BRAZIL – A POWERHOUSE OF
PLANTS (20th to 29th August)
The Shirley Sherwood Gallery
of Botanical Art, Kew Gardens,
Richmond.
Explore the diversity of Brazil’s magnificent
flora in this exhibition. Exceptional
paintings by the intrepid artist and explorer
Margaret Mee will show the extent of her
travels through the depths of the Brazilian
rainforest. These are displayed alongside
stunning works from contemporary
Brazilian artists. Tel: 020 8332 5607.
E-mail: [email protected]
AN EVENING WITH
JASON LEONARD OBE
Radisson Blu Edwardian,
Bloomsbury 6pm to 11pm.
Join us for an evening with the Rugby
Football Union President Jason Leonard
OBE as he is interviewed by TV Presenter
and Haven House Patron Ben Shephard.
A three-course meal with wine included.
Price: £75; £700 for table of ten.
In aid of Haven House Children’s
Hospice. Tel: 020 8505 9944.
E-mail: [email protected]
JDRF FIREWALK
Binfield Football Club,
Berkshire.
Barefoot walk over red-hot embers
measuring around 800 degrees. No
special effects. It’s just you and the
intense heat of the fire! You’ll need to be
at least 16 years old to take part but there
is no maximum age. In aid of Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation. Price:
Registration £40; Minimum Sponsorship
£60. E-mail: [email protected]
DO YOU KNOW YOUR MALBEC
FROM YOUR MERLOT
The Royal Institute of
British Architects, London.
Tease your taste buds and learn from the
experts at the famous annual interactive
wine-tasting quiz. Join us to celebrate the
20th Anniversary of our City Wine
Challenge, the perfect way to appreciate
fine wines whilst entertaining your most
valued clients and colleagues. In ai ق