As marathon madness takes over the Capital get set for the next urban adventure to combine fitness with exploring London's iconic landmarks - the second annual Soldier Challenge on 19th May 2012. ABF The Soldiers' Charity is inviting London-lovers to compete in the Soldier Challenge, a test of logistics and planning, as well as fitness and fun.
The Big Lunch is a very simple idea from the Eden Project. The aim is to get as many people as possible across the whole of the UK to have lunch with their neighbours in a simple act of community, friendship and fun. In 2012 The Big Lunch falls on the same weekend as The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations on Sunday 3rd June and, as announced by Buckingham Palace, The Big Jubilee Lunch will be a part of the main programme of events over the central weekend of the Diamond Jubilee.
Wallace & Gromit join celebrity mum Javine to celebrate the launch of The BIG Breakfast with children at Richard House Children's Hospice in London and invite people across the UK join The BIG Breakfast takes place from the 20th - 27th April to raise thousands of pounds for sick children in hospitals and hospices.
English Heritage is thrilled to announce that the much-loved Summer Picnic Concerts at Audley End House and Gardens will go ahead as usual this summer. English Heritage has teamed up with independent concert producers, Portal Events Ltd to deliver a fantastic line-up of musical stars and the concerts will take place from Friday 3rd August to Sunday 5th August 2012.
An array of celebrity chefs have signed up for Nigel Haworth's Fantastic Food Show 2012 Sunday 20th May for what's set to be an amazing day out for the whole family. Joining Nigel and Northcote's Head Chef Lisa Allen, is a roll call of some of the country's best known chefs Aldo Zilli, Atul Kochhar, Matthew Fort, Tom Parker-Bowles and Bryn Williams, with this year's line up aiming to attract even more than last year's 5,000 visitors.
Head to Vinopolis, London's premium wine and food pairing destination, on 19th April to enjoy a bespoke tasting Masterclass developed by Vinopolis senior wine expert Tom Forrest. The Masterclass has been created as part of Vinopolis' new partnership with luxury cruise line, Celebrity Cruises, and will feature European wines from vineyards such as Bordeaux, Rioja and Quinta da Aveleda.
