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A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country cancer. The Mammoth Quiz is Macmillan’s nationwide quiz. Organized by the Oundle Committee, it holds the Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous quiz. In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] child. The 7k assault course is put together by ex-army personnel and is colder and wetter than the September challenge yet still has 100 challenging obstacles to conquer. In aid of Rainbow Trust. Tel: [phone]. www.rainbowtrust.org.uk INTERNATIONAL CONFEX Olympia, London. (28th to 1st March) Year after year Confex brings together venues, destinations, suppliers and buyers to do business and delivers an event that keeps the MICE industry thriving. International Confex is the industry’s leading event as it serves the needs of organisers of both national and international events. www.international-confex.com DINING WITH THE STARS LSO, St Luke’s at 6.30pm. A culinary journey beginning with a delectable gin reception followed by a live comedy act, a sit down dinner of four Michelin-starred courses designed, prepared and if you’re lucky, served by one of our talented chefs and brilliant live music to finish off the evening. Tables of ten £4,750 with upgrades available. In aid of Cancer Research UK. [email protected] MARCH 1 PRIVATE VIEW OF BONHAMS Bonhams Auction House, London. A private view of Bonhams Post War and Contemporary Art Sale. The reception is a long standing fixture in the Marie Curie Cancer Care social diary. This event is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy drinks and canapes with friends and colleagues and take advantage of this excusive viewing. Price: £50. Tel: [phone]. www.mariecurie.org.uk/bonhams 28 THE LONDON FOOTBALL AWARDS Battersea Evolution, London. Join us for the capital’s biggest celebrations of football. These awards are independently judged by leaders from football governing bodies, charity and business, the sports media and London football legends. This will be one of the key events in the 2018/19 season and raises money for Special Days. In aid of Willow Foundation. www.willowfoundation.org.uk THE SAVOY BALL The Savoy Hotel, London at 7pm. Join us for a fantastic evening in support of The Children’s Trust. The evening will include a sparkling welcome reception, sumptuous three-course dinner with wine, live entertainment and dancing. Dress: Black Tie. Price: £190; £1,700 table of 10. Carriages at Midnight. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 2 M&IT INDUSTRY AWARDS Battersea Evolution, London. The awards ceremony brings together all sectors of the industry to measure market reaction in rewarding excellence of service to those who have exceeded their customer’s expectations. Organised by Meetings & Incentive Travel magazine. www.Meetpie.com 2 THE WINTER NUTS CHALLENGE Dorking, Surrey (3rd-4th). If you’re completely ‘Nuts’ and looking for a tougher challenge why not take on this challenge whilst raising money to help us support families who have a seriously ill 3 26 THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK 6 6 LONDON BEER WEEK Shoreditch, London (12th-18th). A week long hive of pop-up beer bars and immersive beer experiences for those wearing a London Beer Week wristband culminates in CBR London 2018, the UK’s biggest beer, music and street food festival of its kind. The Old Truman Brewery in East London will be the hub for the week. This event promises to be better than ever, with more than 600 beers on offer. Wristbands are on sale now. Tel: [phone]. www.londonbeerweek.com 12 BADA FINE ART & ANTIQUES FAIR Duke of York Square, Chelsea, London (14th-20th). BADA, the British Antique Dealers’ Association, is returning to Duke of York Square for BADA 2018. The fair will showcase more than 5,000 objects from 100 of the UK’s foremost dealers in art, design and antiques. In a departure from its traditional loan exhibition, BADA will mark its 100th anniversary through partnership with two leading designers, Joanna Wood and Paolo Moschino, to create a series of contemporary living spaces incorporating key items from 14 BADA members’ collections. For Further Information: [email protected] GALA DINNER AT BADA 2018 Duke of York Square, Chelsea, London at 6pm. Children in Crisis is holding the charity gala dinner at BADA 2018. The Dinner, themed “The Greatest Show on Earth”, will be an immersive dining experience with performers who will amaze and astonish. Guests will have the opportunity to view the exhibition whilst enjoying a glass of bubbly and then enjoying the dinner. To Book Tickets Tel: Rachel Warner, 020 7627 6743. E-mail: [email protected]. 15 SPECIAL FORCES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS National Army Museum, London (17th -18th Nov). This major exhibition presents ideas of security and secrecy through the lens of British Special Forces. Discover who these elite soldiers are, the skills they need and the operations they’ve undertaken. Organised by the National Army Museum. Tel: [phone]. www.nam.ac.uk 17 PALACE HALF MARATHON Hampton Court Palace, Surrey. Starting in the front courtyard of the Tudor Palace of Henry VIII and finishing in the stunning gardens, this is a running experience not to be missed. In aid of Terrence Higgins Trust. Tel: [phone]. www.tht.org.uk 18 TRUST IN FASHION The Savoy, London, 11am to 3pm. Enjoy a glass of champagne as you browse the handpicked boutiques in the River Rooms followed by a two-course lunch in the beautiful Lancaster Ballroom with a catwalk show featuring Spring/Summer 2018 collections and Boodles’ fine jewellery. Price £130. In aid of Rainbow Trust. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: rainbowtrust.org.uk 19 SUPPORTER DINNER Langham Hotel, London. A very special evening for those who support Combat Stress. Price: Premium Table £2,000 with special offers and limited availability; £1,600 table of ten. Single £170. Tel: Nicolle Mackenzie, 01372 587148. E-mail: [email protected] 22