The Datebook Winter & Spring 2016 | Page 4

Vo l u m e 2 2 Number 2 4 9 10 12 The Great River Race . . . Springtime in Paris . . . The Royal Yacht Britannia . . . Venues of Interest . . . Guest Editorial...................................................3 Driving to a 10th Anniversary Tales of the Vine ..............................................16 By Francis Gimblett Going Places .....................................................4 Comments on Some Recent Events Food For Thought.............................................17 By Caroline Gardiner & Alan Lucas Letters from Abroad – Springtime in Paris ............9 By Marianne Gray Church House Conference Centre ......................18 A Very Special Reception The Royal Yacht Britannia .................................10 By Richard Fitzwilliams Calendar of Events ...........................................19 (Visit www.thedatebook.co.uk) Your day-by-day, month-by-month guide for events taking place around the country Venueseeker Black...........................................11 A Little Less Ordinary Venues of Interest ...........................................12 Warren House, The Deck at the National, More Than Just Rugby – Twickenham Stadium Constant Eater.................................................14 By Jonathan Byrne The Lensbury ..................................................15 On the Banks of the Thames 2 WINTER • SPRING ISSUE 2016 THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK Artscene .........................................................28 By Richard Fitzwilliams Everybody Loves an Event.................................29 By Marianne Gray Useful Contacts ..............................................IFC A guide for event services and venues