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Chelsea Flower Show Centenary

Peter Jones celebrates 100 years of the Chelsea Flower Show with an exclusive floral-inspired tea available in the top floor restaurant and a special window display by garden designer Jo Thompson.

Peter Jones, London SW1W

Thu 23 May

Times vary / Free / 020 7730 3434

Window display by Jo Thompson.

Fri 24 May

Times vary / Free / 020 7730 3434

Window display by Jo Thompson.

Sat 25 May

Times vary / Free / 020 7730 3434

Window display by Jo Thompson.

CCH Community Fun Day

Fundraising fun for all the family.

Maryhill Community Central Hall, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 331 7673

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Charity Car Boot Sale

Grab a bargain at this charity car boot sale, with refreshments including bacon rolls, sausages and sandwiches.

Epsom General Hospital

Sun 26 May

Staff Car Park

Free (Sellers £10–£15) / 020 8337 8181

  • 08:00 – 12:30

Sun 9 Jun

Staff Car Park

Free (Sellers £10–£15) / 020 8337 8181

  • 08:00 – 12:30

Sun 23 Jun

Staff Car Park

Free (Sellers £10–£15) / 020 8337 8181

  • 08:00 – 12:30
…and 8 more dates until 20 Oct

Charles Rennie Mackintosh in The West End

Deirdrie Bernard of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society looks at CRM's local legacy.

Hillhead Library, Glasgow

Mon 17 Jun

Free / 0141 339 7223

Part of West End Festival.

  • 18:30

Car Boot Sale

See what treasures you can unearth at this car boot sale, held outdoors, weather permitting.

Corton Playing Field, Lowestoft

Tue 28 May

Free

  • 07:00 – 13:00

Tue 4 Jun

Free

  • 07:00 – 13:00

Tue 11 Jun

Free

  • 07:00 – 13:00
…and 20 more dates until 29 Oct back to top

Car Boot, Table Top Sale and Antiques Market

Over 70 stalls with bric-a-brac, antiques and other undiscovered treasures.

Park Hall Hotel, Chorley

Sun 26 May

Free / 07800 508178

  • 07:00 – 12:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 07800 508178

  • 07:00 – 12:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 07800 508178

  • 07:00 – 12:00
…and 42 more dates until 6 Apr 2014

Capoeira Kids: Workshop (Ages 4-11)

Movement, dance and music based on Capoeira Angola, which is a rich, cultural art form that originated from African Slaves taken to Brazil.

Z-Arts, Manchester

Wed 29 May

Free / 0161 226 1912

  • 17:15 – 18:30

Wed 5 Jun

Free / 0161 226 1912

  • 17:15 – 18:30

Wed 12 Jun

Free / 0161 226 1912

  • 17:15 – 18:30
…and 7 more dates until 31 Jul

Car Boot And Summer Fayre

Bouncy castles, traditional games, tombola, raffle, BBQ and refreshment stalls.

Morton Primary School, Bourne

Sat 15 Jun

School Field

Free / 01778 570389

  • 10:00 – 14:00

Car Boot Sale

Bag a bargain or make some cash at this car boot sale.

Heartsease Lane, Norwich

Sat 25 May

Free (Cars £5; vans £8) / 07917 444366

  • 09:30 – 12:00

Sat 1 Jun

Free (Cars £5; vans £8) / 07917 444366

  • 09:30 – 12:00

Sat 8 Jun

Free (Cars £5; vans £8) / 07917 444366

  • 09:30 – 12:00
…and 12 more dates until 31 Aug

Cardiff Bay Visitors Centre

Located in Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. The centre provides a range of information on attractions and events in Cardiff. Visit the cinema room and enjoy a DVD showcasing the development of the Bay.

Cardiff Bay Visitor Centre

Thu 23 May

Free / 029 2087 7927

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 029 2087 7927

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 029 2087 7927

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 220 more dates until 31 Dec back to top

Carers, Coffee and Chat

For carers who would like to meet others in similar situations to talk over any worries and experiences and receive information and support.

The CatStrand, Castle Douglas

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 01644 420374

  • 10:00 – 12:00

Castle Semple Rowing Regatta

Boat races on the loch for all to watch.

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochwinnoch

Sat 1 Jun

Times to be confirmed / Free / 01505 842 882

Castles, Knights And Princesses

Climb to the top of the medieval castle, slay the evil dragon and win the heart of the beautiful princess. Lots of fun activities to do, crafts to create and trails to discover.

Newcastle Borough Museum & Art Gallery, Newcastle Under Lyme

Sat 20 Jul

Free / 01782 619705

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Sun 21 Jul

Free / 01782 619705

  • 14:00 – 17:30

Mon 22 Jul

Free / 01782 619705

  • 10:00 – 17:30
…and 44 more dates until 4 Sep

Catch the Bug!

Learn more about creepy crawlies on this bug spotting bonanza for National Insect Week.

Patterton Train Station Car Park

Sat 29 Jun

Free

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Celebrate the Season

Family friendly session to welcome summer with open arms and songs, stories and seasonal crafts.

St Peter's Church, London SE17

Tue 28 May

Free

  • 14:30 – 16:00
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Celebration Picnic

A celebratory picnic featuring activities and a treasure hunt around the museum.

Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle upon Tyne

Tue 28 May

Free / 0191 222 6765

  • 11:00 – 15:00

Centenary Of Indian Cinema: Poster Exhibition

Vintage and modern Bollywood film posters celebrating a hundred years of song, dance, drama and fantasy in Indian cinema.

The Drum, Birmingham

Thu 23 May

Free / 0121 333 2444

  • 09:00 – 20:30

Fri 24 May

Free / 0121 333 2444

  • 09:00 – 20:30

Sat 25 May

Free / 0121 333 2444

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 35 more dates until 29 Jun

Cest Gelabert Conversation

Choreographer and solo performer Gerhart Bonher on the making of Im (Goldenen) Schnitt I.

Edinburgh Festival Theatre

Sun 18 Aug

Free / 0131 473 2000

Part of Dance Odysseys.

Changing The World, 1784-1904

Installations, films and artefacts exploring the role of the British Army in the defence and expansion of British trade, political interests and empire.

National Army Museum, London SW3

Thu 23 May

Permanent Galleries

Free / 020 7730 0717

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Fri 24 May

Permanent Galleries

Free / 020 7730 0717

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Sat 25 May

Permanent Galleries

Free / 020 7730 0717

  • 10:00 – 17:30
…and 217 more dates until 31 Dec

Channel 32

Meeting place for retro gamers to play all the classics.

The Railway, Winchester

Fri 24 May

The Attic

Free / 01962 867795

  • 21:00

Fri 31 May

The Attic

Free / 01962 867795

  • 21:00

Fri 7 Jun

The Attic

Free / 01962 867795

  • 21:00
…and 7 more dates until 26 Jul back to top

A Charter For Growth

Images and artefacts relating to and celebrating the 80th anniversary of Dartford being awarded Borough status in 1933.

Dartford Museum

Thu 23 May

Free / 01322 224739

  • 12:30 – 17:30

Fri 24 May

Free / 01322 224739

  • 12:30 – 17:30

Sat 25 May

Free / 01322 224739

  • 09:00 – 13:00
  • 14:00 – 17:00
…and 85 more dates until 21 Sep

Royal Albert Memorial Museum And Art Gallery, Exeter

Fri 14 Jun

Fine Feather Gallery

Free / 01392 665858

  • 11:00 – 15:00

Chatter Books (Ages 7-10)

The actor and adventurer discusses a variety of stories, anecdotes and tales from his travels.

Crawley Library

Wed 5 Jun

Free / 01293 651751

  • 16:00 – 17:00

Wed 3 Jul

Free / 01293 651751

  • 16:00 – 17:00

Ashburton Library, Croydon

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 020 8726 6900

  • 16:00 – 17:00

Fri 12 Jul

Free / 020 8726 6900

  • 16:00 – 17:00

Winchester Discovery Centre

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 0845 603 5631

  • 16:00

Chemistry, Collections And Conservation

Join curators and learning staff at the museum to find out why an understanding of chemistry is essential for maintaining internationally significant natural science collections.

Yorkshire Museum

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 01904 687687

  • 10:00 – 15:00
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