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13 ART EXHIBITION –‘ CURE3’

Bonhams, London

( 13th-15th). Cure 3 is a new project devised by Artwise in partnership with Bonhams and supported b the David Ross Foundation to raise awareness of and funds for The Cure Parkinson’ s Trust. More than 50 artists of international standing have been invited to create an art work using a bespoke Perspex Box 20cm 3- hence the title‘ CURE 3’ www. cureparkinsons. org. uk

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LONDON BEER WEEK Oval Space, 29-32 The Oval, Bethnal Green,( 13th-19th). A week-long hive of pop-up beer bars and immersive beer experiences for those weaning a London Beer Week wristband culminates in CBR London 2017, the UK’ s biggest beer, music and street food festival of its kind. This event promises to be better than ever, with more than 600 beers on offer. LBE wristbands are on sale now. www. londonbeerweek. com. Tel: [phone].

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PERSPECTIVES ON WOMEN IN COMBAT ROLES Royal United Services Institute, London, 7pm. A hundred years ago, women could officially join the army for the first time as part of the Women’ s Army Auxiliary Corps( WAAC). Change has occurred around the world since then and opportunities for women to serve in their country’ s armed forces have opened up. Price: £ 10. E-mail: info @ nam. ac. uk Tel: [phone].

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BADA FINE ART & ANTIQUES FAIR( 15th-21st), Duke of York Square, Chelsea, London. This Fair is a highlight in the annual calendar of international arts and antiques events. Bringing together some of the finest furniture, objects and works of art, it is the only Fair exclusive to members of the prestigious British Antique Dealers’ Association. It gives visitors the opportunity to purchase across disciplines in the stylish surroundings of The Duke of York Square, Chelsea. E-mail: enquiries @ badafair. com

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GALA DINNER AT THE BADA FAIR Duke of York Square, Chelsea, London 6pm. The 2017 Gala Dinner in aid of KIDS will offer guests the opportunity of an exclusive view of the Fair as well as having an opportunity to meet the exhibitors. The evening will include a champagne reception followed by dinner. To Book Tickets Tel: [phone]. E-mail: events @ kids. org. uk

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FEMALE AGENTS OF THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS Royal Marsden Education & Conference Centre, 12.30pm. A lunchtime lecture by author Terry Crowdy who will discuss the important role of women within the SOE, particularly those selected for missions behind enemy lines as radio operators or couriers and who sometimes became leaders of large partisan bands. Organised by the National Army Museum. Reservations Necessary. E-mail: info @ nam. ac. uk Tel: [phone].

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PRIVATE VIEW AT BONHAMS

Bonhams, London. Bring your friends to this exclusive private view of the Bonhams spring sale of Contemporary Art. Enjoy champagne and canapés while viewing the wonderful items on offer and relaxing in the beautiful surroundings of the auction house. Price: £ 50. In aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: Amelia. barrett @ mariecurie. org. uk

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RICHES OF THE EARTH Waddesdon Manor Nr. Aylesbury, Bucks. Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild’ s“ Renaissance Museum” was full of objects made of precious materials: hardstones, minerals, silver and gold. While the bulk of this collection was bequeathed to the British Museum on his death in 1898, examples of these extraordinary objects are still to be found at Waddesdon, in collections inherited from other members of the Rothschild family and in the fabric of the building itself. This exhibition is open Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm until 4pm from 22 March to 22 October. Visit: www. waddesdon. org. uk

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PINK RIBBON BALL MANCHESTER, Concorde, Runway Visitor Park, Manchester Airport. Join us in celebrating three years of the Pink Ribbon Ball in Manchester at a new Venue. Champagne reception, three-course dinner and top entertainment. Help us reach our goal by 2050 … everyone who develops breast cancer will live. 300 guests anticipated. Dress: Black Tie. Price: £ 150. Chairman: Rachel Mamelok. In aid of Breast Cancer Now. E-mail: pinkribbonball @ breastcancernow. org Tel: [phone].

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ORBIT ABSEIL 2017 Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, 9am. After the hugh success of our first abseil, it is back again for the second year. Standing at 114 meters high( making it the UK’ s tallest sculpture) the ArcelorMittal Orbit is a truly spectacular, unique and iconic venue set at Queen Elizabeth Park, Stratford. Price: Registration £ 25; Minimum Sponsorship £ 150. In aid of Haven House. www. havenhouse. org. uk

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FRENCH ALMANACS Waddesdon Manor, Nr. Aylesbury, Bucks. The almanacs at Waddesdon, collected by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in the late 19th Century, are a unique collection in the UK and this is the first time some 30 examples will be on public display. As popular and relatively inexpensive prints, not many of them survive today. This exhibition is open Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm until 4pm from 25 March to 29 October. Visit: www. waddesdon. org. uk

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