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MHOR Festival

A huge array of activities are on offer at this festival, including baking competitions, a Great British Feast with food prepared by star Scottish chefs and many more activities for kids and adults alive. There's plenty to eat and drink, too – from a barbecue to an oyster bar, beer festival and a food market buffet. A…

Monachyle Mhor, Lochearnhead

Sat 25 May

Prices vary / 01877 384622

  • 11:00

Perth Racecourse

Sun 9 Jun

01738 551597

  • 12:00

Wed 3 Jul

01738 551597

  • 12:00

Thu 4 Jul

01738 551597

  • 12:00
…and 7 more dates until 26 Sep

March for Mothers

Join this 5km walk in solidarity with women around the world who have to walk long distances to access pre- and post-natal healthcare, and raise funds to help improve maternal health in the world's poorest countries. It's an easy route ideal for buggies and mums to be, but the whole family is invited to join in.

Greenwich Park, London SE10

Sat 29 Jun

£15 (Children £5) / 020 7840 3760

  • 10:00 – 12:30

The Marie Curie Whole Hog

A six-mile adventure in aid of the charity involving cross-country racing, an army assault course, and a whole host of other demanding challenges, with a hog roast at the end to reward you.

Woodend Barn Arts Centre, Banchory

Sun 26 May

£35 or £105 per team of three; minimum sponsorship £100 per person or £300 per team of three / 0131 561 3963

  • 12:00
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John Dixon Park, Fife

Sun 2 Jun

Prices to be confirmed

  • 12:30

Medieval Knights And Archers

An opportunity to view combat and sword demonstrations.

Margam Park, Port Talbot

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 01639 881635

  • 10:00

Sun 16 Jun

Free / 01639 881635

  • 10:00

Melbourne 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.

Aami Park, Melbourne

Tue 25 Jun

0061 392 861 600

  • 10:30

MHFS 10K for Men

Men's Health Forum Scotland run, open to everyone over 15 and in possession of a Y chromosome, expert or beginner.

Bellahouston Park, Glasgow

Mon 17 Jun

£17–£25 / 0141 427 0558

MINT Polo In The Park

For the fifth year running, Hurlingham Park will host the world's top polo players as they battle it out in a furious display of horsemanship. With bars, fresh food outlets and shopping village all open.

Hurlingham Park, London SW6

Fri 7 Jun

£5–£45 day ticket (£60–£110 day ticket) / 020 7736 1735

  • 14:45

Sat 8 Jun

£5–£45 day ticket (£60–£110 day ticket) / 020 7736 1735

  • 14:45

Sun 9 Jun

£5–£45 day ticket (£60–£110 day ticket) / 020 7736 1735

  • 14:45
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Musselburgh Racecourse

Fri 24 May

0131 665 2859

  • 16:30

Sat 1 Jun

0131 665 2859

  • 11:30

Fri 14 Jun

0131 665 2859

  • 11:00
…and 14 more dates until 9 Dec

Natural Tweed

A cross country bike ride through the lesser known natural parts of the Tweed Valley in a route that takes in forest tracks, drove roads, well trodden hill paths and rarely used ancient passes. The route is extensive and can be tricky so come fully prepared for a self-guided, self-sufficient day out.

Kingsmeadows car park, Peebles

Sat 25 May

Free

Part of TweedLove Bike Festival.

NSW Waratahs 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.

Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Sat 15 Jun

02936 06601

  • 10:30
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National Trust: Polesden Lacey, Dorking

Tue 4 Jun

£72 plus admission £10.80, child £5.40, family £27, adv booking essential / 01372 458203/452048

  • 10:00 – 12:00

Pleasure Park, Oldmeldrum

Sat 15 Jun

£6 (£0–£4) / 07976 650763

  • 10:30

The Open Championship 2013

The oldest golf championship in the world returns to one of the oldest clubs in the world. The course is being tweaked for the occasion, so players should have a few interesting challenges.

Muirfield Golf Course, Gullane

Thu 18 Jul

Prices vary

  • 06:30 – 16:11

Fri 19 Jul

Prices vary

  • 06:30 – 16:11

Sat 20 Jul

Prices vary

  • 08:30 – 15:20

Sun 21 Jul

Prices vary

  • 07:20 – 14:30

Orange Appeal 10km Race

Race supporting The National Osteoposis Society, with £2 the entry fee going directly to them. Prize for the best orange-dressed person.

Greenwich Park, London SE10

Sat 27 Jul

£20 adv, must book online: www.runnersworld.co.uk/events/registrationinfo.asp?sp=&v=1&EN=74135 / 07885 710157

  • 09:30

The Y, Leicester

Tue 21 May

£1.90 ( £1.60) / 0116 255 7066

  • 09:30 – 12:00

Thu 23 May

Sports Hall

£1.90 ( £1.60) / 0116 255 7066

  • 09:30 – 12:00

Tue 28 May

£1.90 ( £1.60) / 0116 255 7066

  • 09:30 – 12:00
…and 18 more dates until 30 Jul

Perth Highland Games

Traditional Highland games featuring running, cycling, heavy events, Highland dancing, pipe band contests and more.

South Inch, Perth

Sun 11 Aug

£7 (£4)

  • 12:30

The Peter Pan Cup

While children across London are eagerly waiting to unwrap their presents, members of the Serpentine Swimming Club are preparing to swim their traditional 100-yard Christmas Day race. Swimmers have met in London's Hyde Park on Christmas morning since 1864 to compete in the race.

Hyde Park, London W2

Wed 25 Dec

Spectators free / 0300 061 2000

  • 09:00