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1950s Jubilee Party
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Come dressed up in 50s finery for a party to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The museum gardens are taken back in time, with family activities and a competition to find the best-dressed King and Queen.
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4 Jun Noon Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr
1952–2012: 60 Years of the Past
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An exhibition looking at the last 50 years of Falkirk and its surrounding area, and the changes that have taken place since the Queen took the throne.
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23 May20 Oct Mon–Sat 10am–5pm Callendar House, Falkirk
1952–2012: An Astronomical Jubilee
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Exhibition showcasing the remarkable developments in astronomy since 1952, back when the moon landing was just a glint in Neil Armstrong's eye. Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
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1 Jun30 Jun Times vary
No booking required; please do not call the venue.
Various venues, Glasgow
Aberdeen Country Fair
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Local farmers and crafters showcase their home-grown and home-crafted products on the last Saturday of every month. Products include local fish and meat, fruit and vegetables, cheeses, baking, whisky and crafts.
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30 Jun 9am
28 Jul 9am
25 Aug 9am
29 Sep 9am
27 Oct 9am
24 Nov 9am
1 Dec22 Dec Sat 9am–5pm
Belmont Street, Aberdeen
Aberdeen International Street Market
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Street market with over 70 stalls selling produce from all over the world.
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1 Jun3 Jun Fri–Sun 9am–6pm Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen
Absolute Improv Comedy Workshops
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The funny folks of To Be Continued … improv group offer free comedy workshops allowing participants to unleash their inner Whose Liner -ers. Limited to 25 places. Part of Burns an' a' That.
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2 Jun 10am Loudoun Hall, Ayr
Accord Summer Fayre
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A fundraising event for ACCORD Hospice with lots of stalls, children's games, rides and a craft fayre.
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9 Jun 10am Paisley Town Hall, Paisley
Acorn Theatre Open Day
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16 Jun Jun 16, 10am–3pm Acorn Theatre, Worksop
Adopt a Beach
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Families, groups and individuals are invited to help staff in their quarterly clean up and monitoring of the beach. Gloves and equipment provided.
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15 Jul 1pm Lunderston Bay, Greenock
Adult Art Workshops
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A gallery tour followed by a practical art workshop. Places strictly limited – book early to avoid disappointment. Booking is essential.
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6 Jun 10am
A workshop on watercolour landscapes.
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
20 Jun 12.30pm
Create a collaborative collage based on a gold Ghanaian 'soulwasher's badge' in this Refugee Week special…
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Advances in Medical Imaging
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A talk by Mark Donohoe, hosted by the Galilean Society, which aims to promote science through monthly free public talks.
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15 Sep 3pm Mitchell Library, Glasgow
Adventure Day Trips
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A day trip out of Edinburgh to Glen Tress for canyoning and other adventurous activities, organised by the YMCA and departing from the Acorn Centre. Booking is essential.
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23 Jun 10am The Acorn Centre, Edinburgh
AfroScots United Football Club: Football Tournament
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Men and women from all backgrounds are welcome to take part in this tournament organised by the AfroScots United team. Part of Refugee Week.
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30 Jun 11am Firhill Sports Complex, Glasgow
Afternoon Rhymetime For Baby And Toddlers (Under 2s)
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Mothers and babies can learn new rhymes and make new friends.
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31 May Thu 2pm–2.30pm Gosport Discovery Centre, Gosport
Afternoon Tea
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13 Jun Jun 13, 3pm–4.45pm
11 Jul Jul 11, 3pm–4.45pm
Newbold Verdon Library, Leicester
Age Concern Drop-In
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30 May May 30, 2pm
27 Jun Jun 27, 2pm
25 Jul Jul 25, 2pm
Grangetown Library, Cardiff
Airyhall Library Storytimes
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Stories and activities for ages 0–7 plus carers.
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30 May 3.15pm Airyhall Library, Aberdeen
Alan Turing And Life's Enigma
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An exhibition documenting Turing's investigation into how simple cells can transform themselves into the shapes and patterns found in the natural world.
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20 May18 Nov Sun, Mon, Bank Hols 11am–4pm, Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, ends Nov 18 The Manchester Museum, Manchester
Alasdair Gray: Making Prints 1952–2011
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Tying in with his current exhibition at Studio 41, Gray gives a talk on his practice with projected images of selected prints made since he was a student at Glasgow School of Art.
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13 Jun 6pm Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow
Alastair Morton and Edinburgh Weavers: Artist-designed Textiles and Pioneering Modern Art
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Lesley Jackson tells the story of the career of Constructivist artist Alastair Morton, highlighting his importance for British art and textiles in the 20th Century.
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21 Aug 12.45pm Hawthornden Lecture Theatre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Alf Tulip: Underground Images
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Photographs of Roddymoor Colliery in Crook during the early 1940s.
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12 May23 Jun Mon–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 10am–2pm Spennymoor Town Hall, Spennymoor
Alice In Wonderland Fun Day
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Fun activities based around the Lewis Carroll book, complete with a tea party and a riddle trail.
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8 Jun Jun 8, 11am–12.30pm, 1.30pm–3pm Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Sunderland
All Day Arthur's Adventures
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This is a challenging walk with strenuous inclines and rough terrain, but it's packed full of fascinating facts about the history of Arthur's seat. Wear appropriate clothing and walking boots. Bring a packed lunch and a drink.
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16 Jun 10am
29 Jul 10am
Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh
All The Bells
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Bell-ringing to celebrate the Cultural Olympiad.
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27 Jul Jul 27, 7.45am–8am Museums Sheffield: Millennium Gallery, Sheffield
Allan Ramsay: Fathers & Sons, Wives & Children
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Art historian Dr Patricia Andrew gives a talk on the theme of 'Picturing Power', as part of a series of Portrait Gallery talks.
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29 Aug 12.45pm Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Allander Record Fair
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Expand your record collection with this wide range of vinyl, DVDs, CDs and cassettes, including some rarities.
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23 Jun24 Jun Sat & Sun 10am–5pm
18 Aug19 Aug Sat & Sun 10am–5pm
29 Sep30 Sep Sat & Sun 10am–5pm
Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie
Almondell Past and Present
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Learn about the heritage of the Almondell Estate over this walk and talk. Meet at the Visitor Centre.
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18 Nov 1.30pm Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn
Alphabet Babies
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Educational fun for babies and toddlers getting to know letters and sounds through puppets, books and songs. Part of the West End Festival.
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14 Jun 2.15pm Hughenden Sports Club, Glasgow
Alternative Notting Hill All-Dayer
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DJs and guests supply reggae, roots, R&B and party vibes, including a Jamaican BBQ, face painting and workshops.
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27 Aug Aug 27, 3pm–1am, doors Concorde 2, Brighton
Amazing Azaleas and Blue Poppies
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Enjoy the blooming azaleas and unusual blue Himalayan poppies at Dawyck. Booking is essential.
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6 Jun 2pm Dawyck Botanic Gardens, Peeblesshire
Amisfield Walled Garden
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A chance to see what work is being done to rejuvenate the garden. There's also a plant sale and refreshments available. Part of Haddington Festival.
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23 May2 Jun Mon–Sun 10am–2pm Amisfield Walled Garden, Haddington
Amnesty International Education Session
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A chance for children to learn about human rights through creative writing and storytelling. Suitable for P5–7 pupils. Part of the West End Festival.
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11 Jun Mon 10.15am & 1.15pm
13 Jun Wed 10.15am & 1.15pm
Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Amphibian and Reptile Ramble
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Learn about some of the most secretive of pond-loving animals, and see if you can spot them for yourself, on this informative walk around the park. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Outdoor clothes and shoes are recommended. Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
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16 Jun
(Over-7s only) 10am
No booking required; please do not call the venue.
Palacerigg Country Park, Cumbernauld
The Anatomical Museum Open Day
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A chance to explore the collections and meet notorious body snatcher Burke (or at least his skeleton).
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30 Jun 10am Anatomical Museum, Edinburgh
Ancestry Group
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10 May31 May Thu 10am–11am
7 Jun28 Jun Thu 10am–11am
5 Jul26 Jul Thu 10am–11am
2 Aug30 Aug Thu 10am–11am
Uttoxeter Library, Uttoxeter
Ancient Sports Day
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Meet gladiators and learn about combat and games.
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16 Jun Jun 16, 11am–4pm Great Court at British Museum, London WC1B
Angus Dundee Shop Sampling at Scotch Whisky Experience
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Angus Dundee's Douglas Scott presents a selection of their range for sampling, including the gentle Tomintoul.
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23 Aug Noon Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh
Animal Encounters
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An opportunity to see a variety of the zoo's smaller animals up close.
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25 May31 May Mon–Sun 12noon–12.30pm, 1pm–1.30pm, 2pm–2.30pm, 3pm–4pm, 4pm–5pm
1 Jun30 Jun Mon–Sun 12noon–12.30pm, 1pm–1.30pm, 2pm–2.30pm, 3pm–4pm, 4pm–5pm
1 Jul31 Jul Mon–Sun 12noon–12.30pm, 1pm–1.30pm, 2pm–2.30pm, 3pm–4pm, 4pm–5pm
1 Aug31 Aug Mon–Sun 12noon–12.30pm, 1pm–1.30pm, 2pm–2.30pm, 3pm–4pm, 4pm–5pm
Bristol Zoo Gardens, Bristol
Anniesland Garden Show
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View 16 show gardens created by landscape design students at Anniesland College. Part of the West End Festival.
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4 Jun8 Jun Mon–Fri 8.45am–4.45pm Anniesland College, Glasgow
Annual Car Boot Sale
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30 Jun Jun 30, 7am car park at The Walton Arms, Accrington
Annual Pirate Parade
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The Festival's annual pirate parade starts at the Village Hall and is followed by a prizegiving. Part of the Craignish Arts Festival.
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4 Aug 3pm Craignish Village Hall, Lochgilphead
Antique Roadshow
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Raid the attic and dust off your priceless heirlooms, the experts are in town to make you a millionaire! (Or just reveal that your great aunty Margaret was had by the antiques dealer back in 1932.)
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21 Jun 9.30am Cawdor Castle, Nairn
Antiques And Antiquarian Books Fair
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Antiques and collectibles on sale including jewellery, ceramics, glass, silver, small furniture, second-hand and antiquarian books, pictures and prints.
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30 Jun Jun 30, 9am–5pm Atrium at The Forum, Norwich
Antiques And Vintage Collectables Fair
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9 Jun Jun 9, 9.30am–3.30pm
21 Jul Jul 21, 9.30am–3.30pm
25 Aug Aug 25, 9.30am–3.30pm
Meeting House Arts Centre, Ilminster
Anything To Declare
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Find out about the dangers of accidental smuggling and how it can happen.
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30 Jun Jun 30, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
1 Jul Jul 1, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
15 Jul Jul 15, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Merseyside Maritime Museum, Liverpool
Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition & Workshop
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The Scottish Middle Eastern Council invites you to learn more about Arabic calligraphy. Part of Refugee Week.
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23 Jun 1pm Fred Paton Centre, Glasgow
Archaeology and Birds at Brodgar
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A joint venture from the RSPB and Historic Scotland, this walk teaches you about the history and wildlife of this Neolithic site. Stout footwear and waterproof clothing required. Not suitable for young children. Meet at Ring of Brodgar car park.
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3 May12 Jul Thu 10am Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge, Stromness
Archaeology Curator Afternoon
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Bring archaeological finds, coins or medals to be identified and recorded by a Finds Liaison Officer.
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28 Aug Aug 28, 2pm–4pm Museums Sheffield: Weston Park, Sheffield
Archaeology Discovery Day (Over 7s)
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Children take part in activities, including a session handling museum objects, a behind-the-scenes tour led a curator and bring archaeological finds and medals for identification.
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14 Jun Jun 14, 10.30am–1pm, bring your archaeological finds, medals
19 Jul Jul 19, 10.30am–1pm, bring your archaeological finds, medals
16 Aug Aug 16, 10.30am–1pm, bring your archaeological finds, medals
City Museum And Art Gallery, Bristol
Archaeology Uncovered
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Unearth your inner Indiana Jones with some hands-on archaeological activities that you'll really dig. Ages 7+.
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30 Jun 11am Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow

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