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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cest Gelabert Conversation
Choreographer and solo performer Gerhart Bonher on the making of Im (Goldenen) Schnitt I.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Sun 18 Aug
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
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
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
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


