A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Around the Country
emerging talent in the Big Top and Jazz
Arena. With free outdoor music and fun
family activities, Montpelier Gardens is the
place to soak up an outstanding festival
atmosphere. Tel: Box Office:
01242 850270. E-mail:
[email protected]
KENSINGTON CHELSEA WOMEN’S
CLUB kcwc - The Royal
Geographical Society, 1 Kensington
Gore, London, 9.30am.
Join us to hear our very special guest
speaker Kate Stephens, CEO Smart Works.
For Further Information Visit:
www.kcwc.org.uk
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NATIONAL DOUGHNUT WEEK
Nationwide (9th-16th).
A unique opportunity for bakers, cafes and
companies to raise money for The Children’s
Trust by donating money for every doughnut
they sell. Tel: 01737 563017.
www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk
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DEBRA SPORTING CHALLENGE
AT E.J. CHURCHILL - E.J.
Churchill Shooting Ground,
Park Lane, High Wycombe,
Buckinghamshire.
Join us for DEBRA’s third visit to the
fantastic E.J. Churchill. Set amidst 40 acres
of woodland on the stunning West
Wycombe Estate, the ground was voted
Best Shooting Ground at the 2019 Shooting
Awards. The day includes breakfast with
coffee, five flurries offering varied,
challenging and plentiful shooting, guns,
cartridges and clays all provided and a
champagne reception followed by a two
course lunch with wine. In aid of DEBRA.
Tel: Andrew Coville, 01344 771961.
E-mail: [email protected]
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THE SPARKLE WALK
Woodford, 7pm.
Don’t miss the opportunity to join our
#sparkletakeover at the third annual
Sparkle Walk. Walk our 10k route with
friends, family and colleagues and get your
sparkle on for an unforgettable night out. In
aid of Haven House Children’s Hospice. This
event is now sold out. For Further
Information Tel: The Events Team,
020 8498 5849.
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THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK
THE PETWORTH PARK
ANTIQUES & FINE ART FAIR
Petworth Park, Petworth, West
Sussex (15th-17th).
Welcome to the sixth Petworth Park Antiques
& Fine Art Fair. Following five successful
years in Petworth Park, we look forward to
returning in May 2020. The famous National
Trust property in the picturesque market
town of Petworth has proved an ideal venue,
attracting thousands of eager visitors, and
the Antiques & Fine Art Fair now has 60
exhibitors. For Further Information
Tel: 01797 252030.
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THE MOONWALK LONDON 2020
Clapham Common.
The 23rd MoonWalk London is the original
night charity walk organised by grant making
breast cancer charity Walk the Walk. Walk
through London at night in your decorated
bra whilst raising money and breast cancer
awareness! We are going ‘Out of this World’
and into the future with our theme ...the
universe is your intergalactic oyster...so will
you be an alien, planet or star? Take part as
a team or an individual! Half Moon Plus
15.1 and Full Moon 26.2 miles.
Registration: £49.50; Minimum
Sponsorship: £100. For Further Information
E-mail: [email protected]
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RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW
Royal Hospital, Chelsea,
London (19th-23rd).
Nowhere makes gardening more fashionable
than at this Flower Show; a catwalk of
colour and creativity. The pinnacle of garden
design makes this show the one the world
wants to see. For Tickets Tel: 08449
959664. Main Tel: 020 3176 5800.
www.rhs.org.uk
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DUXFORD AIR FESTIVAL
IWM, Duxford (23rd-24th).
Fuel your senses with fast-flying, all-action
aerobatics and spectacular sights in the air
and on the ground. Duxford Air Festival is
packed full of entertainment and
experiences to power the imaginations of
families, first-timers and fans. Secure your
tickets today. www.img.org.uk
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LOOKING
AHEAD
JUNE 2020
MACMILLAN’S HOUSE OF LORDS
VS HOUSE OF COMMONS
TUG OF WAR - Westminster Abbey
Gardens, London.
Macmillan’s Parliamentary Tug-of-War event
is now in its 34th year, attracting over 600
guests annually, each cheering on the teams
battling it out over a Tug-of-War rope.
Guests enjoy this spectacle in beautiful
surroundings whilst indulging in a glass of
champagne, buffet dinner, superb
entertainment and the summer party
atmosphere. In aid of Macmillan Cancer
Care. Tel: Events Team, 020 780 4800.
E-mail: [email protected]
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THE MOONWALK SCOTLAND 2020
Holyrood Park, Scotland
Roll up, roll up, The Moonwalk Scotland is
coming to town, Saturday 6th June! Walk
through the streets of Edinburgh at night,
raising money and awareness for breast
cancer charity WalktheWalk. Sign up and
choose from four challenges.
Price: £15-£49.50. Tel: 01483 741430.
www.walkthewalk.org/moonwalkscotland
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ROYAL ASCOT
Ascot Racecourse, Ascot,
Berkshire (16th-20th).
Royal Ascot is Britain’s most popular race
meeting. There is nothing quite like it in the
social calendar, an atmosphere created by
priceless horses and an extraordinary
fashion parade. Tel: 0344 346 3000.
www.ascot.co.uk
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