BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kids for Kids - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Kids for Kids X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://kidsforkids.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kids for Kids REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251204T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251204T203000 DTSTAMP:20260610T044504 CREATED:20250219T141807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T194524Z UID:132860-1764874800-1764880200@kidsforkids.org.uk SUMMARY:Sold Out - Join Dame Joanna Lumley for Magical Candlelit Christmas Concert 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join Dame Joanna Lumley DBE FRGS for the Annual Kids for Kids Candlelit Christmas Concert on Thursday 4th December 2025! \nOur Candlelit Concert will be held at St Peter’s Church in Eaton Square\, Belgravia\, London.  This is the perfect start to the Christmas season – Carols by Candlelight. \nTickets are now Sold Out! We look forward to seeing you there. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nDame Joanna Lumley DBE FRGS invites you to join Kids for Kids at this year’s Magical Candlelit Christmas Concert in Belgravia\, London!  This event is the perfect start to the Christmas Season\, with every penny raised in profit providing emergency food and aid items to children in Darfur who face starvation because of the appalling violence that has been raging for over two years. Your presence at our concert will truly save lives! \nThe evening will feature the beautiful voices of the Junior and Senior Choirs of Queen’s Gate School singing your favourite Christmas Carols to get you in the holiday spirit!  We are delighted to welcome British Opera Soprano Bibi Heal\, accompanied by famous conductor/pianist Stephen Barlow along with renowned Irish Harpist Lesley Magee and world-class pianist Mitra Alice Tham. You will hear festive readings from our dear Patron\, The Lord Cope of Berkeley PC\, and the absolutely fabulous\, Dame Joanna Lumley DBE FRGS. And of course what would a Christmas Concert be without a Trumpet Fanfare?! Thames Fanfare Brass will once again raise the roof and entertain us with Christmas classics. Hundreds of candles will fill the Church as we close the evening and head out to the cozy courtyard to enjoy Mulled Wine and Mince Pies (included in your ticket!). \nWe look forward to seeing you for the most magical start to the Festive Season!  By attending the Kids for Kids Candlelit Christmas Concert with your family and friends you are helping transform the lives of children in remote villages of Darfur living in conditions of shocking deprivation. Clean water is not available – families drink surface water until it dries\, when they then have to walk miles to find a handpump. There is virtually no health care\, limited education\, and now children face starvation in what the UN says is the ‘worst humanitarian crisis in the world today’\, yet it is not in the news and no other organisation is helping. Children really need you\, need us\, right now. \nThe concert will begin at 7.00pm and will be followed by Mulled Wine & Mince Pies (included in your ticket). \nAdult tickets are £39.50 (min donation) and Child tickets (12 years and under) are £18 (minimum donation)!  The perfect way to start Christmas – Carols by Candlelight. \nBook your Tickets today for our Candlelit Christmas Concert on Thursday 4th December 2025 \nPlease email contact@kidsforkids.org.uk with any enquiries.\nDo read our report about the 2024 Concert to get excited for this year!! \nCancellation Policy: Please note we cannot give refunds for event tickets unless the event is cancelled by us. \nReach a Prestigious Audience by Sponsoring our Candlelit Christmas Concert!\nSponsorship opportunities include sponsoring the evening or having a stall at our event to connect with our wonderful audience just in time for Christmas! \nTaking 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. \nThe 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. \nFull details of sponsorship and advertising opportunities will be available shortly. \nPlease do email us for further details or to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities further. URL:https://kidsforkids.org.uk/event/magical-candlelit-christmas-concert-2025/ LOCATION:St Peter’s Eaton Square\, 119 Eaton Square\, London \, London\, SW1W 9AL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Candlelit Christmas Concert,Fundraising Event,Home Page key event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kidsforkids.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Joanna-and-Timothy-West-Michael-Blyth-Photography.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kids For Kids":MAILTO:contact@kidsforkids.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTSTAMP:20260610T044504 CREATED:20251210T155158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T150447Z UID:134068-1772928000-1773014399@kidsforkids.org.uk SUMMARY:Cambridge Half Marathon 2026 DESCRIPTION:Support our Running Heroes who are taking part in the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon\nOn Sunday 8th March TTP Cambridge Half Marathon will be returning and we would love you to support our Kids for Kids runners and the forgotten children of Darfur!  \nThe TTP Cambridge Half Marathon is one of the city’s most celebrated running events\, bringing thousands of participants together each year to race through Cambridge’s historic streets and iconic university grounds. Known for its flat\, fast course and inspiring atmosphere\, the event attracts seasoned runners\, charity fundraisers and first-time half-marathoners alike. With enthusiastic crowds\, stunning scenery and impeccable organisation\, the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon offers a memorable experience while supporting a wide range of local and national causes. \nSupport our Runners here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/kidsforkidscambridgehalf \n  URL:https://kidsforkids.org.uk/event/cambridge-half-marathon/ LOCATION:Cambridge CATEGORIES:Challenge Event,Fundraising Event,Home Page key event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kidsforkids.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Running-the-Cambridge-Half-Marathon-for-Children-in-Darfur.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260606T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260606T233000 DTSTAMP:20260610T044504 CREATED:20260312T145703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T170745Z UID:134417-1780768800-1780788600@kidsforkids.org.uk SUMMARY:Gourmet Dinner and Dance DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce that a special 25th Anniversary of the 2026 Gourmet Dinner and Dance for Kids for Kids will take place on Saturday 6th June and will be held at The Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill. Tickets on sale now! \nThis event will be a Masquerade Ball so please do wear a mask! The evening will be attended by London’s diplomatic community\, including Ambassadors from across the world. \nJoin our Trustees and the Ambassadors for: \n\nChampagne Reception in the Library of the Hyatt Regency Churchill Hotel\, one of the most prestigious hotels in London\nGourmet Three Course Dinner designed by Chefs of The Churchill which concludes with coffee and handmade Petits Fours\nFine wines\nCharity Auction and Gala Raffle hosted by Hugh Edmeades\nDancing until the early hours to the live music of “After Hours” – you just won’t want to leave the dance floor!\n\nMedals will be worn. Dress: Black Tie / Ball Gowns – and Masks for the Masquerade theme! \nIndividual tickets are £275 each or you can book a table of ten for the special price of £2\,500. Book your tickets now! \nYour attendance means that we will be able to make a huge difference to hundreds of children’s lives in Darfur. We look forward to seeing you there! \nNote: Unfortunately no refunds will be provided unless the event is cancelled by the organiser. Thank you for your understanding. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nYou could Reach a Prestigious Audience by Sponsoring our Gourmet Dinner and Dance!\nSponsorship opportunities include sponsoring the evening\, or individual items such as Dinner\, the Champagne Reception\, our wonderful Band. \nAppearing in our 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 fascinating editorial\, and details of the Auctions\, both Live and Silent\, it is a valuable means to project your image as well. \nThe 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. \nPlease email us for further details. \nOr… Donate an Auction or Raffle prize!\nIt would be wonderful if you would donate something extra special for our Charity Auction and Gala Raffle. Perhaps jewellery\, artwork\, rare vintage champagne\, a stay in your holiday home\, or tea at the Ritz?!  Do you have any signed memorabilia?  Your generosity helps us make a real difference! \nIf you would like to donate a prize to help us raise funds for our projects in Darfur please email us – we would be delighted to hear from you! \nThank you to the Sponsor of our Ambassadors’ Ball in 2025\n \nAnd to all the wonderful organisations who supported our Ambassadors’ Ball with advertising and donating raffle and auction prizes. \n \nRead about last year’s Ambassadors’ Ball here and see what the press have said below… \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline coverage\n\n\nAll In London\nBrit Events\nChoose Your Event\nEventBrite\nGumtree\n\n\nWhat’s On London\nWhere Can We Go\nThe Media Eye \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoverage in Print\n\n\nMarylebone Journal\nDiplomat Magazine\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n  URL:https://kidsforkids.org.uk/event/gourmet-dinner-and-dance/ LOCATION:The Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill\, 30 Portman Square\, London\, W1H 7BH CATEGORIES:Ambassadors' Ball,Fundraising Event,Home Page key event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kidsforkids.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Masquerade-Banner-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kids For Kids":MAILTO:contact@kidsforkids.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261010T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261010T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T044504 CREATED:20260529T163536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T163536Z UID:134684-1791624600-1791651600@kidsforkids.org.uk SUMMARY:Executive Fly Fishing Day in Surrey DESCRIPTION:The Kids for Kids’ Executive Fly Fishing Day 2026 will take place at Park Lake\, Albury on Saturday 10th October. Tickets are now on sale! \nThe Duke of Northumberland’s private lake will be stocked with trout and if you have never tasted trout straight from the water to your plate then you have no idea how delicious it is.  Of course\, you will have to catch it first – but we will provide people to help you! This very special\, secluded lake is solely for our use and provides the perfect autumn day out for friends\, family or a memorable way to entertain your out of town clients. Delicious refreshments will be provided throughout the day from homemade cakes to lunch with wine and beer. We look forward to welcoming you all – beginners and experienced fisherman alike! \nThis Fly Fishing Day is a very special Fishing opportunity because every penny raised in profit will provide essential food packs for children in Darfur who are in desperate need. Darfur continues to face bitter conflict and the indirect effects of disease and starvation are almost worse.  By joining us on our fishing day this year you can transform the lives of families\, providing Kids Kitchen Kits for children complete with lentils\, pulses\, groundnuts and cooking oil. A fun day out for you is a lifeline for children who have been deprived of protein for months. \nYour Ticket Options: \nFull Day tickets  (9.30am to dusk) @ £150 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. \nAM session only  (9.30 am to 12:30pm\, including lunch) @ £85 each (min. donation) to include breakfast\, morning coffee & home made cakes and lunch with wine and beer.  All drinks available throughout. \nPM session only (12.30 pm lunch ’til dusk) @ £85 each (min. donation) to include lunch with wine and beer\, and afternoon tea with home made cakes. All drinks available throughout. \n“Please put Fly Fishing in your calendar and tell your friends – make a day of it! Your help in raising essential funds for food this year is invaluable. Thank you.” – Patricia Parker OBE\, Founder. \nN.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. The first fish you catch will be yours to keep! There will be a small charge for any additional fish you wish to take home. Sunglasses or glasses and brimmed hats or caps must be worn by everyone. Health and safety is our first concern but you are advised that you fish at your own risk. \nTo join us for our Fly Fishing Day this year\, please book your tickets here! \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCheck out our Fly Fishing Event over the years in the press: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline coverage\n\n\nSurrey World\nVantagePoint\nEventBrite\nDarling Magazine\nGumtree\n\n\nWhere Can We Go \nReigate.UK Newsletter\nThe Best Of\nSurrey Live (2019)\nSurrey Live Video\nSurrey Live Gallery\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRadio and Print Coverage\n\n\nSurrey Hills Radio (2025)\nDiplomat Magazine (2019)\n Life Magazine – Surrey and Berkshire Editions (2019) \nBBC Radio Surrey (2025)\n\n\n\n  \nCancellation Policy: Please note we cannot give refunds for event tickets unless the event is cancelled by us. URL:https://kidsforkids.org.uk/event/fishing26/ LOCATION:Park Lake\, Albury Estate\, GU5 9JA CATEGORIES:Fly Fishing Day,Fundraising Event,Home Page key event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kidsforkids.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Fishing-3-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kids For Kids":MAILTO:contact@kidsforkids.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261203T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261203T203000 DTSTAMP:20260610T044504 CREATED:20260529T163927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T163927Z UID:134676-1796324400-1796329800@kidsforkids.org.uk SUMMARY:25th Annual Magical Candlelit Christmas Concert DESCRIPTION:Kick of the Christmas Festivities with Dame Joanna Lumley DBE FRGS on Thursday 3rd December 2026\nTickets on sale now to enjoy Carols by Candlelight at the Kids for Kids Candlelit Christmas Concert\, marking 25 Years of helping Children in Darfur\, Sudan. 7pm\, St Peter’s Church in Eaton Square\, Belgravia\, London. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nDame Joanna Lumley DBE FRGS invites you to join Kids for Kids at this year’s Magical Candlelit Christmas Concert in Belgravia\, London!  This event is the perfect start to the Christmas Season\, and this year is extra festive as we will mark 25 Years of helping children in Darfur\, Sudan. Every penny raised in profit from the evening will provide emergency food and aid to children who are waking up hungry every day due to the appalling violence that has been raging for over three years. Your presence at our concert will truly save lives! \nThe evening will feature the beautiful voices of the Junior and Senior Choirs of Queen’s Gate School singing your favourite Christmas Carols to get you in the holiday spirit!  We are delighted to welcome our absolutely fabulous Patron\, Dame Joanna Lumley DBE FRGS\, who will share a festive reading. And of course what would a Christmas Concert be without Trumpet Fanfare?! Thames Fanfare Brass will raise the roof and entertain us with Christmas classics. Hundreds of candles will fill the Church as we close the evening and head out to the cozy courtyard to enjoy Mulled Wine and Mince Pies (included in your ticket!). \nWe look forward to seeing you for the most magical start to the Festive Season!  By attending the Kids for Kids Candlelit Christmas Concert with your family and friends you are helping transform the lives of children in remote villages of Darfur living in conditions of shocking deprivation. Clean water is not available. Families drink surface water until it dries\, when they then have to walk miles to find a handpump. There is virtually no health care\, limited education\, and now children face starvation in the ‘worst humanitarian crisis in the world today’ (UN). Children really need our help right now. \nBook your tickets today for our Candlelit Christmas Concert on Thursday 3rd December 2026!  The concert begins at 7.00pm\, followed by Mulled Wine & Mince Pies (included in your ticket). \nAdults: £39.50 (min. donation)\nChildren (under 12): £18 (min. donation) \nPlease email contact@kidsforkids.org.uk with any enquiries. \nCancellation Policy: Please note we cannot give refunds for event tickets unless the event is cancelled by us. \nOur 2025 Candlelit Concert raised over £26\,000. Read about the success of this magical event here! \nSponsor the 25th Annual Kids for Kids Candlelit Christmas Concert\nSponsorship opportunities include: \n\nSponsorship of the evening\nHave a stall at our event to connect with our audience just in time for Christmas!\nTake an advertisement in our Concert Programme\n\nThe more costs we can cover\, the more funds raised will go directly to helping more children in Darfur in urgent need. 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. \nPlease email us to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities. URL:https://kidsforkids.org.uk/event/christmas26/ LOCATION:St Peter’s Eaton Square\, 119 Eaton Square\, London \, London\, SW1W 9AL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Candlelit Christmas Concert,Fundraising Event,Home Page key event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kidsforkids.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KidsForKids25-1223.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kids For Kids":MAILTO:contact@kidsforkids.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR