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Calendar Girls: Newport Playgoers Society
- Written by: Tim Firth
The heart warming true story of the WI ladies who decide to pose nude for a calendar and sell it in order to raise funds for a hospital after the untimely death of husband of one of the ladies. With surprising consequences! An amateur production.
Dolman Theatre, Newport
Sat 15 Jun
£11; £11 ( £7; £7; £10) / 01633 251338
- 14:30
Carmunnock Highland Games
International Highland Games with fun for everyone including children's entertainment, a haggis eating competition and a wellie booth throw, along with the usual stalls, displays and beer tent. In addition to the men's games, there's a chance for womenfolk to bust out their guns in the women's Highland Challenge.
Carmunnock Football Field, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
£6 (£3; under 5s free) / 0141 644 4823
- 12:30 – 17:30
Cellar Tours
Don a hard had and discover the previously unseen area beneath the property.
National Trust: Hatchlands Park, Guildford
Sat 25 May
Free, plus admission £7.50, child £3.80, family £19.30 / 01483 222482/225971
- 12:30 – 12:45
- 13:00 – 13:15
Tue 28 May
Free, plus admission £7.50, child £3.80, family £19.30 / 01483 222482/225971
- 12:30 – 12:45
- 13:00 – 13:15
Thu 30 May
Free, plus admission £7.50, child £3.80, family £19.30 / 01483 222482/225971
- 12:30 – 12:45
- 13:00 – 13:15
Chocolate and Malt Whisky Tasting
Whisky and chocolate are a match made in heaven. Find your bliss at one of these delicious tastings at Aberdeen Chocolate Fair, which pairs single malt whiskys with highland chocolates.
Jurys Inn Aberdeen
Classic Car And Motorcycle Rally
A chance for enthusiasts to admire some of their favourite models.
Donington Le Heath Manor House, Donington Le Heath, Coalville
Sun 26 May
Free / 01530 831259
- 13:00 – 15:00
Computer Club
Retro video gaming night.
Gosport Discovery Centre
Fri 24 May
Free / 0845 603 5631
- 14:00 – 16:00
Fri 31 May
Free / 0845 603 5631
- 14:00 – 16:00
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0845 603 5631
- 14:00 – 16:00
Courtyard Encounters
Ranger-guided walks to help you discover the local wildlife.
Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Irvine
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 01294 551776
Flowers in the Cottage.
- 14:00 – 16:00
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 01294 551776
Ramshorns, Winkles and Whelks.
- 14:00 – 16:00
Daily Garden Walks
Join an expert Garden Guide on a tour of the garden. Meet at the John Hope Gateway Reception Desk.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Fri 24 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
£5 / 0131 248 2909
- 14:00
Sat 25 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
£5 / 0131 248 2909
- 14:00
Sun 26 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
£5 / 0131 248 2909
- 14:00
Dam Busters, The RAF And Beningbrough In World War II
From the death-defying 'Dam Busters' raid on the Ruhr valley to the story of the British and Canadian bombing squadrons based near Beningbrough. This years visiting portraits from the National Portrait Gallery display explores the growing reputation of pilots as heroes of the sky in World War II.
National Trust: Beningbrough Hall, Beningbrough, York
Fri 24 May
Free, plus admission £8.30, child £4.15, £20.75 / 01904 472027
- 12:00 – 16:30
Sat 25 May
Free, plus admission £8.30, child £4.15, £20.75 / 01904 472027
- 12:00 – 16:30
Sun 26 May
Free, plus admission £8.30, child £4.15, £20.75 / 01904 472027
- 12:00 – 16:30
Docwra's Manor Gardens
An old farmyard converted into a floral garden, featuring seasonal and region specific planting.
Docwra's Manor Garden, Royston
Sun 2 Jun
£4 additional charges for guided tours / 01763 260677
- 14:00 – 16:00
Sun 7 Jul
£4 additional charges for guided tours / 01763 260677
- 14:00 – 16:00
Sun 4 Aug
£4 additional charges for guided tours / 01763 260677
- 14:00 – 16:00
Walkden Guildhall, Manchester
Thu 30 May
Phone for prices / 0161 703 8633
- 13:30 – 15:30
Thu 6 Jun
Phone for prices / 0161 703 8633
- 13:30 – 15:30
Thu 13 Jun
Phone for prices / 0161 703 8633
- 13:30 – 15:30
Dungeons Late: Guided Tour
Dungeons Late is an after hours show and tour developed especially for adults with extra fun and frights.
Blackpool Tower
Fri 24 May
£12 adv booking essential / 01253 622242
- 17:00 – 20:00
Sat 25 May
£12 adv booking essential / 01253 622242
- 17:00 – 20:00
Fri 5 Jul
£12 adv booking essential / 01253 622242
- 17:00 – 20:00
Family Discovery Days
Have a go at a variety of themed creative events and activities.
National Trust: Osterley Park And House, Isleworth
Sun 26 May
Free, plus admission £9, child £4.50, family £22.50 / 020 8232 5050
- 12:00 – 15:00
Mon 27 May
Free, plus admission £9, child £4.50, family £22.50 / 020 8232 5050
- 12:00 – 15:00
Sun 30 Jun
£9.95 plus admission £9, child £4.50, family £22.50 (Children £5 plus admission £9, child £4.50, family £22.50; £24.75 plus admission £9, child… / 020 8232 5050
- 13:00 – 16:00
Family Fun Day
Seven flat races, with free activities for children and an appearance from Fireman Sam.
Windsor Racecourse
Mon 27 May
£9–£38 / 0871 220 0260
- 14:15 – 17:30
Family Storytime
Interactive storytelling sessions for families with children under 7 years.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Sat 25 May
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: How the Alphabet was Made.
- 12:30
Sat 8 Jun
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.
- 12:30
Sat 22 Jun
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child.
- 12:30
Sat 6 Jul
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: How the Whale got his Throat.
- 12:30
Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow
Sat 1 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.
- 12:30 – 13:30
Sun 2 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.
- 12:30 – 13:30
Sat 15 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child.
- 12:30 – 13:30
Fiddler On The Roof: Lennox Production
- Directed by: Jerome Robbins
- Written by: Joseph Stein (book)
A production of the famous musical set in the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, where a poor dairyman tries to pass on to his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia.
Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch
Sat 25 May
£17; £18 (£15; £16) / 01708 443333
- 14:30
Freuchie Plant Sale and the Garden at Karbet Open Day
Garden opening.
Freuchie
Sun 9 Jun
- 12:00 – 16:00
Friday Night Social
Friday night after-work wind down with cocktail masterclasses and live music.
The Living Room, Glasgow
Fri 24 May
Free / 0141 229 0607
- 17:00 – 03:00
Fri 31 May
Free / 0141 229 0607
- 17:00 – 03:00
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0141 229 0607
- 17:00 – 03:00
Garden Talk: Allotments
Pollok Country Park Gardener Sean Belshaw dispenses handy tips on how to get the most out of your allotment in the summer months.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Sun 7 Jul
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 13:00 – 15:00
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
The Girdleness Outfall Scheme
A display of original photographs documenting the engineering project to provide sanitation to the city of Aberdeen in the early 20th century.
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Sun 26 May
Free / 01224 337700
- 12:00 – 15:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 01224 337700
- 12:00 – 15:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 01224 337700
- 12:00 – 15:00
Glasgow Style City Walking Tour
A walking tour led by guides from the Glasgow School of Art taking you through the history of this most stylish city of art, architecture and design.
Glasgow School of Art
Fri 24 May
£19.50 (Students and seniors £16; under 18s £9.75; under 5s free) / 0141 353 4584
Sat 25 May
£19.50 (Students and seniors £16; under 18s £9.75; under 5s free) / 0141 353 4584
Sun 26 May
£19.50 (Students and seniors £16; under 18s £9.75; under 5s free) / 0141 353 4584
The Great British Beer Festival
A chance to sample over 450 varieties of beer including golden ales, fruit beers, stouts, bitters and international real lagers as well as cider and perry.
Olympia, London W14
Tue 13 Aug
£10 ( £8) / 020 7385 1200
- 12:00 – 17:00
- 17:00 – 22:30
Wed 14 Aug
£10 ( £8) / 020 7385 1200
- 12:00 – 22:30
Thu 15 Aug
£10 ( £8) / 020 7385 1200
- 12:00 – 22:30
Fri 16 Aug
£10 ( £8) / 020 7385 1200
- 12:00 – 22:30
Hatha Yoga
A flowing yoga which is good for building core strength, suppleness and balance.
Harbour House, Kingsbridge
Mon 27 May
Phone for prices / 01548 854708
- 17:00 – 18:00
Mon 3 Jun
Phone for prices / 01548 854708
- 17:00 – 18:00
Mon 10 Jun
Phone for prices / 01548 854708
- 17:00 – 18:00
Jacobite Clans Alive
Jacobite clansmen from The Alba Adventure Company show off their fighting skills in traditional costumes.
Scone Palace, Perth
Sun 26 May
£6 grounds admission (£5.40; Children £4.20; Family £25) / 01738 552300
- 12:00
- 14:00
- 15:00
