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Meadows Festival
Edinburgh's festival season kicks off with the Meadows Festival, which offers the best local bands, dance groups, quirky performers and workshops amidst lots of family-friendly activities.
The Meadows, Edinburgh
Sat 1 Jun
Times vary / Free
Sun 2 Jun
Times vary / Free
Burns an' a' That! Festival
A whole festival dedicated to Scotland’s internationally acclaimed poet Robert Burns. To celebrate the 2013 Year of Natural Scotland, the festival heads outdoors to Belleisle Park for a programme of live music, and visual and performing arts.
Belleisle Park, Ayr
Fri 24 May
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
Sat 25 May
Times & prices vary / 01292 616143
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary / 01292 616143
Crafty Friday: Make A Bear: Workshop
Create a heirloom teddy using traditional techniques and materials for stuffing, jointing and creating character, led by Dawn James from Hugs Unlimited.
National Trust: Hardcastle Crags & Gibson Mill, Hebden Bridge
Fri 5 Jul
£95 adv booking required / 01422 844518
- 10:00 – 17:00
West End Festival
Taking over the West End of Glasgow each year, the festival treats the ears to a great musical line-up, tantalises all the senses with a carnival and delves into the creative depths of local studios and exhibitions with the Hidden Lane Festival.
West End, Glasgow
Fri 31 May
Times & prices vary
Sat 1 Jun
Times & prices vary
Sun 2 Jun
Times & prices vary
Montgomery Theatre, Sheffield
Wed 29 May
Phone for prices / 0114 276 7093
- 16:30 – 18:30
Wed 5 Jun
Phone for prices / 0114 276 7093
- 16:30 – 18:30
Wed 12 Jun
Phone for prices / 0114 276 7093
- 16:30 – 18:30
Japanese Pattern Cutting and Sewing Techniques
A step by step guide to Japanese pattern cutting, making a garment of your choice.
City Centre, Edinburgh
Fri 24 May
Prices to be confirmed
- 18:00 – 21:00
Sat 25 May
Prices to be confirmed
- 18:00 – 21:00
Mon 27 May
Prices to be confirmed
- 18:00 – 21:00
Playback Theatre: Introductory Training Weekend
Anyone can join in on this two-day training weekend to develop theatrical skills and ultimately join Playback Edinburgh.
Theosophical Society, Edinburgh
Sat 8 Jun
£95 (£50) / 07944 775963
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 9 Jun
£95 (£50) / 07944 775963
- 10:00 – 16:00
Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets
Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.
Museum of Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 529 4143
- 10:30 – 12:30
Sat 31 Aug
Free / 0131 529 4143
- 10:30 – 12:30
Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch
Thu 6 Jun
£5 / 01708 443333
- 11:00 – 12:00
Thu 11 Jul
£5 / 01708 443333
- 11:00 – 12:00
Thu 5 Sep
£5 / 01708 443333
- 11:00 – 12:00
Edinburgh Creative Writers' Club
Creative writers of all stripes – poets, short story scribes, script writers, flash fiction junkies – are invited to discuss all things writing, from procuring an agent to overcoming writer's block.
Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh
Mon 27 May
Free / 0131 229 4444
- 19:00 – 22:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 0131 229 4444
- 19:00 – 22:00
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 0131 229 4444
- 19:00 – 22:00
Sandwell Central Library, West Bromwich
Sat 25 May
Free / 0121 569 4911
- 10:00 – 15:30
Thu 30 May
Free / 0121 569 4911
- 16:00 – 18:00
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0121 569 4911
- 10:00 – 15:30
Robots Live!
If for you, like us, Robot Wars was once essential tea-time viewing, you'll have to come along and cheer on some of the competitors. There's also a chance to meet scientists and see how they're shaping our future, technological challenges and an interactive workshop.
National Museum of Flight, North Berwick
Sun 16 Jun
£10.50 (£8.50; Children £5 under 5s free; Family £27.50) / 0300 123 6789
Scotland's National Airshow
Over two hours of high-octane aerial displays ranging from historic warbirds to contemporary military jets. There are also family activities and displays to enjoy.
National Museum of Flight, North Berwick
Sat 27 Jul
£16–£19 cheaper price before Jul 27 (£14–£17; Children £8–£10; Family £38–£45) / 0300 123 6789
- 10:00 – 17:00
Strange Town
Theatre class for ages 8–10, incorporating drama games, improvisation and scriptwriting.
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Fri 24 May
£59 for full course / 0131 555 7101
- 14:00 – 15:30
Fri 31 May
£59 for full course / 0131 555 7101
- 14:00 – 15:30
Fri 7 Jun
£59 for full course / 0131 555 7101
- 14:00 – 15:30
Sway Break Dance (Ages 6-16)
Learn techniques including popping and locking.
Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare
Mon 27 May
£3.50 per week / 01934 417117
- 18:15 – 19:00
Mon 3 Jun
£3.50 per week / 01934 417117
- 18:15 – 19:00
Mon 10 Jun
£3.50 per week / 01934 417117
- 18:15 – 19:00
Aerial Skills
Suitable for complete beginners and those with more experience in the air. The beginners group will focus on learning the very basics of aerial skills, while the second group will push their existing skill base. We advise you should have a good level of fitness to get the most from the class. We'll be working on various…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Mon 27 May
£114 for the full course (£91.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 13:30 – 15:00
Mon 3 Jun
£114 for the full course (£91.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 13:30 – 15:00
Mon 10 Jun
£114 for the full course (£91.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 13:30 – 15:00
Aerial Skills for Beginners
Climb, swing, suspend, hang and twist your way through this class in the basics of aerial skills. Starting with a warm-up and conditioning, the class will then move onto aerial equipment including trapeze, rope and fabrics. Suitable for those with a good level of fitness and some upper body strength. Wear comfortable…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Mon 27 May
£114 for the full course (£91.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 18:15 – 19:45
Mon 3 Jun
£114 for the full course (£91.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 18:15 – 19:45
Mon 10 Jun
£114 for the full course (£91.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 18:15 – 19:45
Milford On Sea Village Community Centre, Lymington
Wed 29 May
Phone for prices / 01590 643393
- 10:00 – 12:00
Wed 5 Jun
Phone for prices / 01590 643393
- 10:00 – 12:00
Wed 12 Jun
Phone for prices / 01590 643393
- 10:00 – 12:00
Percy Community Centre, Bath
Thu 30 May
Phone for prices, adv booking required / 01225 423014
- 13:30 – 14:30
- 15:00 – 16:00
Thu 6 Jun
Phone for prices, adv booking required / 01225 423014
- 13:30 – 14:30
- 15:00 – 16:00
Thu 13 Jun
Phone for prices, adv booking required / 01225 423014
- 13:30 – 14:30
- 15:00 – 16:00
Vera Fletcher Hall, Thames Ditton
Wed 29 May
Phone for prices / 020 8224 0633
- 12:00 – 16:00
Wed 5 Jun
Phone for prices / 020 8224 0633
- 12:00 – 16:00
Wed 12 Jun
Phone for prices / 020 8224 0633
- 12:00 – 16:00
Ballet Improvers 2 (Grassmarket/course)
Using the principles introduced in Ballet Beginners, this class will continue to help build a vocabulary of the fundamental steps used in classical ballet, delving deeper into the ideas behind correct technique while introducing a more expressive approach to movement. Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose.
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Wed 29 May
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30
Wed 5 Jun
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30
Wed 12 Jun
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30
Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School
Burlesque art class with a relaxed atmosphere, music, drinks and interesting models.
Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Wed 26 Jun
£7 (£5) / 0141 552 4267
- 15:00 – 17:00
Sun 14 Jul
£7 (£5) / 0141 552 4267
- 15:00 – 17:00
Sun 11 Aug
£7; £5 / 0141 552 4267
Peepul Centre, Leicester
Mon 27 May
£4 / 0116 261 6000
- 19:30 – 20:30
Mon 3 Jun
£4 / 0116 261 6000
- 19:30 – 20:30
Mon 10 Jun
£4 / 0116 261 6000
- 19:30 – 20:30
Bonington Theatre, Nottingham
Wed 29 May
Phone for prices / 0115 967 0114
- 10:00 – 23:00
Wed 5 Jun
Phone for prices / 0115 967 0114
- 10:00 – 23:00
Wed 12 Jun
Phone for prices / 0115 967 0114
- 10:00 – 23:00
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World
Tue 28 May
The Studio
£5.30 / 01206 282020
- 19:30 – 20:30
Tue 4 Jun
The Studio
£5.30 / 01206 282020
- 19:30 – 20:30
Tue 11 Jun
The Studio
£5.30 / 01206 282020
- 19:30 – 20:30
Countesthorpe Village Hall, Leicester
Wed 29 May
Phone for prices / 0116 277 9518
- 19:30 – 21:00
Wed 5 Jun
Phone for prices / 0116 277 9518
- 19:30 – 21:00
Wed 12 Jun
Phone for prices / 0116 277 9518
- 19:30 – 21:00
