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Admission by advance ticket only and includes buffet supper, wine, soft drinks, prize raffle and silent auction. Price: £45. In aid of The Passage. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 124th PROMS SEASON Royal Albert Hall, London (19th-8th Sept). The 24th season of the BBC Proms, the world’s largest classical music festival, presents the world’s leading artists and orchestras as well as a host of talks, workshops, free performances and family events. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: boxofficeenquiries@ royalalberthall.com 19 ROYAL DAY OUT Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Gate, London (20th-29th Sept). A Royal Day Out ticket offers discount admission to all three venues at Buckingham Palace: the State Rooms, The Queen’s Gallery and the Royal Mews. Your day ends with a walk through the garden, with splendid views of the Palace and famous lake. Price: £45. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 20 A SPECIAL EXHIBITION AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE London (20th-29th Sept). To mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria, a special exhibition Queen Victoria’s Palace at this year’s Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace will tell the story of how the young monarch turned an unloved royal residence into the centre of social, cultural and official life of the country. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] www.rct.uk 20 ASICS LONDON 10K London, 9.30am. Take part in this 10k run across the capital in support of the charity Hospitality Action. Registration £40; Minimum Sponsorship £200. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 21 LONDON TO PARIS CYCLE 2019 - London/Paris (24th-28th July). Cycle through the beautiful English villages and into the stunning countryside of rural France before you 24 reach the finish line of your challenge under the Eiffel Tower! Registration £125; Minimum Sponsorship £1,650. In aid of Save the Children. www.savethechildren.org.uk THE CHILTERN CHALLENGE The Chilterns, (27th-28th 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: [phone]. www.bhf.org.uk 27 AUGUST EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh (2nd -24th). This is Scotland’s stunning annual outdoor military spectacular set against the magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh Castle and featuring Massed Bands of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, Highland dancing, the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and stirring music of the world famous Massed Pipes & Drums. For Tickets Tel: [phone]. www.edintattoo.co.uk 2 TREK MOUNT TOUBKAL Marrakech, Morocco (7th-14th). Join team Red Cross on this epic five day challenge. The trek to the summit of Mount Toubkal in Morocco will be tough and will certainly challenge you. But don’t worry, with the exceptional support and expert mountain guides, no previous experience is necessary. Together you will reach the summit! In aid of the British Red Cross. Registration £150; Minimum Sponsorship £1,540; Minimum age: 18 years old or over. www.redcross.org 7 INCA TRAIL TREK Inca Capital of Cusco (9th-11th). This classic Inca Trail encompasses 3 high mountain passes – the highest being 4,200m. The trek will be tough and will certainly test you, but upon witnessing the sight of Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate, mirrored with breathtaking views across the Andes, 9 Visit The London & UK DatebooK on www.thedatebook.co.uk Visit The Datebook Digital Edition www.thedatebook.co.uk your efforts are more than worthwhile. Minimum Sponsorship £3,400. In aid of Heart Research UK. Tel: [phone] POPPY RACE DAY July Course, Newmarket. Enjoy your race-going in comfort and style at this stunning course. You will enjoy welcome drinks followed by a fabulous three-course lunch with wine, and afternoon tea in our private marquee, along with course entry and car parking. Situated away from the throng on our private terrace, there is no better place to watch the action! In aid of The Royal British Legion. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 16 ARUNDEL FESTIVAL 2019 Arundel Castle (16th-26th). Great performances in the open-air theatre each evening, ending with a firework’s spectacular. For Tickets E-mail: [email protected] 31 TREKFEST – THE PEAKS Hope Valley, The Peak District. The Peak District National Park is home to stunning scenery and is one of Britain’s most inspiring National Parks. The 25k route encompasses part of the enchanting Ladybower reservoir and the 50k route summits the highest point, (2,087ft) Kinder Scout. In aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 31 THE SOUTH COAST CHALLENGE Eastbourne to Arundel (31st-1st Sept). Choose your location. Choose your distance. Choose to help beat heartbreak forever. In the aid of the British Heart Foundation. Tel: [phone]. www.bhf.org.uk THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK 27