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A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country DEBRA BUTTERFLY BALL Royal Garden Hotel, London, 7pm. Join us at this fabulous new venue for DEBRA, for a Champagne reception followed by a sumptuous four course dinner prepared by stellar chefs, plus live music and dancing. The chefs, who will each contribute a specially prepared course include: Jason Atherton – Multi Michelin-starred chef and owner of 15 restaurants worldwide. Pierre Koffman – Renowned French Chef. Claire Clark – Multi award winning Pastry Chef. Steve Munkley – Executive Chef at the Royal Garden Hotel. DEBRA President Simon Weston CBE will be the guest speaker. Contact: Andrew Colville. E-mail: [email protected]. Tel: [phone] ST JOHN’S HOSPICE MOONLIGHT WALK St John’s Hospice, Slyne Road, Lancaster, 9pm-1am. Ladies…back in June by popular demand The Moonlight Walk returns. This year we have themed the event PYJAMA PARTY so please feel free to come in your pyjamas and be ready for your Midnight Feast when you return back to the hospice! Walk or run 14k for your local hospice. Anyone under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. Price: £20-£23. Tel: [phone]. www.sjhospice.org.uk 15 ROYAL ASCOT Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, Berkshire (18th-22nd). 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 extraordinary fashion. Tel: [phone]. www.ascot.co.uk 18 DAVID ADAMS LEUKAEMIA APPEAL FUND GOLF EXTRAVAGANZA AND LUNCHEON - Coombe Hill Golf Course, Golf Club Drive, Kingston, Surrey. On arrival at Coombe there will be a full English breakfast served from 8.30am 21 24 THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK and luncheon at 2.30pm. Prizes will be presented during lunch. Join us for this enjoyable day. In aid of David Adams Leukaemia Appeal Fund. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: annette@ davidadamsleukaemiaappealfund.org THE CRYSTAL SHOOT 2019 Ripley Castle Lakeside, near Harrogate, 7.45am. Variety, the Children’s Charity is excited to announce that the annual Crystal Clay shoot is taking on a new format. Whilst we promise to once again provide a top day of shooting, we’ve got a few tricks up our sleeve for the afternoon. Price: Teams of 5 are £1,300. Tel: [phone]. For Further Information, E-mail: [email protected] 21 LONGEST DAY GOLF CHALLENGE Your Chosen Golf Club. Take on The Longest Day Golf Challenge and you can be heroes for the day. Its hard work, but whatever your level of skill, it’s also a brilliant day out in the sunshine with mates where in-jokes are made and old scores settled. In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 21 D-DAY DANCE National Army Museum, 7.30pm – 11pm. Jive back in time to the 1940s at our authentic Second World War themed swing dance. Learn some 1940s dance moves, such as the Lindy Hop and Jive, with our event partners, Swingdance UK. Then jump on the dance floor to show off your new moves to the tunes of the South London Jazz Orchestra. There will also be cabaret entertainment and swing DJ Mr. Kicks will be keeping you dancing between band sets. Price: £20; concessions £18. www.nam.ac.uk 22 GARDEN MUSEUM LITERARY FESTIVAL 2019 - Houghton Hall and Gardens (21st-22nd). The Garden Museum is thrilled to announce that this year’s Garden Museum Literary Festival will be hosted by The Marquess and Marchioness of Cholmondeley. This unique annual 21 festival is Britain’s only travelling Lit Fest. Price: Tickets vary in price. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM CHARITY BALL, The Globe Arena, Christie Way, Morecambe at 7pm. A drinks reception will be followed by a four course banquet fit for the fairy king and queen themselves. Bedazzling live performance will entertain you as you dine, and then after the feast concludes the true revelry will begin with more live music and a not-so-Shakespearean disco! Price: £55. In aid of St John’s Hospice. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: Andy Cruxton, [email protected] 22 TREK SNOWDON Llanberis, Wales. Join team Red Cross on this fantastic trek to the summit of mighty Snowdon. Experience the breathtaking views of Snowdonia. In aid of British Red Cross. Registration £10; Sponsorship £100. Minimum Age: 14 years old or over. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: Events Team, [email protected] 22 SENSE – RIDGE WALK Wiltshire and Oxfordshire (22nd-23rd). Challenge yourself long distance. Your challenge takes place on the Ridgeway, a historic national trail that you’ll follow through Wiltshire and Oxfordshire. You’ll walk day and night, through breath taking scenery and beautiful countryside. The Ridge Walk is the perfect adventure to take on this summer. Registration £49; Sponsorship £395. In aid of Sense. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 22 PROMS AT ST JUDE’S Concerts – St Jude on the Hill LitFest; Henrietta Barnet School, Hampstead (22nd-30th). Proms at St Jude’s music and literary festival brings you nine days of first- class orchestral concerts, top jazz soloists, choral works, piano recitals, literary events, stand-up comedy and guided walks. North London Hospice will once again be a beneficiary of the 22