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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sun 2 Jun
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
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
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
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
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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



