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Visit The Datebook Digital Edition www.thedatebook.co.uk 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: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] LONDON TO BRIGHTON CYCLE - London to Brighton, 8am to 5pm. You will start the amazing 54 mile challenge in South London before travelling through Mitcham, Carshalton, Chipstead, Banstead, Haywards Heath and finally to beautiful Brighton. Cystic Fibrosis Trust Pledge £150. www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice Registration £40; Minimum Sponsorship £150. www.noahsarkhospice.org.uk 17 RICHMOND HALF MARATHON Richmond. As part of Richmond Runfeast, the Richmond Half Marathon starts off at iconic Kew Gardens you then run along the River Thames passing impressive landmarks such as Syon House, Marble Hill Park, Ham House and Richmond Hill. Run for Breast Cancer Now. Registration £25; Minimum Sponsorship £350. Tel: [phone]. [email protected] 17 FREEDOM TRAIL France to Spain (18th-24th). This beautiful and demanding trek in the Pyrenees takes you from France over the high mountains into Spain. Over four days of walking on remote trails, you will reach heights of over 2500m, passing memorials and plaques dedicated to the bravery of allied Service men and women and 18 refugees who undertook the same paths in fear of their lives. The route is steep and arduous. In aid of The Royal British Legion. Price: Registration £199; Minimum Sponsorship £2,100. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] SQUARE MEAL VENUES + EVENTS Old Billingsgate, London (20th-21st). The unmissable show for anyone who organises any sort of event. Featuring five floors of unlimited event inspiration in the stunning surroundings of Old Billingsgate, in the heart of the City. E-mail: venuesandevents.co.uk 20 AUTUMN GIFT FAIR Knepp Castle, Shipley Lane, nr Horsham (20th-21st). Beautiful, unique stalls selling products not normally available on the High Street with homemade cakes, hot drinks and lunch available. On Wednesday (20th) exclusive preview evening of music, drinks and delicious canapés. Price: (20th) £15; (21st) £5. In aid of St Catherine’s Hospice. Tel: [phone] SQUARE MILE SALUTE Honourable Artillery Company, London. The Legion is one of the lucky beneficiaries of this really exclusive dining event; a real gastronomic experience. The banquet is prepared by the best of the culinary world with courses matched to fine wines. This year’s chef is Michelin Starred Shaun Rankin of Ormer Mayfair and Ormer Jersey. The menu will bring a taste of Jersey to a military themed banquet. Think caviar-topped mini Jersey Royal canapés and dishes made from the best of produce from Jersey’s land and surrounding seas. Price: £295 (excludes VAT). In aid of The Royal British Legion. Tel: Elinor, 020 3053 7094. E-mail: philanthropy@ britishlegion.org.uk 21 WORKSHOP: 1920’S DANCE The American Museum in Britain, Bath. Always wanted to learn the Charleston? Join The Showgirl 23 Visit The London & UK DatebooK on www.thedatebook.co.uk Academy for a 1920’s dance lesson, in a fun, informal environment. No experience necessary. Price: £10. Pre-booking essential. Tel: [phone]. www.americanmuseum.org DUXFORD BATTLE OF BRITAIN AIR SHOW IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire (23th-24th). The Air Show brings to life Duxford’s finest hour as an important Second World War fighter station defending Great Britain from aerial attack in 1940. Air show events are strictly advance ticket only. Tickets are not for sale on the day of the event. Tel: [phone]. www.iwm.org.uk 23 WINDSOR HALF MARATHON Windsor. Join thousands of runners in this picturesque half marathon with the stunning backdrop of Windsor Castle and the autumnal setting of Windsor Great Park. This is one of the UK’s most popular, scenic and challenging events. In aid of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. www.battersea.org.uk 24 BERLIN MARATHON Berlin, Germany. Join in the fun. In aid of Sense. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 24 WEST MIDLANDS BRAIN GAME The International Convention Centre, Birmingham. A celebrity-hosted corporate quiz including a sparkling reception, three- course dinner and a live auction. In aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Tel: Special Events Team, 020 7599 7308. E-mail: specialevents@ mariecurie.org.uk 28 WORLD’S BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING Worldwide. Register to host a World’s Biggest Coffee Morning and help Macmillan Cancer Support raise over £15 million for people affected by cancer. Tel: [phone]. To sign up https://coffeeregister.macmillan.org.uk 29 THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK 27