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YORKSHIRE THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. A 26 mile challenge across the three highest peaks of the Yorkshire Dales. Fully guided with back up vehicles along the route. Good level of fitness required. Over 18’s in good health; over 14’s to be accompanied by an adult. In aid of Action on Hearing Loss. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 23 VIRGIN MONEY LONDON MARATHON 2016 London. With over 36,000 runners taking the streets of the capital and over one million spectators along the marathon route, this is the most exciting running event in the calendar year and one not to ne missed. NSPCC The official charity partner for this year’s London Marathon. No minimum fundraising target. www.nspcc.org.uk Sense Registration: £100; Sponsorship Target £1,500. If you have any questions please Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] Barnardo’s Whether you have a Ballot Place or want to apply for a Charity Place you can run for Team Barnardos. Registration: £60; Minimum Sponsorship £1,800. Tel: Maddie Crowther, 020 8498 7374. Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK Run for the Bobby Moore Fund and we’ll support you all the way. E-mail: [email protected] Fight for Sight Join Team Fight for Sight to create a future where everyone can see. Tel: [phone], www.fightforsight.org.uk Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] Cardiac Risk in the Young Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] The Children’s Trust Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] The Rainforest Foundation Sign up to secure a Golden Bond place and run for us. Tel: [phone]. Registration £120; Sponsorship £1,800. E-mail: [email protected] 24 Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity Registration £120; Sponsorship £1,800. www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/events Heart Research UK Minimum Pledge: £750. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] ASTHMA UK Registration £75; Minimum Sponsorship £1,800. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] AGE UK E-mail: [email protected] CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL (27th-2nd May) Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham. Each year over the May Bank Holiday weekend, Cheltenham Jazz Festival presents a world-class programme packed with jazz names, world and blues legends, superstar international acts and outstanding emerging talent. The beautiful Montpellier Gardens also come alive with food stalls, a festival bar and free live music. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 27 THE EMPRESS AND THE GARDENER Hampton Court Palace (28th-4th Sept). A new exhibition in partnership with the State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg follows in the footsteps of ‘Capability’ Brown to discover the gardens, parks and palace as they were during his tenure as Chief Gardener to King George III. Tel: [phone]. Visit: www.hrp.org.uk 28 HOUSEBUILDER BRAIN GAME The Brewery, London. An industry specific corporate quiz, hosted by celebrities, that includes a sparkling reception, three-course dinner and a live auction. In aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Tables of 10 from £2,500. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected]