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A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country FEBRUARY GEORGE IV: ART & SPECTACLE The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace (Until 3 May 2020). George IV was one of the greatest collectors of his day and acquired many of the finest works of art in the Royal Collection. Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, the exhibition considers the King’s public image, taste for the theatrical and exotic and admiration of French style. For Further Information Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] MATHSALIVE RAF Museum, London (Until 15 March 2020). Ride a live-action snowboard race, control a Mars Rover, fend off cyber invaders from inside and computer games, and capture your image in a 360 degree freeze-motion video. Experience real math’s at work in sports, nature, robotics, design, dancing, film-making and more by exploring our 18 immersive interactive exhibits specially created for children aged 7+. Organised by the RAF Museum. www.rafmuseum.org.uk. THE CHILDREN’S TRUST CHORTLE The Comedy Store, London, 7.30pm. Our Comedy Evening is back for a fifth year at The Comedy Store. The evening is hosted by brilliant comedian and celebrity supporter Adam Hills from The Last Leg. Special guests include Tom Davis, Charlie Baker and Alasdair Beckett-King. Standard tickets £28; Premium Seats are £35. Tickets on sale now at The Comedy Store. For Tickets: https://thecomedystore.co.uk/london/show/ chortle. For Further Information Visit: www.thechildrenstrust.org. 3 DEBRA GREAT CHEFS DINNER 2020 - Roux at The Landau, The Langham, Portland Place, London. The evening includes a champagne reception with canapés on arrival, followed by four courses with paired wines and petit 3 fours. Price: £345 per person. Dress: Black Tie. In aid of DEBRA. Tel: Andrew Colville, 01344 771961. E-mail: [email protected] ORCHIDS FESTIVAL: INDONESIA Princess of Wales Conservatory, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (8th-8th March). Immerse yourself in the tropics this winter by exploring the wonders of Indonesia through Kew’s iconic 25th annual Orchid Festival. Rainforests and volcanoes will be brought to life through an exotic array of vibrant orchid displays. Over 5,000 species of orchids can be found in Indonesia, alongside the staggering wildlife found nowhere else on earth. This year’s festival is a celebration of the cultural and natural diversity that is scattered across the country’s archipelago of 17,504 islands and the scientific discoveries being made by Kew’s intrepid scientists. For Tickets Visit: www.kew.org 8 NORTH LONDON’S GOT TALENT Artsdepot, North Finchley, 6.30pm. North London’s Got Talent is back - tickets are now on sale. Come along to our fantastic live show. A stellar line-up of performers will bring their talents on stage at the North Finchley artsdepot. They will entertain the audience and impress the judging panels, who will crown one act the winner of North London’s Got Talent 2020. All proceeds will go towards funding patient care in the communities of Barnet, Enfield & Haringey. In aid of the North London Hospice. Price: £10 concession; £45 family (2 adults, 2 children under 16). For Further Information Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] 8 KENSINGTON CHELSEA WOMEN’S CLUB kcwc The Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London, 9.30am. Join us to hear our panel of special guest speakers discussing Consciously Creative: The Re-Birth of Fashion and its Impact on 13 Visit The Datebook Digital Edition www.thedatebook.co.uk Women, Waste & Wealth. Speakers include Katie Young Gerald, Bespoke Textiles, Vanessa Jacobs, The Restory, and Helen David, English Eccentrics. Kcwc monthly special meetings are open to non-members for £15 redeemable towards membership fee on the day. For Further Information Visit: www.kcwc.org.uk ORCHIDS AFTER HOURS Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 6pm (13th, 14th, 27th & 28th Feb and 5th & 6th March). Explore the Orchid Festival after dark in our specially curated evening events taking you into the world of Kew and Indonesia. Enjoy entertainment from the lively “Baleganjur,” a Balinese marching gamelan and accompanying traditional dancers. Kew scientists and experts will give talks on the building of the Orchid Festival, and an interactive look at how we are fighting the extinction crisis. Food and drink will be available throughout, making Orchids After Hours a perfect winter evening out. Price: £18 (Booking essential). For Tickets Visit www.kew.org 13 MAKE-A-WISH VALENTINE’S BALL The Royal Lancaster, London. This glamorous Gala will be returning to the much-loved Valentine’s Ball, and the Committee, chaired by Jean Bevan, are keen to make this year’s event even bigger and better! The evening includes a champagne reception, exquisite three- course dinner, breakfast in the early hours and exclusive entertainment throughout the evening. There will also be a fantastic main and silent auction filled with ‘money can’t buy’ prizes, along with a truly powerful moment of the evening where children’s One True Wishes can be sponsored. In aid of Make-A-Wish Foundation. Price: Table of Ten £3000. For Further Information E-mail: [email protected] 15 continued… Visit The London & UK DatebooK on www.thedatebook.co.uk THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK 25