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Visit The Datebook Digital Edition www.thedatebook.co.uk The Roamin’ Jasmine, presents the authentic sound of The Big Easy. Their repertoire reflects New Orleans’s diverse heritage and draws on 1920’s era speakeasy blues, vintage Calypso, seminal 1950’s Rhythm & Blues and original compositions, all set to traditional jazz instrumentation with original arrangements. A bar is available before the performance and during the interval. Price: £12; pre- booking is essential. Tel: [phone]. www.americanmuseum.org Hospice. Price: £3 single garden ticket; £10 for one weekend; £15 for both weekends. www.communityhospice.org.uk/ fundraising-events SUBWAY HELPING HEARTS™ FAMILY 5K Jesus Green, Cambridge. A fun 5k run with a giant inflatable obstacle course and SUBWAY® lunch in the park for the perfect family day out! All proceeds raised help to support the Heart Research UK and SUBWAY® Healthy Hearts Grants scheme. Tel: Abigail Twinn, 0113 234 7474. E-mail: [email protected] 18 “BAND IN THE BARN” Gatcheck Farm, 7pm to 11.55pm. Sara Brown presents a Peru Trek fundraiser in aid of St John’s Hospice starring amazing Cumbrian band The Seals. Price: £12.50 which includes food. Tel: [phone]. ROYAL ASCOT (20th-24th) Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, Berkshire. Royal Ascot is Britain’s most popular race meeting. There is nothing quite like it in the social calendar, an atmosphere created by priceless horses and an extraordinary fashion parade. Tel: [phone]. www.ascot.co.uk TREK SNOWDON Llanberis, 9am to 5.30pm. Trek with team Red Cross to the summit of Snowdon. It’s a challenging yet achievable trek with breath taking views and a fantastic opportunity to support an amazing cause. In aid of The British Red Cross. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] LONGEST DAY GOLF CHALLENGE Nationwide. Last year saw over 3,000 teams across the UK sign up to play 72 holes in just one day and raise 1.5 million for people affected by cancer. Now it’s your turn to join them. In aid of Macmillan Cancer Care. www.macmillan.org.uk FEAST 2017 Waddesdon Manor, Nr Aylesbury, Bucks. (17th-18th). Enjoy a taste of history over this two- day festival celebrating food, drink and entertainment, all inspired by Baron Ferdinand’s annual garden parties. Price: £15 Adults; £7.50 Child; £37.50 Family. www.waddesdon.org.uk BUNGEE JUMP London 02 Arena. Jump at the chance to bungee at this iconic venue! At the O2 Arena, you’ll jump from a crane at 160ft, enjoying the magnificent views of The Thames, Canary Wharf and Central London. Be a part of a limited number of bungee jumpers who will be able to experience a jump at this incredible venue! In aid of St Joseph’s Hospice. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 17 17 17 OPEN GARDENS FESTIVAL (17th-18th) - Blackheath, Bexley and Eltham. This annual Open Gardens Festival across Greenwich and Bexley boroughs. With over 30 gardens available to view on 17th-18th June and 24th-25th June. Discover the secrets of some beautiful gardens. In aid of Greenwich & Bexley Community 17 20 21 24 ST JOHN’S HOSPICE SUMMER FAYRE St John’s Hospice Church Grounds, London (24th-25th). The Summer Fayre (11am to 6pm) is the biggest community event of the year with a family-led day of market 24 Visit The London & UK DatebooK on www.thedatebook.co.uk stalls, funfair, donkey rides and much more. 10,000 people are anticipated. Tel: [phone]. COLOUR RUN Danson Park, Bexleyheath. Open to anyone over 12 years of age. You can crawl, walk, jog or if you have a burst of energy, even run or dance your way round the 5k course to get covered in colour while raising money for your local hospice. Registration £15 in advance; £25 on the day. Places are limited so please book early. In aid of Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice. www.communityhospice.org.uk/ fundraising-events. 25 MUSIC SERIES: SID GRIFFIN The American Museum in Britain, Bath. Founder of the recently reunited Long Ryders, Sid Griffin is without question one of the architects of Americana and alt-country. After relocating to Britain in the 1990’s Griffin formed The Coal Porters, an acoustic five- piece which mixes folk, country and bluegrass to considerable effect. Griffin is equal