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Me to You Markets @ Columcille Centre, Morningside

A range of vintage home wares, preserves, clothing, toys, handmade jewellery and more.

Columcille Centre, Edinburgh

Mon 20 May

Free / 07796 905986

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Mon 17 Jun

Free / 07796 905986

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Mon 15 Jul

Free / 07796 905986

  • 12:00 – 16:00
…and 4 more dates until 18 Nov

Animal Buddies

Wander the museums in search of animal inspiration then create a wheeled wee friend to take home.

Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 529 4142

  • 13:30 – 15:30

Scottish Boat Race

The annual rowing competition (and second oldest in the country) between those old rivals, the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh.

Glasgow Harbour

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 330 5429

  • 12:30 – 14:00

Brompton Library, London SW5

Mon 20 May

Free / 0207 3613010

  • 14:00 – 14:30

Mon 27 May

Free / 0207 3613010

  • 14:00 – 14:30

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0207 3613010

  • 14:00 – 14:30
…and 8 more dates until 29 Jul

Crawley Library

Mon 20 May

Free / 01293 651751

  • 14:00 – 14:30

Mon 27 May

Free / 01293 651751

  • 14:00 – 14:30

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 01293 651751

  • 14:00 – 14:30
…and 8 more dates until 29 Jul

Werrington Library, Peterborough

Fri 24 May

Free / 01733 864280

  • 14:15 – 14:45

Fri 31 May

Free / 01733 864280

  • 14:15 – 14:45

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 01733 864280

  • 14:15 – 14:45
…and 7 more dates until 26 Jul

The Best of Edinburgh Zombie Club Alldayer

The EZC celebrate their fifth birthday with a full day of diabolical cinematic oddities. The day opens with cannibals on the London underground in Death Line (1972); the visually inventive searingly bizarre Japanese ghost story Hausu (1977); Umberto Lenzi's Euromcrime shocker Rome Armed To The Teeth; gonzo prison action…

The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0131 558 8209

  • 12:30
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Mono Sunday Social

A weekly event for those who like to do their chillaxing outside of the home. There's papers, a brunch menu, coffee, tea and beer, table football and DJs David Barbarossa and James Pole in the evening to help with your pursuit of Sunday bliss.

Mono, Glasgow

Sun 26 May

Free / 0141 553 2400

  • 12:00 – 01:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0141 553 2400

  • 12:00 – 01:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 0141 553 2400

  • 12:00 – 01:00
…and 3 more dates until 30 Jun

Arthur's Secrets

Take a walk up Edinburgh's own volcanic plug and discover its past, present and wildlife. Moderately graded walk. Ages 8+. Booking is essential.

Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

Tue 21 May

Free / 0131 668 8885

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 0131 668 8885

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 0131 668 8885

  • 13:00 – 15:00
…and 8 more dates until 30 Jul

Bryn Garage Car Boot Sale

Grab yourself a bargain at this car boot sale, with full facilities including catering and toilets.

The Bryn Garage, Abergavenny

Wed 22 May

Free (basic pitch £5) / 01873 840171

  • 15:00 – 19:30

Wed 5 Jun

Free (basic pitch £5) / 01873 840171

  • 15:00 – 19:30

Wed 19 Jun

Free (basic pitch £5) / 01873 840171

  • 15:00 – 19:30
…and 6 more dates until 11 Sep

Little Birds Market

New market with a tantalising selection of vintage, craft and design vendors – including clothes, jewellery, handmade, up-cycled furniture, accessories, homewares, food, cakes, millinery, stationery, art and lots more.

Sloans, Glasgow

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 07946 715204

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sun 14 Jul

Free / 07946 715204

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sun 11 Aug

Free / 07946 715204

  • 12:00 – 17:00
…and 4 more dates until 8 Dec

Real Food Market

Our famous Real Food Market offers a range of fresh produce, including bread, cheese and cakes, as well as delicious street food from all around the world, great coffee and a friendly atmosphere.

Southbank Centre, London SE1

Fri 24 May

Southbank Centre Square

Free / 0844 875 0073

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

Southbank Centre Square

Free / 0844 875 0073

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Sun 26 May

Southbank Centre Square

Free / 0844 875 0073

  • 12:00 – 18:00
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Sky Studios: Tour

An opportunity to go behind the scenes at a television studio, as Sky offers you the chance for your time in the spotlight. Present a news bulletin, or be the director, and share the experience with your family and friends.

The O2 Arena, London SE10

Mon 20 May

Entertainment Avenue

Free / 0844 856 0202

  • 12:00 – 20:00

Tue 21 May

Entertainment Avenue

Free / 0844 856 0202

  • 12:00 – 20:00

Wed 22 May

Entertainment Avenue

Free / 0844 856 0202

  • 12:00 – 20:00
…and 223 more dates until 31 Dec

World Street Food Festival

In addition to our normal Real Food Market, you can find some of the most creative, quality-driven vendors offering great street food on the riverside. Queen's Walk Friday: 12.00 noon - 9 pm Saturday: 12 noon - 9 pm Sunday: 12 noon - 6 pm Monday: 12 noon - 6 pm

Southbank Centre, London SE1

Fri 24 May

Queen's Walk

Free / 0844 875 0073

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

Queen's Walk

Free / 0844 875 0073

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Sun 26 May

Queen's Walk

Free / 0844 875 0073

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Mon 27 May

Queen's Walk

Free / 0844 875 0073

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Anniesland Garden Show

View show gardens created by landscape design students at Anniesland College and pick up a plant or two to take home.

Anniesland College, Glasgow

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 0141 357 6000

  • 12:00 – 20:00

Autumnal Wonders

A ranger-led walk to forage for foods that grow in the city's greenspaces.

Glasgow Necropolis

Sun 27 Oct

Free / 0141 552 3145

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Book Group

A lively discussion group.

Great Glen Library, Leicester

Thu 13 Jun

Free / 0116 259 2948

  • 14:30

Thu 11 Jul

Free / 0116 259 2948

  • 14:30

The Portico Library & Gallery, Manchester

Thu 23 May

Free / 0161 236 6785

  • 17:00
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Discover! Fitba' Crazy

Arts and crafts inspired by the beautiful game and the exhibition More Than a Game: How Scotland Shaped World Football.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9599

  • 13:30 – 16:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9599

  • 13:30 – 16:00

Farm Craft and Shearing Day

A fun day out for all the family which includes sheep shearing demonstrations and traditional arts and crafts.

Tollcross Children's Farm, Glasgow

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0141 276 0931

  • 12:00 – 15:30

Fifty Years Young: Family Day and Barbecue

Get the whole family out for this veggie BBQ, complete with kebabs and kids' activities. There's also a bicycle-powered smoothie maker on hand, which right there is reason enough to attend. Of course, it's all free, so there's that, too.

Henderson's @ St John's, Edinburgh

Mon 27 May

Free / 0131 229 0212

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Gibson Street Gala

Street entertainers, live music, stalls, art and crafts, food, drink, a climbing wall, children's areas and games.

Gibson Street, Glasgow

Sun 2 Jun

Free

Part of West End Festival.

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Inkers In Residence

Working from collections, site, achieves, producing an exhibition in a variety of printmaking media. An encounter on the social history it represents. This prominent art group look forward to meeting visitors during the exhibition. Walking around the old textile mill, the back to back workhouses or the millworkers…

Bradford Industrial Museum

Thu 4 Jul

Free / 01274 435900

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Sun 20 Oct

Free / 01274 435900

  • 14:00 – 16:00
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Middle Street Synagogue

Discover Brighton's Grade 2* Synagogue (Thomas Lainson, 1875), opulent jewel in Brighton's architectural crown. Superb metalwork and stained glass. One of Britain's top 10 Synagogues. European Routes of Jewish Heritage nominated. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

Middle Street Synagogue, Brighton

Sun 26 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Rogue Writers

Informal meet-up and sharing of work for writers, followed by a pint or two, every Sunday.

Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

Free / 0131 229 4444

  • 15:30 – 17:30

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0131 229 4444

  • 15:30 – 17:30

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 0131 229 4444

  • 15:30 – 17:30
…and 5 more dates until 14 Jul

Storytime

Children can listen to a variety of stories.

Clitheroe Library

Sat 25 May

Free / 01200 428788

  • 14:00 – 14:30

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01200 428788

  • 14:00 – 14:30

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 01200 428788

  • 14:00 – 14:30
…and 7 more dates until 27 Jul

Kensington Central Library, London W8

Tue 21 May

Free / 020 7361 3010

  • 14:00 – 14:20

Tue 28 May

Free / 020 7361 3010

  • 14:00 – 14:20

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 020 7361 3010

  • 14:00 – 14:20
…and 8 more dates until 30 Jul

Penzance Library

Thu 23 May

Free / 0300 1234 111

  • 15:45 – 16:30

Thu 30 May

Free / 0300 1234 111

  • 15:45 – 16:30

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 0300 1234 111

  • 15:45 – 16:30
…and 7 more dates until 25 Jul

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What A Performance

Family-friendly performances dramatising stories of war-time trials and adventure.

Imperial War Museum North, Manchester

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0161 836 4000/4007

  • 12:15
  • 13:15
  • 14:15

The 13th Japanese Matsuri

Visit our Japanese experience corners with kimono, original Japanese calligraphy and Japanese sweets. Traditional Japanese taiko drumming will be performed by locals.

Wellington Church, Glasgow

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 0141 334 0454

Part of West End Festival.

  • 13:00 – 15:30
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