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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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