CALENDAR OF EVENTS
A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country
JUNE
Until 9th October
MARIA MERIAN’S BUTTERFLIES
The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham
Palace.
Some of the finest images of the
natural world ever produced are on
display which tell the extraordinary
story of the intrepid German artist and
pioneer of scientific investigations.
Her artistic talents brought the
wonders of South America to Europe
at the beginning of the 18th Century.
www.royalcollection.org.uk
Tel: 030 3123 7301.
Until 1 July
INSPIRED INTERIORS BY
JEREMIAH GOODMAN
American Museum in Britain, Bath.
The first European show of Jeremiah
Goodman, a chronicle of stylish room
portraits which pre-date the wide use
of photography. These paintings depict
the homes of design greats such as
Caroline Herrera as well as celebrities
including Greta Garbo and Hermione
Gingold. Tel: 01225 460503.
[email protected]
MUSIC FROM
THE CENTRAL BAND
St George’s Chapel,
Windsor Castle. (1st & 2nd)
Once again The Royal British Legion is
honoured to be with The Central Band
over two nights in the magnificent
surrounding of St George’s Chapel. On
both evenings there is an opportunity
to soak up the atmosphere of the
Dean’s Cloister after the concert for
canapés and drinks. Price: £85 for
Concert and Reception; £35 for
Concert and other prices are available.
In aid of The Royal British Legion.
Tel: Rebecca Pride, 020 3207 2272.
E-mail: [email protected]
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THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK
THE GREAT BRITISH QUIZ
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge,
London, 6.15pm.
Guests will enjoy a delicious meal as
they answer a series of general
knowledge questions at this fun
packed night out. 450 guests
anticipated. Chairman: Penny Moore.
In aid of Hospitality Action.
Price: £120; table of 10 £1,100.
Tel: 020 3004 5504. E-mail:
[email protected]
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MINISTRY OF WOMEN:
HAY FESTIVAL
Hay-on-Wye, 11.30am
and 2.30pm.
This Summer sees the culmination of
a project examining the role and
perspective of female soldiers in the
army over the past 100 years with
artist Carol Adlam and writer Helen
Cross. Organised by the National Army
Museum. Visit: www.hayfestival.com
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ABSEIL & STAIR CLIMB
Broadgate Tower,
London at Noon.
This is your chance to t