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Find out when the major events of 2010 are taking place.

March 2010
An audience with Kim Phuc

An audience with Kim Phuc

Manchester

19/03/2010

A fascinating insight into Kim Phuc's life story - the iconic face of the Vietnam war.

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Girl amid ruins

Disaster response challenge

Bramley, Hampshire

26/03/2010

How would you cope in the tense and rapidly evolving situation of a humanitarian disaster?

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April 2010
View of the Pen-y-Ghent in the Yorkshire Dales

One Peak Wander

Yorkshire

10/04/2010

A new and exciting event for all the family in the stunning Yorkshire Dales.

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Fully laid table

Cambridge College Dinner for the Haiti Earthquake Appeal

Cambridge

18/04/2010

A stylish candlelit dinner with wine in a beautiful setting.

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Jacket with Red Cross tag

Red Cross spring sale

Cottered Village Hall, Hertford

22/04/2010

Grab some bargains at this seasonal sale.

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New York runners

Virgin London Marathon 2010 own place runners

London

25/04/2010

If you gain your own place, run in aid of the Red Cross.

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Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire

Great Spring Gardening Event

Eastnor Castle, near Ledbury

28/04/2010

Pick up all you need to be a gardener extraordinaire at this spring extravaganza.

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May 2010
Group of people running

Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon 2010

Belfast, Northern Ireland

03/05/2010

Walk, wheelchair or relay in Northern Ireland's key challenge event.

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Tables in dining hall

Best of British Red Cross Summer Ball

Halton Village, Aylesbury

08/05/2010

Dance your socks off during Red Cross Appeal Week at this summer ball in the Chilterns.

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Woman running

Ignis Asset Management Women's 10k 2010

Glasgow

09/05/2010

Join thousands of women in the only road race of its kind in Scotland.

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Question mark

Call My Bluff with wine

Glaziers Hall, London, SE1

14/05/2010

Think you know your sancerre from your sauvignon blanc? Join us for a wine-tasting with a difference.

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Harlaxton Summer Music

Harlaxton Summer Music: concert one

Lincolnshire

14/05/2010

Series of three chamber music concerts in an outstanding location.

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Walkers on a path

Just Walk

South Downs, West Sussex

15/05/2010

A one-day walking challenge for all abilities on West Sussex's stunning South Downs.

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Runners in the Manchester Run

Great Manchester Run 2010

Manchester

16/05/2010

Take part in one of the world's most prestigious 10k runs.

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Hairy Haggis

Edinburgh Marathon 2010

Edinburgh

23/05/2010

Take part in the second largest full marathon in the UK – choose the full race or the relay challenge.

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Harlaxton Summer Music

Harlaxton Summer Music: concert two

Lincolnshire

28/05/2010

A series of three chamber music concerts in an outstanding venue.

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Eurovision Song Contest Oslo 2010

Eurovision quiz and fun night

Hertford

29/05/2010

A madcap night of Eurovision fun.

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Chicago runner

London 10,000

London

31/05/2010

Create history by running along the Olympic route in the London 10,000.

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June 2010
Harlaxton Summer Music

Harlaxton Summer Music: concert three

Lincolnshire

11/06/2010

A series of three chamber music concerts in an outstanding venue.

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Chester Dragonboat Festival 2010

Chester Dragonboat Festival 2010

Chester

13/06/2010

Gather a team for this fun boating event.

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Spirit of Ascot Ladies Day

The Spirit of Ascot Ladies Day

Croma, Chorlton, Manchester

17/06/2010

Calling all ladies for a day out of girly fun in Manchester.

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Two people abseiling

Midsummer abseil

Reading Bridge House

18/06/2010

Celebrate midsummer with a leap from one of Reading's highest buildings.

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Swimmers in water

Great East Swim

Suffolk

19/06/2010

Join our swimming team for this one-mile swim at Alton Water, Suffolk.

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Jump 4 Life

Jump 4 Life

Brigg, near Hull, Yorkshire

19/06/2010

Leap from an airplane, freefall for several thousand feet then serenely float to the ground.

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Group walking through long grass

Walk for Freedom

Worcestershire

19/06/2010

Walk with us along the Worcester Canal to raise awareness and funds in Refugee Week.

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Secret garden of Petworth

The Secret Gardens of Petworth

Petworth, Sussex

20/06/2010

Visit over twenty beautiful gardens hidden among the high walls of historic Petworth.

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Five golfers

Red Cross Golf Challenge

Chorley, Lancashire

24/06/2010

Tee off for the Red Cross and enjoy a day of sport and entertainment.

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Sky dive participant

Jump 4 Life, Cirencester

South Cerney, Cirencester

26/06/2010

Take a leap and skydive to make a difference to someone in crisis the year.

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July 2010
Swimmers running into lake

Great London Swim

London

03/07/2010

Take a dip in the Thames and enjoy the capital's skyline at this exciting one-mile open-water swim.

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Reach for the sky

Reach for the sky

Wormingford Airfield, Essex

08/07/2010

Take part in a sponsored glider flight.

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Yorkshire 3 Peaks

Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge

Yorkshire

17/07/2010

Put your best foot forward for this exciting challenge in stunning surroundings.

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Two cyclists on route

The Big Red Ride 2010

London and Eastbourne

25/07/2010

Dust off your lycra for our annual London to Eastbourne bike ride.

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August 2010
Riders on bikes in London

The Mazda London Triathlon

London

07/08/2010

Swim, cycle and run for us in the world’s largest triathlon

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Baitings dam

Baitings Dam abseil

Yorkshire

07/08/2010

Step over the edge and accept this abseil challenge.

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Great Wilderness Challenge runner

Great Wilderness Challenge

Wester Ross

21/08/2010

A unique Highland challenge for all abilities.

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Swimmers diving into water

Great Scottish Swim

North Lanarkshire, Scotland

21/08/2010

Join our team for this one-mile open water swim in the stunning surroundings of Strathclyde Park.

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September 2010
Eiffel Tower

Cycle London to Paris

London to Paris

03/09/2010

Take part in this popular long weekend challenge from London to Paris.

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Inca trail

Peruvian Inca trail

Peru

03/09/2010

Do something different and take on one of the world's oldest treks.

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A lady standing at the top of one of the 3 Peaks

Three Peaks Challenge

UK wide

04/09/2010

Climb the three highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales in 24 hours.

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Swimmers running into lake

Great North Swim

Lake Windermere

04/09/2010

This event takes place in the beautiful and stunning Lake Windermere.

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Abseiler silhouette

Grimsby Dock Tower abseil

Grimsby

05/09/2010

Dare to care – take this wonderful opportunity to abseil down a Grimsby landmark.

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Man and woman joggers

Great Scottish Run

Glasgow

05/09/2010

Challenge yourself to one of Scotland's largest and most successful runs.

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Landscape view of Hadrians Wall

Hadrian’s Wall trek

Hadrian’s Wall

10/09/2010

One wall, one weekend, and one epic adventure through history.

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Man walking along a country track

Millennium Charity Challenge Walk revisited

Prestatyn

18/09/2010

We dare you to complete the last 26 miles of the Offa’s Dyke path from Clwyd Gate to Prestatyn.

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Naze tower abseil

Naze tower abseil

Naze tower, Walton-on-the-Naze

19/09/2010

Abseil down the historic tower on the cliffs at Walton-on-the-Naze.

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Female running

Great North Run 2010

Newcastle

19/09/2010

Join our team for the world's biggest half marathon.

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Clay Pigeon Shoot 2008

Pangbourne clay pigeon shoot

Royal Berkshire shooting school, Berkshire

22/09/2010

Join us for a truly memorable day at the Royal Berkshire shooting school.

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Great Wall of China

Great Wall of China trek

China

23/09/2010

Put on your trekking kit for an exciting trip along the route of this ancient wall.

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Man running

Berlin Marathon 2010

Berlin, Germany

26/09/2010

Compete in the race voted the world's number one marathon course eight times.

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Dragon boat

Bristol Dragon Boat Race

Baltic Wharf, Bristol

26/09/2010

Gather a team for this eastern-style adventure.

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October 2010
Running man

Loch Ness Marathon 2010

Inverness

03/10/2010

A monster race...running alongside the shores of the world's most famous loch.

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Trainer

Hope Valley Run

Haugh Wood, Hereford

03/10/2010

Join us on an eight mile multi-terrain run through scenic Herefordshire countryside.

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Scooby Doo running for the Red Cross

River Ness 5K Fun Run 2010

Inverness

03/10/2010

Join us in this 5K fun run through the historic Highland capital of Inverness.

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Loch Ness 10K runner 2009

River Ness 10K 2010

Inverness

03/10/2010

Join us in this 10K run through the historic Highland capital of Inverness.

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Runcorn Bridge at night

Runcorn Bridge zip slide

Runcorn Bridge, Runcorn, Cheshire

03/10/2010

Fly an exhilarating 650ft along an aerial runway from this stunning Cheshire landmark.

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Chicago runner

Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Chicago

10/10/2010

Sign up for the 31st anniversary of the one of the world’s fastest marathon courses.

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Off-road vehicle

Ladies Driving Challenge

Leicestershire

10/10/2010

Ladies, are you ready for the drive of your life?

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Autumn gift fair

Autumn gift fair

Essex

13/10/2010

We invite you to a fabulous day of shopping in beautiful surroundings.

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Mountain Bike Challenge

Mountain Bike Challenge

Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire

17/10/2010

Get your helmet on for this challenging and highly rated 23-mile route.

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Woman running

Great South Run

Portsmouth

24/10/2010

Join us for the scenic 10-mile run around Portsmouth.

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Fanhams Hall Hotel in Ware

Fanhams Hall Christmas Fair

Fanhams Hall Hotel, Ware

28/10/2010

Fanhams Hall Christmas Fair

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Mount Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro trek

Kilimanjaro, Africa

29/10/2010

Trek up beautiful Mt Kilimanjaro, the world's highest free-standing mountain.

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Sahara

Sahara trek

Sahara, Africa

29/10/2010

Trek across one of the largest deserts in the world.

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November 2010
Angkor Wat

Vietnam to Cambodia Cycle

Vietnam and Cambodia

18/11/2010

A breathtaking bike ride from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to the temples of Angkor Wat.

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Red Cross Ball, Wirral

Red Cross Ball, Wirral

Wirral, Merseyside

20/11/2010

An unmissable night of amazing evening of entertainment.

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December 2010
Gifts at the London Christmas Fair

London Christmas Fair

Kensington Town Hall, London, W8 7NX

01/12/2010

Join our special guest speaker and do all your Christmas shopping under one roof.

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Giggle Aid

Giggle Aid

Sheffield

16/12/2010

A cracking cavalcade of comedy.

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