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A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country MOONLIGHT WALK London (10th-11th). LADIES … Welcome to the Superhero Moonlight Walk. Come dressed as your favourite Superhero or make one up! Maybe the person you are walking for is your superhero. As ever there will be 2 walks to choose from, 14k and 25k, and for the first time ever, the Moonlight Run on the 14k route. In aid of St John’s Hospice. Tel: 01524 382538. Register: www.sjhospice.org.uk/moonlightwalk 10 NIGHTRIDER LONDON London (10th-11th). Taking in over 50 of London’s famous landmarks, Nightrider is a truly unique way to explore the capital. This is a one-day charity ride with a difference ... it’s at night. This is not a timed ride; it’s not a sportive. Cystic Fibrosis Trust Tel: 0300 373 1100. www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk Orchid Male Cancer Charity Tel: 020 3745 7316. Registration £10; Minimum Sponsorship: £200 www.nightrider.org.uk 10 CHILDREN’S ART WEEK (10th -18th). Don’t miss the chance to get creative with your kids at one of the hundreds of events being help in venues around the UK. Details of all Children’s Art Week events can be found on the website - www.childrensartweek.org.uk 10 SUMMER JUMBLE SALE St Joseph’s Hospice, Mare Street. Join us for our first Jumble Sale of 2017 and grab a bargain from our huge range of stalls. Whether you’re looking for new clothes, toys, DVD’s or something for the kitchen, our Jumble Sale has it all. In aid of St Joseph’s Hospice. Tel: 020 8525 3200. E-mail: [email protected] 10 BOSHAM GARDENS OPEN DAY Bosham Village, Sussex. There will be some 25 private gardens to visit. Plant sales, live music in tea garden and many other activities. All proceeds go to The Cure Parkinson’s Trust. Price: £7. www.cureparkinsons.org.uk/Event/bosham 11 20 THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK ROCK FOR HAVENS SAKE Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on- Sea, Noon to 10pm. A fun day filled with Rock and Blues music, featuring bands such as The Blues Spiders and Fire at Dawn plus much more. In aid of Havens Hospices. For Tickets Tel: 01702 351135 or 07828 013043. 11 MEETINGS SHOW (13th-15th) 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 13 ANNUAL BBQ IN THE CHILDREN’S ZOO Battersea Park, London, 6pm to 9pm. Enjoy the Zoo after hours and see the Monkeys. Meerkats, Emus and Otters off-duty. Scrumptious Food, Live Music, Children’s Activities, Silent Auction, Raffle, Tombola and Bar. Tickets include exclusive access to the Zoo – Free. Sponsored by Douglas & Gordon. Barbeque from 6.15pm – 8.15pm. Price: Adults £20; Children 6 to 16, £8; under 6’s free. In aid of Battersea Park Children’s Zoo. ADVANCED BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Purchase tickets from www.batterseapark.org/bbq. Tel: 020 7622 5199. 13 RICHMOND PARK REFLECTIONS - The Belvedere, Pembroke Lodge, Richmond. An evening of eclectic live entertainment from professional performers. Ticket price includes a welcome drink, supper and wine with the meal. In aid of The Holly Lodge Centre. Chairman: Mike Smythe. Tel: 020 8940 8730. E-mail: [email protected] 13 Promote Your Special Event E - m a i l D e t a i l s To : [email protected] SUMMER GARDEN