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WINTER • SPRING 2018 What’s New Well several things as a matter of fact section. Not only does it look good design-wise, it also shows how many marathons are taking place this spring as well as how many charities are participating. Very interesting! First, I want to introduce you to our new Wine Writer. Richard Household – page 17. Richard has used his first article for The DatebooK to tell you about himself so rather than take away from his column; I will just say that we think he will be an excellent addition to our team. Richard has a very interesting background in wine and he plans to share some of his knowledge with our readers. In addition, I hope you will also read our article on Six Historic Royal Palaces you Can Hire, pages 13-15. Each is a very interesting description of the palace and what it has to offer. I know, not really “new” – the royal palaces. However this new write up is very well done. Not quite so new, because we have talked about this before, is the changing scene in special events. No longer do we see as many gala evenings and lavish balls. Why? Because they are just too expensive to put on. Yes there are still a few balls happening and certainly some lovely, well attended dinners but nowadays charities are turning to sports events for fundraising … especially marathons. Finally, if you are a fan of films, be sure to check back on our website in a couple of weeks. Richard Fitzwilliams, our Artscene Writer, is going to be doing his review of the London Film Critics’ Circle Awards as well as the Oscars. No doubt he will have some interesting insights to offer. With that in mind we have a new format for our Calendar of Events, page 23. We have moved marathons into their own Enjoy. Editor: Mary Kay Eyerman, The London & UK Datebook 22c Kew Garden Road, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3HD Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] Contributing Writers: Richard Fitzwilliams, Claire Derrick, Peter Kerwood, Lynne Warner, Jonathan Byrne, Rachel Brown, Julia Burt, Michèle Marriott, Marianne Gray and Richard Household. Administration Office & Entry Information Enquiries: Administrative Coordinator 67 Hawkwood Road, Sible Hedingham Halstead, Essex CO9 3JR Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] Art Editor: Ron Bryant-Funnell, Studio 2, Willowfield Studios, 67a Willowfield Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8AP Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the editor/publisher. Graphic Design: John Kimble Graphic Design Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Visit: www.thedatebook.co.uk E-mail: [email protected] Mary Kay Eyerman E-mail: [email protected] Reproduction or use of this material without permission of the publisher is prohibited. For information on how to receive a printed copy of The London & UK Datebook: Next Issue: Summer 2018 ©2018 The London & UK DatebooK is published three times a year by M.K. Eyerman. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in the publication. Visit The London & UK DatebooK on www.thedatebook.co.uk Copy Deadline for listing events in the Calendar of Events: 29th March 2018 The London & UK DatebooK ISSN 1749-0901 (Print) Cover Photo: Statue of Queen Victoria at Kensington Palace. Photo Credit: Alexandre Rotenberg/Shutterstock.com THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK 1