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Scottish Boat Race

The annual rowing competition (and second oldest in the country) between those old rivals, the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh.

Glasgow Harbour

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 330 5429

  • 12:30 – 14:00

Emirates Stadium, London N5

Sat 3 Aug

Phone for prices / 020 7704 4504

  • 16:20

John Dixon Park, Fife

Sun 2 Jun

Prices to be confirmed

  • 12:30

3K on the Green

Meet at McLellans Arch.

Glasgow Green

Fri 31 May

  • 12:30
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The Aviva Premiership Rugby Final 2013

The finalists will have spent nine long months vying for the right to be crowned Champions. It's the culmination of 135 games between the top 12 teams and the season all comes down to this one game, which has sold out Twickenham for the last five years.

Twickenham Rugby Football Union

Sat 25 May

£13.63–£135 / 0844 8472492

  • 15:00

Ayr Racecourse

Wed 5 Jun

0870 850 5666

  • 12:10

Thu 6 Jun

0870 850 5666

  • 12:10

Sat 22 Jun

0870 850 5666

  • 12:20
…and 11 more dates until 30 Oct

Skinny Tweed

A guide-supported road bike ride around that's going further afield this year. For 2013, it's an overnighter, returning to Peebles around midday. Free, but a deposit is required as places are limited. Booking is essential.

Kingsmeadows car park, Peebles

Sun 2 Jun

Free

Part of TweedLove Bike Festival.

Adult Climbing (Over 19s)

A variety of rock climbing courses for all abilities.

OPEN, Norwich

Sat 25 May

£5 adv booking required / 01603 763111

  • 16:30 – 18:00

Sat 1 Jun

£5 adv booking required / 01603 763111

  • 16:30 – 18:00

Sat 8 Jun

£5 adv booking required / 01603 763111

  • 16:30 – 18:00
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American Superstar Wrestling Spectacular

A star studded afternoon of wrestling action. A line-up of top talent from around the world take on the best of British.

Croydon Fairfield Halls

Sun 27 Oct

£15 (Children £10 under 16s) / 020 8688 9291

  • 15:00

Sun 8 Dec

£15 (Children £10 under 16s) / 020 8688 9291

  • 15:00

Anyone For Tennis?

Play tennis on the lawn. Equipment provided.

National Trust: Antony, Plymouth

Sun 30 Jun

Free, plus admission £8.30, child £5.10, family £13.40 & £21.70 / 01752 812191

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Sun 7 Jul

Free, plus admission £8.30, child £5.10, family £13.40 & £21.70 / 01752 812191

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote

Mon 27 May

£2.50 nine arrows / 01283 563483

  • 14:00
  • 16:00

Fri 31 May

£2.50 nine arrows / 01283 563483

  • 14:00
  • 16:00

Fri 26 Jul

£2.50 nine arrows / 01283 563483

  • 14:00
  • 16:00

Mon 29 Jul

£2.50 nine arrows / 01283 563483

  • 14:00
  • 16:00

Ascenders Climbing Club (Ages 13-18)

Rock climbing opportunities for beginners, those wanting to use the wall for the Duke of Edinburgh Awards or for Scouts activity badges.

OPEN, Norwich

Sat 25 May

Free, adv booking required / 01603 763111

  • 13:00 – 14:00

Wed 29 May

Free, adv booking required / 01603 763111

  • 17:00 – 18:00

Sat 1 Jun

Free, adv booking required / 01603 763111

  • 13:00 – 14:00
…and 17 more dates until 31 Jul

Ballater Highland Games

Traditional Highland games with piping and track events. The evening's entertainment consists of a Scottish concert and a licensed dance.

Monaltrie Park, Ballater

Thu 8 Aug

Prices to be confirmed

  • 12:30 – 17:00
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Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games

Traditional Highland games with music, dancing and sports. Includes the clan gathering of the clans McLaren, Stewart, McGregor and McNabb.

Lochearnhead Games Park

Sat 20 Jul

£5 / 01567 830 231

  • 12:30 – 17:30

Barbarians v British & Irish Lions

Rugby stars from Scotland, Wales, Ireland and England join forces to wreak havoc down under on the hotly anticipated 2013 Lions Tour.

Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po

Sat 1 Jun

8522 895 7926

  • 12:30

Barclays ATP World Tour Finals

The Barclays ATP World Tour Finals has established itself as one of the must-see annual international sporting events. The tournament welcomed its 1,000,000th fan in 2012, which saw Novak Djokovic win the title from Roger Federer.

The O2 Arena, London SE10

Mon 4 Nov

£15–£105 / 0844 856 0202

  • 12:00

Tue 5 Nov

£15–£105 / 0844 856 0202

  • 12:00

Wed 6 Nov

£15–£105 / 0844 856 0202

  • 12:00
…and 4 more dates until 10 Nov

Bats, Beasties and Buried Treasure

Activities for the whole family to enjoy with everything from archaeological digs to bat walks.

Hamiltonhill Clay Pits, Glasgow

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0141 237 9144

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Beginners Pilates Workshop

A two hour practical introduction to pilates to help you learn your core from your quads, and help you prepare before entering a pilates course. At the end of the workshop, there's a booklet with simple exercises to take home.

The Place: Robin Howard Dance Theatre, London WC1H

Sun 2 Jun

£25 if booked before May 1; £30 after / 020 7121 1100

  • 13:30 – 15:30
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BNP Paribas Tennis Classic

An exclusive event in which current and former players take the stage. With Champagne, strawberries and world-class tennis.

The Hurlingham Club, London SW6

Tue 18 Jun

£259 from / 020 7819 9999

  • 17:00 – 19:30

Wed 19 Jun

£259 from / 020 7819 9999

  • 14:30 – 18:30

Fri 21 Jun

£259 from / 020 7819 9999

  • 14:30 – 18:30

Sat 22 Jun

£259 from / 020 7819 9999

  • 14:00 – 17:45

Bridge: Turner

Lessons in Duplicate and Rubber bridge at various levels.

Lymington Community Centre

Mon 27 May

Phone for prices / 01590 672337

  • 13:45 – 17:00

Tue 28 May

Phone for prices / 01590 672337

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Mon 3 Jun

Phone for prices / 01590 672337

  • 13:45 – 17:00
…and 17 more dates until 30 Jul

British Natural Bodybuilding Federation: Scottish Championships

Body builders compete for the Scottish title.

Perth Concert Hall

Sun 9 Jun

£17.80 / 01738 621031

  • 13:00

British Power Boat Water Skiing

Fast water skiing action on Loch Earn.

Lochearnhead Watersports Centre

Sat 25 May

Free

  • 12:00

Sun 26 May

Free

  • 12:00

Carnegie Challenge Cup Final

The renowned Rugby League competition held annually since 1896. The current holders are Warrington Wolves who defeated Leeds Rhinos 35-18 at Wembley in 2012.

Wembley Stadium

Sat 24 Aug

£26–£76 / 0844 856 1113

  • 14:30
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