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A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country RHS HAMPTON FLOWER SHOW Hampton Court Palace (2nd-7th). This great garden festival is set in the exceptional grounds of King Henry VIII’s former palace. A highlight of the summer! Enjoy a first look at the spectacular gardens and floral displays. www.rhs.org.uk 2 HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA Henley-on-Thames (3rd-7th). Henley Royal Regatta was first held in 1839 and has been held annually ever since, except during the Two World Wars. Originally staged by the Mayor and people of Henley as a public attraction with fair and other amusements, the emphasis rapidly changed so that rowing became its main purpose. Tel: Ticket Office, 01491 571900. www.hrr.co.uk 3 THE 25TH ANNUAL WARWICKSHIRE GOLF DAY Stoneleigh Deer Park Golf Club, Warwickshire. Enjoy the fun, fellowship and golf at this prestigious event. Sit down to a three course meal after the 18 hole challenge and take part in the live auction and much anticipated prize giving ceremony. Price: £280 for a team of four; £70 per person. Tee times: 11.30am – 2.00pm. In aid of Fight for Sight. Tel: Debbie White 07866 510959. E-mail: [email protected] 3 THE BOB WILSON GOLF CLASSIC Rudding Park Golf & Country Club, Yorkshire. Rudding Park is set in 300 acres, has two golf courses, an award winning restaurant, and a luxury rooftop spa. The competition will be a team event over two days and the evenings will be filled with fundraising fun and frolics! Price: £425 per person. In aid of the Willow Foundation. Tel: 01707 259777. www.willowfoundation.org.uk 4 MUSIC IN THE PARK Nonsuch Mansion, Nonsuch Park, Ewell Road, Cheam. St Raphael’s Hospice is extremely excited to host our 10th Music in the Park outdoor concert. Line Up: West End Jerseys A Tribute to Jersey Boys, Scott Jordan’s Bruno Mars Tribute, Bon Giovi, and Dolly James as Tina Turner. Book 4 26 THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK tickets at https://musicinthepark19. eventbrite.co.uk Tel: Supporter Care Team, 020 8254 2450. E-mail: [email protected] RAINBOW TRUST CORPORATE GOLF DAY - Foxhills Golf Club. Your day will start with the traditional golfing breakfast of bacon butties and coffee before heading out to the Bernard Hunt Course. Following an afternoon of golfing you will enjoy drinks on the terrace and a three course dinner with entertainment and the all-important prize giving. Price: £600 per team (fourball). In aid of Rainbow Trust. Tel: 01372 220042. E-mail: [email protected] 4 KEW THE MUSIC 2019 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (9th-14th). Iconic names in spectacular surroundings – this year’s Kew the Music is back with more unforgettable summer nights. With headline acts from Beverley Knight, Billy Ocean, Jess Glynne, Jules Holland, Craig David, Garbage and Rick Astley, these summer concerts offer an experience you won’t want to miss. Tel: 020 8332 5655. www.kew.org 9 PRIVATE VIEW OF THE SUMMER EXHIBITION - Royal Academy of Arts, London. An exclusive view of the Royal Academy’s annual Summer Exhibition. Enjoy champagne and canapés as you view the collection and bid for specially donated artworks in a live auction. In aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. E-mail: mariecurie.org.uk/royalacademy 9 CANONTEIGN FALLS OPERA The Barn, Canonteign Falls, Christow, Devon. Join us for a performance of Cosi Fan Tutte by Devon Opera, an outstanding company supporting young professional singers and musicians. The evening will take place in the stunning location of Canonteign Falls where you can enjoy your picnic by the lakeside. Dress: Black Tie. Price: £50. Time: Picnics 5.30pm; Performance 7.30pm. In aid of British Red Cross. Tel: Diane Bentley 07711 007238. E-mail: [email protected] 13 THE PEAK DISTRICT CHALLENGE - Peak District (13th-14th July). Choose your location. Choose your distance. Choose to help beat heartbreak forever. Push yourself further and sign up for one of our events. In aid of the British Heart Foundation. Tel: 020 7554 0000. www.bhf.org.uk 13 THE FLYING LEGENDS IWM AIR SHOW Duxford, Cambridgeshire (13th-14th July). This show is famous all over the world for its unique presentation of historic piston-engined aircraft in rare combinations and remarkable flying displays. Complementing the ‘wow’ factor in the air if the authentic 1940’s atmosphere that can be experienced across the museum. It’s closest you can get to being back at RAF Duxford in its flying heyday. Tel: 01223 499320. 13 FOLK BY THE OAK Hatfield House, Hertfordshire. Folk by the Oak promises to be a fantastic day with hand-picked caterers, award-winning musicians and donations being collected throughout the day for Willow. For Tickets Visit: www.folkbytheoak.com In aid of Willow Foundation. Tel: 01707 259777 ext 2. E-mail: Florence Moffat, [email protected] 14 GOURMET TASTING DINNER Chamberlain’s, London. Join us for our annual tasting dinner in the atmospheric surroundings of Leadenhall Market; Chamberlain’s is one of the City’s finest restaurants, and long standing supporters of the Legion. You will have the chance to enjoy its superb cuisine in a private dining room with a delicious five-course dinner and matched wines. In aid of The Royal British Legion. Tel: Rebecca, 020 3207 2272. E-mail: [email protected] 17 THE PASSAGE GARDEN PARTY College Garden, Westminster Abbey, 6pm to 8 pm. A charming open air evening of food, drink and musical entertainment in the beautiful surroundings of the historic College Garden at Westminster Abbey. 19