Longstock Park Water Gardens – Sunday 15th August. The nice people at Leckford Estates have selected the XLP Research Trust to benefit from a special Open Day. This award winning water gardens is part of the Leckford Estate near Stockbridge in Hampshire –the Waitrose Farm and is part of the John Lewis Partnership. Tickets for what should be a lovely afternoon are available from the XLP Research Trust office or on the day at the venue. Tickets are priced £5.00 for adults and £1.00 for children (aged up to 14).

The Great British Duck Race – Sunday 5th September Please enter what should be a record breaking event and raise some funds for us! You could also win £10,000 if your duck comes across the finish line first. Please visit http://www.thegreatbritishduckrace.co.uk and follow the instructions!

Walk The Test Way – Sunday 10th October. Please join us on this rather wonderful sponsored walk, organised by our friends from Rotary Club of Romsey Test. Please visit http://www.walkthetestway.co.uk/ for more details and to register.

The Great Big Small Charity Car Draw – Thursday 14th October You could win a brand new mini in this excellent prize draw. Tickets cost just £2. Please visit http://www.smallcharitycardraw.co.uk and follow the instructions.