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A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country
SEPTEMBER
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GUARDS LADIES CHARITY TROPHY Guards Polo Club , Windsor Great Park . A Summer drinks reception followed by lunch with a live auction . The Polo takes place on Smith ’ s Lawn after lunch . Afternoon tea is served . Price : £ 110 ; Table of 10 £ 1,000 . In aid of Breast Cancer Haven . E-mail : sam . reichmann @ breast cancerhaven . org . uk
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CHILLI FESTIVAL ( 2nd-3rd ) Waddesdon Manor , Nr Aylesbury , Bucks 10am to 5pm . The ultimate chilli experience . Turn up the heat with more than 50 handpicked exhibitors at this annual Chilli Festival in the Manor gardens in the beautiful Aviary Glade . Throughout the weekend you can also enjoy live music , family fun and children ’ s craft activities . www . waddesdon . org . uk
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SUBWAY HELPING HEARTS™ FAMILY 5k Southampton Common , Southampton , at Noon . 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 ® Heathy Hearts Grants scheme . Price : £ 7 online ; £ 9 OTD . Tel : 0113 234 7474 . E-mail : events @ heartresearch . org . uk
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ANNUAL REUNION AND FUN DAY Battersea Park , London 11am to 4.30pm . Join us for lots of family fun including dog classes , tombola and a fun fair , along with plenty of stalls to browse and tasty snacks to feast upon . The event is open to all dog lovers , not just those who have rehomed a Battersea dog . You can enter your
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IN THE DAT EBOOK CALL 01787 4 60701 four-legged companions into a range of competitions including Golden Oldie , Most Fabulous Fella and the hotly contested Best Battersea Dog . Organised by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home . Tel : 020 7627 2327 . E-mail : events @ battersea . org . uk
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THE GREAT RIVER RACE London Docklands to Ham in Surrey . A spectacular 21.6 mile annual boat race that attracts over 330 crews from all over the world . It appeals to every level of competitor , from serious athletes who want to win , to those who enjoy laughter , fancy dress and charity stunts – it ’ s a great fun day out for both competitors and spectators . For further Information go to http :// www . greatriverrace . co . uk
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LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS
Royal Albert Hall , London . A truly festive evening for all the family ! Tel : 020 7589 8212 .
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THAMES PATH CHALLENGE Putney Bridge to Henley ( 9th-10th ). Walk It , Jog It or Run It . 100k alongside Britain ’ s greatest river . 4,000 challengers will take part . In aid of bibic . Full , Half and Quarter Challenge available . Tel : 01458 253344 . E-mail : fundraising @ bibic . org . uk
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SIMPLYHEALTH GREAT NORTH RUN Newcastle upon Tyne . The world ’ s leading half marathon . The 13 mile course takes in the iconic Bridge and finishes to crowds of applause in the coastal town of South Shields .
Cardiac Risk in the Young Join us for this unique race . Tel : 01737 363222 . E-mail : events @ c-r-y . org . uk
Sense Join in the fun . Tel : 0300 330 9250 . E-mail : events @ sense . org . uk
Barnardo ’ s Join us for this iconic half marathon . Registration £ 40 ; Minimum Sponsorship £ 320 . www . barnardos . org . uk
Fight For Sight Registration £ 25 ; Minimum Sponsorship £ 300 . www . fightforsight . org . uk
Breast Cancer Now Registration £ 30 ; Minimum Sponsorship £ 350 . E-mail : events @ breastcancernow . org Tel : 0333 20 70 300 .
Parkinson ’ s UK Registration £ 40 ; Minimum Sponsorship £ 350 . E-mail : events @ parkinsons . org . uk Tel : 020 7963 3914 .
Macmillan Cancer Support Registration £ 49 ; Minimum Sponsorship £ 395 . www . macmillan . org . uk Cystic Fibrosis Trust Minimum Sponsorship £ 325 . www . cysticfibrosis . org . uk
NSPCC Registration £ 20 . E-mail : running @ nspcc . org . uk Tel : 020 3772 9720
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TASTING DINNER Chamberlain ’ s , Leadenhall Market , London . We will be back again for another delicious dinner at Chamberlain – one of the City ’ s finest eating establishments and a loyal supporter of the Legion . This evening includes five courses of delicious food , prepared by the Executive Head Chef Andrew Jones , with wines matched to each course . The dinner can accommodate no more than 50 guests so join us for this exclusive and intimate evening . Price : £ 110 . In aid of The Royal British Legion . Tel : Rebecca Pride , 020 3207 2272 . E-mail : rpride @ britishlegion . org . uk
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LAPADA ART & ANTIQUES FAIR Berkeley Square , London ( 15th-20th ). This is the leading destination for international collectors and buyers looking to source one-of-a-kind objects . Over 100 prominent specialists are brought together for a week , offering highly sought after works in a broad variety of disciplines including decorative arts , furniture , fine art and jewellery from antiquity to the present day . Tel : 020 7245 1066 . E-mail : lapada @ cultural-agenda . com
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SUBWAY HELPING HEARTS™ FAMILY 5k - Mote Park , Maidstone at Noon . A fun 5k run with a giant inflatable obstacle course and
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