIVAL Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Until 11th March. Immerse yourself in a celebration of Thailand’s vibrant colours, culture and magnificent plant life. Enjoy colourful floral displays, including a bright Vanda tunnel and arches decorated with orchids. For further Information Tel: [phone] REHAB PARLIAMENTARY PANCAKE RACE Westminster’s Victoria Tower Gardens at 10am. The “eggs-factor” bootcamp is underway for one of London’s must-see annual attractions where MP’s, Lords and members of the media battle it out to see who will be crowned the Rehab Pancake Race Champions. Sponsor: Lyle’s Golden Syrup. In aid of The Rehab Disability Charity. For Further Information Visit: www.parliamentarypancakerace.co.uk 13 BROADGATE STAIRCLIMB Broadgate Tower, London. With almost 1,000 steps and a panoramic view of London at the top, this sponsored stairclimb is a great way to keep on track with your New Year’s resolution to stay healthy. Registration: £20 or £80 for a team of five. In aid of Action on Hearing Loss. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 17 THE MAMMOTH QUIZ 2018 Nationwide. We are looking for local groups and businesses across the UK to host a quiz to raise vital funds for people affected by 23 continued… Visit The London & UK DatebooK on www.thedatebook.co.uk THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK 25