Before 5pm, Days out, free events

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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
…and 4 more dates until 7 Dec

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
…and 28 more dates until 21 Dec

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
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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
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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
…and 6 more dates until 25 Jul

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
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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
…and 211 more dates until 31 Dec

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
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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

Wolfson Medical School

Free / 0141 330 5511

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
…and 6 more dates until 26 Jul

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
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