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Macmillan Cancer Support E-mail: running @ macmillan. org. uk Tel: 020 7840 7878
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GREAT MANCHESTER RUN Manchester, 9am.
Hospitality Action. Take part in this 10K Run. Registration £ 40; Sponsorship £ 250. E-mail: fundraising @ hospitalityaction. org. uk Tel: 020 3004 5504.
Cardiac Risk in the Young. Take in the views of Manchester while raising funds for CRY. E-mail: events @ c-r-y. org. uk Tel: 01737 363222.
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VITALITY LONDON 10, 000
London. One of London’ s most popular road runs. The 10,000 starts and finishes in the Mall.
The Children’ s Trust Registration £ 25; Minimum Sponsorship £ 200. Tel: 01737 364323. www. thechildrenstrust. org. uk / london- 10000.
Barnardos Registration £ 10; Minimum Sponsorship £ 150. www. barnardos. org. uk
Cardiac Risk in the Young E-mail: events @ c-r-y. org. uk Tel: 01737 363222,
Asthma UK Registration £ 20; Minimum Sponsorship £ 200. E-mail: events @ asthma. org. uk Tel: 0300 222 5800.
Cure Parkinsons’ s Trust E-mail: lottie @ cureparkinsons. org. uk Tel: 020 7487 3892.
St Christopher’ s E-mail: r. knight @ stchristophers. org. uk Tel: 020 8768 4500.
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GREAT MANCHESTER HALF MARATHON Manchester. This new half marathon will take runners on a 13.1 mile tour of the city. Registration £ 25; Minimum Sponsorship £ 300. In aid of Asthma UK. E-mail: events @ asthma. org. uk Tel: 0300 222 5800.
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HOUSE OF LORDS vs HOUSE OF COMMONS TUG OF WAR Westminster College Garden, London at 6pm. Join us for this exclusive highlight of the Parliamentary Calendar! Guests will enjoy an informal garden party atmosphere while enjoying champagne and canapés followed by a stand-up supper. In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Tel: London Special Events, 020 7840 4800. www. macmillan. org. uk / tugofwar
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ROYAL ASCOT( 20th-24th) Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, Berkshire. Royal Ascot is Britain’ s most popular race meeting. There is nothing quite like it in the social calendar, an atmosphere created by priceless horses and an extraordinary fashion parade. Tel: 01344 878474. www. ascot. co. uk
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HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA Henley-on-Thames( 28th – 2nd July). Henley Royal Regatta was first held in 1839 and has been held annually ever since, except during the two World Wars. Originally staged by the Mayor and people of Henley as a public attraction with a fair and other amusements, the emphasis rapidly changed so that competitive amateur rowing became its main purpose. Tel: Regatta Headquarters, 01491 572153. www. hrr. co. uk
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THE WIMBLEDON TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP( 3rd-16th July) All England Lawn and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. Tel: 020 8946 2244.
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RHS HAMPTON COURT PALACE FLOWER SHOW EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW EVENING Hampton Court Palace, 5pm to 10.30pm. As the sun sets, listen to live music with friends and family before tucking in to a delicious picnic, enjoying an all-you-can-eat Summer Feast or savouring a meal in one of the restaurants. A magnificent fireworks display set against the stunning Palace provides the perfect finish to a magical evening. Price: £ 68; RHS Members £ 58. Tel: 020 3176 5850. www. rhs. org. uk / hamptoncourtpreview E-mail: previewtickets @ rhs. org. uk
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RHS HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW, Hampton Court Palace( 4th-9th). This great garden festival is set in the exceptional grounds of King Henry VIII’ s former palace. A highlight of the Summer! Enjoy a first look at the spectacular gardens and floral displays on the Exclusive Preview Evening on the 3rd. Visit: www. rhs. org. uk
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THE FLYING LEGENDS AIR SHOW IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire( 8th-9th). This show is famous the world over for its unique presentation of historic piston-engined aircraft in rare combinations and remarkable flying displays. Complimenting the‘ wow’ factor in the air is the authentic 1940’ s atmosphere that can be experienced across the museum. It’ s the closest you can get to being back at RAF Duxford in its flying heyday. Tel: 01223 499320. www. iwm. org. uk.
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THE 123rd BBC PROMS SEASON Royal Albert Hall, London( 14th-9th Sept). The 123rd season of the BBC Proms, the world’ s largest classical music festival, presents the world’ s leading artists and orchestras as well as a host of talks, workshops, free performances and family events. Tel: 020 7589 8212.
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