Events & Group News
Our Volunteer Committees in London, Surrey, Khartoum - AND NOW AMERICA! - host Events throughout the year - everything from summer sales to concerts, dinners, talks and parties in public, private and exclusive venues throughout the year. We plan for all ages - goats in the garden for teeny tots, fly fishing in idyllic surroundings in Surrey, and quiet coffee gatherings for the rest of us!
The highlight of the year was the Annual Candlelit Christmas Concert, in London at St Paul's Knightsbridge. Thank you to all those who came to share such a special event with us, to the volunteers who worked so hard to give us such a magical way to start the Christmas season - and specially to EAMONN HOLMES, RUTH RENDELL, RUTH LORENZO, LORD COPE and ANNA MASSEY. It is incredibly touching to find such famous people giving their time to help small children living in huts in the sands of Darfur.
The Trustees would like to pay a special tribute to NICHOLAS & CHRISSIE BEALE at SCITEB LTD who sponsored the event for the second year running and to ROSE BEALE and MICHAEL HUMPHREYS-DAVIES for their help with the Programme. If you are interested in supporting us by taking advertising space in this prestigious publication please contact sally@kidsforkids.org.uk
We are indebted to the Headmaster of DANESHILL SCHOOL for his support each year for our concert and to VALERIE BEYNON who, as Musical Director and Conductor of St Andrews Singers and the children of Danes HIll School, isthe genius behind the concert.
If you would like to hear more about KIDS FOR KIDS Events please contact the KIDS FOR KIDS office for more details
Please let us know if we can list your Event too (nothing is too small - or too large!)
Events 2008:
Middle Temple Hall was the venue for a concert by the London Philharmonic Chorus
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Wine (and food!) Tasting in a lovely private house in Surrey |
Mei-Yi Foo, Mark Almond & Shlomy Dobrinsky gave an outstanding concert at the University Women's Club - London |
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TENNIS TOURNAMENT & PICNIC
27 June 2007
COME AND JOIN THE FUN in Battersea Park (date to be finalised - please contact Graham) The first KIDS FOR KIDS Tennis Tournament in 2005 was an huge success - lots of prizes, and surprises! All levels welcome.
Or come and cheer on your champion and join in the picnic afterwards!
Contact : Graham Griffiths
Telephone : 0787658182
GLYNDEBOURNE IN THE GARDEN
11 August 2007
KIDS FOR KIDS is hosting a night to remember. Come and join us in the beautiful gardens of Colley Court, Reigate for a Champagne Reception followed by an evening of music and dancing.
Live musicians will provide classical favourites before a Long Interval for you to bring your own Glyndebourne Picnic - there will be a prize for the smartest table! - then more music, this time jazz and a chance to dance under the light of the moon!
The garden will be open from 6.30p.m. for you to choose your special picnic spot.
Contact : Angela Haeems
Telephone : 07810752976
FUN RUN FOR LADIES TO HELP CHILDREN!
8 September 2007
Join Angela, Iris and friends in the Hyde Park Fun Run this year. 5 kms which you can run, or walk, around the capital's central park. If you do not want to enter yourself and help raise funds for children in Darfur, please support our entrants - see Sponsorship Pages.
Come and support our team on this annual fun day out please! Supporters have almost as much fun as the entrants!
Contact : Patricia Parker
Telephone : 07957 206 440
The Prognosis Charity Gig
14 September 2007
On Friday Sept 14th local band THE PROGNOSIS, come of age with their first appearance at Dorking Halls. With their authentic recreations of rock classics from Pink Floyd, Genesis, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Camel and a few new surprises – The Prognosis are finding the ageless appeal of the Progressive Rock era relevant to both those who remember it first time round, and new fans who apperciate the depth and quality of this music.
Playing classic tracks like; Shine on you Crazy Diamond, Cinema Show, Time, I know what I like, Firth of the Fifth, Fanfare for a Common Man and Wish you were here,The Prognosis have built a fine reputation around Surrey....recent feedback on their website sums up what they do best....”It was great to hear such a breadth of classic rock all performed to to such high standards in one night”
The band are an unusual blend of characters including a local minister, a Toyboy (Well a guy who has worked 20 years in the Toy Industry), an Internet whiz, and 2 software experts. Commenting on the forthcoming event bass player Richard Flanders said ” When we started the band 2 years ago it was just for fun, we never expected such groundswell of interest in the band, and such an appreciation of playing tribute to the Progressive Rock Era”
Ian Twentyman keyboard player comments “ Every year we try and do one special charity gig- this year sees us come to the Dorking Halls for a special event for Kids for Kids...a local band, a local charity and a local venue ... We look forward to putting on something special”
Contact : Dorking Halls Box Office
Telephone : 01306 881717
RECEPTION AT THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
25 October 2007
In association with the UK Alumni Club of the Chicago MBA Programme
Reception at the Terrace Pavilion of the House of Commons, by kind invitation of Mr Dominic Grieve MP
7pm for 7.30pm; Guest speaker to be confirmed
Number limited
Contact : Yvette Riachi
Telephone : 07980059767
THIRD FISHING DAY - FLY FISHING WITH A DIFFERENCE
29 October 2007
We are privileged to have been invited by the Albury Estate to hold our Third Fishing Day at Park Lake in Albury Surrey. This is a really special day, not only are there experts at hand to teach you how to cast for that most elusive creature, the wild trout, or to help you improve your casting but you will be hosted by the Surrey Committee now well known for the delicious early morning breakfast, al fresco lunch, and splendid tea they provide!
Come and bring your family and friends to this very special day in breathtakingly beautiful surroundings. Fishing at Park lake is very special and utterly unforgettable.
The day includes one trout - there is a small charge for others caught. In previous years please note, the most anyone took home was 11!
Contact : Patricia Parker
Telephone : 07957 206 440
CHRISTMAS FAIR at the UNIVERSITY WOMEN
28 November 2007
ANNA MASSEY TO MAKE SURPRISE VISIT TO OUR FIRST CHRISTMAS FAIR. Come nad join her and check out some pretty amazing Stalls. This will be a wonderful event to support - and at just the right time to buy all your Christmas presents (in addition to goats and donkeys and midwives!) - knowing the profit is going to your favourite charity!
We are privileged to be holding this event in the beautiful surroundings of the University Women's Club in North Audley Street, London. If you do not know it you might like to take the opportunity to look around. It is the perfect place to use as your London base, with an excellent restaurant and room to change for the theatre!
We are hoping to make this an annual event so please do come with all your friends!
Contact : Lucy Greaves or David Jordan
Telephone : 07770596076 or 07785111510
ANNUAL CANDLELIT CHRISTMAS CONCERT - WITH SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE OF NEW STAR
12 December 2007
Our Annual Candlelit Christmas Concert will be held at St Paul's Church Knightsbridge - the magical setting for this unforgettable event. sTART TIME 7.00p.m. Yhis is normally a sell out event but at the moment tHERE ARE SOME TICKETS LEFT SO PLEASE BOOK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! The KIDS FOR KIDS Concert is one of the best value events in London - WITH HALF PRICE TICKETS FOR CHILDREN.
STAR APPEARANCE will be Young Musician of the Year RUTH PALMER - the beautiful young violinist who is already making ripples in the world of classical music. Thanks to sponsors SCITEB LTD Ruth will be performing for us during this year's magical concert.
Guest Readers this year already include PRUNELLA SCALES , RUTH RENDELL and ALASTAIR STEWART! aND WATCH OUT FOR A SPECIAL SURPRISE GUEST ......
Last year's Reception following the concert 90 seconds walk away, was fully booked early on so do please reserve your tickets in ample time. We do not want to miss seeing you!
Contact : Ursula Lady Pearce
Telephone : 0207 371 9857
SURPRISE NEW STAR RUTH LORENZO TO SING AT KIDS FOR KIDS CHRISTMAS CONCERT
10 December 2008
Stars galore in London! And surprise first London live performance by RUTH LORENZO of X-FACTOR fame will be at our concert on Wednesday. She joins world famous author RUTH RENDELL and our best loved actress ANNA MASSEY will be reading their favourite poetry for friends at the Annual KIDS FOR KIDS Christmas Concert which is again in St Paul's Knightsbridge. This is one of the loveliest of the Wren churches in London.
A huge honour this year is that SADIQ AL MAHDI, the charismatic leader of the main opposition party in Sudan, the Umma Party, and spiritual leader of the Ansar, will be reading poetry he reads to his grandchildren! Sadiq Al Mahdi, direct descendent of The Mahdi, is Honorary President of KIDS FOR KIDS and will join with other Patrons and friends, including Dr Rosalind Marsden, Ambassador for the Court of St James' to The Sudan, and children from many of the schools who support us, to sing Christmas Carols and delight to the sight and sound of the uniforms and trumpets of the Fanfare Trumpeters of the Grenadier Guards!
Half price tickets for children - £12.50 Adults £25 And come and meet the Starts at the After Concert Party - Adults £45 children £18
Contact : Patricia Parker
Telephone : 020 7371 9857
