Friday, 27 April 2012

April / May Issue 2012







In Association with
'Your Rendezvous' – London












Hi Everybody,


Here are some great events for you to enjoy. I do hope you have a lovely Easter – be it sunshine or snow !!

My best wishes,

Sandra

NB –For details on how to feature your event please contact me at – sandra@icefiremarketing.com






Edition #33 – April / May 2012

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** Diary Notes **

(*Please scroll down for event details)

Social + Singles
Entertainment + General
Classical Music
Champagne Tasting
Theatre
Literary
Art
Business
Political
Sport
Fundraising
*Specials*

*Please note events are by topic not necessarily date order

Diary Notes –

Social + Singles
Singles Evening at Luna Nuova, 773 Fulham Road, Fulham, + Single SW6 from 8.00pm 19.04.2012. Free Entrance . Cash Bar. For more details contact Maggie Steed - maggiesteed@talktalk.net or myself Sandra on 07885 620472

Looking to meet that special someone but in relaxed ‘coffee’ mode – For details go to - http://www.coffeeandcompany.com/

Pre-Cannes Film Social 2012 at Chinawhite Night Club, 4 Winsley Street, Soho, W1, 7pm (sharp) 02.05.2012. including trailer of Si Walls film ‘Consequence’. Strictly Guest List and tickets purchased in advance. For tickets go to – http://pre-cannes-film-social-2012.eventbrite.com/

Entertainment + General
Bangers & Mash – Dancing + Food. see *Specials* + General below – 07.04.2012. Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen for live bands 11.04.2012. For details go to – http://www.hoxtonsquarebar.com/
Mad Hatter’s Show at Hurlingham Club, Fulham – see *Specials* below – 23.05.2012.

Tunnel of Love at Proud Camden 29.05.2012. - see *Specials* below.

L'Occitane en Provence - to celebrate the launch of their new Almond and Pivoine Delicate Collections, L’Occitane is holding a number of spring soirees – enjoy drinks, canapés, and receive a beauty bag worth £50.00. 6.30 - 8.30 pm 24.04.2012. Locations-Islington, Kensington, Marylebone. Tickets - £10.00. To book call 0844 477 1000 quoting L’Occitane YOU event or go to - http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/

Classical
Cantores Missae singing on Good Friday 3.00 pm 06.04.2012 Music at the Church of St William of York, Upper Redlands Rd, Reading RG1 5JT – to include St John Passion, Improperia, Crux Fidelis, and Caligaverunt. For more details contact Charles Finch, Director – tel: 020 8648 8852 / 07886 176227 - http://www.cantoresmissae.co.uk/

Champagne Tasting
Aboard The Floating Boater 17.05.2012. – float through Tasting Little Venice and Regents Park quaffing champagne. Tickets £50.00 to include champagne tasting and canapés + live music + cash bar. All profits will go to the Royal Marsden Hospital. For more details go to – http://www.davidadamsleukaemiaappeal.org/David_Adams_Appeal/Champagne.html

Champagne School classes every month – For more details go to - http://www.flutebar.com/en/
Flute Bar, 4 Great Portland Street, W1W 8PA

Theatre
The Custard Boys – a play about love, war and grown up stuff. The Tabard Theatre, Bath Rd, London W4, tel: 020 8995 6035 10.04. – 12.05.2012. http://www.tabardtheatre.co.uk/

Literary
Join the Literati - Meet Sue Townsend creator of the best selling Adrian Mole books, actress Sue Johnston from The Royle Family; poet Pam Ayres; first time novelist Louise Fennell; I Don't Know How She Does It author Alison Pearson; award- winning novelist Christie Watson, Penny Junor author of biographies of Princess Diana, Prince Charles and Prince William and Frances Osborne author of The Bolter. Venue Radisson Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel, London. Starting with a glass of prosecco followed by author sessions + questions and book signing the event includes afternoon tea and a goody bag. From 12.30 - 6.00 pm 24.04.2012. Tickets £50.00. To book call 0843 382 0005

Art
Rook & Raven Gallery, 7 Rathbone Place, W1 – ‘Discovery’ Private View 18.30 12.04.2012. RSVP by 11.04.2012. rsvp@rookandraven.co.uk http://www.rookandraven.co.uk/

Bulgarian Cultural Institute – Exhibition opening - ‘I painted as long as there was light’ by Georgi Jelezarov Sofia Gallery, 188 Queen’s Gate, SW7. Donation - £5.00 18.00 16.04.2012. RSVP to guarantee entry – email – office@bcilondon.co.uk tel: 020 7584 9400 http://bcilondon.co.uk/Events/events-apr12.htm#16apr

Private View of Christie’s6.30 – 8.30 pm 30.04.2012. Drinks and canapé reception to view old master paintings, unique antiques and much more. Tickets – £50.00 in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. For details – Suzanne Robinson tel: 020 7599 7308 email – Suzanne.robinson@mariecurie.org.uk

Business
Urbano Business & Finance Networking Breakfast – Guest Speaker John Whiting, Tax Director of the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS). BBC News and Radio 5 make use of his Services when taxation / policy requires an explanation. Etc Venues, Dexter House, 106 Bunhill Row, EC1Y 8TZ 08.00 – 10.30 am 12.04.2012 For more details and to book – http://www.urbanonetwork.co.uk/events/78/book

GPN – Gay Professional Network for business or social contacts – at The Foundry, 3-7 Delancey Street, Camden Town NW1 7NL 19.04.2012. Guest of Honour Brian Paddick, Guest Speaker Dan Doherty - For more details go to – http://gaypronet.eventbrite.com or contact Jean-Francois Dor – +44 (0)7831 782 200

Political
The Freedom Association - Westminster Village Pub Quiz The Old Star Pub, Westminster SW1H 1DN. 07.00 pm 10.04.2012. For details and to register go to – http://www.tfa.net/events/17/the-westminster-village-pub-quiz/

The Bruges Group – ‘Shackled to the Failing EU’ with Jacob Rees-Mogg MP member of the House of Commons European Scrutiny Committee and Ruth Lea - Economist, Author and Broadcaster. 6.45 for 7 pm 11.04.2012. Tickets £10.00. Princess Alexandra Hall, Royal Over-Seas League, Over-Seas House, 6 Park Place, St James’s Street, SW1A 1LR For more details go to – http://www.brugesgroup.com/meetings
The Swinton Circle – ‘Strategic Decisions and Their Consequences’- an address by Air Commodore Andrew Lambert. 7 pm 17.04.2012. Orange Street Congregational Church, Orange Street, Leicester Square, WC2H 7HR (behind the National Gallery). For details on the UK National Defence Association go to - http://www.uknda.org/default.asp?siteid=1

Sport
London to Paris Bike Ride in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young. Join the Bike Ride team – 18 – 22.04.2012. For details tel Ben Robinson – 01737 363222 or Email – ben@c-r-y.org.uk

The Celebrities Guild of Great Britain Annual Golf Tournament, Dyrham Park Country Club 10.05.2012. World Snooker Champion Willy Thorne will host the Tournament with 30 of his famous friends taking part. Funds raised will go to the Handicapped Childrens’ Action Group. Day includes lunch, cocktail party and and prize-giving. For more details contact – Ella Glazer MBE tel 020 8449 1234, email – info@celebritiesguild.org.uk /go to http://celebritiesguild.org.uk/

The City Indoor Rowing Championship, The Guildhall, London 25.04.2012. Teams of five compete in relays on ergometers to become the fittest team in The City. In aid of The Lord Mayor’s Appeal 2012. Tel: Alice Gordon – 020 7618 1723. email: info@lordmayoysappeal.org

Beaufort Polo Club, Gloucestershire – Willow Polo Day – 12.05.2012. Champagne reception, lunch, afternoon tea and a day’s polo. For details contact Gill Woods – 01707 259777 email: gill.woods@willowfoundation.org.uk

Fundraising
Breakthrough Breast Cancer Spring Luncheon 30.04.2012. The Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High Street, W8 4PT Drinks Reception, 3-Course Lunch with Wine, Entertainment Tickets £75.For more details contact Carol Finlay – 01753 888285 email – carolfinlay@msm.com tickets must be purchased by 16.04.2012. For info on the charity go to – http://www.breakthrough.org.uk/

The London Flying Angel Spring Luncheon onboard HQS Wellington River Thames. 03.05.2012. The guest speaker will be Admiral, The Rt Hon Lord West of Spithead GCB, DSC, ADC, DUNIV. In aid of The Mission to Seafarers. Tickets £50. For details contact Maureen Hockliffe, 01474 323768. email: events@missiontoseafarers.org http://missiontoseafarers.org/
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*Specials*



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The Mad Hatters Show 2012
23rd May 2012


This is truly one not to miss! Now in its 13th year, the Mad Hatters' Show combines a spectacular fashion show with a champagne reception and cocktail supper at the stunning Hurlingham Club in Fulham, London.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS OR BOOK AN ADVERT IN THE EVENT PROGRAMME contact – Children’s Trust. Tel: 01737 365016 or Tickets can be purchased on-line at: www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/madhatters

You will be welcomed with champagne before the fabulous Milliner's Show and live auction, conducted by Nick Stewart. After the Show, wine and bowl food will be served. Every guest will receive a luxury goodie bag donated by Harvey Nichols. Some of the UK's top milliners and fashion designers will be presenting their latest collections in the Show, which is produced by past super model Jane Carlton. The milliners are Victoria Grant, James Lock & Co, heidi klein, Siggi, Nigel Rayment, Lisa Tan and celebrity milliner and Britain's Next Top Model Louis Mariette. Children’s Trust. Tel: 01737 365016.
Tickets can be purchased on-line at: - www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/madhatters

Supporters including Harvey Nichols, Curzon PR, Callender Howorth, Amber Lighting, Julian Carter Design and Tesco.

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Tuesday 29 May 2012
Proud Camden
London, NW1 8AH
7.30pm until late

The extraordinary fashion and art party to mend broken hearts is back. And 2012 is set to be even more spectacular. Returning with a 1920s twist, Tunnel of Love, is the unmissable fundraising party of the year. Proud Camden will be bursting with swinging entertainment, original games, luxury prizes and glamorous guests. Enjoy special auctions of couture fashion, stunning art, exclusive experiences and fabulous accessories. Join me for an evening of 1920s glitz and glamour to mend broken hearts Daisy Lowe says, “I’m so proud to be the face of Tunnel of Love in 2012. Join me for an evening of 1920s glitz and glamour to help the nation's heart charity raise vital funds to mend broken hearts". Tickets for Tunnel of Love are £100 per person and include canapés and drinks.
Buy your tickets now go to - http://giftshop.bhf.org.uk/product-tunnel-of-love-tickets.html?sc_id=FP-00488&utm_source=BHFMain&utm_medium=InternalPromo&utm_campaign

Take a look at how fantastic last year's party was! Tunnel of Love 2011 All of the proceeds from Tunnel of Love will support our Mending Broken Hearts Appeal. At the moment, there's no cure for a broken heart. Once your heart is damaged by a heart attack, it can never fully recover. But there is hope. The BHF aims to spend £50 million to fund groundbreaking research that could begin to literally 'mend broken hearts' in as little as ten years’ time. If you would like to support Tunnel of Love and be a part of our extraordinary fundraiser, call us on - tel: 020 7554 0320 If you would like to make a donation and support our life-saving work, please contact us. Go to - http://www.bhf.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising/tunnel-of-love.aspx
Tunnel of Love is supported by InStyle our media partner for 2012.

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Friday, 16 September 2011

September Issue 2011







In Association with
Rendezvous – London











Hi Everybody,

Autumn is here again – did it ever leave?? Anyway we still have time for a few outdoor events – movies at Fulham Palace, jazz at Imperial Wharf and what about abseiling down 38 floors in the City - plus more!!

Hope you find an event to enjoy.

My best wishes,
Sandra


NB –For details on how to feature your event please contact me at –
sandra@icefiremarketing.com





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Ice & Fire eMagazine Edition #29 – September 2011
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** Diary Notes **

(*Please scroll down for event details)

Social

Entertainment

Music

Art / Antiques

Political

Sport

Business

*Specials*


*Please note events are by topic not necessarily date order


Diary Notes

Social – Green Room the Actors Club (but those in associated professions and just interested welcome) re-opens at The Millennium Hotel,Grosvenor Square, W1 every Wednesday – Black Tie on 07.09.2011. 7pm. Dress to Impress. Non-Members £8.00.
Cash Bar + canapés RSVP - jbozoky@btinternet.com

World’s End Party – Remember the ‘60’s, ‘70’s, ‘80’s? Or just want to join in the fun? World’s End Studios, 134 Lots Road, SW10. Tickets £15.00 to include unlimited Drinks, Food and Entertainment. 09.09.2011. For details tel 020 7351 4333 or go to – http://www.worldsendstudiosparty.com

Singles Evening at The Antelope, Sloane Square, SW3 from 8pm 14.09.2011. For more details contact me (Sandra) on 07885 620472
Or Rosie Bowman – 07944 973765

Riverboat Party on board The Salient, from Westminster Pier,SW1 given by the Mohammad Salehi Foundation in aid of Iranian Children In Need.. DJ Music. 18.09.2011. To RSVP or Details go to -
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=237996482909824

Entertainment – African Children’s Choir – Ground Zero Plus Ten at the BBC, White City, 201 Wood Lane, W12. A choir of orphaned
Ugandan children mark the 10th Anniversary of the US
terrorist attacks 11.09.2011. Arrivals at 12.40 pm. Screening - £10.00 entry. RSVP Simon Wilson Tel: 01895 420779
Mob: 07745 874885 or simonexpress@btinternet.com

Open Air Movies – Fulham Palace, Bishops Avenue, SW6 in partnership with The Nomad, the UK’s first roaming pop-up cinema. Three films will be shown on the main lawn –
09.09.2011. – Dangerous, 16.09.2011. The Omen, and 23.09.2011. Some Like It Hot. Tickets £15. For further details t: 020 7610 7163 or email arlene.fraser@fulhampalace.org

Music - Imperial Wharf Jazz Festival 2011, The Boulevard, Imperial Wharf, SW6 2QD FREE EVENT with some of best jazz artists
in the UK. 15 & 17.09.2011. For further details go to -
http://www.imperialwharf.com/index.cfm?articleid=33&WT.mc_id=IJP3

Second Movement – Opera – The Grosvenor Chapel, South Audley Street, Mayfair, W1 – Tickets £27.00 . 27.09.2011. For further details go to -
http://www.secondmovement.org.uk/#!events

Art/Antiques - Marius Bercea ‘Remains of Tomorrow’at Blain Southern, 21 Derin Street, W1 Private View – 07.09.2011. For details go to - www.blainsouthern.com or to attend call 020 7493 4492

Adrian Ghenie at the Haunch of Venison, 6 Haunch of Venison Yard, London W1 Private View 07.09.2011. By invitation only. For details go to – www.haunchofvenison.com

The LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair, Berkeley Square, W1 21 - 25.09.2011. For details go to - www.lapadalondon.com

Petersfield Antiques Fair, Festival Hall, Heath Road, Petersfield, Hampshire GU31 4EA. 09 – 11.09.2011. For details go to - www.penman-fairs.co.uk

Political – The Spectator Debate – ‘It’s Time to Leave the EU’, with Frederick Forsyth, Dan Hannan MEP, Christopher Booker plus
other guests. Royal Geographical Society, SW7. 20.09.2011.Tickets £30.

Sport – Clay Shoot at the Royal Berkshire Shooting School, Pangbourne, Berkshire in aid of Combat Stress – The Veteran’s
Mental Health Charity. A day’s shoot for experienced and novice shots. 16.09.2011. For details contact –
T: 01372 587144 E: charlotte.french@combatstress.org.uk
http://www.combatstress.org.uk/index.php

Charity Polo Day at the Beaufort Polo Club, Down Farm, Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QW in aid of Hospitality Action. 11.09.2011. For details contact – Giuliana Vittiglio – tel: 020 3004 5504
email: g.vittiglio@hospitalityaction.org.uk http://www.hospitalityaction.org.uk/

540ft Super Abseil - why not abseil 540ft (38 floors) in the heart of the City in aid of The British Red Cross 15 & 16.09.2011. For details contact - Kate Crandon, Senior Community Fundraiser - tel. 020 7382 4650 or go to – www.redcross.org.uk/abseils

Business - Business Junction Networking Evening –McQueen, 55-61 Tabernacle Street, EC2A 4AA 27.09.2011.
For details go to: www.businessjunction.co.uk /
http://www.mcqueen-shoreditch.co.uk/home.html

Urbano Reception and Networking evening, The Long Acre, 1-3 Long Acre, Covent Garden, WC2 £20.00 14.09.2011.

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Two special events for your delectation !!!

'party' at Boujis and quaff champagne at

the Confrerie Autumn Gala Ball –


End of Summer Carnival Party

With the

Santa Maria Foundation




an excellent excuse to party on

Wednesday 21st September 2011

Join us for a sparkling evening of colourful craziness at

Boujis

We are looking to raise £5000 towards the refurbishment of our new home
for orphaned girls in Colombia - South America

The entrance fee of £20 and 10% of what you spend in the bar goes straight
to the charity - So the harder you party the better their future!

100% of your donation goes directly to the children

Latin American Live Dance Performance

DJ SIMON LAWRENCE, DJ BASIL ( Percussion ), DJ MATT GIMON and DJ KOSMETIQ

RSVP

Please contact us for Guest List and Donations -

Malin – 07881 613793

Lady Y Rodriguez – 07738 276475

Email - santamaria@hotmail.co.uk

or - Me

sandra@icefiremarketing.com / 07885 620472

For donations go to

http://www.justgiving.com/SantaMariaF/Donate




Venue: Boujis, 43 Thurloe Street, London SW7 2LQ

Optional Dress Code: Carnival and Colourful

Station : South Kensington

Time : 9.00pm – Until late

www.santamariafoundation.org

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Plus looking ahead another great excuse to ‘party’-

CONFRERIE DU SABRE D'OR

The Champagne Club

That's A Cut Above All Other Champagne Clubs


The Autumn Gala Ball

and 24th Grand Chapître Britannique

28 October 2011

Grange St Paul’s Hotel

Ticket prices : Commissioned Members £130, Sabreur Members £140, Guests £150.
Novice Sabrage and intronisation is £10.

For Investitures of Chevaliers, Officiers and Commandeurs contact



embassy@confreriedusabred’or.co.uk


Payments are to Confrérie du Sabre d’Or, 44 Peel Street, London W8 7PD.


Tickets have full details on dress, timings and the venue’s address.


For payments by bank transfer contact the Embassy. Tickets may also be obtained through

Dominique Largeron, Maître des Festivités. dominique.largeron@talk21.com


‘The Confrérie du Sabre d'Or is devoted to promoting the act of Sabrage and the enjoyment of Champagne.

The Heart of the Order is the growing number of Caveaux de Sabrage where Sabrage may be performed.

The Caveaux range from small restaurants and Wine Bars to the grandest of Hotels.

They all have two things in common - Champagne and fun. This is a wine and far too good to be left only to special occasions.’

For further details go to - http://goldensabre.co.uk/

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Thursday, 26 May 2011

May / June 2011 Issue






In Association with
Rendezvous – London








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


NB –For details on how to feature your event please contact me at –
sandra@icefiremarketing.com





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Ice & Fire eMagazine Edition #26 – May / June 2011
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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.

< PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ABOVE EVENTS>

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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Dear Reader - Please Note - If you cannot access a link just copy and paste into your browser. If you do not want to be a recipient of the Ice & Fire e-Mag and would like us to cease contacting you please email us at – sandra@icefiremarketing.com and you will be removed from our mailing list immediately.All endeavours are made to exclude viruses from our data transmissions and it is the obligation of the recipient to check for viruses. Ice & Fire therefore accepts no liability for any loss or damage caused by computer viruses. Sincerely, the Editor

Monday, 7 March 2011

March 2011 Issue







In Association with
Rendezvous – London






Hi Everybody,

Just a quick up-date on the Soldiering On Awards Ceremony 2011 - we have had so many people wanting to join us at this fabulous event that all the tickets are now sold out.

However, as you may know from the Ice & Fire eMag and the 'Soldiering On' website - http://www.soldieringon.org/ - you can participate in our amazing online auction with incredible prizes that
'money just cannot buy'.

The evening promises to be a huge, huge success.

So if you can't be there do join us ONLINE - we look forward to receiving your bid.

http://www.soldieringon.org/auction.html


My best wishes,
Sandra


NB – For details on how to feature your event please contact me at –
sandra@icefiremarketing.com




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Ice & Fire eMagazine Edition #26 – March 2011
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TOPICS in this issue

(Please scroll down for full event details)


Charity Fundraising – Soldiering On Awards 2011, The Savoy – London 20.03.2011.


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The Savoy – London
20 March 2011
In Support of
BLESMA
(British Limbless Ex-Servicemen’s Association)



The inaugural BLESMA “Soldiering On” Awards Dinner will be held at the prestigious Savoy Hotel, London on Sunday 20 March 2011 in the presence of Royalty and a wonderful array of celebrity guests plus senior military ranks from within the Ministry of Defence.

Champagne Reception
At 6pm you will arrive at the River entrance to the Savoy Hotel to be met by a guard of honour provided by the Honourable Artillery Company. Mingle with your friends and all our other guests at the Champagne Reception anticipating the wonderful night ahead.

The Awards
You will then be requested to take your seats in the main banqueting hall for the very special ‘Soldiering On’ Awards Ceremony – Awards such as ‘Against All Odds’, ’Lifetime Achievement’, ‘Sporting Endeavour’, ‘Making a Difference’- for full details go to - http://www.soldieringon.org/awards-2011.html


Our two special hosts for the evening are Paul Martin of "Flog It" fame and singer, actress and broadcaster Gloria Hunniford. You will be guided through the evening by Paul’s effervescent charm and expertise and the wonderfully bubbly and vibrant Gloria.



The Dinner
Enjoy a sumptuous three course dinner serenaded by the Band of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, and prepare yourself for a fabulous auction of prizes - that money alone just cannot buy.


The Auction and Raffle
Amongst these a VIP day with the Red Arrows, a day on board HMS Illustrious, an acrobatic flight with the world’s fastest man, a passenger flight in an Alpha Jet Fighter Aircraft - plus more.


There will also be a Silent Auction and some great raffle prizes – a Spa stay at Chewton Glen or Lucknam Park, Golf at the Royal Wimbledon Club, a chauffeured Bentley for a day courtesy of Jack Barclay, Lunch at the Avista / Millennium Mayfair Hotel, and many more.


www.ChewtonGlen.com/


www.lucknampark.co.uk/

Finally Dance the Evening to a Close

To complete the evening a touch of cabaret and then dance to the renowned Swinging Blue Jeans

Carriages are called at 1pm.

Remember - It will be an unforgettable evening !!



www.blesma.org

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Dear Reader - Please Note - If you cannot access a link just copy and paste into your browser. If you do not want to be a recipient of the Ice & Fire e-Mag and would like us to cease contacting you please email us at – sandra@icefiremarketing.com and you will be removed from our mailing list immediately.
All endeavours are made to exclude viruses from our data transmissions and it is the obligation of the recipient to check for viruses. Ice & Fire therefore accepts no liability for any loss or damage caused by computer viruses. Sincerely, the Editor

Friday, 14 January 2011

January 2011 Issue








In Association with
Rendezvous – London









Hi Everybody,

Although we are only just into 2011- it is the editors’ prerogative to jump ahead a little and be thinking about an event in March !!

The event in question - The inaugural ‘Soldiering On’ Awards Ceremony 2011 to be held at the exclusive and glamorous Savoy Hotel - London.

Our vested interest? Ice & Fire are supporting and helping to organize this prestigious and very worthwhile event in conjunction with members of the Ministry of Defence.

Not only will the evening fundraise for the charity BLESMA – the British Limbless Ex-Servicemen’s Association but - and very importantly – we shall be honouring ex-members of the armed forces for their brave fighting spirit - not only in battle but by overcoming serious disabilities caused by the loss of a limb(s), and then going on to contribute to society.

Naturally, we are giving details below and I can only say that I do hope you will join me for what should be a very memorable occasion.

My best wishes,
Sandra


NB – For details on how to feature your event please contact me at –
sandra@icefiremarketing.com






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Ice & Fire eMagazine Edition #25 – January 2011
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TOPICS in this issue

(Please scroll down for full event details)


Charity Fundraising – Soldiering On Awards 2011, The Savoy – London 20.03.2011.


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Soldiering On Awards 2011
The Savoy – London
20 March 2011
In Support of
BLESMA
(British Limbless Ex-Servicemen’s Association)


The inaugural BLESMA “Soldiering On” Awards Dinner will be held at the prestigious Savoy Hotel, London on Sunday 20 March 2011 in the presence of a wonderful array of celebrity guests and senior military ranks from within the Ministry of Defence.

Champagne Reception
At 6pm you will arrive at the River entrance to the Savoy Hotel to be met by a guard of honour provided by the Honourable Artillery Company. Mingle with your friends and all our other guests at the Champagne Reception anticipating the wonderful night ahead.

The Awards
You will then be requested to take your seats in the main banqueting hall for the very special ‘Soldiering On’ Awards Ceremony – Awards such as ‘Against All Odds’, ’Lifetime Achievement’, ‘Sporting Endeavour’, ‘Making a Difference’- for full details go to - http://www.soldieringon.org/awards-2011.html



Our two special hosts for the evening are Paul Martin of "Flog It" fame and singer, actress and broadcaster Gloria Hunniford. You will be guided through the evening by Paul’s effervescent charm and expertise and the wonderfully bubbly and vibrant Gloria.



The Dinner
Enjoy a sumptuous three course dinner serenaded by the Band of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, and prepare yourself for a fabulous auction of prizes - that money alone just cannot buy.



The Auction and Raffle
Amongst these a VIP day with the Red Arrows, a day on board HMS Illustrious, an acrobatic flight with the world’s fastest man, a passenger flight in an Alpha Jet Fighter Aircraft - plus more.



There will also be a Silent Auction and some great raffle prizes – a Spa stay at Chewton Glen or Lucknam Park, Golf at the Royal Wimbledon Club, a chauffeured Bentley for a day courtesy of Jack Barclay, Lunch at the Avista / Millennium Mayfair Hotel, and many more.




www.ChewtonGlen.com/



www.lucknampark.co.uk/

Finally Dance the Evening to a Close
To complete the evening a touch of cabaret and then dance to the renowned Swinging Blue Jeans until carriages are called at 1pm.

Table / Ticket Details
There are a number of table / ticket options – choose from the following –

Ticket Type
Cost

Platinum
VIP Table
£POA
per table of 10
Seated with one of the special Celebrity Guests and full page acknowledgement in the souvenir programme. A limited offer of just six Platinum Tables

Gold Table
£2000
per table of 10
VIP “Gold” table for you and 8 guests where you will be seated with a Senior Military Officer or one of our Celebrity Guests

Silver Seat
£135 per head
Joining a table of ten*, you can enjoy the Champagne reception, three course meal, charity auction and live entertainment.

*We are putting together tables for small groups, couples or singletons.

To reserve your tickets / arrange a table please call Sandra Hammond on –
tel: 020 7376 8345 or e-mail: sandra@icefiremarketing.com

Cheque or Card Payment details will be made directly to BLESMA - please enquire when you make your booking - please note tickets cannot be confirmed until payment is made

For more details go to – www.soldieringon.org

Please note both tables and tickets are selling extremely quickly

so contact us as soon as possible –

it will be an unforgettable evening - one that should not be missed





www.blesma.org

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Dear Reader - Please Note - If you cannot access a link just copy and paste into your browser. If you do not want to be a recipient of the Ice & Fire e-Mag and would like us to cease contacting you please email us at – sandra@icefiremarketing.com and you will be removed from our mailing list immediately.
All endeavours are made to exclude viruses from our data transmissions and it is the obligation of the recipient to check for viruses. Ice & Fire therefore accepts no liability for any loss or damage caused by computer viruses. Sincerely, the Editor

Tuesday, 2 November 2010

November / December 2010 Issue







In Association with
Rendezvous – London






Hi Everybody,

Gosh, Shock, Horror – only 53 days ‘til Christmas - still plenty of time to enjoy yourself. To give you a helping hand a few choice events below.

My best wishes,
Sandra



NB – For details on how to feature your event please contact me at –
sandra@icefiremarketing.com





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Ice & Fire eMagazine Edition #24



TOPICS in this issue*

Please scroll down for full event details
*Please note events are by topic not necessarily date order

Charity Fundraising – Macmillan Cancer Enchanted Ball, The Savoy Hotel, Strand, WC2 – 10.11.2010.

Pantomime – Robin Hood - Queen of Thieves, ‘Above The Stag Theatre’
Bressenden Place, SW1 – 30.11. – 22.12.2010.

Live Jazz – Boisdale of Belgravia, Eccleston Street, SW1 – Mon – Friday

‘Marlene Dietrich’ + more – Anke Landeau sings at Private Members Club – The Cobden, Kensal Road, W10 – 26.11.2010.

Fashion & Style – Glam up for Christmas with Style Icon or make a career move – Special Offers for November – December 2010

Carol Concert – Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks, SW1 07.12.2010.

Christmas Grand Sale - Royal Horticultural Halls, Victoria, SW1
24.11 - 27.11.2010.

Theatre – The Masque of the Red Death, New Wimbledon Studio,
The Broadway, SW19 - 09.11. – 13.11.2010.

Sport – Tennis - Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 with Gaucho
Restaurants - 21 - 28.11.2010.

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Diary Notes – Quickies –

Social

Singles Evening – Carvosso’s, 210 Chiswick High Road,
London W4 1PD – 11.11.2010. For details contact –
Rosie Bowman - 07944 973765 or me at - sandra@icefiremarketing.com

Christmas Party – Luna Nuova 773 Fulham Rd, SW6 –
09.12.2010. For details contact Rosie Bowman – 07944 973765
or me – Sandra Hammond – 07885 620472

Singles Evening – ‘Just Drinks’ - Just St James Bar, St James’s
Street, SW1 - 18.11.2010. For details contact –
Paul Atton - 07957-870086

Meet & Eat – With Gary Rhodes and The Celebrities Guild
of Great Britain – 15.12.2010.
For details contact - 020 8449 1234 or go to www.celebritiesguild.org.uk

Dinner at The House of Lords - 19.11.2010. For details and
booking go to – http://hol.eventbrite.com/

Italian Cultural Institute – Musical Evening with Art + Wine
Tasting, Belgrave Square, SW1 – 04.11.2010.
For details contact – Sandra Hammond – 07885 620472

Film Premier + Official After Party – Sew n’ Sew Films presents
‘The Dinner Party’ at SWAY Club & Bar, Great Queen Street,
WC2 – 30.11.2010. To go on Guest List and RSVP contact –
Sandra Hammond – sandra@icefiremarketing.com

Carols
Carols by Candlelight – St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge SW1
16.12.2010. To buy tickets go to - http://lse.macmillan.org.uk/

Carol Concert – St Mary Abbott’s Church, Kensington Church
Street, W8. Mayor of K&C’s event in aid of Help 4 Heroes.
14.12.2010. £20. cheque to H4H. For details contact –
Sandra Hammond on 07885 620472 or email – sandra@icefiremarketing.com

Political Debate
‘Who is Britain’s Greatest Prime Minister’?
Join authors Michael Dobbs, David Kynaston, Saul David,
& Richard Vinen at Kensington Central Library, W8
18.11.2010. For details contact – tel: 020 7361 3010

A reminder – not to forget –

British Forces Foundation, BFF Morale Awards Luncheon,
The Brewery, Chiswell Str. EC1 - 22.11.2010.
For details contact - Tel: 01672 564911 or go to –
www.bff.org.uk

Valerie Leon (ex 007), Up Front, Jermyn Street Theatre,
Jermyn Street, SW1 – 07.11.2010.
For details go to - http://www.jermynstreettheatre.co.uk/


*Please note events are by topic not necessarily date order

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Macmillan Cancer
Enchanted Ball
Wednesday 10th November 2010

Kick off the winter party season in style at Macmillan’s flagship event the Annual Ball.

Experience the glitz and glamour of the Savoy after its very extensive refurbishment


Kick off Christmas at the glamorous Savoy Hotel

Enjoy the Savoy’s extensive refurbishment

and

Have fun whilst raising funds for the UK’s favourite charity

Macmillan’s Annual Ball

is the highlight of the Social Season

With live music from Diva to set the scene and a variety of entertainment throughout the evening, the Macmillan Annual Ball is set to be one of the highlights of the social calendar for 2010!

Last year’s In Their Shoes Ball was a huge success for Macmillan raising over £205,000 for people affected by cancer.

To find out more and purchase tickets go to –

http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Fundraising/LondonSpecialEvents/
MacmillanEnchantedBall2010.aspx

or contact the

Head Office

Tel: 020 7840 7840
Fax: 020 7840 7841
Write to - Macmillan Cancer Support
89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7UQ

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Truly -- when theatre was for the ‘boys’



‘Above The Stag Theatre’ presents a very gay adult pantomime -
from the writers of last year's hit Dick Whittington - Another Dick in City Hall.

by Jon Bradfield & Martin Hooper

November 30 - December 22
Tues - Sat 7.30pm; Sun 6.00pm

Tickets £14. First week - £12. Gala press night Wed 1 Dec £20

Box office: 020 8932 4747

Online : www.abovethestag.com (no booking fee)

Chaos ensues as a very gay Robin Hood and his band of merry men descend on Above The Stag in this year's riotous adults only pantomime.

Robin Hood: Scourge of the rich, friend to the poor, champion archer and outlaw (but with a day job as a nurse at Friar Tuck's Sherwood Forest Cottage Hospital).

An evil Sheriff has seized power thanks to a baffling new voting system. Taxes are high, cuts are steep, the rich are getting richer and the poor are in Primark.

But help is at hand - in the shape of champion archer (and part time web-cam performer) Robin Hood!

Join him and his merry band on a quest for justice that takes them to strange encounters in the woods and on to Buckingham Palace itself...

Expect all the usual panto fun (without the s... bits for kids): romance, cross dressing, songs, sweets, and an Israeli donkey.

What the critics said about Dick Whittington - ATS panto 2009

'Very special. The writing is very clever... Beautifully produced and directed... Very highly recommended - just don't take the kids ' - Remotegoat

'A wild and hilarious two-hour production... The script flowed beautifully and was genuinely hilarious. Buy a pint or five, and watch this show.' - Extra Extra

'You know it's childish, but you just can't help riding the wave...lines that will have mulled wine snorting out of your nose.' - QX Magazine

Above The Stag Theatre
15 Bressenden Place
London SW1E 5DD
(directly behind Victoria Palace Theatre - Billy Elliot)
Tube/National rail - Victoria - 100 yards

Produced by: Peter Bull for 'Above the Stag Theatre'

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From ‘forest green’ to country, jazz and blues!!





Monday to Wednesday: Classic jazz
Amongst the regulars and irregulars seen on stage are singers Liz Fletcher, Joan Viskant, Cousin Alice, Georgina Bromilow and Heather Simmons; sax players Alan Barnes, Pete Long and Ray Gelato; trumpeters Rico Tomasso, Mike Henry and Steve Fishwick; pianists Richard Busiakiewicz, Gunther Kuermayer, Keith Nichols, Christian Vaughan and Phil Phillips; bassists Murray Salmon, Jerome Davis and Julie Walkington.

Every Thursday: TJ Johnson & his Band

Backed by his group of top British musicians TJ plays an extraordinary blend of music that transcends the boundaries of jazz, blues, soul, country and gospel and is influenced by the likes of Ray Charles, Dr John, Louis Armstrong, Johnny Cash, BB King, Nina Simone, Alberta Hunter, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Witherspoon and many more.

‘One of the most popular on the scene… playing music that goes into warmer and more exotic realms’ (Humphrey Lyttelton – Radio 2)

‘Never fails to get an audience going…TJ Johnson & his band are the best live jazz and rhythm & blues band around. Brilliant.’ – Jack Hepplewhite – (The Jazz Agency)

Every Friday: Reuben Richards & The Soul Train

Reuben is a great singer and showman who brought his band “Soul Train” to Boisdale and wowed the crowd. He’s a dynamite Otis Redding style vocalist whose style is a unique blend of R’n’B, soul, blues and funky jazz.

‘This guy has got it - there is no doubt about it, even the most cursory listen will convince. Definitely a name to watch for’ – Norman Darwen – (Blues in Britain)

‘It’s as good as it gets’ – Emperor Rosko

Every Saturday: Eric Ranzoni

Eric Ranzoni is a piano thumping, blues shouting entertainer who every Saturday presents the finest blues music to be heard this side of the Mississippi and either side of the Thames. In March 2009 Eric toured the UK with Mud Morganfield, the first born son of music legend Muddy Waters whom Eric considers the most naturally dignified and charismatic blues performer ever born.

‘Excellent numbers with menacing left hand rumblings and rolling right hand work, just like Otis Spann’’ – Jim Greaves - (Blues in Britain)

… AFTER DARK
With an ambiance somewhere between a New Orleans dive and a 1950s New York jazz club, the music scene at Boisdale has evolved and the sound of blues and soul now regularly features later in the week.

Our aim is to provide a refuge from the modern world with soul stirring contemporary versions of classic jazz and blues in a warm, eclectic atmosphere in which one can either simply dine or relax at the bar. On which note, Boisdale enjoys one of the most extensive selections of fine wine and premium spirits in the UK, although we are most famous for our award winning range of malt whiskies. For a dram and great live music there is not a finer venue on the planet. For those who enjoy a smoke after dinner and before jazz, our Cigar Terrace is open all day until 11pm Monday to Saturday.

Music timings
The performances take place from 9pm-11pm on Mondays and 10pm – midnight for the rest of the week (Fridays are 10pm – 12.30am).

After 10pm, an optional jazz charge of £4.50 is payable by dining non-members who are already on the premises, whilst an admission charge of £12 is payable by non-members arriving after 10pm and after 11pm the jazz door charge is reduced £6.

Other musical highlights:
Previously featured artists include Paul Jones, George Melly, Georgie Fame, John Colianni, Acker Bilk, Kenny Ball, Judy Carmichael and Mike d’Abo.

Belgravia
15 Eccleston Street, Belgravia
London SW1W 9LX
Tel: 020 7730 6922
Fax: 020 7259 1257
www.boisdale.co.uk/belgravia
info@boisdale.co.uk

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From one great live music venue to another –

Join Anke Landeau at the Cobden Club



ANKE LANDEAU

Anke Performs - MARLENE DIETRICH - EARTHA KITT
plus the song ‘My London’ and more…
With many special guests - Cabaret, Jazz . Rock, R&B
And Birthday Party…

FRIDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2010

at

Private Members Club -



170 Kensal Road
London W10 5BN

http://www.cobdenclub.co.uk/

Doors 7pm – shows 8pm until late
Entrance - £5.00
Tube: Westbourne Park
For more details email - Deliahla1@gmail.com

For a short preview please watch ‘My London’ on YouTube

Enjoy !!

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Christmas is near so why not treat a special friend, loved-one or enjoy our packages with some one special with our personal shopping package for two! You’ll not only get pampered, have a pre-selection of items ready for you on arrival but Style Icon will treat you to a complimentary champagne lunch, a massage for him and a make-over for her!!

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The course includes your theory, 3 days of practical assignments in large department stores and your start your own business course. Our main aim for all students is to enter the industry almost immediately to retrieve your course cost. There is nothing in the course that is not covered, hence the majority of students entering the industry is almost immediately after course completion.

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Now for some Music & Singing in keeping

with the Seasonal Spirit – join us for the

Guards Chapel Carol Concert
07 December 2010



The Guards Chapel Carol Concert, now in its 23rd year, is one of Macmillan Cancer Support's most prestigious annual events and will be held on Tuesday 7 December.

The evening is a mix of musical performances, readings and congregational carols followed by a post-concert reception at Wellington Barracks.

This popular concert attracts an array of excellent celebrity readers and renowned opera singers and is a highlight of the Christmas calendar.

Join us for this magical evening and help us to reach our target of raising over £100,000 for Macmillan's vital work.

Tickets
Book your tickets now go to –

http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Fundraising/LondonSpecialEvents/
GuardsChapelCarolConcert.aspx

Advertising
There is the opportunity to promote your company by advertising in the Guards Chapel Carol Concert programme, which will be given to all guests at the event.

For further information about the Guards Chapel Carol Concert please contact Alex Blair on 020 7840 4800 or email london.events@macmillan.org.uk.

Committee
Chairman: Suzanne Brand

Gillian Bentley, Patrick Cordingley, Suzanne Deakin, Davina Findlay, Sally Godley, Debs Hargreaves, Nick Holliday, Sarah Leader, Emma Mace, Tanya Marks, Sebastian Roberts, Sophie Warshaw.

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Whilst on a Seasonal theme - don’t leave your Christmas shopping to the last moment visit the -

Christmas Grand Sale

24th-27th November 2010



This is a Festive fair with a cornucopia of gifts as well as decorative accessories for the home and some fashion items from more than 150 to quality gift, homes and fashion companies

Held At
Lawrence Hall, The Royal Horticultural Halls, London SW1P 2QD

Location
www.horticultural-halls.co.uk/lawrencehall.html for map & directions

Enquiries
Contact: Noelle Walsh or Mary Hillman on 01367 860017 for non-ticket enquiries or email nheslam@aol.com

To book tickets
01634 226203 Ticket price £5 online, £7 by post or phone, /£9 on door; free kikapu shopping basket for early-bird ticket buyers

Sale open
24th: 6pm-9m; 25th - 27th 10am-2pm or 2pm-6pm

FREE kikapu handmade Kenyan shopping basket, worth at least £6 (though we've seen them for sale on the internet for £14.95!) for all early-bird ticket buyers. Limited supply so book now! Also free tea and filter coffee for early-bird customers (available from 10am-11am and 5pm-6pm each day, except Wednesday evening.)

And save £2 by booking online –

http://www.ukgrandsales.co.uk/sale.aspx

An exciting mix of products for you, your home and your present drawer. 150 exhibitors in this central location, just 5 minutes walk from Victoria station. On top of that, we want to ensure that you enjoy your day out by offering excellent dining facilities - whether in the restaurant or the champagne bar - and a cloakroom where you can leave purchases while you continue to shop.

PREVIEW SHOPPING EVENING 6pm-9pm Wednesday 24th

The Christmas Grand Sale always supports a charity with an exclusive sale evening on the first day of the event, which in the past has raised up to £10,000 through customers' generosity at this event. A prize ticket draw for £100 will take place at 8.45pm that evening.

Thursday 25th-Saturday 27th November.

For the remaining 3 days, tickets are sold in sessions in order to prevent overcrowding: 10am-2pm or 1.30pm-5.30pm each day. Pushchairs, buggies and dogs are not allowed in the hall though we do provide baby carriers free of charge.

Prize Draw

All ticket holders are entered into a free prize draw to win £250. If you cannot attend this Sale, you are still able to enter the free prize draw which we hold after the event. Please email nheslam@aol.com with your name, address and phone number and mention that you wish to enter the free prize draw.

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The theatre calls again - but prepare to be

Horrified – Electrified

By

Edgar Allan Poe’s

Masque of Red Death

Tuesday 09 November 2010 to Saturday 13 November 2010



A group of strangers are sent an intriguing, blood-red invitation with the simple words 'come and play'. Arriving at the specified location they find the drinks flowing and their host, the enigmatic Mr Reece, convivial. However the party atmosphere soon turns sour when the true reason for the gathering emerges. One by one Reece forces his guests to relive the terrible secrets that have been plaguing them, taking them to the edge of madness. But are there supernatural or human forces at work?

Perfect for a dark and stormy night in November, The Masque of the Red Death is a deliciously macabre portmanteau horror based on the short stories of Edgar Allan Poe. Darkly comic and full of frights it promises to keep you on the edge of your seat until the twisted and terrifying end. Do you want to come and play?

Wimbledon Studio
An Ambassador Theatre Group Theatre
93 The Broadway,
Wimbledon,
London
SW19 1QG
Booking information
Online - AmbassadorTickets.com
Phone - 0844 871 7627

Groups - 0870 060 6644

Access bookings - 0844 871 7677
Typetalk - 18001 0844 871 7677 (textphone)
For Map and further details go to -

http://www.ambassadortickets.com/information.aspx?VId=681&cat=contactus

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Finally some sport – but the easy way !!!

BARCLAYS ATP WORLD TOUR FINALS THE O2 LONDON
NOVEMBER 2010



Barclays ATP World Tour Finals – Out of this World Hospitality

21 – 28 November 2010

The O2 London

Gaucho at The O2 is proud to be working with IMG for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.

Throughout the week we offer a truly VIP experience. Beginning in Gaucho with a Champagne reception, you will be treated to a delicious lunch, after which you will be personally escorted across to the arena to watch the world's top 8 men's tennis players. Savour the exceptional view from your own VIP suite or category 1 seats.

World No.1 Rafael Nadal is the first player to qualify, other players in contention include Roger Federer, Andy Murray and 2010 Wimbledon finalist, Tomas Berdych.

Suite Experience from £349 per person ex vat

Exclusive 15, 18 or 30 seat Suite
Champagne reception
4 course dining experience
Suite seats
Official souvenir programme
Advantage Experience from £249 per person ex VAT

Offering early VIP access, complimentary Champagne on arrival, and a gourmet two course lunch with specially selected wines.
Champagne reception
Two-course dining experience
Category 1 arena seats
Dedicated hostesses
Official souvenir programme
*Private tables of 8 or 10 people, subject to availability. Bookings of less than 8 or 10 may be place on shared tables.

The only chance to get Category 1 seating during the ATP.

Don’t miss out. Book your places now to avoid disappointment. Contact IMG today: 020 8233 5829 – atptennisgaucho@imgworld.com

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