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event. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit: www.promsatstjudes.org.uk CRY HEART OF LONDON BRIDGES WALK 2019 Southwark Park, London. New for 2019, walkers will experience a quirkier, more historical route through London’s cobbled streets with fantastic views along the River Thames. After, everyone is welcome to join the first CRY Family Picnic. In aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 23 CRY FAMILY PICNIC Southwark Park, London. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the afternoon together for a chance to connect and remember after the walk. We are pleased to announce that there will be a selection of food stalls on site where you can purchase food for the afternoon or if you prefer, bring your own picnic. Organised By Cardiac Risk in the Young. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 23 NORTHERN POLO DAY Cheshire Polo Club from Noon. We are delighted to offer you the chance to attend this truly spectacular day of Polo at Cheshire Polo Club, which will be supported by three award-winning North West chefs who will contribute towards a delicious three-course meal. In aid of Hospitality Action. Price. £95; £900 table of 10. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: fundraising@ hospitalityaction.org.uk 23 MAIDSTONE TO MONACO RALLY Maidstone, England (26th-30th). Early years education charity, Parenta Trust, is calling for teams to take party in a ‘road trip of a lifetime’- the Maidstone to Monaco Rally. From 26th to 30th June 2019, ‘petrol heads’ in both two- and four-wheeled vehicles will travel 2,000 miles through eight countries, traverse the Alps and negotiate the winding roads of the Furka Pass before reaching the final destination of glamorous Monaco. All funds raised go towards building 26 preschools for children in need of a quality education in deprived areas of the world. Minimum Sponsorship: £1000. In aid of Parenta Trust. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 70 YEARS OF THE WOMEN’S ROYAL ARMY CORPS National Army Museum, (28th-20th Oct). Explore the changing role of women in the British Army through the lens of the Women’s Royal Army Corps (WRAC). Marking the 70th anniversary of the formation of the WRAC, this exhibition highlights the changing roles of women in the British Army. Admission: Free. For Further Information: www.nam.ac.uk 28 BIG SUMMER FESTIVAL Haven House Children’s Hospice, The White House, High Road, Essex. Spend the afternoon relaxing with your family and friends in our beautiful grounds. Experience brilliant live music on two stages, great food and drink, plenty of kid’s activities and interactive zones. Support Haven House Children’s Hospice at our festival in the forest. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: Sophie Bragg, [email protected] 29 AT EASE EARLY OPENING: ARMED FORCES DAY SPECIAL National Army Museum. From 8.30am to 10am, our galleries will be open early for families with additional sensory needs. Select interactives will be turned off, noises and lights turned down, and a quiet room will be available for downtime. Our friends from Zoolabs will also be around for a relaxed handling session with camouflage critters. Visit: https://tickets.nam.ac.uk/performances.p hp?eventid=413:247. Admission: Free (booking is required). 29 ST ELIZABETH’S SUMMER FAYRE - St Elizabeth’s Centre, Much Hadham. Come and visit the St Elizabeth’s Centre for a great day of family fun. There will craft stalls, hot food, afternoon tea, live music, games and more. For Further Information E-mail: [email protected] 29 Visit The London & UK DatebooK on www.thedatebook.co.uk Promote Your Special Event I N T H E D AT E B O O K E-mail: [email protected] HIGHWOOD ASH OPEN GARDEN - Highwood Ash, Highwood Hill, Mill Hill. Long-term hospice supporter Penny Gluckstein will once again open her beautiful garden to the public this June in support of North London Hospice. Penny built her garden from scratch when she moved there in 1960 and has been working on cultivating it ever since. Wander around the beautiful 3.5 acre garden and enjoy the lake, woodland and the unique gravel garden. Price: £4 adults; £1 children. For Further Information. E-mail: [email protected]. Tel: [phone] THE COTSWOLD WAY CHALLENGE Cotswolds (29th-30th). Choose your location. Choose your distance. Choose to help beat heartbreak forever. In aid of The British Heart Foundation. Tel: [phone]. www.bhf.org.uk 29 LONDON BRIDGES WALK London. Registration: Adults £15 (£25 on the day); Children £5; Sponsorship £100 per Adult. In aid of Kidney Research UK. Tel: [phone]. E-mail:[email protected] 30 JULY RHS HAMPTON COURT PALACE FLOWER SHOW PREVIEW EVENING - Hampton Court Palace, 5pm. As the sun sets, listen to live music with friends and family before tucking into a delicious picnic, enjoying an all-you-can- eat Summer Feast or savouring a meal in one of the restaurants. A magnificent fireworks display against the stunning Palace provides the perfect finish to a magical evening. Price: £70; Members: £60. www.rhs.org.uk 1 THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK 25