January 2019

The Epsom Derby is Britain's richest horse race, and the most prestigious of the country's five Classics. It is sometimes referred to as the "Blue Riband" of the turf. The race serves as the middle leg of the Triple Crown, preceded by the 2,000 Guineas and followed by the St Leger, although the feat of winning all three is now rarely attempted. The name "Derby" has become synonymous with great races all over the world, and as such has been borrowed many times, notably by the "Kentucky Derby". However, the Epsom Derby is the original.

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The highlight of the summer sporting and social calendar. Bursting with fabulous fashions, succulent strawberries, chilled Champagne and top racing stars, as well as music and dancing... More than 100,000 people flocked through the gates of Glorious Goodwood to enjoy the chic, relaxed and incredibly stylish atmosphere.

Doncaster is the only Northern racecourse to stage a Classic. Every September the St. Leger is celebrated with four days of festivities in stunning surroundings giving a sense of the very latest style and spectacle at this historic occasion.

The St. Leger was first run in 1776, making it the oldest classic in the world. The St. Leger Festival is acclaimed as the premier sporting occasion of the Autumn calendar, an exciting spectacle which is also an important social event - a place to see and be seen.

The Ebor Festival takes place over four days each August, and dates back to 1843.

A truly unique fundraising and networking luncheon for members of the City of London.

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The Gulls’ Eggs City Luncheon is a unique and truly special event of fundraising, networking and mingling with friends in the beautiful Merchant Taylors’ Hall.

For 25 years, the beautiful Merchant Taylors’ Hall welcomes over 600 members of the City of London to enjoy a luncheon of gulls’ eggs, smoked salmon, cheese, fine wines and plum cake.

A night of mysterious enchantment at Macmillan’s flagship event The Enchanted Ball.Kick off the Christmas party season in style at Macmillan’s flagship event the Enchanted Ball in the sophisticated elegance of the legendary Dorchester Hotel.This year, the luxurious Dorchester Hotel will open its doors to Macmillan’s magnificent Enchanted Ball for an exceptional evening of Champagne and fine dining, live entertainment and an exciting Auction hosted by Lord Jeffrey Archer.<h3> </h3><h3>Package information</h3>Tickets are limited.

A beautiful evening of exquisite classical renditions, celebrity readings and congregational carols followed by champagne in the Officers’ Mess. The perfect way to start the festive session.

Now in its 26th year, the Guards Chapel Christmas Concert is the first must attend event in the Christmas Calendar. Enjoy exquisite performances from internationally acclaimed artists, beautiful reading from a wealth of celebrities and join the Royal Military Choir in traditional carols.

A magical candle lit concert in the beautiful St Paul’s Church in Knightsbridge.

Carols by Candlelight was voted by the Independent newspaper as one of the top 10 carol concerts to go to in London in 2012, so definitely a concert not to be missed.

Get into the Christmas spirit with an evening filled with luxury prizes and entertainment.

The Celebrity Christmas Stocking Auction is filled with luxury prizes, celebrity glamour and fabulous entertainment. Start your Christmas celebrations and bid on some fantastic ‘money can’t buy’ items as chosen by celebrities and what they would wish for in their dream Christmas stocking.

Parliamentary Palace of Varieties is an extremely popular one-of-a-kind event in the Westminster calendar. Members of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords generously give their time to share their amazing and frequently unexpected talents to an exclusive audience.

Champagne flows in full swing at the start of Palace of Varieties, with a chance to mingle with friends and colleagues in anticipation of what our MPs and Lords will perform.