Before 9pm, Food & drink

Bust out your tux and put some diamonds in your ears for this James Bond-themed dinner dance and fundraiser for Scotia Aid – Sierra Leone.

A carefully selected, eclectic mix of short films and visual treats from both local film makers and talent from locations outside Sussex.. Amongst a reclaimed jumble of standard lamps, tables, chairs & armchairs, it's a home from home environment with locally sourced food, soft drinks & alcohol. Laid back vibes…

The eight week course introduces basic cooking skills and advances to instruct on a variety of more complex dishes.

The 'full English' refers not to our technological, cultural or military achievements. No - we live in a country where the 'full us' proudly refers to the first meal of the day. And yet here, in that country's capital, truly excellent breakfast opportunities can be hard to find among the flavourless chains and…

Enjoy refreshments at Carnforth Station, most famous for the role it played in the 1945 film, Brief Encounter.

Demonstrations and competitions in sugarcraft.

A one-day basic food training course, where children are taught how to create a range of dishes.

A burger, a beer and some delicious comedy – what more could you want? Hosted by Rick Molland.

The 2009 Beer Writer of the Year shares his vast knowledge of the golden stuff, looking back to the time of the George Inn in South London – otherwise known as the choice pub of the Bard himself – as illuminated in Brown's latest book, Shakespeare's Local. Ticket price includes a ha' pint of some specially brewed Bookworm…

Bake your best efforts for this search for Bute's best dressed cupcake. Take your homemade, hand-decorated wonders for judging by Elaine McIntyre from the Baking Barn. Prizes for the top three.

Two well known TV celebrities go head-to-head live in a competition to win the day's best dish. This also provides an up close and personal look at learning how to cook some of the best tasting meals.

Cheese and wine tasting with help from an expert in the delicious field.

An opportunity to enjoy some fine cheese and wine in the company of artists from Dumfries & Galloway and discuss things such as the Scotland-England border sculpture.

Join the talented Rheged chefs for a children's cookery class, where you will use seasonal fruit to make lollies or chocolate fruity kebabs.

Regular wine tasting club with a different theme each time. Booking is essential.

Get all your festive cheer in one spot with a family day out. Carol singing, Christmas crafts, card making, mince pies, mulled wine and, of course, Santa Claus.

Festive food, drink and dancing with Glasgow's Blues Brothers outfit rolling out the rhythm'n'blues favourites.

Be guided through the history and making process of cigars and Dalmore whiskey.

Get the VIP treatment pre-show.

Cocktober Fest hits the road! The Cocktail Queen presents a series of ladies' nights to set October off with a bang, featuring drag queens and 'buff butlers' (ripped abs or shoe shiners? – not entirely sure) to spice up the boring old dance floor and cocktails aspect.

Sample a variety of produce, including jams and chutneys and recipes using locally produced food.