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DIY Together Festival

For those who like their punk rock to do a service, DIY Together offers an all-day, weekend-long charity gig in support of Rowans Hospice. Bands can talk to the organisers to sign up for an acoustic slot, as they're putting on bands until time runs out. Confirmed acts include Dogtown Rebels, Night of Treason, Matt Black…

The Barn, Southsea

Sat 8 Jun

£10 for weekend pass / 02392 345940

  • 12:00 – 01:00

Do It for Danceaid

Danceaid, with performers from Britain's Got Talent and So You Think You Can Dance, team up with local company Kidz Got Swagga for a show in support of the charity, which introduces disadvantaged children to the power and energy of dance.

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Sun 26 May

£15 / 0844 871 7607

Dundee Cyclathon 2013

The Dundee Cyclathon 2013, a cycle run around Dundee's Green Circular Route, will take place on Sun 15 Sep 2013. It starts and finishes at Camperdown Park.

Camperdown Country Park, Dundee

Sun 15 Sep

The Edinburgh Moonwalk

A sponsored nocturnal power walk to raise funds to combat breast cancer. As an added bonus, all participants are invited to walk in their bras (and that includes the men).

Leith Links, Edinburgh

Sat 8 Jun

Over-13s only

£32.50–£72.50 entry fee / 01483 741430

  • 20:00 – 12:00

Enrych In Stitches

A night of comedy compered by Robin Ince and featuring Lee Mack, Francesca Martinez, Milton Jones, Boothby Graffoe and Lloyd Langford. In aid of Enrych, a charity for people enabling people with physical disabilities to live a full and active life.

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Sat 15 Jun

£26 / 0844 871 7607

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An Evening of Bollywood for World Child Cancer

This nostalgic evening features singers Muhammed Fahad and Reema Chawda recreating the magic of Bollywood legends with a live orchestra. All proceeds go to World Child Cancer.

Beck Theatre, Hayes

Sat 15 Jun

£20–£30 / 020 8561 8371

  • 18:30 – 23:00

Fad Manners, The Bucky Skanks and The Ratistas

Ska night in aid of Sick Kids Foundation in Edinburgh headed by a tribute to the knees-up sounds of Bad Manners.

The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

Sat 13 Jul

£8 in advance; £9 on the door / 0131 556 7060

  • 19:00

Family Film Favourites

An evening of film favourites, from Star Wars to Mary Poppins and loads more in between. Raising funds for Autism Concern.

Hunter Hall, Northampton

Sat 22 Jun

£10 (Children £6; Family £28) / 07561 390099

First Annual Mozarmy Meet 2013

Fans of Morrissey and the Smiths can get together and revel in their mutual adoration at the first annual Mozarmy meet-up. Terry Christian and guest DJs play tracks from the back catalogue and there's appearances from Craig Gannon, Jonny Bridgwood and Andrew Paresi. Booking is essential.

Star & Garter, Manchester

Sun 26 May

£12 / 0161 273 6726

  • 20:00 – 04:00

First Step Benefit

First Step is a community based project, giving a helping hand to parents with children in order to raise confidence and skills. A selection of comedians, including Gareth Waugh and Becky Price, give up their time to make you laugh, in aid of a good cause.

The Stand, Edinburgh

Tue 18 Jun

£7 (£6) / 0131 558 7272

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Gala Variety Show

The stars of Scottish variety are out to perform in aid of the Scottish Artistes Benevolent Fund, including Johnny Beattie, Dean Park, Peter Morrison, Anne Fields, Tony Roper, Alastair McDonald, Russel Lane, Geoff Graham and, topping the bill, 'International Comedy Duo' The Krankies …

Gaiety Theatre, Ayr

Sat 21 Sep

£25 / 01292 288235

  • 19:30

Gav Fest

Three local bands are given the chance to play at a large venue and, more importantly, to help raise cash for Help for Heroes. Music and comedy go all day long, and there's also a snack and regular old booze bar to help throw more funds into the charity pool. Please do not try to book via the venue as they do not deal…

Ardeer Community Centre, Stevenston

Sat 20 Jul

£5 / 01294 466861

  • 15:00 – 00:00

The Gherkin Challenge

Race up the 38 floors of the Gherkin, then while you catch your breath you can take in the lovely views from the 40/30 bar, which is normally only accessible to members. Moon shoes advised (just kidding – that's probably dangerous). Saturday is for families (ages 8+) and Sunday is an all out race to the sky.

30 St Mary Axe (aka The Gherkin), London EC3A

Sat 22 Jun

£20 (Group of four £70; Children £10) / 0844 892 1119

  • 10:00 – 13:00

Sun 23 Jun

£20 (Group of four £70; Children £10) / 0844 892 1119

  • 10:00 – 13:00

Ghost Tour of Newbattle Abbey

Spooky tour of the Abbey with entertainment, wine and nibbles, and all sorts of spirits available at the bar …

Newbattle Abbey College, Dalkeith

Fri 31 May

£10 (under 12s £5) / 0131 663 1921

  • 19:00 – 22:00

Gift and Craft Fair

Fundraising gift and craft fair in aid of the pet charity PDSA.

National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange

Sun 9 Jun

£1 (50% of which is donated to PDSA; children free) / 07980 210404

  • 11:00 – 16:00
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Glencoe and the Devil's Staircase Mountain Challenge

This 23-mile trek in aid of Marie Curie climbs the Devil’'s Staircase and descends through Kinlochleven before continuing through the Nevis Forest to finish at Glen Nevis.

Glen Nevis Visitor Centre, nr Fort William

Sat 22 Jun

£15 (minimum sponsorship £100) / 0845 052 4184

  • 07:00

Go Walkies for Guide Dogs

Raise money for Guide dogs on this sponsored walk. Your pooch gets his or her own certificate, a dog tag and goody bag. Booking is essential.

Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Peterhead

Sat 14 Sep

Sponsorship/donation to charity required / 01771 624328

Guy Johnston

Cellist Guy Johnston and the Orchestra Pro Musica Uganda perform Elgar's Cello Concerto in aid of the Friends of Kampala Music School.

Cadogan Hall, London SW1X

Fri 31 May

£15–£32.50 / 020 7730 4500

  • 19:30

GWL Volunteers’ Week: Celebrate and Inspire

Learn more about becoming a volunteer with the Glasgow Women's Library, with a bit of chat about what past volunteers have contributed and ways for new ones to get involved. There's tea and cake too!

Bridgeton Library and Learning Centre, Glasgow

Wed 5 Jun

Free / 0141 248 9969

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Johnny's Rock and Roll Show

Members of the Zombies, Marillion and the Moon Dogs join Argent to raise funds for Johnny Beer Timms, a 16-year-old who is now paralysed after breaking his neck in 2011. Guitarists Danny Prendergast and Jerry Playle open the show.

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Sun 2 Jun

£20 / 0844 871 7607

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Laugh Till It Hurts

A truly impressive line-up of funny people.

The Bloomsbury Theatre, London WC1H

Wed 5 Jun

£15 (£12.50) / 020 7388 8822

With compere John Moloney, Marcus Brigstocke, Danny Bhoy, Tony Law, Brendon Burns, Matt Richardson and Bridget Christie raising funds for Mind.

  • 19:30

Leuchie House Firewalk Challenge

Hotfoot it for charity in this walk over burning embers.

Leuchie House, North Berwick

Fri 7 Jun

£20 registration fee; £160 minuimum sponsorship / 01620 892864

  • 18:30 – 22:00

Loch Lomond 5K Fun Run

Starting and finishing on Loch Lomond Shores and taking in great views, this fun run is open to adults and children aged 11+.

Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch

Sun 9 Jun

£10 / 01389 751031

Lymm Comedy Night

Night of laughs to raise funds for Lymm Grassroots Sports Appeal.

Lymm Rugby Club

Fri 21 Jun

£12

With Roger Monkhouse, Seymour Mace, Danny Sutcliffe and MC Andrew Ryan.

  • 20:30

MACBI Fun Run

This fun run has a distance for every ability from 1K for under 8s to 10K for adults aged 16 and over. All proceeds will go to the MACBI Community Centre Project.

Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Peterhead

Sun 23 Mar

£5 (Children under 16 free)

  • 12:00
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