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Summer Scavenger Hunt

Explore the reserve, take part in a fun family activity and you maybe win a prize.

RSPB Mersehead Reserve & Visitor Centre, Dumfries

Mon 8 Jul

Free / 01387 780579

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Mon 15 Jul

Free / 01387 780579

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Mon 22 Jul

Free / 01387 780579

  • 11:00 – 16:00
…and 5 more dates until 26 Aug

Susi Osborne: Book Signing

Local author Susi Osborne launches her second novel and signs copies.

Waterstones, Crewe

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 01270 580022

  • 12:00

Teddy Bear Tales

Story time for pre-school children featuring favourite bears.

City Museum And Records Office, Portsmouth Museum

Tue 18 Jun

Free / 023 9282 7261

  • 11:00 – 11:30

Telling Tales

Storytelling session.

The V&A Museum Of Childhood, London E2

Sun 26 May

Free / 020 8983 5200

  • 12:00 – 12:30

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 020 8983 5200

  • 12:00 – 12:30

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 020 8983 5200

  • 12:00 – 12:30
…and 8 more dates until 30 Jun

Tia Jones: Book Signing

The Welsh author signs copies of her latest novel The Moss Gatherers, the sequel to On Open Ground, set in two rural communities on each side of the Irish Sea.

Waterstones, Cardiff

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 029 2066 5606

  • 12:00
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Chorlton Library, Manchester

Fri 31 May

Free / 0161 227 3700

  • 11:15 – 11:45

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0161 227 3700

  • 11:15 – 11:45

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 0161 227 3700

  • 11:15 – 11:45
…and 6 more dates until 26 Jul

Acton Library, London W3

Fri 31 May

Free / 020 8825 7622

  • 11:00 – 11:30

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 020 8825 7622

  • 11:00 – 11:30

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 020 8825 7622

  • 11:00 – 11:30
…and 6 more dates until 26 Jul

Tony Frais: Book Signing

The author signs copies of his book Noah's Rocket, an updated version of the traditional bible story.

Waterstones, Sheffield

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0843 290 8581

  • 11:00 – 15:00

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0843 290 8581

  • 11:00 – 15:00

Tony Frais: Book Signing

Meet the author of some very special stories about an extremely brave little spider who does incredible things in Stanley Saves The Amazon Rainforest.

Waterstones, Sheffield

Sat 6 Jul

Free / 0843 290 8581

  • 11:00 – 15:00

Tracey Corderoy: Talk

The children's author discusses her new work,

Waterstones, Worcester

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0843 290 8705

  • 11:00 – 15:00
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Traditional Sports: Talk

A presentation of the role sport has played in Wales throughout history, including cock fighting, cnapan and Premier League football.

St Fagans: National History Museum, Cardiff

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 029 2057 3500

  • 11:00 – 12:00

Trailblazers

Reading group for children. With discussions on books, information on new authors and quizzes.

Bacup Library

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 01706 873324

  • 10:30 – 11:30

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 01706 873324

  • 10:30 – 11:30

Sat 24 Aug

Free / 01706 873324

  • 10:30 – 11:30

Treetop Homes: Nursery Rhyme Time (Ages 2-5)

An interactive storytelling and craft session for young children finding out who lives in trees.

Geffrye Museum, London E2

Wed 29 May

Free / 020 7739 9893

  • 10:30 – 11:30
  • 12:00 – 13:00

UEA Postgraduate Research Showcase

A celebration of the achievements to date and the advancement of learning techniques.

The Forum, Norwich

Thu 6 Jun

Atrium

Free / 01603 727950

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Vivienne Toon: Book Signing

The author signs copies of From Geordie Land to No Man's Land; a chronicle of a Geordie at war in the trenches.

Waterstones, Newcastle upon Tyne

Sun 10 Nov

Free / 0191 261 7757

  • 12:00
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What Next For Bryn Eryr?: Talk

A display and talk about plans for the museum's Celtic village.

St Fagans: National History Museum, Cardiff

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 029 2057 3500

  • 12:00 – 13:00

When Will It Be Spring?

Join us in the storytelling area for children's stories relating to the gardens and museum.

Yorkshire Museum

Wed 7 Aug

Free / 01904 687687

  • 12:00

The Wicker Man: Talk

A talk about the meaning of this ancient Celtic and Druidic symbol.

St Fagans: National History Museum, Cardiff

Sat 26 Oct

Free / 029 2057 3500

  • 12:00 – 13:00

William Scott Exhibition: Talk

A talk providing context and historical background to the exhibition.

Victoria Art Gallery, Bath

Mon 23 Sep

Free / 01225 477233

  • 10:30 – 12:00

Work Club

Tutors from Lancashire Adult Learning help with everything to do with changing career or looking for employment, from producing CVs and covering letters to interview skills.

Bacup Library

Tue 28 May

Free / 01706 873324

  • 09:30 – 12:20

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 01706 873324

  • 09:30 – 12:20

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 01706 873324

  • 09:30 – 12:20
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Writers’ Group

Informal discussions about writing and selected books.

High Wycombe Library

Sun 2 Jun

Free

  • 11:00 – 13:00

Sun 16 Jun

Free

  • 11:00 – 13:00

Sun 7 Jul

Free

  • 11:00 – 13:00

Sun 21 Jul

Free

  • 11:00 – 13:00

Tettenhall Library, Wolverhampton

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01902 556308

  • 11:00 – 13:00

Sat 6 Jul

Free / 01902 556308

  • 11:00 – 13:00

Zoom To The Moon: Nursery Rhyme Time (Ages 2-5)

An interactive storytelling and craft session for pre-school children to explore space race homes.

Geffrye Museum, London E2

Tue 28 May

Free / 020 7739 9893

  • 10:30 – 11:30
  • 12:00 – 13:00