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The Buteyko Institute Trust

The Buteyko Institute Trust present an evening of music and entertainment to raise money for the Glasgow School Project, featuring Craig Armstrong, Jerry Burns, Judith Williams, Alistair Ogilvy, Katie O'Halloran, Stu Brown, Nigel Clarke, Lynda Cochraine, Adrian Spina, Penny Black, a string quintet led by Alison Lawrence…

Òran Mór, Glasgow

Thu 30 May

£40 / 0141 357 6200

  • 18:30

First Annual Mozarmy Meet 2013

Fans of Morrissey and the Smiths can get together and revel in their mutual adoration at the first annual Mozarmy meet-up. Terry Christian and guest DJs play tracks from the back catalogue and there's appearances from Craig Gannon, Jonny Bridgwood and Andrew Paresi. Booking is essential.

Star & Garter, Manchester

Sun 26 May

£12 / 0161 273 6726

  • 20:00 – 04:00

The RoadBlock Run

RoadBlock Run (formerly Urbanathlon) returns with another race filled with obstacles for runners to negotiate in aid of Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. Prizes for fastest males, females and teams, as well as a special prize for runners in fancy dress.

Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh

Sun 22 Sep

£14 / 0845 450 2000

  • 11:30 – 16:00

Miles for Macmillan

Get fit, enjoy the views and raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support by walking through the lovely setting of Holyrood Park on either a 3-mile or an 8-mile route. Suitable for the whole family (except for Rover).

Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Sun 1 Sep

£10 / 0300 100 0200

The Sick Kids Foundation Teddy Toddle and Summer Fair 2012

A fun day out to raise money for the Sick Kids Friends Foundation with a Teddy Toddle, fairground attractions and the chance to meet some of your favourite telly and movie stars.

Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh

Sat 15 Jun

£5 per toddler for the Teddy Toddle / 0131 668 4949

  • 12:00 – 16:00
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Strictly Oxford for Vale House 2013

A scaled down version of the BBC's smash hit show, with Oxford-based dignitaries and celebrities donning their dancing shoes for a six week tuition period, culminating in this show where they demonstrate how well (or poorly) they got on. All in aid of Vale House.

New Theatre, Oxford

Sun 21 Jul

£10–£45 / 0870 606 3500

Boatie Blest Seafood BBQ

Boatie Blest Community Rowing Club have a lot of local line-caught mackerel and moules mariniere on their hands, and they want to share it!

Cockenzie House

Sat 1 Jun

Free Free entry / 07791 143309

Part of 3 Harbour Arts Festival and Leap Sports Scotland Festival Fortnight.

  • 12:00 – 14:00

Skinny Dip 2013

Get naked and run into the sea at this national skinny dipping event in aid of Marie Curie. Hot drinks and barbecue afterwards. Exact location will be revealed on registration.

Venue TBC

Sun 2 Jun

£15 (Minimum sponsorship £85) / 0845 052 4184

  • 07:00

The Ben Nevis Challenge

Climb Ben Nevis and raise money for Yorkhill Family House, Glasgow. All transport, meals and accommodation provided.

Croit Anna Hotel, Fort William

Sat 29 Jun

£300 minimum sponsorship / 0141 201 0849

  • 16:00

Big Fun Run

A 5km fun run with charity partners available for those wishing to raise sponsorship for a good cause.

Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Sun 28 Jul

Entry fees vary / 0131 652 8150

  • 11:00
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Cancer Research UK Christmas Fair

The Palace's State Rooms play host to this year's Christmas fair, in aid of Cancer Research UK. There's plenty to browse, including a range of cards, gifts, decorations and food to get your Christmas shopping off to a good start.

Scone Palace, Perth

Mon 25 Nov

£5 / 01738 552300

  • 16:30 – 20:30

Cannock Chase Military History Weekend

A celebration of the region's military past with hands-on activities for all the family and proceeds going towards Help for Heroes.

Cannock Chase Visitors Centre

Sat 17 Aug

Free (there is a small charge for archery)

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sun 18 Aug

Free (there is a small charge for archery)

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Childish Things 10

Comedy for a good cause.

New Theatre, Oxford

Mon 24 Mar

£25–£55 / 0870 606 3500

Tue 25 Mar

£25–£55 / 0870 606 3500

The Edinburgh Moonwalk

A sponsored nocturnal power walk to raise funds to combat breast cancer. As an added bonus, all participants are invited to walk in their bras (and that includes the men).

Leith Links, Edinburgh

Sat 8 Jun

Over-13s only

£32.50–£72.50 entry fee / 01483 741430

  • 20:00 – 12:00

Marie Curie Cancer Care Walk Ten

An evening walk among beautiful surroundings, followed by a picnic, entertainment and fireworks to mark the beginning of the next Marie Curie nursing shift.

Craigholme School Sports Facility and Field, Glasgow

Sat 24 Aug

£10 (£20 on the night); minimum sponsorship £50; children free

  • 18:00 – 22:00

Dalkeith Country Estate

Sat 31 Aug

£10 (£20 on the night); minimum sponsorship £50; children free / 0131 654 1666

  • 18:00 – 22:00

Hill of Tarvit Mansionhouse & Garden, Fife

Sat 3 Aug

£10 (£20 on the night); minimum sponsorship £50; children free / 0844 493 2185

  • 18:00 – 10:00

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Photography Exhibition

Charity photography exhibition in aid of the Sick Kids Friends Foundation.

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Thu 30 May

£3 / 07908 466958

  • 19:30 – 22:00

Plant and Pot Sale

Charity plant sale in aid of It's Good 2 Give.

Tesco, Cupar

Sun 26 May

Car Park

Free / 07901 555352

  • 10:00 – 15:00

York Rocks Against Cancer

Beat cancer with beats. Music from The Guvnors, York Turnpike Trust and The Supermodels alongside a special guest.

Grand Opera House, York

Sat 15 Jun

£18.50 / 0844 871 3024

1940s Big Band Swing Dance

Dress in your 1940s finery (perhaps a diamond as big as the Blitz?) for dinner and dancing to the musical stylings of That Swing Sensation Big Band and Nicola Cassells. More fun comes in the form of a raffle and auction.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow

Fri 30 Aug

£55 (includes complimentary drink and three course meal) / 01292 561347

  • 18:15 – 00:00

Aden Bike Challenge

This 10 mile bike ride along the scenic Formartine and Buchan Way is suitable for all ages and abilities and is in aid of Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. Booking is essential.

Community Education Centre, Peterhead

Sun 2 Jun

£6 (Children £3) / 0300 1212 888

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Alzheimer Scotland Benefit

A load of comedians, including Billy Kirkwood, How Do I Get Up There and Mark Nelson, give up their time to help raise money for Scotland's leading dementia charity.

The Stand, Glasgow

Wed 19 Jun

£8 (£6) / 0844 335 8879

Beat It!

Greg Pearson, Six Storeys High, Jack Rowberry play live plus acoustic sets from Raff (OK Social Club) and Steven (The 10:04s) all raising funds for Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres.

The Liquid Room, Edinburgh

Sat 15 Jun

Over-14s only

£7 / 0131 225 2564

  • 18:00

Blagdon Estate Open Gardens and Family Fun Day

A family fun day with crafts, facepainting, storytelling, cakes and a mini sports day to get the whole family involved. Proceeds go to the Cyrenians, which helps to integrate socially excluded people back into society.

Blagdon Estate, Seaton Burn

Sun 16 Jun

£3.50 (Children free) / 0191 256 5040

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Bond Dinner Dance

Bust out your tux and put some diamonds in your ears for this James Bond-themed dinner dance and fundraiser for Scotia Aid – Sierra Leone.

Thistle Glasgow

Sat 19 Oct

Prices to be confirmed / 01698 845832

  • 18:30 – 00:30

Britannia Panopticon Grand Jumble Sale

A jumble sale with a huge range of goodies from vinyl and clothing to kids' stuff and kitchenalia on offer.

Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Glasgow

Sat 6 Jul

£1 (includes raffle ticket and competition entry) / 0141 553 0840

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Sat 3 Aug

£1 (includes raffle ticket and competition entry) / 0141 553 0840

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Sat 5 Oct

£1 (includes raffle ticket and competition entry) / 0141 553 0840

  • 12:00 – 16:00
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