b"AROUND THE WORLD | GREAT BRITAIN1 2 3The Ireland Fund of Great Britains Ladies Luncheon1 Guest Speaker Santa MontefioreMAY, 2013 Best-selling novelist Santa Montefiore was the speaker at the 3rd annual Ladies Lunch hosted by with IFGB Co-Chair Co-Chairman, Ruth McCarthy. Ruth opened the lunch, which was sponsored by Selfridges, with a moving address Ruth McCarthy2 Ann Walsh, Anne Ellis,outlining The Ireland Fund of Great Britains work with an emphasis on support for the Magdalene Laundry women andRoisin Flannery, Mary Whelan, the victims of institutional abuse. Santa is much lauded for her hugely successful novels of life and love in places asSheila Dixon, Jane Randalls, Rita D'arcy, Victoria Yassa,far apart as Argentina, Italy and London and she entertained guests with stories of researching her latest upcomingAnne Nevinnovel which is set in Ireland.3 IFGB Ladies Lunch Goodie BagEveryone went home with an iconic yellow Selfridges bag including Voya Organic Hand Cream, Butlers Chocolates, Ballymaloe Relish and the June edition of Vogue1 23A Visit to Mick Channons Racing Stables& Newbury Races APRIL, 2013 Top racehorse trainer Mick Channon opened the gates of his historic WestIlsley Stables, formerly owned by HM The Queen, to welcome guests of The Ireland Fundof Great Britain on a perfect spring morning. A champagne breakfast was provided by Insignia Racing who showcased their 2 year olds to an enthusiastic audience. Since then1 Seamus McGarry, Jaywalking has made his racecourse debut coming 2nd with promise of future glory. Vicky Kinmonth-GordonIreland Fund guests continued onto Newbury Racecourse for an afternoons racing hosted2 IFGB supporters with Mick Channon (centre front) andby Mick and Insignia Racing in their private box overlooking the winning line. HM The QueenMick Channon Junior attended the races too.(centre back)3 Tina Dawson, Mick Channon, Sheila Baileyconnect2013 | 95"