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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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