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2.8 Hours Later: Asylum
Cross-city zombie chase game, which challenges teams of the uninfected to race through the streets at night and evade hordes of the undead, in order to reach resistance HQ unscathed within the allocated 2.8 hours. Due to the extreme and physical nature of the event, participants run at their own risk and should wear…
City Centre, Glasgow
Sat 18 May
£30 (£26) / 0141 204 4400
- 19:00 – 02:00
Floors Castle Horse Trials
A chance to watch riders competing in cross country, show jumping and dressage over two days, in a scenic setting on the banks of the River Tweed.
Floors Castle, Kelso
Sun 19 May
Times to be confirmed / £10 / 01573 223333
Fitzwilliam Point-To-Point
Horse racing and day out with trade stands selling clothes, pictures, and a range of other rural craft-based products. There are also confectionery and food stalls, together with children's funfair.
Dingley Racecourse, Market Harborough
Sat 18 May
£15 car; £5 additional passenger
- 11:30
Forth Road Bridge Abseil
Do you dare to drop? Sign up and help raise funds for Deafblind Scotland by abseiling 165 feet off the Forth Road Bridge, SAS style. Adrenalin junkies, get in line. No, really, you go ahead. The rest of us are fine just watching, thanks.
The Forth Road Bridge, Edinburgh
Sun 19 May
Times to be confirmed / £20 to register; £150 minimum sponsorship / 0141 777 5820
Spring Saturday
A programme of seven races, including The Coral Handicap Stakes and The NGK Spark Plugs Maiden Stakes.
Newmarket Racecourse
Sat 18 May
£8–£25; £12–£22.50 adv / 01638 675500
- 13:45
Cockburn Centre, Glasgow
Sun 19 May
£150 / 0141 445 3982
- 08:00 – 17:00
Cherry Pop – Lothian Derby Dolls v Bairn City Rollers
Lothian Derby Dolls take on Central Belters in their first public bout. Featuring home-baked goods, raffles and an all-round family atmosphere.
Jack Kane Sports Centre, Edinburgh
Sat 18 May
£5 (under 14s free) / 0131 669 0404
- 12:30 – 14:30
Edinburgh Little League Junior Baseball
If you harbour visions of your kids pitching for the Red Sox one day, these weekly baseball matches and training sessions should help them hone their ball skills and give you a taste of classic Americana to boot (don't forget the hot dogs and potato chips). Ages 6–13.
Warriston Playing Fields, Edinburgh
Sun 19 May
Free
- 13:00 – 15:00
Mark Beaumont
Record-breaking endurance cyclist, rower and adventurer Mark Beaumont discusses his incredible experiences.
Buccleuch Centre, Langholm
Sat 18 May
£15 / 01387 381196
- 19:30
Adult Climbing (Over 19s)
A variety of rock climbing courses for all abilities.
OPEN, Norwich
Sat 18 May
£5 adv booking required / 01603 763111
- 16:30 – 18:00
Annual Coigach Coastal Rowing Regatta
Competitive rowing skiffs from around Scotland take to the waters for bouts of short sprints as well as longer endurance races. For those moments in between heats, there's a craft and food fair, with a family dance to round off the evening.
Badentarbet Beach, Ross-shire
Sun 19 May
Times & prices vary
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 18 May
Free, adv booking required / 01603 763111
- 13:00 – 14:00
Pucklechurch Village Hall, Bristol
Sun 19 May
Phone for prices / 0117 922 2000
- 19:00 – 22:30
Bumble Bees
Mixed ability contact rugby union. New players with and without disabilities are welcome.
Bradford And Bingley Sports Club
Sat 18 May
Free / 07914 345004
- 10:30 – 12:00
Cajon Flamenco Classes
Study the rhythms and sounds of flamenco in these dance classes.
Alba Flamenca, Edinburgh
Sun 19 May
Times to be confirmed / £5.65–£6.65 per class / 0131 667 3600
Callander to Balquhidder/Killin Cycle
A fun cycle ride with a choice of routes, some suitable for families and those looking for a leisurely pedal, and more challenging ones for serious riders. There are home baking stops and historical tours along the way, too, all raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
Callander
Sat 18 May
£15 (under 16s £5) / 0300 373 1100
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10:00
Primrose Hill Community Centre, London NW1
Sun 19 May
Phone for prices / 020 7586 8327
- 18:00 – 21:30
Come And Try It Day
Outdoor pursuits to enjoy, including climbing, archery, abseiling and bushcraft.
Tegg's Nose Visitor Centre, Macclesfield
Sun 19 May
£10 adv booking essential / 01625 383777
- 10:00 – 16:00
CycleFest
Cycle aficionados of all stripes will find something to grind their gears at this third annual festival of all things bike: from vintage to modern specimens to demonstrations and races, along with a 'cyclejumble' sale, trade stalls and club stands.
Grampian Transport Museum, Alford
Sun 19 May
Free to attend (Race entry £5) / 019755 62292
Edinburgh Wolves v Gateshead Senators
American football bout with plenty of kitsch Americana (think hot dogs and cheerleaders) to enjoy on the sidelines.
Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
Sun 19 May
£3 (Children free) / 0131 661 5351
- 14:00 – 17:30




