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Scotland's Nature Festival

For ten days in May, the natural beauty of Scotland is highlighted as communities all over the country hold events that celebrate the plethora of lochs, forests, coastline, valleys and mountains we call home. Ranger-led walks, nature photography workshops and storytelling in the forest are just some of the events on the…

Various venues, Scotland

Tue 21 May

Times & prices vary

Wed 22 May

Times & prices vary

Thu 23 May

Times & prices vary

…and 3 more dates until 26 May

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

Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets

Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

Free / 0300 123 6789

  • 10:30 – 12:30

Sat 31 Aug

Free / 0300 123 6789

  • 10:30 – 12:30

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

…and 28 more dates until 30 Jun

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

Times & prices vary / 01292 616143

  • 12:00 – 17:30

Sat 25 May

Times & prices vary / 01292 616143

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary / 01292 616143

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Leith Festival

The vibrant community of Leith shows off its festival skills with a fun-packed programme of events. Among the line-up of exhibitions, concerts, walks, talks and films is the anticipated Leith Festival Gala Day on Leith Links.

Various Venues, Edinburgh

Sat 8 Jun

Times & prices vary / 0131 629 1214

Sun 9 Jun

Times & prices vary / 0131 629 1214

Mon 10 Jun

Times & prices vary / 0131 629 1214

…and 6 more dates until 16 Jun

Creative Banter

Creatives from every imaginable field are invited to these networking nights, which sees knowledge sharing and collaboration happen in a relaxed, non-sales pitchy type environment.

The Clutha Vaults, Glasgow

Tue 21 May

Free / 0141 552 7520

  • 18:00 – 20:00

Tue 18 Jun

Free / 0141 552 7520

  • 18:00 – 20:00

Tue 16 Jul

Free / 0141 552 7520

  • 18:00 – 20:00
…and 2 more dates until 17 Sep

Drink'n'Draw at Summerhall

A life drawing workshop with a difference: they're selling beer too. A relaxing way to unwind and exercise your creativity at the same time. (Warning: alcohol consumption can damage your rendering of the human figure.) Spaces are limited. Booking is essential.

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Wed 22 May

Over-18s only

£5 / 0845 874 3001

Wed 5 Jun

Over-18s only

£5 / 0845 874 3001

Mon 17 Jun

Over-18s only

£5 / 0845 874 3001

…and 3 more dates until 3 Jul

Dundee WestFest

Community arts festival based in the west end of Dundee, starting with a gala day, Big Sunday, on Magdalen Green that features live music and entertainment, kids' activities, stalls, food and drink. Throughout the week there's a mix of walks, talks, literary events, music, dance, theatre, art and film.

Various venues, Dundee

Mon 10 Jun

Times & prices vary

Tue 11 Jun

Times & prices vary

Wed 12 Jun

Times & prices vary

…and 5 more dates until 17 Jun

Free Training Courses

Free training courses for unemployed people living in London.

Free2Learn, London E8

Mon 20 May

Free / 020 8525 9430

  • 10:00 – 15:00

Mon 27 May

Free / 020 8525 9430

  • 10:00 – 15:00
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The Subscription Rooms, Stroud

Wed 22 May

£5 / 01453 760900

  • 21:15

Wed 29 May

£5 / 01453 760900

  • 21:15

Wed 5 Jun

£5 / 01453 760900

  • 21:15
…and 8 more dates until 31 Jul

Lindy Hop

Called the Folk Dance of America, this social dance which is THE original swing dance evolved in the 20s and 30s from the jazz music of the time and is a madcap fusion of jazz, Charleston, tap and breakaway! It can be cool and sophisticated, or wild and energetic - but the emphasis in this class is on FUN, with the…

Dance Base, Edinburgh

Mon 20 May

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 20:30 – 21:30

Mon 27 May

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 20:30 – 21:30

Mon 3 Jun

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 20:30 – 21:30
…and 3 more dates until 24 Jun

Little'uns Dance: Workshop

Dance and exercise using props and music, for toddlers and their carers.

The Riverfront, Newport

Fri 24 May

Dance Studio

£2.75 per session (1 adult & 1 child) / 01633 656757

  • 09:45 – 10:25
  • 10:30 – 11:10

Sway Break Dance (Ages 6-16)

Learn techniques including popping and locking.

Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare

Mon 20 May

£3.50 per week / 01934 417117

  • 18:15 – 19:00

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
…and 8 more dates until 29 Jul

Upholstery for Beginners

Take an beat-up chair from a tired old frame to spiffy new piece de resistance of your dining room. Sand and stain the wood, add some fluffy stuff and cover it all with a lovely piece of fabric. Of course it's all more involved than that, but that's why pro crafter Louise Smith is there to show you the ropes.

Edinburgh Contemporary Crafts

Tue 21 May

£180 for eight weeks / 07816 640298

Tue 28 May

£180 for eight weeks / 07816 640298

Tue 4 Jun

£180 for eight weeks / 07816 640298

…and 3 more dates until 25 Jun back to top

2013 Southampton Stage Dance Festival

Young people are given the opportunity to participate in a friendly environment, in solo and group dances in ballet, tap and modern, presided by a professional dance adjudicator.

The Point, Eastleigh

Sat 25 May

£8 per day; £3.50 per session (3 sessions) / 023 8065 2333

  • 09:00

Sun 26 May

£8 per day; £3.50 per session (3 sessions) / 023 8065 2333

  • 09:00

Mon 27 May

£8 per day; £3.50 per session (3 sessions) / 023 8065 2333

  • 09:00
…and 4 more dates until 31 May

Adult Breakdancing: Workshop (Over 18s)

Group tutorials and one to one tutoring, with time to practise and train ideas. Led by Bboy Heron and Bgirl Kelfx.

OPEN, Norwich

Wed 22 May

£5 ( £4) / 01603 763111

  • 19:00 – 20:30

Wed 29 May

£5 ( £4) / 01603 763111

  • 19:00 – 20:30

Wed 5 Jun

£5 ( £4) / 01603 763111

  • 19:00 – 20:30
…and 8 more dates until 31 Jul

Bookbinding Class

Head along to one of these stand-alone evening classes to find out about how to join multiple sections of your handmade book together using the X stitch.

Owl & Lion, Edinburgh

Tue 21 May

£15 / 0131 221 0818

  • 18:30 – 20:00

Tue 18 Jun

£15 / 0131 221 0818

  • 18:30 – 20:00

Bright Night International Workshops

Young people (aged 16–25) can get a little taster in circus skills, urban dance, and performance with a tryout workshop with Bright Night International. From this, there is the chance to be a part of a 12-week training programme and the opportunity to perform at Edinburgh Mela.

Duncan Place Resource Centre, Edinburgh

Wed 22 May

Free

  • 17:30 – 20:30

North Edinburgh Arts Centre

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 315 2151

  • 11:00 – 14:00

Creative Writing: Course

A series of sessions which illuminate all aspects of creative writing. Through discussion, exercises, and example, this course will teach techniques, give you insight into your creative process, and encourage you to achieve your writing goals.

Gateway Education And Arts Centre, Shrewsbury

Mon 3 Jun

£59 / 01743 355159

  • 10:00 – 12:00
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Petanque Carpet Bowls at Waterloo Action Centre, London SE1

Tue 21 May

Free / 020 7261 1404

  • 13:00 – 16:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 7261 1404

  • 13:00 – 16:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 020 7261 1404

  • 13:00 – 16:00
…and 13 more dates until 25 Jul

The Waterloo Action Centre, London WC2B

Thu 23 May

Phone for prices / 020 7405 4433

  • 13:00 – 16:00

Thu 30 May

Phone for prices / 020 7405 4433

  • 13:00 – 16:00

Thu 6 Jun

Phone for prices / 020 7405 4433

  • 13:00 – 16:00
…and 12 more dates until 29 Aug

Life Drawing

Tutored class for artists of all abilities.

The Barn, Farnham

Tue 21 May

£12 ( £10; £7) / 01252 266196

  • 19:30 – 21:00

Tue 28 May

£12 ( £10; £7) / 01252 266196

  • 19:30 – 21:00

Tue 4 Jun

£12 ( £10; £7) / 01252 266196

  • 19:30 – 21:00
…and 9 more dates until 6 Aug

Exeter Phoenix

Mon 17 Jun

£36 (£31) / 01392 667080

  • 10:30 – 16:30

Llanover Hall Arts Centre, Cardiff

Tue 21 May

£8.50 ( £7; Children £6) / 029 2063 1144

  • 10:00 – 12:00

Thu 23 May

£8.50 ( £7; Children £6) / 029 2063 1144

  • 10:00 – 12:00

Tue 28 May

£8.50 ( £7; Children £6) / 029 2063 1144

  • 10:00 – 12:00
…and 18 more dates until 30 Jul

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Perthshire Amber Festival

A ten-day music festival with 250 musicians performing in 25 venues across autumnal Perthshire. The festival, now in its ninth year, utilises venues as diverse as a tiny Ironage Crannog and the magestic Dunkeld Cathedral to present a series of afternoon and evening concerts, open mic, Cabaret Amber, workshops, talks and…

Various venues

Fri 25 Oct

Times & prices vary (free–£25) / 01350 724281

Sat 26 Oct

Times & prices vary (free–£25) / 01350 724281

Sun 27 Oct

Times & prices vary (free–£25) / 01350 724281

…and 7 more dates until 3 Nov

The Subscription Rooms, Stroud

Wed 22 May

£13; £55 5 classes; £13 concs available; £55 concs available / 01453 760900

  • 19:30 – 21:00

Wed 29 May

£13; £55 5 classes; £13 concs available; £55 concs available / 01453 760900

  • 19:30 – 21:00

Cheddington Village Hall, Leighton Buzzard

Mon 27 May

£4 / 01525 220675

  • 09:30

Mon 3 Jun

£4 / 01525 220675

  • 09:30

Mon 10 Jun

£4 / 01525 220675

  • 09:30
…and 7 more dates until 29 Jul

The Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre, Whitstable

Mon 20 May

£4 / 01227 281174

  • 20:15 – 21:15

Sat 25 May

£5 per session, adv booking essentail; £20 for 5 classes, adv booking essentail / 01227 281174

  • 09:00 – 10:00

Mon 27 May

£4 / 01227 281174

  • 20:15 – 21:15
…and 18 more dates until 29 Jul

Lakes Leisure Kendal

Mon 20 May

£5 / 01539 729702

  • 19:30 – 20:30

Tue 21 May

£5 / 01539 729702

  • 10:30 – 11:30

Mon 27 May

£5 / 01539 729702

  • 19:30 – 20:30
…and 19 more dates until 30 Jul

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