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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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