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Hi Everybody,
Spring has sprung and the Summer is fast approaching - time for some indoor and outdoor activities !! This issue we have several slightly unusual sports - sky diving and clay pigeon shooting plus Scottish dancing and golf with a mix of opera, art, social + much more.
Have a great time – I hope you find an event to enjoy.
My best wishes,
Sandra
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TOPICS in this issue*
(Please scroll down for full event details)
*Please note events are by topic not necessarily date order
A Scottish Ball – 163rd Royal Caledonian Ball, Patron – Her Majesty the
Queen, Grosvenor House, W1 13.05.2011.
Opera + Dinner – The Rose Opera Extravaganza - Puccini at Drapers’ Hall,
London EC2, 12.05.2011.
Skydiving – Support the British Red Cross, Maidstone, Kent, 15.05.2011.
Charity Ball – Ascot Charity Ball, Ascot Racecourse 21.05.2011.
Golf – Max Clifford Celebrity Golf Challenge, Costa del Sol, Spain,
Fundraising for Rhys Daniels Charity. 09.06 – 12.06.2011.
Clay Pigeon Shooting – Eashing Farm, Godalming, Surrey 25.06.2011.
The Spectator Debate – ‘Secularism is a greater threat to Christianity than
Islam’, The Royal Geographical Society, SW7, 29.06.2011.
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Diary Notes – Quickies –
Art – The Contemporary Fine Art Gallery, Eton – 08.05.2011.
For details contact – 01753 854315 or mail@cfag.co.uk or go
to – http://www.cfag.co.uk/
Gallery 286, Earls Court Rd, SW5 – ‘The Dawn has a
Lot to Offer’ by Gaynor Perry. Private Views 10.05. &
15.05.11. Contact - Jonathan Ross -
http://www.gallery286.com/perry/index.html
Art Exhibition / Charity Lunch - Breakthrough Breast Cancer –
The Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington - £70.00 16.05.2011.
Tickets from - Carol Finlay @ Breakthrough - 01753 888285
or by email: carolfinlay@msn.com by May 9 latest.
Politics – Conservative Policy Forum – Question Time Panel on
The Coalition Government’s First Anniversary. Kensington & Chelsea Ass. Chelsea Manor St. SW3 Wine & Buffet - £10.00
09.05.2011. RSVP – Tony Devenish – 07917 174084
Champagne Farewell Party for Donald Stewart – CLWCA,
Canning House, Belgrave Square, SW1. 10.05.2011.Tickets -
£18 Details / RSVP – sandra@icefiremarketing.com / 020 7376 8345
Fundraising - Concert for Earthquake Victims in Japan with Cantores Missae,
Nazareth House, Hammersmith W6. £25.00 11.05.2011. For
details contact: Charles Finch t:020 8648 8852 m:07886 176227
http://www.cantoresmissae.co.uk/
Comedy - Llaugh - Under A Train - every Wednesday, Arch 635, Clapham
North, 13-16 Lendal Terrace, SW4. For details go to –
http://www.llaugh.com/contact_us.html
Social - Singles Evening – M2 Club, Café Rouge, Lancer Square,
Kensington Church Street, W8 4EH. Cash Bar. 7.30 pm,
09.05.2011.
Singles Evening, Carvosso’s, 210 Chiswick High Road, W4
19.05.2011. For details contact Rosie Bowman – 07944 973765
or me – Sandra Hammond on 07885 620472
*Please note events are by topic not necessarily date order
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As we have been ‘dwelling’ rather a lot on
Royalty of late – with quite an emphasis on our
Scottish ‘connections’ we thought it rather
appropriate to kick start this issue with -
The 163rd Royal Caledonian Ball
Friday, 13th May 2011
Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London W1K 7TN
The Royal Caledonian Ball started sometime in the 1840s as a private gathering given by the Duke and Duchess of Atholl for their Scottish friends who resided in London. By 1849, still at their invitation, it became a subscription dance for the purposes of collecting funds for Scottish charities, albeit with a decidedly Highland bias. Records show that the ball has been held annually ever since; cancellations only occurring with events beyond the committee's control! No balls took place during the Boer War, following the death of Edward VII in 1910 and during the First and Second World Wars. Over more than one hundred and fifty years it has grown into one of the highlights of the London Season and a most successful vehicle for raising large sums of money. It must by now have a good chance of ranking as the oldest charity ball in the world.
Format in brief -
Dinner and Ball ticket holders
7.30 pm
Champagne reception at 86 Park Lane (part of Grosvenor House)
8.00pm
Dinner (also at 86 Park Lane)
All ticket holders – in the Great Room
10.00 pm
Pipes and Drums
Dancing
12.30
Breakfast
Dancing
3.30
“Carriages”
Ticket Prices
Ball - including breakfast, and whisky and water throughout the eveningFull price - £115Concession price* - £90
Dinner and Ball - for the Ball as above, plus champagne reception and three course dinner in a private dining room with half a bottle of wine per headFull price - £195Concession price* - £170
*Concession price - available to anyone who is:- aged 25 years old or under on the day of the Ball, - and/or serving in the military (regular or territorial) and attending in uniform.* Those who qualify for the military discount may bring one guest priced at the concession rate.
For full details go to - http://www.royalcaledonianball.com/home
The Royal Caledonian Ball is held under the patronage of:
Her Majesty The QueenHis Royal Highness The Duke of EdinburghHer Royal Highness The Princess RoyalTheir Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Kent
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For lovers of Opera - in particular Puccini -
this elegant evening is a must -
The Rose Opera Extravaganza
12 May 2011
The Power of Puccini
Join us for a fabulous evening at the beautiful Drapers' Hall in the City.
The evening will commence with a Champagne reception before moving into the stunning Livery Hall for a sumptuous 3-course dinner interspersed with Puccini arias performed by The London Festival Opera.
Venue
Drapers' Hall Throgmorton Street London EC2N 2DQ
Cost
£125Champagne reception, 3 course dinner
Contact
Anna Hampton01252 726171 or
email - ahampton@alexandrarose.org.uk
To book online go to -
http://www.alexandrarosecharities.org.uk/events/3971.aspx
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Now for something a little more adventurous –
Put your life in their hands – in more ways than one – join the
In an unusual fundraising adventure -
May skydive
15 May 2011
Take this once-in-a-lifetime challenge and freefall 10,000ft to raise funds for the British Red Cross.
Whether you are a thrill seeker by nature, or want to do something unexpected, this could be the event for you.
It's a tandem jump, which means you will be strapped to an instructor. All training will take place on the day and no prior experience is necessary.
Date: 15 May 2011
Location: Maidstone, Kent TN27 9HX
Registration fee: £70
Minimum sponsorship: £350
For further details contact –
Telephone: 020 7382 4653
Email:eblake@redcross.org.uk
Sign up online now go to - https://www.skylineregistrations.co.uk/parachuting/booking.aspx
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Not just a day at the races – join us for the -
ASCOT CHARITY BALL
21 May 2011
Ascot Racecourse
The Ascot Charity Ball is a highly prestigious evening with all the fun and elegance of a special social event
The Ascot Charity Ball is an evening of impressive entertaining at Ascot Racecourse, and Breakthrough Breast Cancer is delighted to be chosen as one of the beneficiary charities.
The evening includes a drinks reception, gala dinner, fabulous live entertainment including cabaret and celebrity guests.
Fabulous prizes including romantic holiday destinations and memorabilia can be won in the grand auction. There is also a silent auction and prize draw. You can also dance the night away.
The event is extremely popular and early booking is recommended.
Tickets£99 per person or£950 for a table of ten
To buy tickets please contact:
Nicky Pardo: 01274 474 667 - nicky_pardo@ascotcharitabletrust.org.uk
Heather Quillish: 01344 625 827 - heather.quillish@fastmail.fm
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For golfing ‘aficionados’ the opportunity to have some
Sun, Sea and of course Golf !!
Max Clifford Celebrity Golf Challenge
Location: La Cala Resort, Costa del Sol, Spain Date: Thursday, 9th June - Sunday, 12th June 2011
Reserve your tickets NOW for the 11th Max Clifford Celebrity Golf Challenge.
Why not attend or use the event to promote your company, through one of the sponsorship packages?
These packages offer amazing advertising benefits to your business - not just at the event but in UK and Spanish media. The event is covered by OK! magazine - Diamond and Sapphire package sponsors will be photographed at the Ball, and feature with the stars in the magazine!
View the 2010 Max Clifford Celebrity Golf Challenge images -
http://rhysdanielstrust.org/MC-golf-event-gallery-2010.html
For full details, or to enquire about sponsorship, please call the Trust office on 01992 570550
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Back to the ‘homeland’ for some more of the
great ‘outdoors’
The Rose Clay Pigeon Shoot at Eashing
25 June 2011
Jointly in aid of Surrey Clubs for Young People and Alexandra Rose Charities.
85 Bird Set-up to include 60 clays sporting stands and 50 bird flush.
Please bring your own cartridges.
Shooting from 10am to 2.30pm.
Bar, BBQ and Raffle.
Venue
Eashing Farm, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2QA
Cost
£100 for 2 gun team, £55 for single gunBacon sandwich & coffee on arrival
Contact
Joyce Quinnell or Margaret Stock07824 380121 or 01252 726171
OR email -
joyce@scyp.co.uk
mstock@alexandrarose.org.uk
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Finally exercise those little grey brain cells with
The Spectator debate -
Spectator Debate:
Secularism is a greater threat to Christianity than Islam
The Royal Geographical Society
London, SW7
Wednesday 29 June 2011
Event Description
Christianity may be under attack in Britain - but who are the aggressors? Britain’s Muslim population may be on the rise. But when women are banned from wearing a crucifix to work, or Christian teaching on sexuality is banned, is it the other faiths that are to blame? Or officials loyal to a civic religion? Our second debate asks if aggressive secularism has become the greatest enemy facing Britain’s Churches. Join the Spectator debate, chaired by Andrew Neil, on Wednesday 29 June at the Royal Geographical Society, London, SW7 between 6 pm and 8.30 pm.FOR the motion:• Professor Tariq Ramadan, Contemporary Islamic Studies, University of Oxford• Damian Thompson, Leader Writer, Daily Telegraph
AGAINST the motion:• Douglas Murray, Journalist, Author and Associate Director of the Henry Jackson Society• Dr Patrick Sookhdeo, International Director, Barnabus Fund
PRICE:£30 ticket£20 for Spectator subscribers
TO BOOK:Please contact the Spectator Events team:
Tel: 0207 961 0044 debate8@spectator.co.uk
Please quote: DEBATE 04
VENUE:Royal Geographical Society1 Kensington GoreLondon SW7 2ARhttp://www.rgs.org/ 020 7591 3000
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