Dates
23rd March: Gulf4Good will be having an informal ‘Face your Fear’ presentation and chat for interested people to learn more about Gulf4Good. This is the perfect opportunity to find out more about what they do, their 2010 challenges and the charities they’re supporting. Come and ask questions, mingle and sign up for challenges or to help – it may prove to be life-changing for you, as well as hundreds of children around the world. Venue tbc. Information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

24th March: Abu Dhabi Ladies is throwing a garden party at the Hiltonia Garden. Apart from good food, gossip and giggles, there’ll be prizes for the best Easter bonnet. For more information on the event, pop along to their next meeting (where tickets will also be sold). Meetings are held every Wednesday at the Hilton at 10am. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

26th March: Feline Friends walks the catwalk at The Club. Come down for their charity fashion show at 3pm. Tickets are just AED 40 for adults, AED 20 for children (under 5’s free if seated on lap) More information: 050 582 2916.
15th April: The Canadian Business Council is pleased to invite members and friends to their 7th annual charity gala dinner at Hiltonia Beach Garden. This year, groove to the tunes of Canadian cover band “The Bee Gees”, as well as enjoy a four-course dinner with a full programme of competitions, games and a silent auction. Your participation and attendance will help raise funds for the ‘Donate a Brick’ campaign and the Canadian Diabetes Association. Information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call CBC 02 446 7223.

17th April: Strays of Abu Dhabi is having an “Art lovers Auction” with all proceeds going to their non-profit organisation. Come and enjoy the work of 51 international artists with varying styles. The auction will take place at the Millennium Hotel and all paintings will be available for viewing every evening from 7.30pm from 10th April until the day of the auction. For more information please contact Laurel Moore at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

23rd April: It’s St. George’s Day and the Royal Society of St. George want you to join in on some good old English fun at their annual St. George's Day Ball. Enjoy a five-course meal and classic British tunes at the Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi. They are already taking bookings and anyone wishing to come along can contact the society on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 050 821 3518.

30th April: The 4th Annual Strays of Abu Dhabi (SAD) Ball will take place at the Crowne Plaza, Yas Island.  Sixty percent of SAD’s funding comes from this event so your attendance won’t go unnoticed. This year follows a masquerade theme – so don’t forget to don animal masks! There will also be a disco, silent auction, and a raffle with amazing prices. Tickets are AED 450 pp and will be on sale from mid March. More details at: www.straysofabudhabi.com
Take note: Strays of Abu Dhabi is still on the look-out for community events at which to sell their cute SAD merchandise and spread the SAD word. They are happy to attend as many community events as possible but need your help in sourcing them. Help them reach out to just a few more people, recruit volunteers and raise funds by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

St Andrews Church is still on the lookout for any unwanted goods for a special collection to be donated to the safe houses and labour camps in Abu Dhabi. Donated items will be distributed just prior to Easter. Suggested items include: Bedding, Towels, Toiletries, Feminine, hygiene products, Cooking oil, rice, noodles, Other non-perishable food items. If you have any unwanted items you would like to donate, take them along to the St Andrews Compound next to The British School Al Khubairat just off Al Karamah/24th Street. Information: 02 446 1631