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The 11th International Mammalogical Congress 2013 (Over 18s)
A programme of talks and discussions about the biology, conservation and management of mammal populations from around the world.
Queen's University Belfast
Mon 12 Aug
Phone for prices, adv booking essential / 028 9033 5252
- 09:00
Tue 13 Aug
Phone for prices, adv booking essential / 028 9033 5252
- 09:00
Wed 14 Aug
Phone for prices, adv booking essential / 028 9033 5252
- 09:00
18th Century Crime And Punishment: Talk
A look at crimes that were committed in the 18th century and the extreme methods that were used to punish and deter.
Handel House Museum, London W1K
Sat 22 Jun
£6 (£5) / 020 7495 1685
- 12:00
1960s Sunday Pass
SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER Weekend events from 10am The Pill. Rebellion. Experimentation. Protest. Civil Rights. This weekend we look at the Vietnam protests, pop art, social change, the anti-nuclear movement, civil rights, the Profumo affair, Skiffle, the Beatles and maverick composers including Frank Zappa, Stockhausen…
Royal Festival Hall, London SE1
Sun 27 Oct
£15 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£50) / 0844 875 0073
- 09:00
1960s Weekend Pass
SATURDAY 26 – SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER Weekend events from 10am The Pill. Rebellion. Experimentation. Protest. Civil Rights. This weekend we look at the Vietnam protests, pop art, social change, the anti-nuclear movement, civil rights, the Profumo affair, Skiffle, the Beatles and maverick composers including Frank…
Royal Festival Hall, London SE1
Sat 26 Oct
£15 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£50) / 0844 875 0073
- 10:00
4N Leeds East Breakfast Meeting
A one hour business drop in where you can ask business experts questions on a whole range of topics from personal and business development to excel, social media, SEO and more.
Brown Cow And Dragon, Leeds
Thu 20 Jun
£12
- 08:00 – 11:00
9th Global Local Summit
The Global Local Content Summit 2013 is the world's leading gathering of senior local content decision makers from across the globe. This year's Summit will showcase a series of international case studies delivered by Government Officials, National Oil Companies and senior representatives from the International Oil and…
IQPC London, SW1V
Mon 23 Sep
Phone for prices / 020 7368 9300
- 07:00 – 16:00
Tue 24 Sep
Phone for prices / 020 7368 9300
- 07:00 – 16:00
Wed 25 Sep
Phone for prices / 020 7368 9300
- 07:00 – 16:00
9th World Islamic Economic Forum
An exploration of business and investment opportunities, including Islamic banking and finance, technology, infrastructure development, health, exports, education and youth.
ExCel, London E16
Tue 29 Oct
Phone for prices / 020 7069 5000
- 09:00 – 18:00
Wed 30 Oct
Phone for prices / 020 7069 5000
- 09:00 – 18:00
Thu 31 Oct
Phone for prices / 020 7069 5000
- 09:00 – 18:00
Africa In Translation: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed: Talk
As part of the symposium on African culture, writers, publishers, translators and academics will discuss the role of the digital and written word on the continent.
The British Library, London NW1
Fri 5 Jul
Conference Centre
Free, ticketed / 0843 208 1144
- 10:00 – 13:00
Afternoon Talk: On The Buses
Author and archivist David Owen looks at Rhondda Transport through the ages on board a 1963 AEC Regent Double Decker Bus.
Rhondda Heritage Park, Trehafod, Pontypridd
Sat 7 Sep
Free, ticketed / 01443 682036
- 12:00
Alice's Day
View a display of Salvador Dali's mixed media illustrations of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
The Bodleian Library, Oxford
Sat 6 Jul
Divinity School
Free / 01865 277178
- 10:00 – 14:00
Alison Littlewood: Book Signing
A book signing event and opportunity to meet the author.
Waterstones, Wakefield
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 01924 387613
- 11:00
Americans In Britain Tour
A tour looking at the US aircraft flown from RAF Duxford and other USAAF stations in East Anglia during the World War Two.
Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridge
Wed 17 Jul
Foyer Entrance Of AirSpace
£20.70 adv booking required; £12.10 unemployed, adv booking required; £13.70 disabled, adv booking required; £11 aeroplane reader, adv booking… / 01223 835000
- 11:00
Sat 17 Aug
Foyer Entrance Of AirSpace
£20.70 adv booking required; £12.10 unemployed, adv booking required; £13.70 disabled, adv booking required; £11 aeroplane reader, adv booking… / 01223 835000
- 11:00
Ann Widdecombe: Strictly Ann: Talk
A discussion about the politician's memoirs. The discussion surrounds her thirty year career in politics and television work.
Theatre Royal, Bath
Thu 27 Jun
£10 / 01225 448844
- 12:00
Anne Fine: Talk
The author of Google-Eyes, Flour Babies, Tulip Touch and Madame Doubtfire talks about her life and career.
Waterside Theatre, Derry/Londonderry
Wed 2 Oct
£2 / 028 7131 4000
- 10:30
Anne Zouroudi: Book Signing
The local author signs copies of the latest book in her Greek mystery series.
Waterstones, Derby
Sat 17 Aug
Free / 01332 296997
- 12:00 – 14:00
Annual Egyptological Colloquium: Conference
A two-day colloquium with insights from the latest archaeological research at major settlements and cemeteries in Nubia.
British Museum, London WC1B
Thu 11 Jul
BP Lecture Theatre
£40 adv booking required (£30 adv booking required; £30 adv booking required) / 020 7323 8299
- 10:00 – 18:00
Fri 12 Jul
BP Lecture Theatre
£40 adv booking required (£30 adv booking required; £30 adv booking required) / 020 7323 8299
- 10:00 – 17:30
Antonia Fraser: Perilous Question
The historian discusses her book Perilous Question: Reform Or Revolution? Britain On The Brink, 1832, which looks at the passing of the Great Reform Bill.
Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton
Fri 19 Jul
Antony Edmonds: Book Signing
The author signs copies of his book Worthing: The Postcard Collection.
Waterstones, Worthing
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 01903 234148
- 11:00
Appletree Writers Book Launch
Celebrate the release of the first three books from Appletree Writers, a community that helps writers to develop and promote their work. First out the gate are the anthologies The Harbour and In on the Tide, along with Appletree founding member Hannah Lavery’s first short story collection.
Word Power Bookshop, Edinburgh
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0131 662 9112
- 11:30
Archaeopasts 2013 Conference
Guest speakers explore the Bronze Age world of the Mold Cape.
National Museum Cardiff
Sat 13 Jul
£5 (£4) / 029 2039 7951
- 10:00 – 17:00
Are We Fitter And Healthier Than Our Tudor Ancestors?: Talk
This illustrated talk and handling session will consider food, exercise and medicine on board the Mary Rose.
Mary Rose Trust, Portsmouth
Fri 25 Oct
Mary Rose Learning Centre
£4.50 adv booking required (£3 adv booking required) / 023 9281 2931
- 12:00
Are You Learning English
Advice for students.
Cardiff Central Library
Wed 26 Jun
Phone for prices / 029 2079 5834
- 10:30
Wed 3 Jul
Phone for prices / 029 2079 5834
- 10:30
Wed 10 Jul
Phone for prices / 029 2079 5834
- 10:30
Armoured Vehicles Africa 2013
A collaboration with senior African military officers to discuss their latest capabilities and requirements in the sub-Saharan armoured vehicles community.
76 Portland Place, London W1B
Tue 2 Jul
£999 plus vat; £749 main conference only, plus vat; £349 focus day only, plus vat / 020 74704884
- 08:30 – 17:00
Wed 3 Jul
£999 plus vat; £749 main conference only, plus vat; £349 focus day only, plus vat / 020 74704884
- 08:30 – 17:00
Thu 4 Jul
£999 plus vat; £749 main conference only, plus vat; £349 focus day only, plus vat / 020 74704884
- 08:30 – 17:00
Arne Dahl: New Nordic Noir
The Swedish crime writer, quickly gaining ground in the UK after the BBC screening of his Intercrime series, talks about his career.
Albert Halls, Stirling
Sat 14 Sep
£9 (£8) / 01786 473544
Part of Bloody Scotland.
- 12:00
Art Club (Ages 7-11)
Children can learn and develop a variety of skills, including creative writing, animation, dance, drawing, painting and sculpture, led by artists, creative writers and dancers.
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Sat 22 Jun
Learning Zone
Children £3 / 0121 464 8887
- 10:30 – 12:30
Sat 13 Jul
Learning Zone
Children £3 / 0121 464 8887
- 10:30 – 12:30
Sat 10 Aug
Learning Zone
Children £3 / 0121 464 8887
- 10:30 – 12:30
Sat 24 Aug
Learning Zone
Children £3 / 0121 464 8887
- 10:30 – 12:30





