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LAUGH OUT LOUD FOR LIVELY MINDS The Comedy Store at 6.30pm ; Show starts at 8pm . Join us for an evening of comedy with a stellar line up of the UK ’ s top comedians . All proceeds will go to the charity The Lively Minds for education projects in Ghana and Uganda . Price : £ 18 . Visit : www . livelyminds . org / comedy
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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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ANNUAL BBQ IN THE CHILDREN ’ S ZOO Battersea Park , 6pm to 9pm . Enjoy the Zoo after hours and see the Monkeys , Meerkats , Emus and Otters off-duty . Scrumptious Food , Live Music , Children ’ s Activities , Silent Auction , Raffle , Tombola , Bar . Tickets include exclusive access to the Zoo – Free . Barbeque from 6.15 – 8.15 pm . Price : Adults £ 16 (£ 20 after 2nd June ); Children 6 to 16 £ 8 ; under 6 free . In aid of Friends of Battersea Park . ADVANCED BOOKING ESSENTIAL Buy tickets online at : www . batterseapark . org . uk
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14TH GASTRONOMIC EVENING WITH MICHAEL MCINTYRE The Dorchester , 6pm . Variety ’ s Gastronomic Evening combines an evening of world class entertainment with a sumptuous seven-course menu with wine paired with each course . Price : Silver Table £ 3,000 ; Gold Table £ 4,000 ; Platinum Table £ 5,000 . All tables are for 10 . Single ticket £ 300 . In aid of Variety . Tel : 020 7428 8102 .
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HAMPTON COURT PALACE FESTIVAL , Hampton Court Palace ( 8th-23rd ). Taking place in the Palace ’ s stunning Tudor Courtyard , the festival brings you world-class acts in a spectacular setting and the beautiful East Front Gardens to enjoy picnicking before the concert . This year sees one of the best line ups of international stars . For complete list of the performers and to purchase tickets go to www . hamptoncourtpalacefestival . com
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LONDON TO PARIS BIKE RIDE
London – Paris . Join the Global Adventure Challenges for a truly inspirational experience and a great way to raise funds for Wooden Spoon . Whether you are a regular cyclist or simply enjoy a Sunday afternoon meander , as long as you are willing to train , then this charity event is perfect for you . Tel : 01252 773720 . E-mail : charity @ woodenspoon . com
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LADIES & GENTS WOT LUNCH The Oxo Tower , London , Noon to 4pm . This is The Pink Buddies ’ fourth event at this amazing venue offering fine dining and unequalled views across the Thames on what will hopefully be a lovely sunny day . In aid of The Haven . Price : £ 55 including service and a £ 10 donation to The Haven ( drinks are extra ). Tel : Lucy , 020 7384 0006 . www . thehaven . org . uk
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FROGMORE HOUSE AND GARDENS Windsor Castle ’ s Private Home Park , 10am to 5.30pm . Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has been selected as one of the beneficiaries of this year ’ s charity open days at this location . For Further Information Contact j . brewer @ battersea . org . uk
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GREAT NORTH SWIM
Windermere ( 10th-12th ). This is Europe ’ s biggest open water swimming event with around 10,000 participants and a brand new 10k challenge . Suitable for swimmers of all abilities , one can enjoy this event safe in the knowledge expert safety kayakers will be with you every stroke of the way . Cystic Fibrosis Trust To Register : www . cysticfibrosis . org . uk Parkinson ’ s UK Tel : 020 7963 3912 . E-mail : fundraising @ parkinsons . org . uk
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BTRC AMBER BALL The Dorchester , London at 7pm . Brain Tumour Research ’ s Campaign annual fundraising ball is a wonderful evening that supports Imperial College ’ s Charing Cross Hospital . Champagne reception , three-course dinner with wines , live band and fabulous prizes . Glamorous fun for a good cause . Dress : Black Tie . Chairman : Kevin O ’ Neill . Price : £ 160 . 250 guests anticipated . Tel : 020 8601 2402 . E-mail : wendy @ wayahead-BTRC . org
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THE HAVEN INAUGRAL BALL The Solent Hotel , Whiteley , 7pm . A Ball to help raise funds for The Wessex Haven in Titchfield . Price : £ 55 ; £ 500 for a table of 10 . Includes a welcome drink , three-course dinner and entertainment with a carnival theme . E-mail : nataliefiorentino @ me . com
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CHILDREN ’ S ART WEEK ( 11th-19th ) Various Locations England and Scotland Interactive events to encourage children of all ages to get creative . From Scotland to Cornwall event organisers are creating topical and relevant activities to inspire children to get involved in making art of all kinds .
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