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A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country BREWLDN Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London (27th-29th). BrewLDN, a new, utterly comprehensive and independent beer festival that will set a new benchmark as it showcases 150 of the world’s very best brewers, quality street food and a fantastic music programme. This hotly anticipated date in the UK beer festival calendar will incorporate three days, two trade sessions, four public sessions, 200 exhibitor stands as well as a pop up pub. For Further Information Visit: [email protected] 27 THE MAMMOTH QUIZ 2020 Nationwide. We’re looking for individuals, local groups and businesses across the UK to host a quiz to raise vital funds for those living with cancer. The Mammoth Quiz is Macmillan’s nationwide quiz and holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest simultaneous quiz. We need you to help make the 2020 Mammoth Quiz the biggest and best yet. In aid of Macmillan Cancer Care. Tel: The Supporter Care Team, 0300 1000 200. E-mail: [email protected] 28 MARCH GROCERYAID BALL Grosvenor House, London. The GroceryAid Ball is set to be an unforgettable evening with fantastic headline entertainment and fundraising. It’s the one and only night the entire industry is in attendance, including senior leaders from across our industry. The evening will be a great opportunity to meet with colleagues and catch-up with friends, all while enjoying fabulous drink, food and entertainment. In aid of Groceryaid. Tickets for 2020 are now sold out. To join the waiting list, please contact the events team. E-mail: [email protected] 5 Promote Your Special Event I N T H E D AT E B O O K CALL 01787 460701 26 THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK LONDON FOOTBALL AWARDS Roundhouse, London, 7pm. Willow Life President Bob Wilson OBE said “The London Football Awards is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the skills of our nominees, as well as the outstanding community work achieved by the clubs and County FAs. It’s been a dramatic and exciting season for all the capital’s clubs.” In aid of Willow Foundation. Price: £245. For Further Information Visit: www.londonfootballawards.org 5 KCWC MEETING Kensington Chelsea Women’s Club kcwc, The Royal Geographical Society, Kensington, London, 9.30am. Join us to hear guest speaker Margarita Mavromichalis, acclaimed photographer. For Further Information Visit: www.kcwc.org.uk 5 THE WINTER NUTS CHALLENGE Dorking, Surrey. If you’re completely ‘Nuts’ take on the Winter Nuts Challenge either as an individual or a team. With cargo nets, tunnels, slides and a bridge made of dinghies, the Winter Nuts Challenge in Dorking is hardly your average day out in the countryside! The 7km assault course is put together by ex-army personnel and has over 100 challenging obstacles to conquer. In aid of Rainbow Trust. Registration £46.99; Minimum Sponsorship £100. For Further Information: E-mail: Sports Team on [email protected] Tel: [phone] Black OBE will host the event and chair a panel discussion under the International Women’s Day theme #EachforEqual. Panelists include Lydia Forte and Catherine Roe amongst other inspiring leaders. Price: £80. For Further Information Contact: Joanna Merritt, Special Events Manager, Tel: [phone]. www.havenhouse.org.uk CITY OF LONDON DINNER Mansion House, Walbrook, London, 7pm. This will be the 9th year of the event which attracts some of the top companies in the City of London. Many business and political leaders in London, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will be brought together through this unique occasion. In aid of Co-Operation Ireland. Tel: Winnie Orr, 028 9089 1004. E-mail: [email protected] 12 BADA FINE ART & ANTIQUES FAIR, Duke of York Square, Chelsea, London (18th - 24th). BADA, the British Antique Dealers Association, is again returning to Duke of York Square for BADA 2020. This Fair brings together the very best in fine art, design and antiques from 100 of the UK’s leading dealers. Featuring more than 5,000 objects, all are available to purchase and each individually vetted by industry experts. Tel: [phone] THE NUTS CHALLENGE Henfold Lane, Dorking, Surrey. Could you complete a 7km course in muddy conditions? Could you tackle obstacles? If the answer is YES, then join Team QEF! In aid of Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People. Registration £1; Minimum Sponsorship £200. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] BADA FINE ART & ANTIQUES FAIR CHARITY EVENING Duke of York Square, Chelsea, London. Ovarian Cancer Action is delighted to host the 2020 BADA Charity Gala on Thursday 19th March 2020. Proceeds from this event will fund research, awareness raising and campaigning activities to help prevent women dying from ovarian cancer. For Further Information E-mail: [email protected] Tel: [phone]. WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCH 2020 - The Savoy, London. The lunch will take place during the week of International Women’s Day and will be a great way for women to network with other women in the city whilst supporting Haven House Children’s Hospice. Professor Sue COMBAT STRESS - SUPPORTER DINNER 2020 1 Great George St, Westminster, London, 7pm. Our annual Supporter Dinner is one of our most popular events. Join us for an exciting and unique evening of dinner and 7 10 19 19