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DAD’S ARMY: AN EVENING WITH FILM PRODUCER DAMIAN JONES Army & Navy Club, London. It was a brave endeavor to recreate the much-loved ‘Dad’s Army’ for the big screen. Producer Damian Jones will talk about adapting this iconic television series into a film. There will be a chance for the audience to ask questions following the interview. Organised by the National Army Museum. Tel: 020 7730 0717. E-mail: [email protected] 14 COMPETITION – DESIGN A LIGHT FOR SPARKS London. We are calling all designers to enter into our Design a Light Competition to raise funds for vital children’s medical research. £20 Individual entry fee; £100 Teams or Company entry fee. In aid of Sparks. Tel: 020 7091 7750. For Further Information: www.sparks.org.uk 14 THE 122nd BBC PROMS SEASON, Royal Albert Hall, London (15th-10th Sept). The 122nd season of the BBC Proms, the world’s largest classical music festival, presents the world’s leading artists and orchestras as well as a host of talks, workshops, free performances and family events. Tel: 020 7589 8212. 15 GARDEN PARTY College Garden, Westminster Abbey, 6pm to 8pm. In aid of Passage, helping homeless people transform their lives. By kind permission of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster. Price: £35. Tel: 020 7592 1856. E-mail: [email protected] 15 SEBASTIAN COE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club. A high goal polo match, three-course lunch and exclusive charity auction in 16 aid of The Foundation. Price: £165 or £1,500 for 10 guests. For Further Information E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 020 3469 5571. THE GREAT LONDON SWIM Royal Victoria Dock, London. Swimmers can take the plunge in the shadow of the O2 Arena and swim one mile alongside the ExCel Centre. Suitable for swimmers of all abilities, with expert kayakers providing safety support all the way. The Children’s Trust has a few places left. Contact Kim on 01737 364323 or E-mail: [email protected] 16 POPPY WALK London. Join The Royal British Legion for a fantastic walk through London’s historic streets. Invite the whole family and enjoy clues and quiz sheets, goody bags and the Legion’s Poppy Mascot. Price: Entry Fee £10-£20; Sponsorship Target £50. For Further Information E-mail: [email protected] Sign up at rbl.org.uk/fundraise 17 GREAT EAST END WALK & SUMMER KNEES UP London East End. Walk starts at St Joseph’s Hospice and finishes at London Fields where Summer Knees Up will be taking place. Choose from 5,10 or 15 mile routes and take your plates of meat through the heart of London’s East End before finishing at our Summer Knees Up family fun day. In aid of St Joseph’s Hospice. Tel: 020 8525 3200. www.stjh.org.uk 17 LONDON TO PARIS CYCLE London-Paris (20th-24th). Slip into you