Dates for the diary

A ‘Challenge Cancer’ walkathon will take place on October 30 at 5pm at the Dohat Arad Park & Sanctuary in Muharraq. It is being organised by the Bahrain Cancer Society.

For more information, visit www.bahraincancer.com

On November 6, a ‘World Diabetes’ walkathon will also take place at the same location from 4pm. This event is organised by the Gulf Diabetes Specialist Centre. Visit www.gulfdiabetes.com for more information.

The Bahrain British Business Forum (BBBF) is hosting its annual Poppy Ball at the Crowne Plaza Bahrain Hotel, Manama, on November 6.

Visiting UK war veterans, the Chelsea Pensioners, will be guests of honour and will attend the Armistice Day Ceremony at the Christian Cemetery in Manama.

The dress code is evening/cocktail dresses for ladies and black tie or national dress for men. Tickets cost BD30 per person, which includes a buffet, welcome drinks and selected beverages.

Tickets can be purchased from the British Club reception from 9am-9pm, from The Bookcase, Budaiya, between 9am-8pm on Sunday-Thursday and 10am-2pm on Fridays, and from the Bahrain Rugby Football Club, Janabiya, from 9am-9pm.

For more details or to reserve a table, contact the BBBF office by emailing bbbfevents@batelco.com.bh or calling 17813488.

The FIA World Endurance Championship Six Hours of Bahrain will return to the Bahrain International Circuit on November 20 and 21.

For more information, visit www.bahraingp.com or call 17450000.

Mask Productions will be staging the hit musical, CATS, in Bahrain from December 10 to 15. Tickets are priced at BD7 and BD10.

For details, contact 39047734 or email catsinbahrain@gmail.com

Rugby fans will be aiming to score points by putting their brains to the test for a worthy cause as their heroes try to secure enough points on the playing field during the World Cup.

Members of Bahrain Rugby Football Club are paying BD5 to test their knowledge and win donated prizes to raise money for The Palm Association which helps needy families in the kingdom.

Quiz sheets will go on sale before the Australia v Wales clash on Saturday and when France take on Ireland on Sunday and will be collected at full time.

The Royal Golf Club will be showing all the live action of the Rugby World Cup 2015 and everyone is welcome to come along and watch. Private rooms are available for group bookings with a range of food and beverage packages available. Alternatively, enjoy the action in the Repartee Lounge.

For more details, call 17750777.

Enjoy dining at Swiss-Belhotel Seef’s Swiss-Café Restaurant from 12.30pm to 3pm, Saturday through to Thursday. The buffet features a selection of starters, mezzeh and salads, followed by soup, tasty main courses and a variety of homemade pastries and desserts.

The highlight is the mixed-grill station, offering a variety of fresh meat and fish prepared by the chefs à la minute and upon request. The buffet is priced at BD7 net, inclusive of water and soft drinks.

For details, contact 66310041.

Enjoy a wide combination of mouth-watering cuisine from around the world at Sofitel’s Saraya Restaurant. Experience Bahrain’s latest culinary adventure for the ‘travelling foodie’ with its thematic corner where each night a different regional cuisine will be served, from Japanese to Italian, French, Moroccan, Bahraini, Spanish and Indonesian.