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Sense Registration £ 100 ; Minimum Sponsorship £ 1,500 . Tel : [phone] . E-mail : info @ sense . org . uk

Marie Curie Cancer Care Registration £ 50 ; Minimum Sponsorship £ 2 , 000 . Tel : [phone] . E-mail : london . marathon @. mariecurie . org . uk

Asthma UK Registration £ 75 ; Minimum Sponsorship £ 1,800 . Tel : [phone] . E-mail : Londonmarathon @ asthma . org . uk

Rainbow Trust Tel : [phone] . www . rainbowtrust . org . uk Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice Registration £ 50 ; Minimum Fundraising £ 2,000 . Tel : [phone] E-mail : info @ gbch . org . uk

Terrence Higgins Trust Registration £ 50 ; Minimum Sponsorship £ 1,800 . E-mail : fundraising @ tht . org . uk Great Ormond Street Hospital Children ’ s Charity Tel : [phone] . E-mail : challenges @ gosh . org

The Rainforest Foundation Tel : [phone] . Registration £ 100 ; Sponsorship £ 1,850 . E-mail : events @ rainforestuk . org

Heart Research UK Registration £ 100 ; Minimum Pledge : £ 1,750 . Tel : [phone] . E-mail : community @ heartresearch . org . uk

Cancer Research UK www . cancerresearchuk . org

Breast Cancer Care Tel : [phone] E-mail : sporting @ breastcancercare . org . uk

Haven House Tel : [phone] www . havenhouse . org . uk

Cure Parkinson ’ s Trust Tel : [phone] E-mail : lottie @ cureparkinsons . org . uk

St . Christopher ’ s Tel : [phone] E-mail : r . knight @ stchristophers . org . uk

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Tel : [phone] . E-mail : events @ battersea . org . uk

Combat Stress Registration £ 100 ; Sponsorship £ 1,900 . Tel : [phone] . E-mail : tom . wilman @ combatstress . org . uk

The Royal British Legion Tel : [phone] . E-mail : events @ britishlegion . org . uk Queen Elizabeth ’ s Foundation for Disabled People Registration £ 60 ; Minimum Sponsorship £ 1,750 . Tel : [phone] . E-mail : lauren . cutler @ qef . org . uk

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CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL ( 26th-1st May ) Montpellier Gardens , Cheltenham . Each year over the May Bank Holiday weekend , Cheltenham Jazz Festival presents a world-class programme packed with jazz names , world and blues legends , superstar international acts and outstanding emerging talent . The beautiful Montpellier Gardens also come alive with food stalls , a festival bar and free live music . Tel : [phone] . E-mail : boxoffice @ cheltenhamfestivals . com

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THE ROYAL CALEDONIAN BALL Grosvenor House , London . Widely believed to be the oldest charity ball in the world , and enjoying Royal Patronage from Her Majesty the Queen , the Royal Caledonian Ball remains one of the highlights of the social calendar and a much anticipated gathering of Scots in London . The event attracts over 650 reelers to Grosvenor House each year , and over the last ten years has donated around £ 250,000 to various Scottish charities . Price : £ 255 , Concession Rate £ 215 for members of the Military attending in uniform . Ball only £ 179 and £ 115 for Concession Rate . All tickets will be sent out in mid-April . For Tickets E-mail : secretary @ royalcaledonianball . com www . royalcaledonianball . com

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ARMY VS NAVY RUGBY 2017

Twickenham Stadium , 3pm . The Army versus Navy rugby match to compete for the Babcock Trophy is an annual fixture in the military sporting calendar which commands an ardent following and partisan support that is only matched by England Rugby ’ s international home fixtures . We urge all rugby fans to show their support . A sell-out crowd of 80,000 people will be attending . Tickets on sale at www . armynavymatch . org . uk Organised by The Royal British Legion .

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BIG FUN WALK East Finchley to Storey ’ s Gate , 9am to 4pm . This 8.5 mile walk starts at East Finchley Underground Station and follows a wonderful route through Cherry Tree Wood , Highgate Woods , Primrose Hill and Regents Park finishing in Storey ’ s Gate , Westminster . Each year more then 1,000 walkers take part in the fundraising event for North London Hospice raising around £ 80,000 . Go at your own pace ; its not a race and is suitable for all ages and abilities . www . northlondonhospice . org

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LONDON CRAFT WEEK London ( 3rd-7th ). This event will bring together an unparalleled public programme celebrating craftsmanship across the city , where hidden spaces and littleknown makers will be revealed alongside galleries and luxury brands . The week will shine a spotlight on centuries-old skills and exciting new talent . For Further Information Visit : www . Londoncraftweek . com

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WILLOW SHOOT DAY Royal Berkshire Shooting School , Berkshire . A simulated day , replicating every aspect of a traditional game shoot , held at one of the most prestigious shooting schools in the UK . The competition includes a selection of stands and more than150 traps and as a finale a simulated pheasant flush . Includes a champagne reception and lunch . In aid of the Willow Foundation . Tel : [phone] . E-mail : events @ willowfoundation . org . uk

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