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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
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary / 01292 616143
Fri 31 May
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
Fri 7 Jun
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
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
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
River of Light Lantern Making Workshops
Make your very own lantern to carry in the River of Light parade on Dec 19.
Caerphilly Leisure Centre
Sat 30 Nov
Free / 02920 851845
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 1 Dec
Free / 02920 851845
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 7 Dec
Free / 02920 851845
- 10:00 – 17:00
Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets
Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.
Museum of Edinburgh
Sat 31 Aug
Free / 0131 529 4143
- 10:30 – 12:30
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
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
Dance Four All: Boogie Down Breakers/Black Soul: Workshop
A street dance class for people of all ages and abilities.
Lighthouse: Poole's Centre for the Arts
Thu 30 May
£4.50 / 0844 406 8666
- 18:00 – 19:00
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
Portsoy Music Festival: The Fourth Haal
A three day festival which captures the varied music traditions of the north of Scotland, so there's everything from bothy ballads to Burns as well as Celtic, folk, Americana and Irish influenced music. There is also a range of sessions, workshops and storytelling from local performers and musicians.
The Salmon Bothy, Banff
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary / 01261 842951
The Gregson Centre, Lancaster
Thu 30 May
Phone for prices / 01524 849959
- 19:00
Thu 6 Jun
Phone for prices / 01524 849959
- 19:00
Thu 13 Jun
Phone for prices / 01524 849959
- 19:00
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
Strange Town
Theatre courses for ages 11–14, incorporating drama games, improvisation and scriptwriting.
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Wed 29 May
£79 for full course / 0131 629 0292
- 17:00 – 19:00
Fri 31 May
£79 for full course / 0131 629 0292
- 15:30 – 17:30
Wed 5 Jun
£79 for full course / 0131 629 0292
- 17:00 – 19:00
The Journey of the Shaman: Introduction to the Indigenous Spirituality of the Earth Through Ceremony, Chanting and Ancient Ways of Communication with Spiritual Realms
Rekindle your connection to nature in this workshop which uses teaching tools from shamans around the world use to connect with their spiritual guides.
Stockbridge House, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
£100 for both days or £55 for one day / 0131 331 4469
Part of Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2013.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Zumba: Workshop
Depending on energy levels, zumba yourself silly, until your heart's content, or like there's no tomorrow.
Acacia Hall, Dartford
Mon 27 May
Studio
£6.40 ( £4.80) / 01322 343475
- 18:00 – 19:00
Tue 28 May
Studio
£5.90 ( £4.30) / 01322 343475
- 09:30 – 10:30
Mon 3 Jun
Studio
£6.40 ( £4.80) / 01322 343475
- 18:00 – 19:00
The Black-E, Liverpool
Mon 27 May
£4.50 (£4) / 0151 709 5109
- 18:00 – 19:00
Mon 3 Jun
£4.50 (£4) / 0151 709 5109
- 18:00 – 19:00
Mon 10 Jun
£4.50 (£4) / 0151 709 5109
- 18:00 – 19:00
Bolton Arena
Mon 27 May
£4.75 / 01204 488100
- 20:15 – 21:00
Fri 31 May
£4.75 / 01204 488100
- 10:15 – 11:00
Sat 1 Jun
£4.75 / 01204 488100
- 09:15 – 10:15
Also on at:
- Brampton Manor Country Club, Chesterfield
- Central Community Centre, Manchester
- The Centre At St Pauls, Cambridge
- Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World
- Chelsea Theatre, London SW10
- Countesthorpe Village Hall, Leicester
- Crystal Leisure Centre, Stourbridge
- G Live, Guildford
- Hamilton House, Bristol
- Hatch Warren Community Centre, Basingstoke
- Hunter Club, Bury St. Edmunds
- Lagan Valley Leisureplex, Lisburn
Alexander Technique (course)
The Alexander Technique analyses your whole movement pattern and helps you to become aware of balance, posture and co-ordination while performing everyday actions. This brings into consciousness tensions throughout your body that have previously gone unnoticed. Wear comfortable loose clothing with socks or bare feet.
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Wed 29 May
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:30 – 18:30
Wed 5 Jun
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:30 – 18:30
Wed 12 Jun
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:30 – 18:30
Belly Dance Classes
Weekly Egyptian-style belly dance classes covering technique, combinations and choreography.
Nur, Glasgow
Sat 1 Jun
£5 / 07852 768043
- 11:30 – 12:30
Sat 8 Jun
£5 / 07852 768043
- 11:30 – 12:30
Sat 15 Jun
£5 / 07852 768043
- 11:30 – 12:30
Edinburgh Drawing School
Drawing classes with experienced tutors from the Edinburgh Drawing School.
25 Haddington Place, Edinburgh
Wed 29 May
Thu 30 May
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Course: Drawing Hands and Feet, Part I – Feet ,with Alberto Condotta.
Fri 31 May
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Course: Expressive Figure Drawing I with Paul Mowat.
Prices to be confirmed / 07791 121313
Life drawing – untutored session.
Marchmont St Giles' Church, Edinburgh
Tue 28 May
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Course: Composition and Design Skills for Beginners with Esther Cohen.
Tue 4 Jun
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Course: Composition and Design Skills for Beginners with Esther Cohen.
Tue 11 Jun
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Course: Composition and Design Skills for Beginners with Esther Cohen.
Paperweight Day
Trade standard specialist paperweight dealers selling paperweights, making demonstrations and talks. Plus special exhibition and identification service by the paperweight collectors circle.
Broadfield House Glass Museum, Kingswinford
Sun 16 Jun
Free / 01384 812745
- 10:00 – 16:00
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
Sticky Saturday
Come along with your family and have a go at arts, crafts and painting.
Broadfield House Glass Museum, Kingswinford
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 01384 812745
- 13:30 – 15:30
Acting Up Drama Workshops
Fun drama workshops aimed at building confidence and creativity and leading towards an annual performance devised by the kids themselves. Children with additional needs from 10.30am; ages 5–11 from 11am; another block from 1pm and ages 12–16 from 2.30pm.
CCA, Glasgow
Sat 1 Jun
Prices vary / 07974 270053
- 10:30 – 16:00
Sat 8 Jun
Prices vary / 07974 270053
- 10:30 – 16:00
Sat 15 Jun
Prices vary / 07974 270053
- 10:30 – 16:00
Sat 22 Jun
Prices vary / 07974 270053
- 10:30 – 16:00
An Introduction to Thinking about Cinema
A series of discussions examining various aspects of cinema.



