National events

Throughout the year the ABF organises and benefits from many events around the country. For details of events in your area, please choose from the list on the right.

Events planned for Josh Lewsey's Testimonial Year

Josh Lewsey's Testimonial Year

Events planned from November 07 to June 08

A committee was formed earlier this year to celebrate Josh Lewsey's contribution to the game of rugby with a Testimonial Year. Having served as an officer in the British Army, Josh is fully aware of the incredible job that the British Forces do around the world. The Army Benevolent Fund has been chosen as one of the charities supported by Year, benefiting from the proceeds from events held over 8 months.

8 Nov 07 - An Evening at Old Trafford
Dinner and entertainment in the Museum of Football

29 Nov 07 - Dirty Dancing with Josh Lewsey
Dinner and dancing with the England Rugby Team on their return from the 2007 World Cup

7 May 08 - A Boxing Night to Remember
Live 'white collar boxing' at your table

12 Jun 08 - Summer Concert & Picnic
Join Josh and his team mates at a live open-air concert and garden party at Royal Hospital Chelsea

Find out more and book tickets online

Army walks Hadrian's Wall

12-16 May 2008
London

23 Pioneer Regiment RLC are currently working in conjunction with the National Trail to conduct artisan tasks along Hadrian's Wall. This will be followed by a Regimental sponsored walk along the 84 mile National Trail in support of the excellent work of the ABF.

Visit their Justgiving page to read more...

Bhaji, World's Biggest Curry Lunch mascot

World's Biggest Curry Lunch

April 2008
Worldwide

After the stampeding success of the first World's Biggest Curry Lunch in 2007, we are delighted to announce plans for 2008.

Request your free fundraising pack to help plan your event, invite your friends, family and colleagues round, cook them a curry in return for a donation and then send the money you've raised to the ABF.

Visit our World's Biggest Curry Lunch pages to read more and register your interest...

Beating Retreat

Beating Retreat

4 and 5 June 2008
Horse Guards Parade, London

See the Massed Bands of the Household Division in a spectular show.

7pm
Tickets at £10 and £12 are on sale now.

Write (enclosing a cheque made payable to Household Division Funds) to: Household Division Funds, Horse Guards, London SW1A 2AX.
Or call 020 7839 5323 to book by telephone.

Alderman David Lewis, Lord Mayor of London

Henry Tudor Ride

12-20 July 2008
Milford Haven to Bosworth Field

In July 2008 Major General Evelyn Webb-Carter and the historian Professor Richard Holmes will lead a horse ride in period costume across England and Wales to raise donations for the ABF.

Find out more and sponsor the ride!

Army trumpeter at Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

1-23 August 2008
Edinburgh Castle

The Edinburgh Military Tattoo gives a substantial donation to the ABF every year.

For further details visit the Edinburgh Military Tattoo website

Alderman David Lewis, Lord Mayor of London

Music on Fire! The Fireworks Prom

18, 19 and 20 September 2008
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

Further details to come soon...

Keep on eye on the Music on Fire! website