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JOIN THE MOOMINS FOR A BOTANICAL ADVENTURE Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew( 1st-17th). Experience the wonderful world of the Moomins this Easter. With the arrival of spring, the Moomins will be coming out of hibernation and visiting the Gardens for all sorts of mischief and fun. Originally created in the 1950s, the Moomins are a family of adventurous and nature-loving creatures from the culturally iconic storybooks by Finnish writer and artist Tove Jansson. In the Gardens, families can expect an exciting activity-packed day out as these beloved creatures from the celebrated Scandinavian tales come to Kew for the first time. www. kew. org On Easter Sunday itself, April 16th, Kew Gardens will host its very own Easter Moomin Chocolate Hunt. For Further Information Tel: 020 8332 5607. E-mail: pr @ Kew. org
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MANCHESTER MARATHON
Manchester. Awarded the official title of UK’ s Best Marathon in 2014 and 2015 at the Running Awards, this marathon is not to be missed.
Terrence Higgins Trust We welcome runners who have already secured their own place and would like to fundraise for us. Registration £ 50; Minimum Sponsorship £ 500. E-mail: fundraising @ tht. org. uk
Macmillan Cancer Support No public entry stress. No Registration Fee; Minimum Sponsorship £ 400. Be part of Team Macmillan. E-mail: running @ macmillan. org. uk Tel: 020 7840 7878.
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BACK TO THE FLOOR 3 Grosvenor House, London. Its third time lucky as senior figures from the industry go‘ Back to the Floor’ for one more evening testing their silver service skills, In aid of Hospitality Action. Chairman: Penny Moore. 600 guests anticipated. Price: £ 120; £ 1,350 for a table of ten. E-mail: fundraising @ hospitalityaction. org. uk Tel: 020 3004 5504.
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BRIGHTON MARATHON
Brighton. Take part in one of the most picturesque seaside marathons running past the iconic sites of Brighton and finishing next to the famous pier.
Asthma UK Registration £ 25; Minimum Sponsorship £ 500. Free for runners who have their own place. www. asthma. org. uk / brightonmarathon Tel: 0300 222 5800
Sense Join the Sense Events team and we will be with you every step of the way. E-mail: info @ sense. org. uk Tel. 0300 330 9250.
Terrence Higgins Trust Registration £ 35; Minimum Sponsorship £ 400. E-mail: fundraising @ tht. org. uk
Macmillian Cancer Care No Registration Fee; Minimum Sponsorship Target £ 800. E-mail: running @ macmillan. org. uk Tel: 020 7840 7878.
Rainbow Trust Registration £ 50; Sponsorship £ 450. www. rainbowtrust. org. uk Tel: 01372 220031
Cardiac Risk in the Young Join the C-R-Y Team. E-mail: events @ c-r-yorg. uk Tel: 01737 363222.
Marie Curie Cancer Care Registration £ 10; Minimum Fundraising £ 550. E-mail: team @ mariecurie. org. uk Tel: 0845 052 4182. Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’ s Charity Registration £ 35; Minimum Fundraising £ 500. E-mail: challenges @ gosh. org Tel 020 3841 3164
Combat Stress Registration £ 30; Minimum Sponsorship £ 510. www. combatstress. org. uk
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Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Get on your running shoes and take part in this marathon. E-mail: events @ battersea. org. uk Tel: 020 7627 9339.
Breast Cancer Care Registration £ 10; Sponsorship £ 450. E-mail: sporting @ breastcancercare. org. uk Tel: 0345 092 0804
Cancer Research UK Join our Team. www. cancerresearchuk. org Tel: 0300 123 5461.
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CENTRAL HEALTH DERBY 10K Outside the IPro Stadium, Derby, 9am. Take part in Derbyshire’ s biggest mass participation event. In aid of C-R-Y. Cardiac Risk in the Young. E-mail: events @ c-r-y. org. uk Tel: 01737 363222.
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THE CHILDREN’ S TRUST EASTER FAIR Tadworth Court, Tadworth, Surrey. The annual Easter Fair will open 12pm- 4pm and will have a wide range of entertainment for all of the family including an Easter Egg Hunt, go-karting, spring farm, shopping marquee, arts and crafts and lots of great raffle prizes. Price: Adults £ 3; Children Free. Advance booking for entry and Easter Egg Hunt are recommended. Tel: Hannah, 01737 365017. www. thechildrenstrust. org. uk
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LADIES SPRING LUNCH
Epson Downs Racecourse. An opportunity to shop at over 50 handpicked stalls selling a range of high quality items, followed by a twocourse lunch with wine and a guest speaker. Shopping from 10am; drinks reception followed by lunch at midday. In aid of Queen Elizabeth’ s Foundation. E-mail: candy. elton @ qef. org. uk Tel: Candy Elton 01372 841130.
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VIRGIN MONEY LONDON MARATHON, London.
Barnardos Registration £ 60; Minimum Sponsorship: £ 1,800. www. Barnardos. org. uk
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