taking a new two mile route and links up with the last 17 miles through London to the finish at The Mall.
The Cure Parkinson’ s Trust For this special route Minimum Fundraising: £ 300. www. cureparkinsons. org. uk
Parkinsons’ s UK Join us for this fantastic race. Tel: 020 7932 1314. E-mail: events @ parkinsons. org. uk
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EXCLUSIVE GUIDED TOUR OF CLARENCE HOUSE Clarence House( 2nd-31st) 4.30pm to 5.45pm. Explore the ground-floor reception rooms on an exclusive after-hours tour in the company of an expert guide. The tour concludes with a glass of champagne and a view of the garden. Price: £ 35. www. royalcollection. org. uk
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EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh( 4th-26th). Scotland’ s stunning annual outdoor military spectacular set against the magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh Castle and featuring Massed Bands of Her Majesty’ s Royal Marines, Highland Dancing, the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and the stirring music of the world famous Massed Pipes & Drums. www. edintattoo. co. uk
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NEWMARKET RACEDAY
July Course, Newmarket. Join us for a sparkling‘ day at the races’ at our special Legion Raceday. This is a really special day out – great for novices and seasoned race-goers alike. You will be welcomed with drinks followed by a fabulous three-course lunch with wine and afternoon tea in our private marquee right by the finishing post. Your ticket will include entry to all public areas of the Racecourse and car parking. Price: £ 120. In aid of The Royal British Legion. Tel: Rebecca, 020 3207 2272. www. britishlegion. org. uk / newmarket
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NSPCC MESSATHON Aldenham Country Park, Borehamwood. Messathon is the 2.5k obstacle course set in some of the UK’ s most scenic outdoor venues. Price: £ 15.50 Adult; £ 9.50 Child; Sponsorship Target £ 200. E-mail: messathon @ nspcc. org. uk
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TEXTILES FAIR The American Museum in Britain, Bath. Now in its fourth year, the Textiles Fair brings a wide range of specialist textile retailers to the museum. Browse antique, vintage and world textiles as well as yarns and maker’ s supplies. Tel: 01225 460503. www. americanmuseum. org
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ARUNDEL FESTIVAL
Arundel Castle( 19th-28th). Great performances in the open-air theatre each evening ending with a firework spectacular. E-mail: events @ arundelfestival. co. uk
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ArcelorMittal Orbit, Olympic Park, London. We are looking for fearless fundraisers to take on the UK’ s Highest Freefall Abseil situated in the iconic Olympic Park. The ArcelorMittal Orbit is the UK’ s Tallest sculpture providing an adrenaline-fuelled way to see London at 262 feet above the city. In aid of St Joseph’ s Hospice. Price: Registration £ 25; Minimum Sponsorship £ 200. Tel: Owen Callaghan, 020 8525 6033. E-mail: o. callaghan @ stjh. org.
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MUSIC SERIES: THE HONEY CUTTERS The American Museum in Britain, Bath. The Honey Cutters’ music has been described as Appalachian honky-tonk but the band has a richer depth of character than this term suggests. Here they present a more pared back and acoustic sound, allowing singer and songwriter Amanda Anne Platt to shine. Tel: 01225 460503. www. americanmuseum. org
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ROYAL AIR FORCE PHOTOGRAPHY DAY Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Each Photography Day focuses on a different theme, starting with a practical exercise using a static object indoors and progressing onto portrait photography in an outdoor setting. There will also be an opportunity to photograph a flying aircraft if the weather permits. www. iwm. org. uk
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OPEN AIR CINEMA WITH LUNA CINEMA Waddesdon Manor, Nr Aylesbury, Bucks. The Luna Cinema returns to Waddesdon with two classic films Friday 25th- Casablanca( 1942) Saturday 26th- Harry Potter and the Philosopher’ s Stone( 2001) www. thelunacinema. com
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SOUTH COAST CHALLENGE Eastbourne to Arundel( 26th-27th). More than 2,000 challengers will be walking at their own pace, many jog parts and some will run the whole course. You can sign up as an individual or as a team and there’ s half and quarter distances options. Experience some of the country’ s best views whilst tackling a great challenge over an unforgettable weekend. bibic Tel: 01458 253344. E-mail: fundraising @ bibic. org. uk
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home www. battersea. org. uk
Cardiac Risk in the Young( C-R-Y) Tel: 01737 363222, events @ c-r-y. org. uk
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DUXFORD SUMMER MOTORFEST Imperial War Museum, Duxford. A day out for the whole family. Explore hundreds of contemporary and classic cars at this Spring Car Show. www. iwm. org. uk
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CYCLE LAND’ S END TO JOHN O’ GROATS( 29th-10th Sept). This is a classic challenge that many dream of. A fabulous way to see the country and one of the most rewarding things you will ever do! In aid of Parkinson’ s UK. Registration: £ 299. Tel: 020 7932 1342. E-mail: events @ parkinsons. org. uk
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