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: 020 7839 1377.
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.
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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
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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: 020 8446 2288. E-mail:
[email protected]
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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:
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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
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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]
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