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A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country
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RHS HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW , Hampton Court Palace ( 5th-10th ). This great garden festival is set in the exceptional grounds of King Henry VIII ’ s former palace . A highlight of the Summer ! Enjoy a first look at the spectacular gardens and floral displays on the Exclusive Preview Evening on the 4th . Visit : www . rhs . org . uk
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WARWICKSHIRE GOLF DAY Stoneleigh Deer Park Golf Club , Warwickshire . Enjoy the fun , fellowship and golf at this prestigious event . Sit down to a three-course meal after the 18 Hole challenge and take part in the live auction and much anticipated prize giving ceremony . Price : £ 65 , team of four £ 260 . In aid of Fight For Sight . Tel : 07866 510959 . E-mail : ffsgolfday @ gmail . com
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CHARITY GOLF DAY Hendon Golf Club , Ashley Walk , London . Join us at this Club which is celebrating its 25th Anniversary . Entry Fees : £ 440 or £ 360 . In aid of Noah ’ s Ark Hospice . Tel : 020 8449 8877 .
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YORK EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL ( 8th-16th ) Various locations in York . This year ’ s theme is Fairies , Witches and Aerial Beings . Presented by The National Centre for Early Music . Tel : 01904 658338 . For Further Information Visit : www . ncem . co . uk / yemf
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THE FLYING LEGENDS AIR SHOW , IWM Duxford , Cambridgeshire ( 9th-10th ). This show is famous the world over for its unique presentation of historic
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IN THE DAT EBOOK CALL 01787 4 60701 piston-engined aircraft in rare combinations and remarkable flying displays . Complimenting the ‘ wow ’ factor in the air is the authentic 1940 ’ s atmosphere that can be experienced across the museum . It ’ s the closest you can get to being back at RAF Duxford in its flying heyday . Tel : 01223 499320 . www . iwm . org . uk
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THE 60th ANNIVERSARY SUMMER BALL , The Artillery Garden Marquee at the HAC . The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity exists to raise money for families affected by illness , injury or death within the construction industry . The evening includes a drinks reception , a three-course dinner , wine & beer , entertainment , live band , fun fair , auction and more . Price : £ 200 . Black Tie . Tel : 01473 219861 . Events @ lighthouseclub . org
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THE BRITISH 10K
London . Run the world ’ s greatest 10k route through the heart of the City of Westminster and City of London . Havens Hospices Registration £ 25 ; Minimum Sponsorship £ 125 . Tel : 01702 220308 E-mail : ehamilton @ havenshospices . org . uk Young Epilepsy Registration £ 15 ; Minimum Sponsorship £ 150 . Tel : 01342 831245 . www . youngepilepsy . org . uk Kidney Research UK Registration £ 30 ; Minimum Sponsorship £ 250 . Tel : 0300 303 1100 . www . kidneyresearchuk . org Cystic Fibrosis Trust Raise Minimum £ 150 Sponsorship . www . cysticfibrosis . org . uk Hospitality Action Registration £ 40 ; Sponsorship £ 200 . Tel : 020 3004 5504 . E-mail : fundraising @ hospitalityaction . org . uk
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LEEDS 10K 2016
The Headrow , Leeds , 8am . Now in its 10th year , this iconic event for the region will see almost 10,000 runners and walkers embark on the streets of Leeds to take on this route . Registration £ 20 ; Minimum Sponsorship £ 100 . In aid of The Haven . E-mail : rebecca . thompson @ thehaven . org . uk
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KEW THE MUSIC 2016 ( 12th-17th ), Royal Botanic Gardens , Kew . Kew the Music is a glorious Summer music experience – a week of world class artists perform in a series of six concerts set against the backdrop of the magnificent Victorian Temperate House in the beautiful botanical setting of Kew Gardens . Artists include , Simply Red , 12th ; Will Young , 13th ; Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra 15th ; Gipsy Kings , 17th . Tel : 020 8332 5655 .
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PRIVATE VIEW OF THE
SUMMER EXHIBITION Royal Academy of Arts , London . The 25th Anniversary of this annual Private View with champagne and canapés and the chance to bid for specially donated artworks in the auction . In aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care . Price : £ 60 . Tel : Special Events Team , 020 7599 7308 . E-mail : specialevents @ mariecurie . org . uk
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AN EVENING WITH DAVID GOWER OBE RAC Club , London . David Gower OBE will once again be hosting a fantastic evening alongside Matthew Hoggard OBE in aid of Sparks . The evening will give you a unique opportunity to ask questions of the panel and to listen to tales from the pavilion . The evening includes a drinks reception and a three-course dinner . Price : £ 1,800 table of 10 . Tel : 020 7091 7750 . E-mail : rebecca . clarke @ sparks . org . uk
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