The Datebook Winter & Spring 2016 | Page 28

A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country 6 HIKE FOR HEARING Richmond Park, London, 9am to 5pm. Sponsored walk around the entire park totaling 7.5 miles. Enjoy the beauty of this Royal Park including spotting the many deer whilst raising money for Action on Hearing Loss. Price: £15. Tel: 020 7296 8039. E-mail: [email protected] NORTHERN GOLF DAY The Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club, 9am. A fabulous day of golf, networking and fundraising at this championship course. Sponsor: Bunzi. In aid of Hospitality Action. Price: £120; £480 for a fourball. Chairman: Penny Moore. Tel: 020 3004 5504. E-mail: [email protected] JDRF CRYSTAL BALL Mansfield Traquair, Edinburgh, 7pm to 1am. Come and join us for a sparkling evening with a drinks reception and a delicious three-course dinner followed by silent and live auctions. Then dance the night away with our fabulous band Splash. In aid of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Price: £1,000 for a table of 10. E-mail: [email protected] RAINBOW TRUST CLAY SHOOT Holland & Holland, Northwood, London. The location is recognized as one of the most prestigious clay shoots in the world. The shoot will begin with a welcome breakfast and briefing then you and your team will go out to the shooting stands and enjoy a range of shooting opportunities. There will be instructors for those new in the sport and all equipment will be provided. In aid of Rainbow Trust. Price: £1,000 for a team of four. Tel: 01372 220042, www.rainbowtrust.org.uk 7 THE RED SHOE WALK London. See London like you’ve never seen it before and join us on this exclusive 8 mile walk along the River Thames. This fun and unique challenge will take you on an adventure through the heart of London. Dress in red and be a part of Red Cross Week in this entertaining day of walking passing many of those famous sites. There will be entertainment to get the party started so grab your friends and family and join us on what promises to be a great day out. Price: £100. Tel: 0344 412 2877. E-mail: [email protected] 7 THE LAUNCH OF OPEN GARDENS Havens House Children’s Hospice, Woodford Green. Come to Haven House Open Gardens and learn about our historic grounds and relax in our Sensory Garden while enjoying tea & cake. Be inspired to open your garden and help support local life-limited children. Entry Fee: £5; children free. Tel: 020 8506 3637. E-mail: [email protected] 7 NATIONAL DOUGHNUT WEEK Nationwide (7th-14th). Everyone deserves a treat! This fun annual event, which is celebrating its silver anniversary in 2016, invites independent UK bakers, coffee shops and the public to raise some dough during the fundraising week by holding special doughnut-themed events. Money raised will benefit The Children’s Trust. Tel: Hannah, 01737 365017. E-mail: [email protected] 7 26 THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK 12 12 THE SPRING GOLF DAY The Addington, Croydon, Surrey. Tee-off at a UK top 100 course – a great day out for golf enthusiasts of all abilities. In aid of The Children’s Trust. Tel: 01737 365024. E-mail: [email protected] 13 LIVERPOOL DISCOVERY DAY Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, 10am to 12.30pm. A free event for those who are or know someone affected by type 1 diabetes. Find out more about the latest type 1 diabetes research, listen to inspirational talks about life with type 1 and meet other families affected by type 1. Entertainment provided for children. Organised by Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, E-mail: [email protected] 14 THE MOONWALK LONDON Clapham Common, London. Organised by grant-making breast cancer charity Walk the Walk, The M