Promote Your Special Event Call 01787 4 60701 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
Find out what’ s on locally by visiting the Children’ s Art Week website www. childrensartweek. org. uk For Further Information contact Ruth Cobb. ruth @ mosaicmc. co. uk or Tel: 07957 254582.
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OPEN GARDENS FESTIVAL Bexley and Greenwich Boroughs( 11th-12th) and( 18th-19th). Grab your chance to visit some of the loveliest private gardens and help raise funds for Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice. Tel: 020 8319 9230. E-mail: info @ gbch. org. uk
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ST JOHN’ S HOSPICE SUMMER FAYRE( 11th-12th) St John’ s Wood Church Gardens, 11am to 6pm. Enjoy fairground rides, a variety of stalls, a bar, BBQ and a meet & greet with Peppa Pig. 10,000 guests anticipated. Chairman: Mark Thomas. In aid of St John’ s Hospice. Tel: 020 7806 4074. E-mail: alice. windsor @ hje. org. uk
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WILLOW WARRIOR Elm Park, Stansted Mountfitchet. Bring out your inner warrior with our 5k or 10k mud obstacle course. You may compete as a team or on your own. In aid of Willow Foundation. Fee: 5k Entry £ 34; 10k Entry £ 44. We ask everyone taking part to try and fundraise as much as they can to help create more unforgettable Special Days. Tel: 01707 259777. E-mail: challenge @ willowfoundation. org. uk
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ROYAL ASCOT( 14th-18th) Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, Berkshire.
Royal Ascot is Britain’ s most popular
Promote Your Special Event Call 01787 4 60701 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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MEETINGS SHOW( 14th-16th) Olympia, London. The Meetings Show is the premier event for the UK inbound and outbound meetings industry. Organised by meeting professionals for meeting professionals it is focused around a large exhibition, networking opportunities and professional education. The show will feature destinations from over 50 countries across six continents, venues, hotels and key providers of meetings products and services. www. themeetingsshow. com
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THE SCOTLAND SUMMER LECTURE, Edinburgh Napier University 11am. This year’ s speaker is Colonel Tim Collins OBE. Price: £ 29.50 and includes a sandwich lunch. Organised by Combat Stress. Tel: 01372 587 148. E-mail: events @ combatstress. org. uk
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TASTE OF LONDON 2016 Regents Park, London( 15th-19th). The world’ s Greatest Restaurant Festival is better than ever! Join 55,000 fellow food lovers for an unrivalled celebration of gastronomy. Don’ t miss out on an exceptional lineup of the latest, greatest and most innovative in food and drink all in one stunning location. www. opentable. co. uk / m / taste-oflondon-2016
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GOLDEN MASQUERADE BALL, Trumpeters House, Old Palace Yard, Richmond. The evening will begin with a champagne reception followed by a four-course dinner served with wine.
Entertainment throughout the evening which will include a live auction and music provided by The Mini Big Band. Dress: Masks and Evening Dress. In aid of REACT. Price: £ 125; tables of 10 are available. Tel: 020 8940 2575. www. reactcharity. org
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THE YORKSHIRE CHARITY SUMMER BALL Ledston Hall, Yorkshire. Wooden Spoon Yorkshire region would like to invite you to a Summer Ball. The theme is Rio Carnival and promises to be an amazing soiree full of colour, music and pyrotechnics. Tables available for 10 or 12. Price: £ 110. Tel: Jan Knight 07740 710764. E-mail: jan8knight @ sky. com
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FEAST FESTIVAL WEEKEND( 18th-19th), Waddesdon Manor, Nr Aylesbury, Bucks( 10am-5pm). Take a seat at our decorated outdoor dining table, running the length of the North Avenue, and enjoy a picnic or sample delicacies from over 50 handpicked artisan food and drink stalls. Enjoy a huge range of performances and entertainment in the gardens and try your hand at craft activities in the family activity marquee. Price: £ 13; Child £ 6.50; Family £ 32.50. Special rates for National Trust / Art Fund members. To Book Tel: 01296 653226. www. waddesdon. org. uk
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MUSIC IN THE MANOR Carew Manor, Wallington, 6pm. A wonderful evening for all the family. Price: £ 20; children( aged 5-16) £ 10. In aid of St Raphael’ s Hospice. Tel: 020 8254 2487. E-mail: louisa. hitchen @ straphaelshospice. org. uk
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DAY IN THE DALES
Horton-in-Ribblesdale. The new Day in the Dales is ideal for walkers, hikers and families alike with walks for all ages and abilities – including the charity’ s 20th Three
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