After 6am, Days out, free events

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Sherwood Library, Nottingham

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0115 915 1155

  • 10:00 – 11:00

Thu 18 Jul

Free / 0115 915 1155

  • 10:00 – 11:00

Soho Flea Market

Established in 2012 and now featuring 70 stallholders, this designer craft market also features food and drink and two stages of music and comedy talent.

Dean Street, London

Sun 2 Jun

Free

  • 12:00 – 20:00

Spotlight on Cinemas

Gordon Barr, editor of ScottishCinemas.org highlights the architectural history of cinema with a focus on the west end of Glasgow.

Hillhead Library, Glasgow

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 0141 339 7223

Part of West End Festival.

  • 18:30

Still Sounds Scotland Street

Take a walk through Margaret Moore's sound installation, which brings to life the history of the local area through recordings of the memories of former pupils.

Scotland Street School Museum, Glasgow

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0141 287 0500

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0141 287 0500

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 0141 287 0500

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 49 more dates until 11 Aug

Storytime

Children can listen to a variety of stories.

Brompton Library, London SW5

Wed 29 May

Free / 0207 3613010

  • 10:00 – 10:30

Wed 5 Jun

Free / 0207 3613010

  • 10:00 – 10:30

Wed 12 Jun

Free / 0207 3613010

  • 10:00 – 10:30
…and 7 more dates until 31 Jul

Central Library, Sheffield

Mon 27 May

Free / 0114 273 4102

  • 10:45 – 12:00

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0114 273 4102

  • 10:45 – 12:00

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0114 273 4102

  • 10:45 – 12:00
…and 7 more dates until 29 Jul

Clitheroe Library

Thu 23 May

Free / 01200 428788

  • 10:00 – 10:30

Sat 25 May

Free / 01200 428788

  • 14:00 – 14:30

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01200 428788

  • 14:00 – 14:30
…and 16 more dates until 27 Jul

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There's Something Useful In The Woodland……

People in the Iron Age used plants to make food, clothing, medicines and beer. Join our resident Celt to find out what's growing at St Fagans.

St Fagans: National History Museum, Cardiff

Sat 25 May

Free / 029 2057 3500

  • 12:00 – 13:00
  • 14:00 – 15:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 029 2057 3500

  • 12:00 – 13:00
  • 14:00 – 15:00

To Bee or Not to Bee – That Really is the Question

Meet members of the North East Scotland Beekeepers Association and quiz them all about our bumbly friends, Demonstrations and nest box building workshops throughout the day.

Monikie Country Park, Dundee

Sun 26 May

Free / 01382 370202

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Toddler Time (Under 5s)

Stories and music for pre-school children and their carers.

Carlisle Library

Mon 27 May

Free / 01228 227310

  • 10:30 – 11:30

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 01228 227310

  • 10:30 – 11:30

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 01228 227310

  • 10:30 – 11:30
…and 7 more dates until 29 Jul

Crawley Library

Tue 28 May

Free / 01293 651751

  • 10:00 – 10:30

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 01293 651751

  • 10:00 – 10:30

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 01293 651751

  • 10:00 – 10:30
…and 7 more dates until 30 Jul

"Secret Hills" Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms

Tue 28 May

Free / 0870 601 0215

  • 10:30 – 23:30

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 0870 601 0215

  • 10:30 – 23:30

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 0870 601 0215

  • 10:30 – 23:30
…and 2 more dates until 25 Jun

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Upfest Festival

Europe's largest urban art festival comes to Bristol, with over 250 graffiti artists painting live. Among the featured artists are DALeast (China), Faith47 (South Africa), C215 (France), Peeta (Italy), Bristol natives Turroe and Inkie, Goin (France), Eoin (Ireland), JBAK (Germany), Remo (USA), Neuzz (Mexico), Peacetu…

Tobacco Factory, Bristol

Sat 25 May

Free / 0117 902 0344

  • 11:00 – 20:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0117 902 0344

  • 11:00 – 20:00

Mon 27 May

Free / 0117 902 0344

  • 11:00 – 20:00

Victorian Fun and Games!

Experience a range of Victorian games and pastimes as we take a look at how Darwin's children would have lived in the 19th Century at Down House and how toys were very different to what you might have today!

English Heritage: Down House, Downe, Orpington

Tue 27 Aug

Free / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Wed 28 Aug

Free / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Thu 29 Aug

Free / 0870 333 1181

  • 11:00 – 16:00
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Wales Biodiversity Week: Bat Count (Over 14s)

Help to survey the number of bats living at St Fagans. With help from Cardiff Bat Group we will learn how to use bat detectors and count and record the local bats as part of the National Bat Monitoring Program.

St Fagans: National History Museum, Cardiff

Wed 12 Jun

Free / 029 2057 3500

  • 20:30 – 23:00

West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club Show

See the prettiest beasts in the west of Scotland as they enjoy their moment in the spotlight. The judging starts at 11am in the Bothy Field.

Pollok Country Park, Glasgow

Sat 17 Aug

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 10:00

Aberdeen Ministry Of Craft

Monthly Saturday craft market.

Crown Terrace Methodist Church, Aberdeen

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01224 321594

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sat 6 Jul

Free / 01224 321594

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 01224 321594

  • 11:00 – 16:00
…and 4 more dates until 7 Dec

Grangetown Library, Cardiff

Wed 29 May

Free / 029 2023 0526

  • 14:00

Wed 26 Jun

Free / 029 2023 0526

  • 14:00

Wed 31 Jul

Free / 029 2023 0526

  • 14:00

Annual Cardinal Winning Lecture

Archbishop Gerard Muller, the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, gives a lecture in in recognition of the importance of the St. Andrew’s Foundation. Booking is essential.

Bute Hall, Glasgow

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 0141 330 4092

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Antiques Roadshow Valuation Day

Fiona Bruce and the BBC's team of experts descend on Scone Palace for this valuation day. Take along your heirlooms and car boot discoveries to see if you have a dusty treasure on your hands.

Scone Palace, Perth

Tue 9 Jul

Free / 01738 552300

  • 09:30 – 16:30

The Art Of Embroidery: Nicola Jarvis And May Morris: Guided Tour

Led by one of the Gallery's curators, meet the artist and then have the opportunity to watch an embroidery demonstration. The exhibition features work by May Morris and contemporary embroiderer Nicola Jarvis.

William Morris Gallery, London E17

Fri 12 Jul

Free / 020 8496 4390

  • 15:00 – 15:30

Baby And Toddler Times

Book session for toddlers with stories, songs and rhymes.

Central Library, Sheffield

Fri 24 May

Free / 0114 273 4102

  • 10:30 – 12:00

Fri 31 May

Free / 0114 273 4102

  • 10:30 – 12:00

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0114 273 4102

  • 10:30 – 12:00
…and 7 more dates until 26 Jul

Halstead Library

Thu 23 May

Free / 01787 473431

  • 14:15

Mon 27 May

Free / 01787 473431

  • 10:30

Thu 30 May

Free / 01787 473431

  • 14:15
…and 17 more dates until 29 Jul

Shenfield Library, Brentwood

Tue 28 May

Free / 01277 225540

  • 10:00 – 10:30

Wed 29 May

Free / 01277 225540

  • 10:00 – 10:30

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 01277 225540

  • 10:00 – 10:30
…and 17 more dates until 31 Jul

Bats In The Borders

Discover the bats living around the Haining Estate. Where are they and what are they up to? Bring a torch (and a bat detector if you have one). Booking essential as numbers are limited. Suitable for ages 8+ r. All under 16s must be companied by an adult.

The Haining, Galashiels

Fri 7 Jun

Free

  • 20:30 – 22:00

BBC Radio Scotland: Brian Taylor's Big Debate

Air your views on the week's goings-on as BBC Scotland's Political Editor brings his debate to town. To book a seat or contribute a question, email brian@bbc.co.uk. Booking is essential.

Castlebay Community Hall, Isle of Barra

Fri 28 Jun

Free / 0141 422 7776

  • 11:00 – 13:00

Dundee Contemporary Arts

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 0141 422 7776

  • 11:00 – 13:00

New Phoenix Cinema, Kirkwall

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 422 7776

  • 11:00 – 13:00
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Beach Watch Big Weekend

Gloves and litter pickers are provided for this clean-up which is happening all over Scotland's shores.

Lunderston Bay, Near Gourock

Sat 21 Sep

Free / 01475 521458

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Behind the Lines: Women, Writing and Warfare

A panel event as part of University of Edinburgh's 'Women in Warfare' conference, featuring novelist Sue Reid Sexton, lecturer and critic Faith Pullin and historian Yvonne McEwen and chaired by historian Jenni Calder.

Central Library, Edinburgh

Thu 13 Jun

Free / 0131 242 8100

Behind The Scenes Tour

A talk with the scientists from the DNA laboratories about the work that goes on in the labs and what the work tells us about the world.

Victoria Art Gallery, Bath

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 01225 477233

  • 12:00 – 12:45

Wed 17 Jul

Free / 01225 477233

  • 12:00 – 12:45

Wed 21 Aug

Free / 01225 477233

  • 12:00 – 12:45

Wed 18 Sep

Free / 01225 477233

  • 12:00 – 12:45

Big Bug Hunt

Big bug hunting for mini beasties. Booking is essential.

Forvie National Nature Reserve, Collieston

Sun 26 May

Free / 01358 751330

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

  • 10:00 – 11:00

Big Science Pub Quiz

A pub quiz about science, packed with live demonstrations. Don't worry if you don't know what a covalent bond is, or how to add up a string of consecutive numbers in your head – there'll be room for inspired guesses too.

Blackfriars, Glasgow

Thu 13 Jun

Free / 0141 552 5924

Part of Glasgow Science Festival.

  • 20:00 – 23:00
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