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Information Centre
During the course of our days here at NCASS we answer many questions on various topics relating to the world of catering.
Many of these questions and answers have been converted to information sheets which are searchable here.
If you have any information you would like to share with others or if there is anything that you think needs adding to the list please email it to us at information@ncass.org.uk 
 
 
Alcohol Licensing
In the United Kingdom, the sale of alcohol is restricted  to  pubs, restaurants, shops and other premises licensed by the local authority...... 

 
Buying A Trailer
Just what are the in's and out's of buying a catering trailer, here's a few tips..... 

 
Contracts - Watch For The Small print
Heres a few standard clause event organisers slip into their contracts - ignoring them can be expensive.......... 

 
Credit Card Processing
If you need to take credit cards in your business and need to know more about how to go about it ..........

 
Driver Licensing
Do you understand your driving license? Just what are you entitled to drive? You may be in for a surprise....... 

 
Employing Migrant Workers
This is essential guidance to employers, employment agencies, employment businesses, gangmasters and other labour providers....... 

 
Employment Law
Its easy to give someone a job, and often you don't find out until it's too late how hard it is when it comes time for them to leave, make sure you stay the right side of the law 

 
Fire Risk Assessment - The 5 Step Approach
STEP 1- Identify the hazards.......... 

 
HACCP
From Jan 1st 2006 the law  changed for all catering business throughout Europe as follows.......... 

 
Health & Safety Responsibilities
Health and safety law states that organisations must........ 

 
Labelling & Pricing
Have you checked that prices are displayed and they are correct?...................... 

 
License for Catering Pitch - Sample
This License agreement is intended for guidance purposes and should be checked by your legal representative ......... 

 
Limited or Sole Trader - Which is for You?
One of the first questions any potential business start up should ask themselves is?...................... 

 
Operators Licenses
Most goods vehicles with a gross plated weight of over 3.5 tonnes or, if there is no plated weight, an unladen weight of over 1525 kg require a goods vehicle operator’s licence...... 

 
Part Time & Casual Staff Payments
I operate a mass catering operation, specialising in providing on-site catering for large gigs. I usually operate PAYE on the wages I pay casual catering staff. Increasingly I'm getting requests from casual staff to be paid cash in hand........ 

 
Scores on the Doors
It is very important that all food businesses obey the law and supply food that is safe to eat........ 

 
Tachograph - When do you need one?
The most likely exemption from EU drivers' hours regulations is under Article 13 (d) of EU Circular  561/2006 EC ........ 

 
Tendering for Shows & Events - How to do it
How much do I tender for an event? This is probably one of the most common questions we get asked ......... 

 
Towing Guide
At NCASS, we are keen to promote Risk Management and have identified, the area of Towing where a few minutes reading this guide will help you understand your legal requirements ......................... 

 
VAT - The In's and Out's
VAT is a tax that's charged on most business transactions in the UK......... 

 
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15/Jun/2013Scotland
Stone Roses @ Glasgow Green

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10/Aug/2013Midlands (West)
Circo Loco at the Rainbow Arena

NCASS:w...
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03/Aug/2013Wales
2013 National Eisteddfod of Wales

Jacke...
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11/Jul/2013Midlands (West)
GRC Centenary Event

Speciality coffees,...
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31/May/2013Midlands (East)
aero expo aviation fair

required fish ...
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01/Jun/2013Scotland
City to Summit Triathlon

Swim start of ...
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02/Jun/2013Wales
Pembrookshire classic car show

Donuts,s...
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08/Jun/2013South East
Paintball competition camping weekend

G...
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16/Jun/2013London
Essex County Bike Ride

Caterer needed f...
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09/Jun/2013London
Kick-boxing Club Fun Day

About 100 stud...
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29/Jun/2013Midlands (West)
Sports event

20 000 people Jacket Pot...
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09/Jun/2013Midlands (East)
Transport festival

Large attendence on...
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07/Jul/2013South West
Gold Hill Fair, Shaftesbury

Hog roast o...
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07/Sep/2013London
Croxfest 2013

Now in it's 3rd year, thi...
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13/Jul/2013London
Leyton Big Weekender

NCASS.Work Opp. Le...
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29/Jun/2013London
Armed Forces & Sports Festival

NCASS. W...
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21/Jun/2013South East
Ashford Food & Drink Festival

NCASS: Wo...
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15/Jun/2013London
Soul London & Mela Weekender

SAT EVENIN...
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17/Aug/2013North East
Wakefield Seaside In The City

Attendanc...
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06/Jul/2013London
Danson Festival

We are looking for Vege...
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29/Jun/2013Midlands (East)
Railway Challenge student competition

B...
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23/Aug/2013North West
Manchester Pride

With approximately 40,...
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29/Jun/2013Midlands (West)
Squadron family's day, RAF brize norton

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31/Aug/2013London
Birthday Party

Approx 100 people - Indi...
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21/Sep/2013Midlands (East)
Transport festival

i need a Donut trail...
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29/Jun/2013Midlands (East)
festival

i am looking for 1 veggie trai...
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10/Aug/2013London
Holi Ceremony

2 x beverage trailers 2 ...
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15/Jun/2013North East
Cuth's Day

MUST HAVE FOOD HYGEINE RATIN...
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06/Jul/2013London
Danson Festival

We are looking for Seaf...
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01/Jun/2013London
Outdoor cinema

June-Sept, street food w...
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29/Aug/2013South East
Worship Festival

2500-3000 attendees F...
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06/Jul/2013South East
The Smallholders Show

Gate 8000 show i...
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02/Jun/2013South West
lazy sunday car show

car show in aid of...
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29/Jun/2013South East
Fun run

with 1900 registered runners pl...
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15/Nov/2013South East
SOUTHAMPTON CHRISTMAS MARKET

We already...
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08/Jun/2013East Anglia
Food Market & Craft Market

We are looki...
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26/Jul/2013North East
Sunderland International Airshow 2013

F...
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31/Aug/2013South East
Reading Pride

I am looking for desert o...
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22/Jun/2013London
The Friends of Kensal Green Cemetery Open Day
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03/Aug/2013Midlands (West)
community festival

Around 500 in attend...
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07/Jun/2013North East
Leeds Loves Food @The Light

To help cel...
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01/Jun/2013South East
Town Centre Park

Mobile Cafe The Mem...
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07/Sep/2013South West
Beer Festival

We have a beer festival a...
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31/May/2013London
2 day mobile caterer in car park close to Epsom De...
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22/Jun/2013London
PMLS Summer Fair

The Lower School is ho...
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08/Jun/2013North West
HOG ROAST & FAMILY FUN DAY

From 2 - 5 p...
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31/May/2014South West
Wedding

We are looking to cater for app...
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06/Jul/2013Midlands (West)
Crafty Farmers Street Food Market

Annua...
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17/Aug/2013East Anglia
1940's week end

baguette trailer requir...
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28/Jun/2013London
Corporate Summer Party

800-1000 people ...
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05/Jul/2014Wales
Wedding

We are looking for a Fish & Chi...
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18/Jul/2013South East
Southsea Food & Drink Festival 2013

The...
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22/Jun/2013Midlands (East)
St Anns Armed Forces Day Event

we are l...
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15/Jun/2013London
Fun Fair

Burgers, chips, wraps, curry, ...
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14/Dec/2013Midlands (East)
Winter wonderland

Family fun week 5,000...
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08/Jun/2013Midlands (East)
carnival

Milton Keynes carnival 15,000 ...
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08/Jun/2013Midlands (West)
carnival

required Pasty, pizza, fish &...
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01/Sep/2013East Anglia
Steeet Food Festival

Looking for all ty...
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02/Aug/2013London
Live Craft Fair

live craft festivals th...
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26/Jul/2013South West
Live Craft Fair

live craft festivals th...
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19/Jul/2013Midlands (East)
Live Craft Fair

i have 4 live craft fes...
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31/Aug/2013South East
Party

We're looking for: - a food van ...
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01/Sep/2013Wales
Christening

Hello, we'd like a hog roa...
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22/Jun/2013Midlands (East)
4x4 Offroad Competition

35 teams compet...
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29/Sep/2013London
Freshers Week

We are looking to give st...
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13/Jul/2013Midlands (East)
Military Ball

Crew Caterer to provide f...
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15/Jun/2013London
Plumstead Make Merry festival

The Plums...
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15/Jun/2013Scotland
Glasgow Mela

The Glasgow Mela is a mult...
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02/Aug/2013South East
Cowes Week 2013

High End Food Vendors w...
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14/Jul/2013North East
Pontefract Liquorice Festival

Pontefrac...
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17/Aug/2013Wales
bedwellty agri show

multi-purpose / car...
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18/Jul/2013South East
Southsea Food & Drink Festival 2013

Ann...
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09/Jun/2013East Anglia
Stevenage town show

Stevenage town show...
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01/Jun/2013Midlands (East)
Hen party

Staffed catering van providin...
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23/Aug/2013South East
New Frontiers - Ashburnham 2013

This is...
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17/Jul/2013South East
War and Peace show

We are looking for a...
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13/Jul/2013Wales
Wales National Airshow

please see websi...
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07/Jul/2013East Anglia
Newmarket Charity Horse Show

Looking fo...
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26/Jul/2013Midlands (West)
PAINTFEST 2013 - outdoor paintball festival
<...
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07/Jul/2013South West
Olly Murs Concert

NCASS:7/7/13.exeter. ...
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10/Aug/2013Wales
chepstow show

do-nut unit sweet unit re...
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20/Jul/2013North West
Brazilica Festival 2013

Brazilica Festi...
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24/Jul/2013Wales
All Wales Boat Show

All Wales Boat Show...
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31/Aug/2013South East
Reading Pride

Food must be high quality...
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06/Jul/2013Midlands (West)
Birmingham Mela

No asian food but all o...
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15/Jun/2013Midlands (West)
Middlewich FAB Festival

20-30,000 visit...
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22/Aug/2013East Anglia
Clacton Air Show

2013 celebrates 22 yea...
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08/Jun/2013South East
Carnival 8th June. require Donuts or Crepes & Jack...
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08/Aug/2013South East
BOOMTOWN FESTIVAL

CRAZY ARTS AND MUSIC ...
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11/Aug/2013Wales
Steam Rally

Now in its 33rd year with o...
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13/Jul/2013East Anglia
Village Green Arts and Culture Festival

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30/Nov/2013Midlands (West)
Christmas Party

Looking for a caterer t...
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08/Aug/2013South West
The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

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26/Jul/2013South West
Bristol Harbour Festival

We have a tend...
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14/Sep/2013London
Wedding

120 people. Need hot food of so...
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24/Jul/2013Wales
All Wales Boat Show

All Wales Boat Show...
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15/Jun/2013Scotland
Glasgow Mela, Multi Cultural Event

I am...
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01/Jun/2013London
RugbyRocks

We need a sole trader for a ...
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23/Jun/2013London
The Buttercup Walk

Hi, We are hostin...
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15/Jun/2013North East
Cuths' Day

600-800 students from midday...
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11/Aug/2013Midlands (West)
Far Forest Countryside Show

The Far For...
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06/Aug/2013London
EID STREET FOOD FESTIVAL

Vegetarian, gl...
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25/Aug/2013East Anglia
Golf Pro-Celebrity - Am Event

Sunday Go...
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14/Jul/2013North East
Pontefract Liquorice Festival

*caterers...
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10/Jul/2013Scotland
Scottish Open 2013

Scottish Open 2013 ...
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14/Sep/2013Wales
wedding

Hi We are looking for a uniqu...
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20/Jul/2013South East
etc Taste Of The World Food Festival

EM...
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15/Jun/2013South West
MidSomer Festival

Norton Radstock Colle...
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20/Jul/2013South East
etc Taste Of The World Food Festival

EM...
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13/Sep/2013East Anglia
Festival / Red Rooster

3k attendance, f...
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12/Jul/2013Wales
Bridgend County Show

Bridgend county sh...
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13/Jul/2013East Anglia
Over Village Carnival

From midday until...
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20/Jul/2013Midlands (West)
South Staffs Hot Rod Retro Custom Show

...
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16/Jun/2013South East
Dunsfold Land Rover Show

Looking for on...
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17/Aug/2013North West
Memorial Shoot

Require a catering van f...
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20/Jul/2013North West
Brazilica 2013

Huge free city centre ev...
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05/Jul/2013Midlands (East)
Walk in the Park

A ticket only music ev...
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01/Jun/2013Wales
Bangor University Graduation Ball

For t...
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19/Jul/2013London
The IWA National Waterways Festival

The...
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15/Aug/2013South West
National Feast of Lanterns

Units requir...
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13/Jul/2013Midlands (East)
Outdoor Multi-activity Challenge

The ev...
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13/Jun/2014Midlands (East)
Wedding

50s style wedding and my fiance...
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24/Aug/2013South East
Walk Ten - Denbies Wine Estate

Marie Cu...
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10/Aug/2013South East
Walk Ten - Beaulieu

Marie Curie Cancer ...
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14/Jun/2014East Anglia
Wedding

I am looking for 3 different ty...
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09/Jun/2013East Anglia
Stamford Feast 2013

Multicultural Commu...
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24/Aug/2013East Anglia
Summer Party

We are looking for good qu...
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01/Jun/2013London
RugbyRocks London

We have space for 7 c...
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03/Aug/2013East Anglia
Birthday party

Hope to have 50 guests, ...
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10/Aug/2013South East
Faversham Charity Car & Bike Show

do no...
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11/Jul/2013Midlands (East)
Americana International 33

American lif...
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23/Jun/2013South West
Race for Life- Wadebridge

I am looking ...
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14/Jul/2013South West
Race for Life- Truro

I am looking to fi...
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07/Jul/2013South West
Race for Life- Barnstaple

I am looking ...
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14/Jul/2013South West
Race for Life- Salisbury

I am looking t...
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16/Jun/2013South West
Race for Life-Bath

I am looking to find...
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30/Jun/2013Wales
Race for Life- Cwmbran

I am looking to ...
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19/Jul/2013Midlands (East)
Penn Festival

family friendly music fes...
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03/Aug/2013Wales
Denbighshire and District National Eisteddfod 2013...
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23/Jun/2013South West
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Motoring Pageant
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23/Aug/2013Midlands (East)
Wedding IceCream

I am looking for a Ice...
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01/Jun/2013South East
Wedding

We are looking at getting marri...
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09/Aug/2013South East
series 2 landrover international rally

...
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07/Sep/2013Midlands (West)
country fair

attendance 17,000 we requ...
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