Kids for Kids

French Wine Tasting Evening
2018-04-26 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
You are warmly invited to join us at 7pm on Thursday 26th April 2018 for a convivial evening of Wine Tasting of varietals from Bordeaux and adjacent regions! The evening will take place at a private house in Reigate, Surrey by kind permission of Mrs Angela Haeems.
The evening’s wines will be tasted with an accompaniment of French cheeses brought directly back from Bordeaux! Enjoy with crusty baguette, salad and preserves followed by a delicious compote of garden berries, meringue and cream. Robert Lightwood from Wine Country will provide commentary through the evening’s Wine Tasting. Robert is the husband of Karen Pearson, an accomplished artist who hosts Paint and Picnic Days in the summer for Kids for Kids!
This is a wonderful chance to increase your wine knowledge, enjoy with others, and help us raise much needed funds for our sustainable projects helping children and families in Darfur.
Please get in touch with contact@kidsforkids.org.uk or 07921135463 for tickets and more information about the evening.
Please send cheques (£17.50 per person) payable to Kids for Kids to P O Box 456, Dorking RH4 2WS, United Kingdom
We look forward to seeing you there!

Bridge Lunch in Westcott - 9 May 2018
2018-05-09 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
Bridge Lunch – Wednesday 9th May 2018 – £92 per table (£23 per player) minimum donation – great fun!
Join us for Bridge and a 2-course lunch with a glass of wine in Westcott, Surrey. 10 am for a 10.30 am start. Afternoon session ends 3 pm.

Bridge Lunch in aid of Kids for Kids
Westcott Reading Room (RH4 3LB)
Please arrive 10 am for a 10.30 am start. The afternoon session will end at 3 pm.
2 course lunch with a glass of wine and a cup of coffee is included, and there will be a Raffle with stupendous prizes as well as prizes for the winners of the drive.
Minimum donation £23 per person (£92 per table). Help save the lives of starving children in Darfur by helping families to become self-sufficient.
Bookings: Please contact Gerald Culliford, Hertford House, Guildford Rd, Westcott, RH4 3LB. (cheques made out to Kids for Kids please) gmrculliford@gmail.com. Booking form can be downloaded here.
Please bring bridge cloths and cards.

The Ambassadors' Ball 2018
2018-05-19 18:00 - 2018-05-20 01:00 UTC | The Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, 30 Portman Square, London, W1H 7BH
Tickets for the Ball this year have now sold out.
If you had confirmed you are coming and still need to pay, this can be done by bank transfer to Kids for Kids, Sort code: 60 07 02, Account number: 31670636. If you would like to make an additional donation above the ticket amount, we cannot tell you how grateful we would be.
(Single ticket – minimum donation £105. Tables of 10 – minimum donation £1,000.)
Please get in touch with Patricia at contact@kidsforkids.org.uk to advise when payment has been made and with guest details (Names & dietary requirements).
Waiting List
If you would like to be added to our waiting list, please get in touch. Things do change right up to the date and we would love you to be with us if at all possible.
We apologise in advance if you were hoping to come and are not able to this year, given the exceptional interest shown in the event.
If you are not able to make it to the Ball but would like to donate a prize, we would be delighted. We will be raising as much as possible to help the current urgent need in Darfur.
We are pleased to announce that the 2018 The Ambassadors’ Ball for Kids for Kids will take place on Saturday 19th May and will once again be held at The Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill.
The Ball has become one of the most sought-after events of London’s social calendar, attended by London’s diplomatic community, including Ambassadors from across the world, and has sold out each year.
For 2018, there will be a Royal theme to commemorate the Royal wedding on the same day.
We are delighted that the evening will include a special dance performance by H.E. Catriona Laing, Ambassador to Zimbabwe.
You can join our Trustees and the Ambassadors at our annual event which will include:

Moët and Chandon Champagne Reception in The Library of the Hyatt Churchill Hotel
Gourmet Three Course Dinner designed by Chefs of The Churchill, concluding with coffee and handmade chocolates
Selected fine wines, donated by International Diplomatic Supplies, served throughout
Ambassadors’ Ball Strictly Come Dancing Invitation Demonstration Performance by H.E. Catriona Laing, Ambassador to Zimbabwe with Dr Solomon Guramatunhu
Charity Auction and Gala Raffle with auctioneer Nicolas Martineau, Christie’s Director
Dancing until the early hours to live music of Funktonite

Medals will be worn. Dress: Black Tie / Ball Gowns.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship of The Ambassadors’ Ball is extremely important to us as it allows us to pay for those extra touches without taking valuable funds from our projects. If you would like to sponsor any part of The Ambassadors’ Ball then please contact us to find out about our Sponsorship Packages.

Raffle and Auction Prizes
Donations of Prizes for our Auction and Raffle are very gratefully received. Details will be included in our Ambassadors’ Ball Programme and on our Website and Social Media pages, as well as on Twitter and Instagram.
If you would like details of sponsorship and advertising in our Ambassadors’ Ball Programme please write to: contact@kidsforkids.org.uk

Do you have an hour to spare?
2018-06-22 09:00 - 17:00 UTC
Please can you help us on Friday 22nd June by sparing some time for our annual street collection in Dorking?
Every year, the local community is hugely supportive of Kids for Kids but we need help – just one hour of your time would make such a difference! Every hour donated, every penny raised, provides much needed funds for Darfur and will help us give children goat’s milk so that lack of protein does not damage their health irrevocably.
All you need is enthusiasm and a big smile. Volunteering slots are available all day, so any time that suits you would suit us. Why not bring a friend or family member to make a fun day of it? The more the merrier – and the more raised for Kids for Kids!
Sign up now – contact our our Surrey Committee by email or calling 07921135463.
If you have fun and want to do it again, or if you can’t get to Dorking on 22nd June, why not organise another collection? Please get in touch.
Thank you.

Open Garden, Summer Fete & Art Exhibition
2018-08-10 18:30 - 2018-08-12 16:00 UTC | Denebank, Cotmandene, RH4 2BL
Please join Kids for Kids for a Summer weekend of events this August in Dorking, Surrey.
The perfect way to spend a summer day!
Events held each day will be:
Private View on Friday 10th August from 6.30 to 8.00 p.m.
The weekend will open with a Private View for the Art Exhibition by Patricia herself, who has exhibited in London at the Mall Galleries, Blackfriars Gallery, Llewellyn Alexander Gallery and the Society of Women Artists and has pictures in many collections, including Trinity College Cambridge. Also on view will be paintings by Robin Radclyffe whose colourful pointillist technique is right up to the minute. Please see images of just a few of the paintings below. Drinks and canapes will be served.
To apply for an invitation, please get in touch: patricia@kidsforkids.org.uk / 07957206440 .
Garden Party on Saturday 11th August from 11 a.m.to 4.00 p.m.
Enjoy over an acre of private gardens with sculptures, hidden corners and herbaceous borders, plus an Exhibition of Original Art, Caribbean food by BoxFood, a Jamaican street food company, and designer stalls! Traditional Polish pottery, potted plants and flowers, exclusive beauty products by Arbonne, jewellery, and handmade silk flowers by Fiona Bliss – to name a few! Entry £5.00 to include tea, coffee or wine and a home-made cake. Children free.
Art Exhibition on Sunday 12th August from 11 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Don’t miss the last chance to see the Exhibition of original art. Refreshments will be available.
If you would like more information, or are interested in joining us at any, or all, of these event, please email contact@kidsforkids.org.uk. If you are interested in placing an offer of any of the below pieces of artwork, please send an email with the details of the piece. Please note Postage and Packaging will be added on to the cost of the piece.
We look forward to seeing you!

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Friends' Event 2018 - Foreign Office Special Representative to Sudan visits us
2018-08-11 18:30 UTC | Denebank, Cotmandene, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2BL, United Kingdom
Friends of Kids for Kids are invited to hear the latest news from Darfur from our Founder Patricia Parker MBE, with the opportunity for questions afterwards, at a Friends’ Event being held in Patricia’s home in Dorking on Saturday 11th August – Kids for Kids Friends Event Invitation.
Guest of Honour will be Chris Trott, the Foreign Office Special Representative for Sudan and South Sudan, who has kindly agreed to bring us up to date with Government policy and the latest news from the region.
Our Friends’ Event is a special occasion to hear exactly how we manage to work in one of the most inaccessible and deprived regions in the world, and to ask as many questions as you would like. Patricia says “In fact I have never heard of another charity being so open about all it does. I am passionate about our supporters – and indeed anyone thinking of supporting us – knowing as much as possible about how we spend their donations.”
We hope you can join us for this special event to hear about our projects in Darfur and how we are changing children’s lives long term. Our wonderful volunteers from our Surrey Group will be providing supper and as some people come from quite a distance do please come as near to 6.30p.m. as you can. There will also be an opportunity this year to see (and perhaps buy) works of art by Patricia Parker and Robin Radclyffe which are in the Art Exhibition which is being held over the same weekend – please take a look at details for the weekend events here.
Please email patricia@kidsforkids.org.uk or call 07957206440 to confirm your free place. Donations will of course be welcome, but are not obligatory! This is an event for you.

Art History Lecture and Lunch
2018-09-19 11:00 - 15:30 UTC | Westcott Reading Rooms, Institute Road, Nr Dorking, RH4 3LB, United Kingdom
Join us for an illustrated lecture entitled ‘Mirth, Morals & Manners – Hogarth & his World’ by Art Historian Brenda Whitaker.
Coffee and biscuits will be available before the lecture, which starts at 11.30 am, followed by a two course lunch with a glass of wine.
Minimum donation for tickets £25 per person. Available to buy online here, or download a booking form here.

Fishing for Goats! Executive Fly Fishing Day 2018
2018-10-13 09:30 - 17:30 UTC | Park Lake, Albury Estate, GU5 9JA
Executive Fly Fishing Day – Saturday 13th October 2018 – minimum donation for Half-day £55 and for Full-day £95.
We are delighted to announce that our Annual Kids for Kids Executive Fly Fishing Day will take place at Park Lake, Albury Estate Fisheries, Albury. Places for the Full Day and Half-day (AM or PM) sessions are now available to book on-line. All sessions enjoy tuition (if needed), fishing, and delicious refreshments.
Charity Fly Fishing Day

Saturday 13th October 2018
Park Lake, Albury Estate, Surrey GU5 9JA
Full Day tickets (9.30am to dusk) @ £95 each (min. donation) to include breakfast, morning coffee & home made cakes, lunch with wine and beer, and finally afternoon tea (more home made cakes etc!). All drinks available all day.
AM session only (9.30 am + lunch) @ £55 each (min. donation) to include breakfast, morning coffee & home made cakes and lunch with wine and beer. All drinks available throughout.
PM session only (12.30 pm lunch ’til dusk) @ £55 each (min. donation) to include lunch with wine and beer, afternoon tea with home made cakes. All drinks available throughout.
Enjoy an exclusive day of fly fishing on a lake at Albury Estate Fisheries in Surrey. A special day for experienced fishermen and total beginners alike. Tuition and tackle provided. Qualified tutors will give you tips on your technique.
Book early to avoid disappointment. AM only breakfast/fishing/lunch – PM only lunch/fishing/tea – or come for a full day, everything provided.
You can secure your place by booking online or, alternatively, complete a Booking Form and send it to us with your donation.
We look forward to welcoming you!

We are looking for a sponsor for this very special event. If you would be interested, please do get in touch to find out the details. In return for sponsorship, we can put your name on all our publicity.
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Magical Candlelit Christmas Concert 2018
2018-11-29 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | St Peter’s Eaton Square, 119 Eaton Square, London , London, SW1W 9AL, United Kingdom
Candlelit Christmas Concert – Thursday 29th November 2018
PLEASE NOTE: tickets can no longer be bought on line. Some tickets are available on the door. Please come early to secure your place. For details, see below.
Candlelit Christmas Concert at St Peter’s, Eaton Square, London – doors open 6.15 p.m. The perfect start to the Christmas season – Christmas as we all love it. It is another early date, due to Queen’s Gate School breaking up the following week, so please put the date in your diary now. It is the voices of those lovely children that make the evening so memorable.

The evening will be hosted throughout by ITV’s Julie Etchingham, and we are very pleased to welcome as Guest of Honour, our Patron, Eamonn Holmes OBE, well known Sky TV personality and TalkRadio host, together with Timothy West CBE and The Lord Cope of Berkeley PC.
We are delighted that the Thames Fanfare Brass will once again be raising the roof. What would Christmas Carols be without a Trumpet Fanfare? There will, of course, be plenty of favourite Christmas Carols too.
Concert 7.00pm followed by Mulled Wine & Mince Pies (included in your ticket)
Adults £32.00 Children £15.00 (minimum donation). Tickets available – on the door only
The perfect way to start Christmas!

This year we are so grateful to those who have so wonderfully taken advertising in the programme for our Christmas Concert: Delamere Dairy, Queen’s Gate School, De Vroomen, MW Eat, Sydney and London Properties, Gordon’s School, Bocketts Farm, Sciteb, and Sophie Paterson Interiors.
And a very special thanks to Delamere who has also provided sponsorship for the concert. You are enabling us to
help even more children in Darfur this holiday season! Thank you.

Read our report about the 2017 Concert to get excited for this year!!
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The Ambassadors' Ball 2019
2019-06-08 18:00 - 2019-06-09 01:00 UTC | The Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, 30 Portman Square, London, W1H 7BH
Thank you all so much for supporting our Ambassadors’ Ball this year! Early warning for next year – our Ball will take place on Saturday 6th June 2020. Do put the date in your calendar and stay tuned for more details!

We are pleased to announce that the 2019 The Ambassadors’ Ball for Kids for Kids will take place on Saturday 8th June and will once again be held at The Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill.
The Ball has become one of the most sought-after events of London’s social calendar, attended by London’s diplomatic community, including Ambassadors from across the world, and has sold out each year.
You can join our Trustees and the Ambassadors at our annual event which will include:

Champagne Reception from 6 pm in The Library of the Hyatt Churchill Hotel
Gourmet Three Course Dinner designed by Chefs of The Churchill, served with fine wines
Charity Auction and Gala Raffle
Dancing until the early hours to live music of Funktonite

Medals will be worn. Dress: Black Tie / Ball Gowns.
There are some tickets still available but please contact us as soon as you can. Individual tickets here, or as a Table for ten people at a special price here.
We are delighted to be sponsored by IDS and DELAMERE DAIRY again.

Your support means that we are able to make a huge difference to literally hundreds of children’s lives in Darfur.

Raffle and Auction Prizes
Even if you are not able to join us at our wonderful Ambassadors’ Ball you can have a go at winning one of the amazing prizes we have been donated. Prizes are listed at https://kidsforkids.org.uk/uncategorized/grand-auction-bid-now/ (post on Home Page) To place your bid please send your name, address, contact number with the title of your bid and Lot number to: contact@kidsforkids.org.uk
All bids must be received by noon on Saturday 8th June. All bids are binding.

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Fishing for Goats! Executive Fly Fishing Day 2019 - NOW SOLD OUT
2019-10-12 09:30 - 17:00 UTC | Park Lake, Albury Estate, GU5 9JA
Executive Fly Fishing Day – Saturday 12th October 2019 – Now sold out!
This year’s Annual Kids for Kids Executive Fly Fishing Day will take place at Park Lake, Albury, and we are delighted that Eddie and Daniella Lawson are this year’s sponsors. This means that every penny from ticket donations will go to Darfur to help children. We really are fishing for goats – goats that will give their valuable milk for children who are hungry. Park Lake is utterly beautiful, and ours for the day. The secluded lake will be stocked with rainbow trout and if you have never tasted trout straight from the water to your plate than you have no idea how delicious it is! Of course, you will have to catch it first!
Places for the Full Day and Half-day (AM or PM) sessions are no longer available. We apologise that we cannot fit any more in – but we like to ensure everyone has sufficient space on the banks to enjoy themselves. Do book early next year please. We don’t like disappointing anyone. Our next event is our magical Candlelit Christmas Concert with Joanna Lumley on 5th December. It is of course different, but wonderful!

Executive Fly Fishing Day

Saturday 12th October
Park Lake, Surrey GU5 9JA
Enjoy an exclusive day of fly fishing on the Duke of Northumberland’s private lake in Surrey. A special day for experienced fishermen and total beginners alike. Tuition by qualified trainers, all tackle provided. For beginners, qualified tutors are available and will help you improve your technique. No children under 10. All need to be accompanied by a fully paying adult to ensure everyone has enough space on the banks to really enjoy fishing as it should be enjoyed.
Full Day tickets (9.30am to dusk) @ £110 each (min. donation) to include breakfast, morning coffee & home made cakes, lunch with wine and beer, and finally afternoon tea (more home made cakes!). All drinks available all day.
AM session only (9.30 am to 12:30pm, including lunch) @ £65 each (min. donation) to include breakfast, morning coffee & home made cakes and lunch with wine and beer. All drinks available throughout.
PM session only (12.30 pm lunch ’til dusk) @ £65 each (min. donation) to include lunch with wine and beer, afternoon tea with home made cakes. All drinks available throughout.
Book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited. AM only breakfast/fishing/lunch – PM only lunch/fishing/tea – or come for a full day. Sunglasses and hats must be worn. Health and safety is our first concern but you are advised that you fish at your own risk.

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Magical Candlelit Christmas Concert 2019 - Sold Out!
2019-12-05 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | St Peter’s Eaton Square, 119 Eaton Square, London , London, SW1W 9AL, United Kingdom
Join us for our 19th Annual Candlelit Christmas Concert on Thursday 5th December 2019! Once again our Candlelit Concert will be held at St Peter’s Church in Eaton Square, London. This is the perfect start to the Christmas season – Carols by Candlelight. Hosted this year by the fabulous Joanna Lumley OBE.

It is a star studded evening, not just our Patron Joanna Lumley OBE, but Readers include Miriam Margolyes OBE plus Patrons Timothy West CBE, and The Lord Cope of Berkeley PC. We are also delighted that Thames Fanfare Brass will once again be raising the roof. What would a Christmas Concert be without a Trumpet Fanfare?! The angelic voices of the Queen’s Gate School Choirs will fill the church with gorgeous songs and there will, of course, be plenty of favourite Christmas Carols too for you to join in! World class soprano Natalie Rushdie will join us for the evening as well! Natalie has seen sold out shows at Wembley Stadium, Royal Albert Hall, and the London Coliseum.
The concert will begin at 7.00pm and will be followed by Mulled Wine & Mince Pies (included in your ticket).
Adults £35.00 Children £15.00 (minimum donation). Tickets are now sold out.
Please email contact@kidsforkids.org.uk for any enquiries.
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Pub Quiz Night in Dorking, Surrey!
2020-03-05 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | The Prince of Wales, Guildford Road, Westcott, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3QE, United Kingdom
Fancy yet another fun night out in a nice pub?
Good Company – Good Food – Good Beers …. and more!
Please join Kids for Kids On Thursday 5th March at The Prince of Wales in Dorking for a fantastic pub quiz!
This is a great opportunity to get a group of friends together, head on down to the pub for a couple of drinks, and support your favourite charity at the same time! At just £2 a head to enter the quiz, it is the perfect and affordable night out with all funds raised going to our sustainable projects helping children in Darfur, Sudan. Teams can be six people max., but bring all your friends and have multiple teams adding a little competition to the fun!
We will also be hosting a raffle on the night so do bring some extra change as their will be some fantastic prizes organised by our Surrey Committee that you definitely don’t want to miss out on trying to win. The quiz starts at 8pm but come early of course to grab some dinner before hand and get your perfect table.
Please let us know for planning purposes if you hope to attend by e-mailing ann.corrigan@lienard.co.uk and if you could spread the word about this great event that would be perfect! Download our event poster here and send it in an email, invite people to our Facebook Event, or simply share this website link. Thank you – and see you on March 5th!

Where: The Prince of Wales, Guildford Road, Westcott, Dorking RH4 3QE
When: 8pm Thursday March 5th
Cost: £2 a head at the door on the night (but do RSVP if you plan to attend if possible!)

The Ambassadors' Ball 2020
2020-06-06 18:00 - 2020-06-07 01:00 (Europe/London) | The Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, 30 Portman Square, London, W1H 7BH
Please Note: Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, this year The Ambassadors’ Ball which was scheduled to take place on Saturday 6th June 2020 has been cancelled. We are very sad to share this news with you but due to the increasing number of cases we cannot hold a large event at this time.

Future Support
Your support means that we are able to make a huge difference to literally hundreds of children’s lives in Darfur.

Raffle and Auction Prizes
We are on the look out for fantastic prizes for our Charity Auction and Gala Raffle! Everything is welcome – prizes in 2019 included rare vintage champagne, jewelry from Peru, a Holiday in Thailand, Bermuda and Sandbanks, a wonderful hamper of goat’s cheese from Delamere Dairy, a speedboat day, and a quieter day on a canal, and tea at the Ritz – of course! Please get in touch at contact@kidsforkids.org.uk if you would like to support our Ball with a prize donation. Your will help us raise even more money to change the lives of children in Darfur.

Sponsorship and Advertising
We are looking for businesses to purchase advertising space in the programme for our Ambassadors’ Ball. The more costs we can cover of this event, the more funds raised go directly to Darfur. Please email contact@kidsforkids.org.uk with any questions, or to purchase an ad.

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This Year's Ambassadors' Ball
2020-06-06 19:00 - 19:45 (Europe/London)
We are delighted to invite you to join us at The Ambassadors’ Ball this year – Saturday 6th June at 7 p.m (until 7.45 p.m) BST / UK time. Sadly this year we cannot meet at the Champagne Reception, or even on the dance floor! Instead, please join the Kids for Kids Founder and Trustees for a special “Ambassadors’ Non-Ball” via Zoom.
“Do bring a bottle and let’s have some fun, toast all that Kids for Kids has been able to do over the past year, and we will tell you about our visit to Darfur. Yes, we were able to go at last, after 9 long years: how we met my ‘little’ 9 year old, Ibrahim, who inspired me to set up Kids for Kids – not so little any more, and what we learnt about the amazing opportunities under the new government in Sudan, and all the challenges. I need your help and advice on what we are doing to stop the spread of COVID-19 in our remote villages in Darfur.
Of course this is a chance to dress up! Please put on your best Ball gown, gentlemen I am sure you have black tie or something suitable too – and let’s Have a Ball, albeit this year online.”
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday! Please do invite friends and family, including those in other countries and those who might not be able to come in other circumstances. All are welcome! Please RSVP by email to contact@kidsforkids.org.uk with the names and emails of anyone you are ‘bringing’ with you. We will then send you the Zoom Link and details for joining the Ball!
If you are not able to join us, you can find out more about our work helping families in Darfur by exploring our website – do be sure to read about our Urgent COVID-19 Soap Appeal and how you can help.
We may be locked down wherever we are…. But let’s have fun!

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Fishing for Goats! Executive Fly Fishing Day 2020
2020-10-10 09:30 - 17:00 UTC | Park Lake, Albury Estate, GU5 9JA
Executive Fly Fishing Day – Saturday 10th October 2020. Park Lake, Surrey GU5 9JA
At last – we can meet again! Come and enjoy this wonderful day as a treat after being in isolation for so long! This year’s annual Kids for Kids’ Executive Fly Fishing Day will take place at Park Lake, Albury on 10th October. Book now as I am sure it will sell out quickly! Who wouldn’t want to go fishing this year!
We really are fishing for goats (well, not literally!) – goats that will give their valuable milk for children who are hungry in Darfur! We need as many as we can get. The need is huge. Do join us, it’s a real treat. Park Lake is utterly beautiful, and ours for the day. The secluded lake will be stocked with rainbow trout and if you have never tasted trout straight from the water to your plate than you have no idea how delicious it is. Of course, you will have to catch it first!

Places for the Full Day and Half-day (AM or PM) sessions are now available to Book Online or by completing our Order Form. Tickets are limited to ensure everyone has enough space on the banks to really enjoy fishing as it should be enjoyed – so do book early! Enjoy an exclusive day of fly fishing on the Duke of Northumberland’s private lake in Surrey. A special day for experienced fishermen and total beginners alike! Tuition by qualified trainers (if needed) for beginners along with all tackle will be provided. Delicious refreshments as listed below will provided throughout the day.

Ticket Options:
Full Day tickets (9.30am to dusk) @ £120 each (min. donation) to include breakfast, morning coffee & home made cakes, lunch with wine and beer, and finally afternoon tea (more home made cakes!). All drinks available throughout.
AM session only (9.30 am to 12:30pm, including lunch) @ £75 each (min. donation) to include breakfast, morning coffee & home made cakes and lunch with wine and beer. All drinks available throughout.
PM session only (12.30 pm lunch ’til dusk) @ £75 each (min. donation) to include lunch with wine and beer, afternoon tea with home made cakes. All drinks available throughout.
“I hesitate to ask, but if you would like to add something extra as an additional donation it would really help. Without our events earlier this year – especially the Ambassadors’ Ball – our donations have fallen just when we are needed most, but I know life has not been easy for anyone this year.” Patricia Parker MBE Founder.
N.B. Children (minimum age 10) need to be accompanied by a fully paying adult. Because of the limit of space on the banks children also have to be full price. Sunglasses or glasses, and hats ideally with a peek, must be worn by everyone.
Health and safety is our first concern but you are advised that you fish at your own risk.

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Cover photograph by Darren Pepe, Surrey Life.

Virtual Christmas Market
2020-11-07 09:00 - 2020-11-08 19:00 UTC
Shop for Good this Christmas from the comfort of your own home whilst supporting those in need!

We are holding a Virtual Christmas Market on Facebook during the weekend of Sat 7th & Sun 8th November 9am – 7pm.

To join this Free Event, simply click on the link below to mark yourself as ‘Going’ and invite all your friends! – https://www.facebook.com/events/3313007668754524

A variety of fabulous ‘stall-holders’ will each have 30 minute slots throughout the weekend to post information, pictures & videos about their lovely products.

You will have the opportunity to browse all their wonderful goodies – jewellery, pottery, personalised gifts & lots more! – and then contact the ‘stall-holders’ directly with any queries and to place your Christmas orders!

Everything will be displayed directly on our Facebook Event so we look forward to seeing you there!

Get your Christmas shopping done from the comfort of your own home, all while supporting Kids for Kids and our families in Darfur, Sudan – Thank you so much for your support!

For any prospective ‘stall-holders’, we still have a few slots available over the weekend so if you are interested in having a ‘stall’, please do contact Charlotte@kidsforkids.org.uk for further details.

Arctic Wilderness Challenge, 22-26 January 2021
2021-01-22 - 2021-01-26
A once in a lifetime adventure through the pristine landscape of Swedish Lapland in the Arctic Circle!
Get set for an action-packed charity challenge in what is often described as ‘Europe’s Last Wilderness’. This Arctic Wilderness charity challenge will be a real test of your endurance, where you are in charge of food, digs and feeding your dogs. The challenge is basic with self-sufficient lodgings, unpredictable weather conditions as well as looking after your team of dogs!
It is a mix of survival techniques and learning how to live like the Saami people. Meet your companions and the Classic Challenge Tour Manager and UK Doctor that will accompany you throughout the trip in London before flying to Kiruna, the northernmost town in Sweden in the province of Lapland. You will travel by dog sled to different beautiful locations, and have a chance of seeing reindeer along the way.
The route includes a mixture of trails from tundra lowlands to high mountain areas and dense forests and frozen lakes. The first day you will travel 30-35km by dog sled, the second day a circular route of 40-45km past glacial lakes and open swamp areas, and 40-45km on the third day through snow covered mountains. Each night will be spent in wilderness base camps – and keep your eyes peeled for the famous Northern Lights! View the full itinerary here.

This is a fantastic chance to help children in Darfur, whilst taking on a totally different and extremely challenging excursion – making new friends as you face the cold weather together. Sign up solo or as a group. Group sizes range from 8-15 people, so sign up soon to get your spot!
The Registration Fee for this challenge is £299 and minimum sponsorship is £2500 for Kids for Kids. This may seem like a lot but includes: Flights to/ from Sweden, accommodation (camps, huts & lodges), transfers, full medical support, experienced guides and dog sledding team, specialist kit (leather mitts, Arctic all-in-one and Arctic boots), water and meals.
Additionally, we would be more than happy to help you come up with fundraising ideas, send you collection tins, stickers, and other Kids for Kids promotional materials that will make this goal much easier to accomplish! Our supporters often hold events as a way of raising funds instead of relying solely on sponsorship from family and friends. Why not hold a pub quiz night, silent disco, or bake sale?! Please get in touch at contact@kidsforkids.org.uk with any questions.
To learn more about this challenge and see the full itinerary visit Classic Challenge’s Website!

“I really want to thank Classic Challenge for all the help and organisation that you did for my participation in the 2017 Arctic Dog Sledding Challenge. The challenge went ahead and it turned out to be the most amazing five days!”

Greatest of All Time (GOAT!) Virtual Disco
2021-03-06 12:00 - 2021-03-07 08:00 UTC
Big Kids, Little Kids, Cardboard Box!
Kids, big & little, young & old, grab your dancing shoes and join us to dance away those lockdown blues!
We invite you to celebrate our 20th birthday with our 20-hour online Greatest of All Time (GOAT!) Virtual Disco starting on Sat 6th March!
It’s International Women’s Day too – so bring your sister, Mum, Aunty & Granny along as well!

The fun will start online via Zoom at midday on Sat 6th March and finish at 8am on Sun 7th March.
So, wherever you are, come & join us at a time that suits you for 1, 2, 5, 10, 15 or even 20 hours of brilliant boogying!!
Why not set yourself a target and ask friends & family to sponsor you?? You can set up your fundraising page here!
Or invite 20 friends, near and far, and help spread the fun & cheer!
There’ll be disco classics, the current chart-toppers, special requests & shout outs! Something for everyone!
Request your favourite song, grab your disco lights & glad rags, and show us your GOAT – Greatest of All Time! – moves!
Join us in bringing friends together! Let’s have fun, raise money for a good cause and all dance for GOATS!
We’re asking for a minimum donation of £10.00 for an Online Family Ticket – or the equivalent in your local currency.
£10 will provide 5 bars of soap to combat Covid-19, £50 will help us give a goat to provide nutritious goat’s milk for children badly suffering from malnutrition in Darfur. Invite 5 friends – give a Goat – and help us save a child’s life!
Everyone who buys tickets will be entered into a prize draw to win some Kids for Kids’ goodies!
Come and join us by booking your tickets here!
We’ll then send you the Zoom link and details to join nearer the time.
It’s very quick and easy to set up a Zoom account for free – just visit https://zoom.us/ or download the Zoom app – and we will send you a link for the Virtual Disco nearer the date!

Don’t forget, when you check out, to let us know the following details in the Order Notes section:

The time that you will be joining us
Any special song requests and shout outs
The name of the school you – or your children! – attend so we can give your friends a shout out too!

Rather Donate instead of Dancing?
If you would prefer to show your support through sponsorship instead, please do donate to our current Crowdfunder.

Special 20th Birthday Celebration with Joanna Lumley OBE & Special Guests
2021-03-08 19:00 - 22:00 UTC
Celebrate our 20th Birthday with us on Monday 8th March 2021 at 7pm!
Join Joanna Lumley OBE, Julie Etchingham and other special Guests from all over the World for a fun-filled online evening of amazing anecdotes, interesting insights and a celebratory quiz as we look back at the last 20 years of Kids for Kids and look forward to the next 20!
We would love you all to join us in celebrating our first 20 years and all that YOU have helped us achieve to change the lives of hundreds of forgotten children in Darfur.
We’re asking for a minimum donation of £10.00 for an Family Ticket – or the equivalent in your local currency.
£10 will provide 5 bars of soap to combat Covid-19, £50 will help us give a goat to provide nutritious goat’s milk for children badly suffering from malnutrition in Darfur. Invite 5 friends – give a Goat – and help us save a child’s life!
Come and join us online by booking your tickets here!

We will be using Zoom which is quick and easy to download, not to mention free! We will send you all the joining details via email and look forward to ‘seeing’ you virtually from the comfort of your own home!

Magical Candlelit Christmas Concert 2022
2022-12-01 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | St Peter’s Eaton Square, 119 Eaton Square, London , London, SW1W 9AL, United Kingdom
Join us for our Annual Candlelit Christmas Concert on Thursday 1st December 2022! Once again our Candlelit Concert will be held at St Peter’s Church in Eaton Square, London. This is the perfect start to the Christmas season – Carols by Candlelight.

It has always been a star studded evening with Readers including our wonderful Patrons, Joanna Lumley OBE, Miriam Margolyes OBE, Timothy West CBE, and The Lord Cope of Berkeley PC.
This year we are thrilled that Valerie Singleton OBE and Karen Jankel, daughter of Paddington Bear‘s creator, Michael Bond, will be joining us. We are also delighted that Thames Fanfare Brass will once again be raising the roof. What would a Christmas Concert be without a Trumpet Fanfare?! The angelic voices of the Queen’s Gate School Choirs will fill the church with gorgeous songs and there will, of course, be plenty of favourite Christmas Carols too for you to join in!
The concert will begin at 7.00pm and will be followed by Mulled Wine & Mince Pies (included in your ticket).
Adults £35.00 Children £17.00 (minimum donation).
Book your Tickets for our LIVE Concert on 1st December here!

Join us Online
If you are unable to join us in person this year, we do hope you can be with us online instead on Thursday 15th December at 6:30pm GMT.
£15 (min donation) for the whole family!
If you are already joining us live at St Peter’s, the whole family can join us online too for only £5 (min donation)! A link will be sent to you to book your tickets separately.
Book your Online Tickets for Thursday 15th December at 6:30pm here.
We look forward to seeing you then.

Please email contact@kidsforkids.org.uk with any enquiries.

Read our report about the 2021 Concert to get excited for this year!!
Cancellation Policy: Please note we cannot give refunds for event tickets unless the event is cancelled by us.

Kids for Kids' Quiz Night 12th April
2023-04-12 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | The Lounge, Meadowbank Stadium, Dorking, RH4 1DX
Are you a serious Quizzer seeking your next challenge? Or perhaps just looking for a fun night out with friends?
Whatever your quizzing capability, come and join Les and the Dorking Wanderers on Wednesday 12th April at their Charity Quiz Night all in aid of Kids for Kids!
Entry is just £2 per person, maximum of 7 people per team! Food is available and do enter the raffle!
To book a table please email les@dorkingwanderers.com or text 07970 8900031.
Best of luck and do let us know how you get on!!

Online Candlelit Christmas Concert 2023
2023-12-14 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Online
We’ll be taking the Magic ONLINE on Thursday 14th December again!
“The online Carol Service was quite unique in its concept, and so cleverly thought through – simply inspirational the way it took us on such an emotional journey – in my case while sitting at my kitchen table…!”
“The compassion, commitment and drive that came across from your cosy fireside setting has stayed with me – an evening I won’t forget.”
We are delighted to announce that The Alternative Christmas Concert will take place ONLINE again on Thursday 14th December at 6.30pm GMT.
For all those who are not able to join us live in London on 6th December for our Candlelit Christmas Concert this year, we are pleased to invite you to be with us online to enjoy the fun and festivities with us!
It has always been a star-studded evening and this year our wonderful Patrons, Dame Joanna Lumley DBE FRGS, Timothy West CBE and the Lord Cope of Berkeley PC will be with us, with special Guest Appearance from Bibi Heal and Stephen Barlow.
We are also delighted that Thames Fanfare Brass will once again be raising the roof. What would a Christmas Concert be without a Trumpet Fanfare?! The angelic voices of the Queen’s Gate School Choirs will fill the church with gorgeous songs, together with wonderful harp music by Lesley Magee, and there will, of course, be plenty of favourite Christmas Carols too for you to join in!
Thursday 14th December 6.30pm GMT LIVE zoom + a recording of this year’s Concert.
Family tickets are just £15 (min donation)!
(If you have joined us live on 6th Dec, tickets are just £5 per family – we will send you the link to book!)
This is the perfect way to start Christmas – we cannot wait to celebrate with you online!

Book tickets to join us online on 14th December 2023

Please email contact@kidsforkids.org.uk with any enquiries.
Do read our report about the 2022 Concert to get excited for this year!!
Cancellation Policy: Please note we cannot give refunds for event tickets unless the event is cancelled by us.
Reach a Prestigious Audience by Sponsoring our Candlelit Christmas Concert!
Sponsorship opportunities include sponsoring the evening or having a stall at our event to connect with our wonderful audience just in time for Christmas!
Taking out an advertisement in our Candlelit Christmas Concert Programme will not only enable Kids for Kids to help more children but, because our Programme is far more than just a record of the night, with messages from our Patrons, interesting articles and editorial, it is a valuable means to project your image as well.
The more costs we can cover, the more funds raised will go directly to Darfur. We can tailor-make a sponsorship package exclusively for your organisation and would welcome the opportunity to organise this for you. In return for your support, your company will be included in our Programme for the evening and on all publicity including our website and social media campaigns.
Download the Christmas Concert Advertising Brochure 2023 or for further details of sponsorship opportunities, please do email us.
Thank you to all our advertisers and supporters of our Candlelit Christmas Concert this year

RotaWalk'24 - Let's Step for Sudan!
2024-04-28 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Holmwood Common, Dorking
Join us for the next RotaWalk, organised by Rotary in Dorking which will take place on Sunday 28th April 2024, on the National Trust land of Holmwood Common, due south of Dorking.
Help us raise desperately-needed funds for the children of Darfur by raising sponsorship and challenging yourself to complete this 4 mile circular route with family and friends around the beautiful Holmwood Common. The route is a flattish, cinder-based all-weather circuit, suitable for all ages, and easily negotiated with push-chairs and mobility scooters.
Join Charlotte, Davina and friends for this lovely walk – a great chance to get some steps in, enjoy the countryside and perhaps do a bit of bird-spotting too. April 28th will be just under one year on from King Charles’ Coronation, so there will be some Royal connections to pass, as well as other interesting beauty spots!
Fancy dress outfits are actively encouraged too!

Join us on 28th April 2024
When? We will meet at 10:00am for a 10:30am start on 28th April 2024
Where? We will check in at the ‘base camp’ on the Old Cricket Pitch at North Holmwood, accessed from the National Trust Car Park on the corner of Inholms Lane, or by walking along the path from St John’s Church. The closest satnav is RH5 4JH. It will be well signposted.
En route? There will be a waystation at ‘The Viewpoint’ where we can relax, enjoy the view and sample the drinks and cake on offer – yum! There will be a further checkpoint at ‘the Twin Ponds’, the most southerly point of the walk, about half-way, also offering refreshments.
Where do we finish? We will finish at this same point to confirm we have safely completed the route.
How do I sign up?
We’re asking for a minimum donation of just £10 entry per adult walker and would love you to raise a minimum of £50 sponsorship if possible.
Children under 16 are more than welcome to join too and will be free!
Book your spot here for £10 (min. donation).
How can I raise sponsorship?
We recommend setting up an online sponsorship page with JustGiving.
Click on the link and then ‘Start Fundraising’ to set up your own JustGiving page for sponsorship – RotaWalk’24 4 Mile Fundraising Walk – in Fancy Dress! – JustGiving
Share your sponsorship page with friends and family so we can get stepping in the right direction to raise as many funds as we can this year!
Look at the Fun we had in 2021 – Come and Join us!
Find out about the fun and games we had on the RotaWalk’21 here and book your place to join us on 28th April 2024 !
We cannot wait to Step with you for Sudan!

Weaving International Fashion - National Dress Catwalk
2024-05-11 17:30 - 22:00 UTC | Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8 7NX
The Young Diplomats in London (YDL) in association with the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in London proudly presents a charity event titled “Weaving International Fashion – National Dress Catwalk” on Saturday 11th May 2024 at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Town Hall in London. Cllr Preety Hudd, Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Cllr Dori Schmetterling, Deputy Mayor both will be our guests of honour.
In our ever more interconnected world, it is critical to cherish and preserve our cultural heritage. London, a melting pot of cultures, finds its vibrant heart in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, home to many embassies and ambassadorial residences.
This captivating fashion show celebrates the rich cultural tapestry of our community, showcasing the artistry and storytelling woven into the national dress of various countries. Each ensemble serves as a window into a nation’s heritage, fostering understanding and appreciation between our diplomatic and local communities.
Brought to you by the co-producer of the Mongolian theatrical sensation, “The Mongol Khan”, Mrs. Unurmaa Janchiv, and an award-winning fashion director from Nigeria, Mr. Taiwo Meghoma.

There will be a National Dress Catwalk, International Cuisine and Craftsmanship Sales.
Date: Saturday 11th May 2024
Time: 17:30 – 22:00
Venue: Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8 7NX
Cost: £22.50
Book your tickets today HERE!
All funds raised will go towards Kids for Kids and The Felix Project.
