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Borders Country Market
Farmers market selling the very best in home-grown produce.
Borders General Hospital, Melrose
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 01896 826000
- 10:00 – 14:00
Sat 6 Jul
Free / 01896 826000
- 10:00 – 14:00
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 01896 826000
- 10:00 – 14:00
Branson Cross Car Boot Sale
Seek out some bargains at this large market and car boot sale.
Branson's Cross, Redditch
Sun 26 May
Free (parking £1; vehicle stall £8) / 07885 077221
- 06:00 – 16:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free (parking £1; vehicle stall £8) / 07885 077221
- 06:00 – 16:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free (parking £1; vehicle stall £8) / 07885 077221
- 06:00 – 16:00
Bright Night International Workshops
Young people (aged 16–25) can get a little taster in circus skills, urban dance, and performance with a tryout workshop with Bright Night International. From this, there is the chance to be a part of a 12-week training programme and the opportunity to perform at Edinburgh Mela.
North Edinburgh Arts Centre
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 315 2151
- 11:00 – 14:00
Brilliant Butterflies and Magic Moths
Butterfly and moth spotting and all sorts of interesting nature activities.
Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, Kinlochewe
Sat 25 May
Free / 01445 760254
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 11:00 – 15:00
Bruntsfield Makers Market
A new monthly boutique market featuring crafters, artists and designers from around Scotland.
Christ Church, Edinburgh
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0131 667 3633
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sat 20 Jul
Free / 0131 667 3633
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sat 24 Aug
Free / 0131 667 3633
- 11:00 – 16:00
Buy Art Fair
With prices ranging from £50 to £5,000, there's something for all tastes and budgets at this, the largest art fair outside of London.
Hardman Boulevard, Manchester
Fri 27 Sep
Free / 01457 866710
- 11:00 – 17:00
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
Donald Hope Library, London SW19
Sat 25 May
Free / 020 8542 1975
- 14:30 – 16:30
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 020 8542 1975
- 14:30 – 16:30
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 020 8542 1975
- 14:30 – 16:30
Craft And Gift Market
An indoor market providing a variety of crafts and gifts. Featuring stalls by a range of local artists, businesses, and craft makers.
Ferneham Hall, Fareham
Sat 25 May
Free / 01329 231942
- 10:00 – 15:00
Creative Banter
Creatives from every imaginable field are invited to these networking nights, which sees knowledge sharing and collaboration happen in a relaxed, non-sales pitchy type environment.
The Clutha Vaults, Glasgow
Tue 18 Jun
Free / 0141 552 7520
- 18:00 – 20:00
Tue 16 Jul
Free / 0141 552 7520
- 18:00 – 20:00
Tue 20 Aug
Free / 0141 552 7520
- 18:00 – 20:00
Tue 17 Sep
Free / 0141 552 7520
- 18:00 – 20:00
Curator's Favourites
Regular talks on museum staff's favourite objects from the collection.
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Tue 28 May
Free / 0141 287 2550
This wee: Fit for an Emperor, looking at a fine 16th century armour.
- 12:30 – 14:30
Wed 5 Jun
Free / 0141 287 2550
Today: Two Tapestries – Compare and Contrast.
- 12:30 – 14:00
Wed 12 Jun
Free / 0141 287 2550
Today: A Tale of Two Artists – Monticelli and Ribot.
- 12:30 – 14:30
Curiosity: Art And The Pleasures Of Knowing
Contemporary art by Katie Paterson, Pablo Bronstein, Tacita Dean and Gerard Byrne sits alongside historical artefacts including the over stuffed Horniman Museum walrus.
Turner Contemporary, Margate
Sat 25 May
Free / 01843 233000
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 01843 233000
- 10:00 – 18:00
Mon 27 May
Free / 01843 233000
- 10:00 – 18:00
Daydreams And Diaries Family Launch (Under 16s)
Join in with craft activities to celebrate the launch of the new exhibition featuring the story of Jacquleine Wilson.
Ferens Art Gallery, Hull
Sat 25 May
Free / 01482 613902
- 11:00 – 17:00
Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne
Wed 12 Jun
Free / 0191 232 7734
- 12:15 – 12:45
Wed 19 Jun
Free / 0191 232 7734
- 12:15 – 12:45
Wed 26 Jun
Free / 0191 232 7734
- 12:15 – 12:45
Wed 3 Jul
Free / 0191 232 7734
- 12:15 – 12:45
Drinking Skeptically: Pub Quiz and Social
General knowledge pub quiz.
Drouthy Neebours, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
Free / 07896 745991
- 19:30
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 07896 745991
- 19:30
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 07896 745991
- 19:30
Eastfield Car Boot Sale
Grab a bargain at this outdoor car boot sale.
Eastfield Business Park, Glenrothes
Sat 25 May
Free
- 09:00 – 12:00
Sat 1 Jun
Free
- 09:00 – 12:00
Sat 8 Jun
Free
- 09:00 – 12:00
The FAIR Project
Masters of Contemporary Art students from Edinburgh College of Art are the helm of this year's FAIR, which sees the gallery handed over to six groups, each charged with interpreting the concept of 'fair'. The result is a programme of music, comedy, film, performance, exhibition and installation that plays out over three…
Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 650 2210
- 10:00 – 17:00
Family Party Nights
Featuring Russ Brown, DJ Kieron and a UV Show.
Blackpool Tower
Tue 28 May
Free / 01253 622242
- 19:00 – 23:00
Wed 29 May
Free / 01253 622242
- 19:00 – 23:00
Thu 30 May
Free / 01253 622242
- 19:00 – 23:00
Festival of Frogs
A day of pond dipping sessions and treasure hunts for younger frog fans, and 'pond doctor' Q&A sessions for adults in need of pond-related wisdom.
Festival Park, Glasgow
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 0141 632 9299
Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
- 10:00 – 15:00
First Birthday Pop-up Shop
Pop-up shop featuring recycled furniture from Ziggy Sawdust and greeting cards and prints from Paper Aeroplane.
Whitespace, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Free / 07814 514771
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 07814 514771
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
Free / 07814 514771
- 10:00 – 17:00
Food Lab
Fun experiments using everyday kitchen items, with staff from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Sat 1 Jun
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 13:00 – 16:00
Food Markets
A great selection of hot and cold food stalls.
MAC (Midlands Arts Centre), Birmingham
Sun 26 May
Free / 0121 446 3232
- 10:30 – 15:30
Sun 30 Jun
Free / 0121 446 3232
- 10:30 – 15:30
Sun 28 Jul
Free / 0121 446 3232
- 10:30 – 15:30
Fraser Ross – Artist's Talk
Fraser Ross talks about the inspiration behind the work in his current exhibition, Senses.
The Park Gallery, Falkirk
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 01324 506850
- 11:00 – 12:00
Free Training Courses
Free training courses for unemployed people living in London.
Free2Learn, London E8
Mon 27 May
Free / 020 8525 9430
- 10:00 – 15:00
- 10:00 – 15:00
Tue 28 May
Free / 020 8525 9430
- 10:00 – 15:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 020 8525 9430
- 10:00 – 15:00
Gilt and Silk: Early Seventeenth Century Costume
The Burrell's collection of 17th century garb is given the spotlight, including a rare embroidered skirt panel that Anne of Denmark might have once donned.
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 287 2550
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0141 287 2550
- 11:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
Free / 0141 287 2550
- 10:00 – 17:00
