The Wine & Spirit Trades' Benevolent Society (the Benevolent') has announced the dates of its most important fund-raising events - the Vintry Ball and the Benevolent Banquet.The former takes place at The Dorchester, in London, on Wednesday 3 March (tickets are 100 for food and wine, including VAT). The banquet will be on Monday 10 May at the London Hilton in Park Lane (tickets 110). The trade charity is also looking for tombola prizes. For more information, contact the Benevolent on 020 7248 1343. E-mail: ws.bensoc@virgin.net