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Ab Ovo: Tour
Spike Associates member Hannah Clark discusses Jessica Warboys' work with reference to her own performative practice.
Spike Island, Bristol
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0117 929 2266
- 14:00
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
Aberdeen parkrun
An informal weekly 5k run along the Beach Esplanade. Everyone is welcome, no matter how fast or slow (you're welcome to walk the route, bring your dog or push a buggy), so you can use it as a one-off fitness test, a chance to get some fresh air or come every week to try to beat your personal best time. It's friendly and…
Beach Esplanade, Aberdeen
Sat 25 May
Free
- 09:30
Sat 1 Jun
Free
- 09:30
Sat 8 Jun
Free
- 09:30
Abertay Digital Graduate Showcase
Digital artwork and research from Abertay Digital Graduates.
University of Abertay, Dundee
Sat 25 May
Free / 01382 308061
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 01382 308061
- 12:00 – 16:00
Mon 27 May
Free / 01382 308061
- 09:00 – 12:00
Activity Trails And Quizzes
Complete a variety of activities around the museum.
Maidstone Museum And Bentlif Art Gallery
Mon 27 May
Free / 01622 754497
- 12:00 – 16:00
Adrian Dyer: Nature Printed Exhibition Talk
The RBGE Research Associate looks at the work of Henry Bradbury and other nature printers in this illustrated talk. Booking is essential.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Sun 16 Jun
Conference Room
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 14:00 – 15:00
Adult Drawing Club
The pressure is off at these informal drawing sessions. A myriad of techniques and materials are covered, with a chance to experiment. All skill levels welcome.
Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0141 287 3050
- 13:00 – 15:00
Adult Reading Group
Discover new books and authors as well as re-visiting some of the classics, whilst meeting new people and socialising.
Bacup Library
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 01706 873324
- 13:30 – 15:00
Mon 1 Jul
Free / 01706 873324
- 13:30 – 15:00
Mon 5 Aug
Free / 01706 873324
- 13:30 – 15:00
Adult Social Care Jobs Fair
An informative event for those looking to work in the adult care sector.
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 01254 582579
- 11:00 – 17:30
The Adventures of Able Seaman Wally Tobin (Ideal for all ages)
Storytelling session revealing the adventures of Able Seaman Wally Tobin, looking at how people from different cultures and countries work together in times of hardship and war.
Imperial War Museum North, Manchester
Sat 25 May
Meet under the Harrier Jump Jet
Free / 0161 836 4000/4007
- 13:30
Sun 26 May
Meet under the Harrier Jump Jet
Free / 0161 836 4000/4007
- 13:30
Mon 27 May
Meet under the Harrier Jump Jet
Free / 0161 836 4000/4007
- 13:30
Africa Writes Festival
Free book launches, readings, discussions, performances, family activities and a book fair to celebrate the continent's literature.
The British Library, London NW1
Sat 6 Jul
Free / 0843 208 1144
- 12:00 – 17:00
Sun 7 Jul
Free / 0843 208 1144
- 12:00 – 17:00
Afternoon Rhymetime For Baby And Toddlers (Under 2s)
Mothers and babies can learn new rhymes and make new friends.
Gosport Discovery Centre
Thu 30 May
Free / 0845 603 5631
- 14:00 – 14:30
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 0845 603 5631
- 14:00 – 14:30
Thu 13 Jun
Free / 0845 603 5631
- 14:00 – 14:30
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
AgriScot
The biggest agriculture event in the UK returns, with vendor exhibitions, competitions for young farmers, seminars, technical demonstrations, and everything else an agriculture professional could dream of.
Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Wed 20 Nov
Free / 0131 333 0969
- 09:00 – 17:30
Ahoy There! (Ages 7-13)
Discover early voyages of exploration with maps, globes and hands-on navigational instruments.
The Museum Of The History Of Science, Oxford
Thu 30 May
Free / 01865 277280
- 14:00 – 16:00
Fri 31 May
Free / 01865 277280
- 14:00 – 16:00
Airfix: Making History
New exhibition celebrating Airfix in all its glory.
Royal Air Force Museum, London NW9
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 020 8205 2266
To celebrate the launch of this exhibition we are giving all our visitors aged 8+ the opportunity to make and take home their own 1:72 scale model of a Hurricane (children must be accompanied).
Craft sessions are from 11am–1pm and 2–4pm.
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 020 8205 2266
To celebrate the launch of this exhibition we are giving all our visitors aged 8+ the opportunity to make and take home their own 1:72 scale model of a Hurricane (children must be accompanied).
Craft sessions are from 11am–1pm and 2–4pm.
- 10:00 – 18:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 020 8205 2266
- 10:00 – 18:00
Alexander Wilson: Paisley's Poet, America's Ornithologist
An exhibition displaying aspects of the life of Scottish-poet-turned-American-ornithologist Alexander Wilson.
Paisley Museum & Art Gallery
Fri 14 Jun
Free / 0300 300 1210
Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 0300 300 1210
Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sun 16 Jun
Free / 0300 300 1210
Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
- 11:00 – 16:00
All Aboard The Shackamaxon
Travel back in time to Liverpool in 1854 and find out about the hardships you would face during your voyage to America.
Merseyside Maritime Museum, Liverpool
Tue 28 May
Emigration Gallery, Basement
Free / 0151 478 4499
- 13:00 – 16:00
All Day Arthur's Adventure
This strenuous graded walk, led by Historic Scotland Rangers Service, will explore the geology, natural history, archaeology and cultural history of Holyrood Park. Find out about the people who lived and worked in the park from 7,000 years ago up until the present day and learn more about the rare wildlife that makes the…
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 0131 652 8150
- 10:00
Almondell Walk
Celebrate West Lothian Walking Week with a healthy constitutional around the park. The walk includes some uphill and steps, and covers around two miles. Meet at the visitor centre.
Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn
Thu 19 Sep
Free / 01506 882254
- 14:00 – 15:30
The Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester
Sat 25 May
Free / 0161 275 7450
- 13:00 – 15:00
Sat 27 Jul
Free / 0161 275 7450
- 13:00 – 15:00
Amphibian Workshop
Learn more about the National Amphibian Recording Scheme, then Trevor Rose from the Amphibian & Reptiles Group UK gives a practical demonstration.
Monikie Country Park, Dundee
Sun 26 May
Free / 01382 370202
- 10:00 – 16:00
Analysing Media Reporting of Public Health Issues and Policies
Gain some insight into a topic that affects everyone, with Dr Shona Hilton of the MRC Social and Public Health Sciences Unit.
University of Glasgow
Wed 5 Jun
Tipton Library
Fri 31 May
Free / 0121 557 1796
- 10:00 – 12:00
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0121 557 1796
- 10:00 – 12:00
Fri 14 Jun
Free / 0121 557 1796
- 10:00 – 12:00
Andrew Kerr: Explore Stockbridge
The historian delves into the archive to share photographs, maps and memories of the area, and then leads a walking tour of Stockbridge the following Saturday.
Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 529 5665
Today, Kerr leads a walking tour. Meet at the corner of Saunders St and Bridge.
- 11:00 – 12:00


