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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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