1. Spas Roussev’s launch party. Sofia, Bulgaria, 13 November. Bryan Ferry sings for Spas.

2. Celebration of astrology and gastronomy at La Ferme des Etoiles, Fleurance, France, 31
October­–2 November. Stellar study and stellar sustenance – who could ask for more?

3. Marrakech International Film Festival, Marrakech, Morocco, 14–22 November
A cultural cornucopia for anyone interested in the silver screen.

4. Finch & Partners Clay Pigeon Shoot, Holland & Holland, Northwood, Middlesex, 26 November. Top Guns, all aiming to stop that (clay) pigeon.

5. Gala de Concordia, Hotel Puente Romano, Marbella, Spain, 6 December. Princess Marie-Louise and Count Rudi preside over Southern Spain’s hottest charity ticket.

6. WRVS Christmas Carol Concert, Guards Chapel, near St James’s Park, London, 6.30pm, 14 December. Belt out Christmassy classics in the company of some well-known faces, all for charity. For information, call 01235-442 920.

7. Curzon Cup, Cresta Run, St Moritz, Switzerland, 10 and 11 January. Stand aside, ladies, the chaps are chomping at the bit to prove their bravery (www.cresta-run.com).

8. Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), Geneva, Switzerland, 19–23 January. Whatever you do, don’t be late for this watchmaking extravaganza extraordinaire.

9. World Economic Forum, Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 28 January–1 February 2009 “Committed to improving the state of the world” – are they sure five days is enough?

10. The 25th Cartier Polo World Cup on Snow, St Moritz, 29 January–
1 February. The silver jubilee of this pukka chukka event.

11. Charles Finch’s Bafta party, Mark’s Club, London, 7 February. FQR’s esteemed eponymous proprietor is the host with the most… of everything good.

12. Madrid International Contemporary Art Fair, Madrid, Spain, 11–16 February. To see what’s hottest in the art world, put yourself in the picture at Europe’s largest contemporary art fair.

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