A non-commercial listing of hundreds of amazing events - many free.
Updated 07 Feb 2010
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Bath
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13-14 Feb 2010 Winter Auction & Autojumble. 01179
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Manchester
Events 27 Jan - 20 Feb 2010 Holocaust
Memorial Month. Sculpture Hall,
Manchester Town Hall 14 Feb 2010 Chinese
New Year. 11:00-19:00 Chinatown and
Albert Square 05-21 Mar 2010 Manchester
Irish Festival. A city-wide showcase of
Irish culture and celebration of all things Irish. Highlights include the
St Patrick’s Parade (14 March), which sees over 70 floats, bands and
walking groups wind their way through the city. 07 Mar 2010 International
Women’s Day Launch Event.
Manchester Town Hall 25 Apr 2010 St
George’s Day. Miles Platting, Ancoats,
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12 Feb - 30 Apr 2010 Art
in the Park- Art Bytes!!
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12-13 Feb 2010 Light
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13 Feb 2010 Goodwood Trackday |
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Awsome Robot Battles ... Roaming
Robots - 07711 686222 |
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Weymouth
Events
13-21 Feb 2010 Wildlife Explorer Week - RSPB
Radipole Lake and Arne.
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14 Feb 2010 Chinese
New Year, Southampton. - Sunday.
The year of The Tiger. 11:00 Civic Centre - dragon dance, unicorn dance, lion dance and martial arts display. 12:30 Dragon Parade to the Bargate and the Grosvenor Casino. |
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14 Feb 2010 Chinese New Year,
Birmingham. Sunday.
Hurst Street: 0121 303 3008 |
Arcadian Centre B5 4TD: 12:30 Dragon Dance & Firecrackers 12:40 Speeches 12:50 Chinese god of wealth 13:00 Acrobatics 14:00 Dragon Dance on Poles, Kung Fu 14:20 Children’s Dance 14:30 Chinese Opera 14:45 Children’s Dance 14:55 Acrobatics 15:55 Chinese Traditional Dance 16:05 Dragon Dance |
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01-28 Feb 2010 North
Surrey Swim, Weybridge |
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The Royal Horticultural Society is one of the world’s leading horticultural organisations and the UK's leading gardening charity. 16-17 Feb 2010 RHS London Plant & Design Show |
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Jorvic Viking Festival, York
13-21 Feb 2010
Celebration of York’s Anglo-Scandinavian culture as Vikings from around the world meet to fight, trade and commemorate their shared heritage. With arts, music, drama and action, plus contributions from a host of special guests, there will be something for everyone in this city-wide celebration of the Viking Age in York. Many free events. 20 Feb 2010 Saturday
- Battle Day. 17:00 Gates open for Festival Battle Finale and Boat Burning
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20 Feb 2010 Heat
the Streets, Blackpool
Saturday 16:00-20:00 Fire and rhythm by Walk the Plank, for Visit Blackpool, as part of Showzam, Blackpool’s annual festival of circus, magic and new variety. Innovative and beautiful performances and installations that mix fire and music. See the Fire Queen, Walk the Plank’s new mobile processional structure, as she regally commands her fiery court of magical and wonderful installations and animations. Look out for the return of La Machine, the company who created Liverpool’s Spider, and be the first to witness a fiery performance commissioned specially for Blackpool. Walk The Plank: 0161 736 8964 |
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20 Feb 2010 Charity
Pancake Olympics, Littlehampton
Saturday - Littlehampton High Street. Raise funds for a charity of your choice in this fun packed competition. Teams are invited to compete in four Olympic style disciplines but unlike the real thing it involves a lot of pancakes. |
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20-21 Feb 2010 Asian
Lifestyle Wedding & Fashion Exhibition
Sat-Sun Manchester Central (GMEX). Choreographed fashion shows featuring the North’s best designers and fashion houses. Fakhir will be performing, with the sounds of Jaz Dhami, Sham D, Metz & Trix, Mumzy and Nasir Khan. In association with Asian Sound Radio. Official sponsors B4U Music and Pakistan International Airlines. Tickets £7 each or £25 for a family ticket of four, children under 3 free. |
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21 Feb 2010 Chinese
New Year, London
Sunday 11:00-18:00. The year of The Tiger. Attendance up to 300,000. Trafalgar Square running order last year: 11:00 Screen Show. 11:15 Thanksgiving Ceremony, 11:30 Firecrackers, 12:15 Speeches, 12:40 Dotting dragon's eyes, 12:50 Dragons dance on stage, 13:00 Lions dance, 13:15 Kunming Ethnic Song and Dance Theatre, 14:15 Qinghai Ethnic Song and Dance Theatre, 15:00 Embrace China, Rendezvous in London, 15:45 Kunming Ethnic Song and Dance Theatre, 16:30 Qinhai Ethnic Song and Dance Theatre, 17:15 Embrace China, Rendezvous in London, 17:55 Fireworks in Leicester Square, 18:00 Event close. There was no parade in 2009.
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21 Feb 2010 Chinese New Year, Liverpool Sunday. The year of The Tiger. Celebrations include Dragon, Unicorn & Lion Dancing and special Chinese firework displays. The Chinese God of Wealth will visit Berry Street, Chinatown handing out lucky bags and blessing the restaurants and community associations.
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21 Feb 2010 Brighton Half
Marathon
Sunday. Start 09:45. Fundraising event Madeira Drive/ Seafront. 5000 runners.
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22 Feb - 07 Mar 2010 Fairtrade Fortnight
The campaign that highlights global inequalities in trade and promotes Fairtrade products. Hundreds of Fairtrade Towns, Churches and Schools around the UK will promote Fairtrade at a regional level. Last year an estimated 12,000 separate activities and events took place during Fairtrade Fortnight - everything from parades, concerts and debates to coffee mornings, fashion shows and family days. The Fairtrade Foundation expects to scale up this activity and reach an even greater number of people. Fairtrade Fortnight Action Guide |
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Ceremonial Events at London & Windsor
23 Feb 2010 Tue - Wind Quartet concert in the Guards Chapel at 13:10. Free entry. |
23 Feb 2010 The Great Spitalfields Pancake Race. Shrove Tuesday 12:30. Get together a sponsored team of four people to enter in the relay race. Bring your own frying pan - pancakes provided. Race run along Dray Walk at The Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane. Live music. Small prizes. 020 7375 0441.
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23 Feb 2010 Olney
Pancake Race
Shrove Tuesday. The original and unique Olney Pancake Race which is now world famous. Traffic stops while the competitors make their 415 yard dash from Market Place to Church Lane. Start at 11:55 - warning bells are rung from the Church steeple and the race is started by the Churchwarden. |
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23-24 Feb 2010 Ashbourne
Royal Shrovetide Football 14:00-22:00.
Everyone takes to the
streets to play the largest, most insane football game in the
world. Shops are boarded up, and only an
unsuspecting visitor would park his or her car in the town. Start
at
Shawcroft car park. The goals are
3
miles apart, at Clifton & Sturston mills. The ball is kicked, carried or thrown, but
generally proceeds in a series of hugs invisible to the spectator, with goals
being scored by striking the mill wheel 3 times with the ball. The
game can finish well after dark If a goal is scored before 18:00, then a new game
is started. If the goal is after 18:00, then the game ends for that day.
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26-27 Feb 2010 Festival
of Food, Drink and Rhubarb, Wakefield
Fri-Sat. Amazing local produce and culinary talents. Includes a cookery demonstration from Yorkshire Chef and star of ITV’s Taste the Nation, Rosemary Shrager. Rosemary will also attend the festival’s grand finale, a ball organised by Wakefield Hospice at the Cedar Court Hotel, Wakefield. Nominated for a White Rose Award for Tourism Event of the Year. |
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Craft Shows 27 Feb 2010 Inspired
Craft Fair, Swallowfield Reading |
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Shepton Mallet - Royal Bath & West Showground: Bristol - Temple Meads Railway Station
Passenger Shed:
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28 Feb 2010 Barnardo's
Big 5km Victoria Park, Take
on a challenge
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28 Feb 2010 St
Davids Day Parade, Cardiff
2000 strong parade with floats, flags, bands, dragons and participants in national or historic dress. Opening Ceremony 12:45 outside the National Museum of Wales, Cathays Park. Parade at 13:15. Route - City Hall, North Road, St Mary Street, Lloyd George Avenue, Pierhead, The National Assembly. |
04-09 Mar 2010 East Festival, London Six day festival of culture, food and performance - 400 events at multiple locations.
05-07 Mar 2010 Swanage Blues Festival, Dorset Open mic, jam sessions, workshops, acoustic, electric, rural and urban blues. 40 gigs in 15 indoor venues, Open Mic every afternoon. Jam Sessions, accommodation from £14 per person per night here, full programme every afternoon and evening. Free admission. Organised by Steve Darrington.
06-07 Mar 2010 The Yorkshire Brass Band Championships Sat-Sun. St George's Hall, Bradford. About £6 per day. Some of the finest Bands in Britain such as Black Dyke, Brighouse and Rastrick, Grimethorpe Colliery, YBS and many others all competing in the Championship Section. Few contests are so fiercely competitive.
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07 Mar 2010 Clowns Convention Parade, Bognor
Sunday 14:00 Grand parade led by a Mardi Gras jazz band. Route - Butlins Day Visitors Entrance, Gloucester Road, the Esplanade to Lennox St, right into High St, left into Bedford Street, London Road from the top end, down to High Street as far as Clarence Road and then back to the Esplanade, returning to Butlins at 16:00. A few of the Clowns may also be doing a mix and mingle walkabout in the London Road Precinct on Saturday morning at 10:00. Further information Events Department of the Town Council, Sue Holmes 01243 825535
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07 Mar 2010 Bath Half Marathon. Sunday. One of the longest established and most popular city centre road events in the UK, raising over £1.2 million for charity last year alone.
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14 Mar 2010 St Patricks Parade, London
Sunday 12:00-18:00. Parade of marching bands and colorful floats Hyde Park Corner 12:00 - Piccadilly to Trafalgar Square. Irish festival with live music, food and a bar in Trafalgar Square. |
| 13-14 & 20-21 Mar 2010 [TBC] Lambing Weekend, Lackham Country Park, Wiltshire
Sat-Sun. 10:00-17:00 In the picturesque grounds of historic Lackham House, visitors will discover a fascinating Museum of Agriculture and Rural Life, delightful display gardens, a meandering woodland walk and an animal centre. Tractor and trailer rides, bouncy castle, inflatable assault course, vintage toy set roundabout and plant sales as well as Lackham beef rolls, ice cream and sweet stalls and other food and refreshments. Many will have the chance to witness sheep actually giving birth. £15 per car or £5 per adult, £3 per child. For more details phone 01249 466800. Visitors are advised to wear suitable footwear and clothing. |
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14 Mar 2010 Barnardo's
Big 5km South Leeds Stadium, Take
on a challenge
to help Barnardo's support the most vulnerable children in the |
14 Mar 2010 Pioneer Motorcycle Run, Brighton. Sunday. Pre 1915 motocycle run organised by The Sunbeam Motor Cycle Club. 08:00 start from Tattenham Corner, Epsom Downs. Over 300 usually take part in the run to Madeira Drive, Brighton. The Pioneer Run is a must-see - walk into a living museum for the day.
17 Mar 2010 St Patricks Day, Brent, London Wednesday. Parade Walm Lane/High Road (A407) to Willesden Green Library Centre. 15:30 line-up, 16:00 start from Willesden Green Tube. Music stage outside Willesden Green Library Centre, Irish food, refreshments, crafts and market stalls. More 020 8937 3119. St Patricks, Brent Map
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19-21 Mar 2010 Sport
Relief
Fri-Sun. Biennial charity event from Comic Relief. In 2008, 400,000 ran for Sport Relief, raising £18million for Comic Relief. 1, 3 & 6 mile options. |
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20 Mar 2010 The Fabulous Fezheads Fig & Date
Fayre
Saturday. New location every year. 12:00 Fayre opens, 12:30 Dance performances, 14:00 Games Commence - Eye of the Camel, Fruit Rounders, Fig and Spoon race, Fig Roulette, Belly Dance competition, 18:30 presentation of prizes. The Fayre finishes with a 'NIGHT WITH THE FEZHEADS' with the Fez Band - not for the fainthearted. Free entrance. Fezheads@hotmail.com
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Half Marathon
Sunday. 10:05 start from Green Park. Major event with 17,000 runners, and is usually an early sell-out for runners. Full coverage live on Reading 107 FM |
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21 Mar 2010 Hastings Half Marathon Sunday. 10:30 start. Probably the best half marathon in the world. 5000 runners. Organised by The Hastings Lions Club. Seafront towards Battle, around back of town and down to the Old Town and fishing Village, then along the Seafront to the start. Popular with spectators. Highlights of the race that evening on ITVLocal.com when you get home. Entertainment around the route - 3 choirs and 2 bands, live music, a fairground organ, and the 'Morgan boat'. Route Map.
27 Mar 2010 Head of the River Race, London. Saturday. 13:15. A processional race for eights rowed over the 4.25 mile championship course from Mortlake to Putney - the Oxford-Cambridge course in reverse. Up to 420 crews and 3750 competitors start at 10-second intervals. Head of the River Race, London Video
28 Mar 2009 Start of British Summer Time - clocks go forward 1 Hour.
28 Mar 2010 World Pooh Sticks Championships. Sunday 12:00 Days lock, Oxon. Organised by The Rotary Club of Sinodun.
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Summer Events at Poole, Dorset Apr-Sep 2010. Every Tues 18:00 Poole Quay. 2000 bike enthusiasts, trade village, special guests and a Bike of the Night competition, with a grand final on 28 Sep. May-Aug 2010. Every Fri 18:00 Poole Quay. Enthusiasts bring their cars, and spectators can get close to a different marque each week from British Classics to Porsches. Jul 2010. Every Thurs 19:00 Poole Quay. Family fun, activities, entertainers, live music, and Fireworks at 22:00. Aug 2010 Every Thurs 19:00 Shore Road Beach, Sandbanks. Live music from the terrace of the Sandbanks Hotel. Beach party open to all, beach sports, entertainers, activities, competitions and beachside dining. Fireworks at 22:00. |
02 Apr 2010 Public Holiday - Good Friday.
03 Apr 2010 Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race Saturday. Start 16:30. Up to 250,000 line the banks of the Thames between Putney and Mortlake. Giant tv screen at Bishops park near the start and Furnival Gardens Hammersmith. All pubs along the route crowded to capacity, and have a festive atmosphere. The Boat Race
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Tourist Centre Events
03 Apr 2010 [TBC] Grand Switch-on of the summer illuminations. Entertainment from 20:30 with switch-on at 21:00 followed by fireworks from the Pier. Funfair all weekend. Saturday. 01243 862287. 29 Aug 2010 Illuminations Gala.
Night procession featuring floats, groups, bands and illuminated characters
leaves West Park @ 20:30. This years theme: Fun. Funfair all weekend,
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03-18 Apr 2009 [TBC] Smile Festival, London 11:00 -19:00 St Katharine Docks, near Tower Bridge. A free festival of street performance and live entertainment, set in one of London's secret waterside beauty spots. Tel 020 7264 5311 gossip@skdocks.co.uk
04 Apr 2010 [TBC] Easter Bonnet Parade, London. Sunday 13:30 Cutty Sark Gardens. Free workshops have already taken place this week to help young people get their bonnets ready. Prizes on offer for the most creative bonnets include tickets to Greenwich Children’s Theatre Festival, books and easter eggs. Parade day will also feature the Gandini Jugglers, a Continental market and a showcase of greetings cars and pictures from Blackheath Arts Society, plus egg and spoon races for all ages.
05 Apr 2010 Public Holiday - Easter Monday.
05 Apr 2010 World Coal Carrying Championship. Easter Monday. Held at Gawthorpe near Wakefield. The main event starts at The Royal Oak, Owl Lane, and the course is about 1 mile. The men carry 50kg, and the women less. No event in the Olympic Games could stimulate more enthusiasm than this annual contest of stamina and muscle.
05 Apr 2010 The London Harness Horse Parade Easter Monday. South of England Showground, Ardingly, from 09:00. Family event. Ponies, working shire horses, and everything in between. Entrance about £5 per person, children free. The children will love this one. www.lhhp.co.uk Jackie Shearman 01737 646132 email |
06-07 Apr 2010 Lincolnshire Antiques & Home Show Tue-Wed Lincolnshire
Showground Whilst
visiting the show you may bump into Tim Wannacott from the hit TV series
Bargain Hunt filming at the show or Angela Rippon filming an episode of
Sun, Sea and Bargain Spotting. Future Swallow Fairs: 08-09 Jun 2010, 17-18 Aug 2010, 05-06 Oct 2010. |
07-11 Apr 2010 Winter Dressage Championships, Gloucestershire. Hartpury Arena. Spectator Information - whether you’re an avid dressage fan or know nothing about horses, you will be amazed by the power and elegance of the horses at the championships. Visitor access to each show day is free and anyone seeking some inspiration is encouraged to come along, soak up the atmosphere and see what championship level competing is all about. Gala performances Fri and Sat evenings, combining first class competition with a fantastic entertainment line up - see web site for details.
09-11 Apr 2010 Isle of Wight International Jazz Festival. High quality event held at Bonchurch, East Dene. See website for tickets.
09-13 Apr 2010 Lewes Arts Festival. Fri-Tue. Multiple events & venues. 5 day event is not-for-profit, and several of the shorter concerts & workshops are free of charge.
10 Apr 2010 The Grand National Saturday. Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool. 30 fences, 4 miles and 4 furlongs. The Steeplechase Enclosure is a great place to experience the atmosphere of the Grand National. Situated on the far side of the Melling Road, this enclosure allows great viewing of the Grand National itself, and a new seating facility, overlooking the Mildmay course, has now been created to allow viewing of all other races. Adult about £16, with accompanied under 16's free.
11 Apr 2010 Sharrow Lantern Carnival, Sheffield Sunday. Procession of hundreds of beautiful lanterns with a spectacular finale. Revelers congregate at 19:00 at Mount Pleasant Park, and the route is Vincent Road, Sharrow Lane, London Road, Lansdowne Estate and Cemetery Road, with the grand finale at Sheffield General Cemetery. The Vine Inn in Cemetery Road often has a DJ. Event finishes about 21:30. Sharrow Lantern Carnival. If it rains the carnival will be postponed for a week - call Lu on 07854 983197 for info. Video Map. Lantern making workshops held at Highfield Trinity Church Hall, 12:00-16:00 on 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan & 06 Feb.
11 Apr 2010 Blackpool Marathon 09:00 start, along the golden mile.
17-18 Apr 2010 UK Coach Rally Sat-Sun. East of England Showground, Peterborough.
18 Apr 2010 Lochaber Marathon 11:00 start. Map
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17-18 Apr 2010 British Schools Surf Contest, Woolacombe, Devon. Contact: BSA. |
17-18 Apr 2010 South West Model Engineering, Model Making and Hobbies Exhibition Sat-Sun Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet. Outdoor flying display, model railway layouts, engineering displays and supplies, model boat displays and supplies, workshops and demonstrations, war gaming competitions, model and remote control cars and planes, model helicopters, military vehicles and much more. Over 60 model engineering and modeling enthusiast clubs and over 80 traders. Entrance about £8.
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18 Apr 2010 West
London Radio & Electronics Show Sunday. Kempton Park racecourse, Sunbury on Thames. Amateur radio equipment,
computing, test equipment, and components etc. Entrance about £4. More
Vaisakhi Sikh New Year 18 Apr 2010 [TBC] Vaisakhi, Southampton Sunday. Celebrations planned by the Council of Southampton Gurdwara’s in partnership with the Sikh community of Southampton.13:00 procession from the Gurdwara Tegh Bahadur Sahib. Vaisakhi, Southampton. 24 Apr 2010 [TBC] Vaisakhi, Canary Wharf London Saturday. 14:00 -17:00 Cabot Square. Bhangra music, dance, Sikh martial arts and delicious food. NuSound Radio live from the event. Free entrance. Canary Wharf 25 Apr 2010 [TBC] Vaisakhi, Birmingham. Sunday 11:00-18:00 Handsworth Park. Processions from Graham Street, Hockley, and High Street, Smethwick at 10:00. 02 May 2010 [TBC] Vaisakhi, Central London. Sunday. 11:30 - 17:00 Trafalgar Square. Religious service, food dancing, music and drama. Vaisakhi, London A Guide to Vaisakhi By John Roath |
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St George's Day 23 Apr 2010 [TBC] St George's Day, London. Friday. Parade & wreath laying at the Cenotaph between 10:30 - 11:45. Trafalgar Square entertainment 12:00-19:30. Festival of St George at Covent Garden and celebrations at the Globe. 24 Apr 2010 [TBC] Concert On The Square, London. Saturday 12:30-18:00 Trafalgar Square. Contemporary English music from folk to electro. 12:30 Eliza Carthy, 13:30 Jim Moray, 14:15 Kathryn and Peter Tickell, 14:55 Bishi, 15:55 Demon Barbers, 16:45 Netsayi, 17:20 Seth Lakeman. Free entrance. 24 Apr 2010 [TBC] St George's Day Fayre, Horley, Surrey. Saturday. 10:00-18:00 Town Centre. Guest appearances, parade, band, morris dancers, medieval music, acrobat, Britannia, food, mulled wine, cider, Simple Simon. 01293 775023. Pictures Video. Free entrance. 24-25 Apr 2010 [TBC] St George's Day Festival, Wrest Park. Sat-Sun. 10:00-18:00. English Heritage presents the biggest St. George’s Day event in the country. Displays on horseback, redcoats, traditional games, fire eating, falconry & craft market. About £12. |
24 Apr 2010 [TBC] Singapore Day, London. 10:30-17:00 Hampton Court Palace. Organiser: Government of Singapore. Entrance by e-ticket only.
24 Apr 2010 [TBC] Environmental Rock, Southampton. Saturday 12:00-18:00 The Hobbit Pub. 02380 710916. Environmental awareness event with music, information, ideas, tips and activities. Map
25 Apr 2010 The London Marathon Sunday. Blackheath, Greenwich to The Mall - main start 09:45. 40,000 runners, one million spectators. Greenwich Park at the start is simply electric. Popular spots - Greenwich, Tower Bridge, Victoria Embankment and The Mall.
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25 Apr 2010 Shakespeare Marathon, Stratford Upon Avon. Sunday. Start 09:30. 3,300 runners.
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25 Apr 2010 Brimar
Vintage Car Display, Somerset
Sunday. New larger venue: 09:30-11:00 Dobbies Garden Centre, Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4PE and 12:00-16:00 Sanders Garden World, Brent Knoll, Somerset TA9 4HJ. Free public viewing of over 100 vintage & classic cars. Step back in time and enjoy a trip down memory lane. A well supported fundraiser with all monies raised going to The Children's Hospice South West. |
25 Apr 2010 [TBC] London to Brighton Jaguar Run. Sunday. Car Rally to Madeira Drive.
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Ring Morris Men
02 Apr 2010 Fri 12:00 The
Rose Cottage Inn, Alciston BN26 6UW. Long
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01-23 May 2010 Brighton
Festival Three
weeks of arts & street theatre on a huge scale - many events
free. Opens with the artistic childrens parade, and closes with The
Big Splash and fireworks at Brighton Marina.
01 May 2010 Brighton Festival - Childrens Parade Saturday. 10:30 Sydney Street to the seafront, organized by Same Sky. 4000 participants from 70 groups Towering tableaux and artistic costumes snake through the city to Samba music. Attendance 10,000. More from Same Sky Video 01-22 May 2010 Brighton
Festival - Fringe Held every Saturday during the
three week Brighton Festival. Brighton Festival Fringe transforms the Pavilion
23 May 2010 Brighton Festival - The Big Splash Sunday 12:00 till evening Brighton Marina. Street art talent including puppets, stilt walkers, jugglers, carnival, acrobats, aerialists and pyro-technicians. Explosive finale with Alchemy Fireworks. Free entrance. Brighton Festival |
01 May 2010 [TBC] Spalding Flower Parade Saturday 14:00 - 17:00. Parade of themed carnival floats, hand decorated with half a million tulip heads. The 4.5 mile route takes about 3 hours, and the roads are lined with upwards of 80,000 spectators. Plenty of activities over the weekend - see web site. Flower Parade.
01 May 2010 Downton Cuckoo Fair Saturday 10:00 - 16:30. 20,000 visitors, over 250 stalls, produce market, childrens funfair, rural crafts and demonstrations, bands, morris dancing and maypole dancing. Free entrance. Downton Cuckoo Fair01-02 May 2010 May Day Canal Festival, Staffordshire Sat-Sun. Norbury Junction, Shropshire Union Canal, Staffordshire. Display of working boats, best decorated boat competition, childrens events, live music, hog roast, boat trips, open air service, craft stalls, brass bands, local charity stalls and vehicle displays. More 01952-883568.
01-02 May 2010 Magnificent Motors, Eastbourne Sat-Sun. Annual display of vintage & classic vehicles on the seafront and the slopes near the Wish Tower. 500 vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, buses, steam traction engines, commercial and military vehicles. Seafront cavalcade at 10:00, both days. Trade stands, French Market, live music stage with local bands and small funfair. Free entrance. Attendance 25,000. Organised by Eastbourne Borough Council, in partnership with Eastbourne Historic Vehicle Club, East Sussex Omnibus Society plus a variety of other historic transport groups. Magnificent Motors
01-03 May 2010 International Beach Kite Festival, Weymouth. Sun-Mon, May Bank Holiday. Weymouth beach. Britain's biggest kite festival. Competitions, trade village and free childrens kite workshops. Funfair on the pavilion forecourt. Sunday night flying and international firework display at 21:20.
01-03 May 2010 [TBC] English Nationals Surf Competition. Sat-Mon Watergate Bay, Newquay
01-03 May 2010 [TBC] Welsh Nationals Surf Competition. Sat-Mon Freshwater West
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The Historic Commercial Vehicle
Society
Superb examples including buses, lorries, fire engines & military
02 May 2010 London to Brighton Run. Sunday 07:00 Crystal Palace Park
to Madeira Drive, with a half-way halt at Broadfield Stadium, Crawley. 200
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Charity
Air & Country Show
Sunday 10:00-17:00 Abingdon Airfield, Dalton Barracks. A volunteer run event in aid of Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance. More than just an airshow. To include;- Flying & Static Aircraft, Trade / Charity / Farmers Market / Craft Stalls, Historic / Classic Vehicles, Ground Attractions & Displays, Arena Displays, Childrens Amusements, Live Music. On site catering FREE Car Parking. Advance tickets available from Feb 1st 2010.
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02 May 2010 [TBC] Beltane, Thornborough Henge. Sunday 12:00. A celebration of seasonal change and ancient mystery at one of Britain's most important prehistoric sacred sites. The Sacred Brigantia Players present a Mystery Play: The May Eve Haul - The Birth of Taliesin (children bring water pistols!). Entrance, stalls & camping are free. If you would like to get Handfasted (traditional betrothal ceremony) at this year’s Beltane then please contact the organisers. 07709 681581 info@sacredbrigantia.com
02 May 2010 Mayday in Albion - Feast of Fools, Brighton. Sunday 12:00 Queens Park. Annual traditional English Fayre that brings to life the Spirit of Merry England through the time-honoured customs of Maypole Dancing, Mummers Plays, May Games, Folk Music and a right proper knees-up. Watch for our new Show - Merrymakers Music Hall - a homage to the folk and songs of Victorian Cockney London. The Fayre is free and for the love of it. www.bloodstonearts.com 07866 646916. danielbloodstone@gmail.com
02 May 2010 Bupa Great Edinburgh Run Sunday. 10k road race is Edinburgh's fastest growing and most popular running event. 10,000 runners. Starts and ends on The Meadows, and passes many famous landmarks. Includes top athletes, thousands of club, fun and charity runners, and a junior event as well. A great day out for all the family.
02-03 May 2010 [TBC] East Yorkshire Kite Festival, York. Sun-Mon, May Bank Holiday. 09:00-16:00 The Showground, Kellythorpe, Driffield Y025 9DN. Kite displays, traders, boot sale and classic cars. Main Arena events include Birds of Prey; Terrier Racing; Fire Service, Police; Air Ambulance and Road Recovery Services. Modest entrance charge.
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2000, USA.
The 2007 rally started in London with a six day drive for the rich and famous, crossing Europe in an impressive cavalcade of supercars. The 120 participants each paid about £30,000 to take part in event, famous for it's night life. The 2007 Saturday launch party was at the Trocadero. Participating cars on public display from 12:00 Midday on Sunday in Pall Mall. Rally start was at 16:00 from a big gantry on Pall Mall. Many people watched from motorway bridges on the first leg of the route to Dover. Return to London was on the following Saturday.
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02 May 2010 [TBC] Nun’s Run, London. Sunday 11:30 Dunster Court, Mincing Lane. 6km run around the City of London, over Tower Bridge and along the South Bank in conjunction with the West End musical Sister Act and in aid of Barnardo's. Entrants receive a Nuns Habit to wear, and much hilarity is guaranteed as runners mingle with dumbfounded tourists in front of the Tate Modern. More Barnardos fund-raising events
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30 Apr - 03 May 2010 Jack In The Green, Hastings Fri-Mon. Live music and celebration all weekend. Giant procession of 1500 performers on Monday - 09:45 for 10:15 Rock-a-Nore Road. Attendance 10,000. Finale in the castle where Jack is symbolically slain. Jack In The Green, Hastings
01-03 May 2010 Canalway Cavalcade, Little Venice, London Sat-Mon. 10:00. Organised by the Inland Waterways Association and held over the early May Bank Holiday. Boat rally, trade show and entertainment. 3 minutes walk from Paddington station, with some on-street parking. 07753 635006. Map
03 May 2010 Early May Bank Holiday
03 May 2010 Lewes Garland Day. Monday Bank holiday tradition revived by the Knots of May woman's Morris team.10:00 Lewes Castle. Garland Competition by the children of Lewes and surrounding villages, judged by the Mayor of Lewes. 11:00 Procession down High Street to Cliffe Bridge. Prizes for the prettiest garlands in the competition. Dancing by The Knots of May and Chanctonbury Ring Morris Men.
01-03 May 2010 Sweeps Festival,
Rochester Sat-Mon Holiday weekend. Biggest gathering of
morris dancers in the country. Jack-in-the-Green, a seven
foot high character, is woken at dawn on May Day from his
slumber on Bluebell Hill, then travels to Rochester to start the festivities. Thousands of revelers watch performances at various
venues & pubs. Procession 14:45 on Monday - Rochester Castle
& High Street. It is considered lucky to be kissed by a sweep.
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03 May 2010 [TBC] Rainham
May Fayre. Monday 10:00-16:00. Donkey
rides, Punch & Judy, fun fair, side-stalls and plenty of ice cream. Free
entrance, plus free
entrance to the National Trusts' Rainham Hall, where costumed guides will
bring history to life. Concert
party by local schools and brownies in the Churchyard of St Helen and St
Giles with extra events in the
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British
Lawn
Mower Races
03-04 May 2010 Hampshire Country Show |
07-09 May 2010 Holmfirth Festival of Folk Excellent community based festival which draws in a large audience. The events take place in the local pubs and on the streets. The vast majority of the events are free, although audiences are encouraged to contribute to the collection buckets. Because of the nature of the venues, don’t expect big names, but be assured that you will get quality. The concerts in the Old Bridge function room and the Ceilidh are paid events. Look out also for local poet Simon Armitage and Roger Davies with rock band The Scaremongers, who play at CragRats, and 'big names' at the Picturedrome (ticketed).
07-22 May 2010 Norfolk & Norwich Festival Multiple events, with a possible evening fire show at Earlham Park on the first Saturday.
08 May 2010 Helston Flora Day. Saturday. 07:00 The Morning Dance, Guildhall. 08:30 The Hal-an-Tow, St John's Bridge. 09:50 The Children's Dance, Wendron Street. 12:00 The Midday Dance, Guildhall. 17:00 The Evening Dance, Guildhall. Video
08 May 2010 [TBC] VE Day Celebrations, Ripon. Saturday. 10:00-16:00 Market Square and city centre. Displays of wartime memorabilia from re-enactment groups UK Homefront, the 101st Airborne and the Home Guard; Land Army style display of live penned farm animals from Bygones Farm of Ripley, original 1930s and 1940s vehicles, military jeeps and even a 1930s fruit and vegetable van. There will also be an educations display from the James Herriot Museum in Thirsk, and static displays courtesy of Royal Engineers and the Royal British Legion. Free. Tel 01765 609883
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08 May 2010 Thundersprint Bike
Show Sat 10:00 Northwich town centre memorial hall. Classic, custom and race bikes, traders and talks. 09 May 2010 The Thundersprint
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08-09 May 2010 [TBC] Cranfleet Yacht Rally. Sat-Sun 12:00-18:00 Cranfleet Lock Club House, Long Eaton. Cranfleet are holding their annual yacht rally and are open to guests!! A weekend of entertainments by the river. Including Morris Dancers, Folk sessions, fun games and much much more!! So get in touch for more details. 01623 559800. D'Pau Entertainments Map
08-09 May 2010 Swindon International Kite Festival. Sat-Sun. Brinkworth House, Chippenham, Wilts SN15 5DF. See link for this and other kite events.
08 May - 26 Jun 2010 [TBC] Pulse Festival, London. London’s festival of contemporary and traditional Central and Eastern European culture with music, themed food and drink market. Multiple events. 0208 457 7664 pishter@pishter.com
09 May 2010 East Anglian Dragon Boat Festival, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft |
09 May 2010 Bracknell Half Marathon Sunday. 09:00 from South Hill Park Arts Centre. More
09 May 2010 [TBC] Baishakhi Mela, London. Sunday 11:00-19:00 Allen Gardens, Brick Lane. Bengali New Year Festival with food and live music. Often opens with a costumed parade with tigers and elephants - Allen Gardens to Weavers Fields. Attendance 100,000.
09 May 2010 [TBC] MG Regency Run, Brighton. Sunday. Car Rally Madeira Drive
09 May 2010 [TBC] May Fayre & Puppet Festival, Covent Garden, London. Sunday 10:30-17:30. Annual celebration of the art of puppetry with Punch and Judy Professors from all over the country commemorating the first sighting of Mr Punch in England by Samuel Pepys in 1662. St Paul's Church Gardens, Bedford Street WC2. Admission Free.
15 May 2010 [TBC] Family Fun Day, Wild Park, Moulsecoomb Saturday 09:00-17:00. Started in 1978 by the Brighton Festival but now an independent community event with an attendance of over 5,000. Country and western bands, birds of prey, Indians, tepees, shoot-outs, steam engines, car boot sale, craft and trade stands, funfair, pony rides, clowns and face painting. Free entrance, £1 parking. More. Further information may be available from The Events Office, Room 501, King's House, Grand Avenue, Hove BN3 2LS. Tel: 01273 292711. For car boot pitches call 01273 701152 More - The Argus
15 May 2010 [TBC] Harley Davidson Parade and Bike Show, Weymouth. Lodmoor Country Park Events Area. Parade of over 400 gleaming Harley Davidson bikes parade along the Weymouth Seafront at 12:30 before forming up as a static display at the Lodmoor Event Area.
15-16 May 2010 Blackpool
Pride. Parade
Saturday 10:30-12:00, 3 music stages, party near the pier, wrestling, fair, pub events. |
15-16 May 2010 Rickmansworth
Festival Sat 10:30-22:30, Sun
10:30-17:30 Batchworth Lock. Canal
boats, boat tug
of war, boat trips, guest speakers, environmental fair, live music and an animal farm
for the children.
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15-16 May 2010 Suffolk
International Kite Festival.
Sat-Sun. 10:00-17:00 Rougham Airfield, Bury St Edmunds. Entrance about
£6. A great festival programme this year. There is a
new layout with 5 arenas, several new teams and flyers, a special Cody
kites celebration and a kite auction on the Saturday night.
16 May 2010 Superheroes
5 & 10K Challenge,
Hove. Sunday. 1000
runners, dressed as Spiderman, The Incredible Hulk, Superman etc. 11:00 Warm-up on the seafront.
There are 3 Challenges: 11:15 The Mini-Superhero 500m Dash
(entrants must be between 8 and 15 years, under 8s accompanied by an adult).
11:30 The
Superhero 5k Challenge (entrants must be 16 years or over). 11:30 The
Superhero 10k Challenge (entrants must be 18 years or over).
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16 May 2010 Dunstable Downs Radio Club Boot Sale. Sunday 09:00. Annual event at Stockwood Park, Luton. Amateur Radio, home computing and test equipment etc. Food and toilets available. M1 J10. Free entrance - free/modest parking charge. DDRC Boot Sale
16 May 2010 [TBC] London to Brighton Mini Owners Run. Sunday. 08:00-17:00. Annual Mini-Owners run organised by the London & Surrey Mini Owners Club. Crystal Palace to Madeira Drive. Trade stands and auction etc. London-Brighton Mini.
16 May 2010 [TBC] Great Manchester Run Sunday. Britain's biggest and most prestigious10k road race. The race will be run in 4 waves - 1000, 1015, 1100 and 1115.
21 May-05 Jun 2010 The Salisbury Festival 16 days of events.
22-23 May 2010 Birmingham Pride Sat-Sun. Hurst Street area. Birmingham Pride.
27 May - 06 Jun 2010 How The Light Gets In, Philosophy Festival, Hay on Wye. Philosophical talks, live music and workshops. Some events free, others tickets available on the website.
28 May 2010 Saddleworth
& District Brass Band Contests. Whit Friday. Described as the
greatest free show on Earth. Over
a hundred open air performances at 20 venues around the moorland
villages and towns. There can be 50 or more bands at the busier venues,
and you can expect some world
class playing. Each band plays two pieces - one on the march.
Competition is fierce, and adjudication can last into the early hours.
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28-29 May 2010 [TBC] The Big Knock - British Diesel Bike Rally. Fri-Sat. Bat And Ball Inn, Wisborough Green, Sussex. Camping available. Small, but enthusiastic gathering of riders, with their machines. www.dieselbike.net
28-31 May 2010 Fishguard Folk Festival, Pembrokeshire. Fri-Mon. Concerts, dance, busking, real ale and guided Smugglers walk.
28-31 May 2010 Chippenham Folk Festival. Fri-Mon. Over 200 events in the town centre. Ceilidh and concert events in the riverside park. Multiple pub sessions, workshops, concerts and dances. Full program of children's events, craft marquee, catering facilities and an open air arena in the park. The High Street and historic Market Square are traffic-free, and feature buskers, street theatre and processions. There is a large street fair on Monday.
29-31 May 2010 [TBC] City Pulse, Nottingham. Free music events revolving around the main stage in Old Market Square. Saturday - Indie favourites, Sunday - soulful with Heart 106, Monday - classic 80s.
30 May 2010 [TBC] D-Day Vintage and Classic Car Rally, Weymouth. Sunday. Vehicle rally starting at the Jubilee Clock on Weymouth Seafront at 10:00, touring around Dorset and form up static display again at the Jubilee Clock at about 14:00. Weymouth Events
28-30 May 2010 [TBC] The Alternative View Fri-Sun. Thistle Hotel Complex, Heathrow. A major lecture event and platform for alternative viewpoints. Key speakers include Dr Len Horowitz, Professor David Bellamy OBE and Dr Rpad Pusztai, who will aim to make sense of the global agenda.
28 May-13 Jun 2010 Bath Fringe Festival. Multiple events and locations. Attendance 16,000.
29-30 May 2010 [TBC] Bedford International Kite Festival Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00 (17:00 Sun) Russell Park. Giant parafoils, stunt flights, street theatre, crafts, dragon boat racing, flower and gourmet markets along the promenade, music stage in Russell Park and a motor show on Mill Meadows. Arena for the public to fly their own kites. 50,000 spectators. Free entrance. 01234 221955 events@bedford.gov.uk
30 May 2010 Preston Caribbean Carnival 12:00-20:00. The parade begins at Moor Park and parades through the city centre following a procession route through to Avenham Park where the music continues in to the evening. 01772 903660
30 May 2010 [TBC] A Taste of Spain, Regent Street, London. Sunday. Music and dance fiesta from southern Spain.
30 May 2010 [TBC] Great Midlands Fun Run. Sunday. Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield. 8.5 mile charity fund raiser. Map.
30-31 May 2010 [TBC] Weymouth Sea Festival. Sun-Mon. 13:00 Weymouth Harbour, Custom House Quay. Two days of pure water fun and displays, stalls, french market, music, childrens fairground. Trawler race with flour and water fights, bird man and much more. All in aid of local charities. Beach Fireworks 21:30 Sunday. Weymouth Events
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Bolton Steam
Museum - Free Open Days
30-31 May 2010 Sun-Mon 10:00-16:00. Chorley Old Road, BL1 4EU. The largest collection of working mill steam engines in the UK. Many will be running in steam on these dates. Impressive collection of restored stationary engines of the type that once powered the cotton mills of Lancashire and Yorkshire - from a giant 40 ton McNaughted beam engine to small boiler feed pumps. More 01204 846490. |
30-31 May 2010 Southend Airshow Sun-Mon. One of Europe's largest free air shows - attendance 500,000. Nine hours of flying over two days. More than 30 mobile caterers and ice-cream vans. Three military areas, more than 20 exhibitors plus a market - the ground attractions cover more than a mile of the seafront. 01702 390333.
31 May 2010 Spring Bank Holiday.
31 May 2010 Cheese Rolling, Brockworth, Gloucester Monday 12:00. Foolhardy souls cartwheel down Coopers Hill, Brockworth, chasing a 7lb cheese. 5 downhill & 4 uphill races. Parts of the gradient are 1 in 1, leaving you breathless in disbelief. No advanced booking for competitors, just turn up, but be aware of the risks - even for spectators. St John Ambulance provide first aid assistance. Free entrance but small parking charge. This event is held on common land - all attending should do their own risk assessment. Cheese Rolling 2009 - coverage by SoGlos.com
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31 May 2010 Wool Sack Races, Tetbury Bank Holiday afternoon. Wacky event where dozens of hopefuls race up and down Gumstool Hill in Tetbury town center carrying 60lb sacks of wool (35lb for the ladies). The course runs the 280 yards, between The Royal Oak and The Crown, and is a very steep 1-in-4. Street fair, entertainment, market, craft show, and a charity auction. Races from 14:00. Attendance 10,000. Free. Wool Sack Races
31 May 2010 Reading Community Carnival. Monday. 12:30-19:00. Caribbean style carnival, Prospect Park and surrounding streets. Reading Community Carnival
31 May 2010 BUPA London 10,000 Road Race Bank holiday Monday 10:00 Birdcage Walk. Anti-clockwise route around the City of Westminster and the City of London via Parliament Square, Embankment, Blackfriars Bridge, Queen Victoria Street, Cannon Street, Great Tower Street, Fenchurch Street, Leadenhall Market, Cornhill, Queen Victoria Street, Puddle Dock, Embankment, Horseguards Avenue, Whitehall and via Trafalgar Square to the Finish in The Mall. 12,500 runners. Organised by The London Marathon Ltd and Nova International Ltd. Course Map
31 May 2010 [TBC] Lord Mayor's Family Show, Birmingham 12:00-17:00 Victoria Square, City Centre. Free entry. A fun filled day out for all the family. Arts & Craft Fair, Food & Drink Stalls, Fashion & Beauty, Live Music & Performances, Children's Entertainment etc.
31 May 2010 Surrey County Show. Bank holiday Monday. 09:00-18:00 Stoke Park, Guildford. Largest one-day agricultural show in the UK. 40 acres of shopping malls, packed with 350 trade stands selling everything from tractors to garden furniture. Two and a half miles of tents and marquees; 71 judges scrutinizing everything from bulls to hens. The traditional end to the day is the mass launch of hot air balloons.
31 May 2010 Soham Heavy Horse Show. 09:00-17:00. Bank holiday Monday. The Recreation Ground, Fountain Lane. Heavy Horse Show from 9.00am until 1.00pm. The Carnival Parade of Decorated Vehicles will start at Townsend at 1.00pm. Vintage & Classic Vehicle Show Starts at 3.45pm. Live Bands Plus DJ’s, Real Ales Beer Tent, Soham Fenlander Majorette Troupe, Stalls from Local Tradesmen, Charities, Children’s Races, BBQ, Punch & Judy etc. About £3.
31 May 2010 [TBC] Steyning Country Fair, Sussex. 11:00-15:00. Fun day organised and run for the people of Steyning and surrounding areas. Traditional crafts and farmers produce, music and dancing, dog show, livestock, rural crafts, stalls, clowns, jugglers and puppets.
31 May 2010 Hove Lions Carnival, Brighton. Monday. Community Fun Day Hove Park.
03-09 Jun 2010 Appleby Horse Fair, Cumbria. Highlight of the year for Gypsies and Travelers and an opportunity to have some fun, see old friends and do some business. Lots of people, lots of horses, lots of hustle and bustle, but no dodgems, no carousels, no big stage. Attendance 40,000.
04 Jun 2010 Cotswold
Olimpicks Friday 19:30 Dover's Hill, Chipping
Campden. Five
mile race, shin kicking, wrestling, marching band, morris
dancing, dog displays, falconry, single-stick contests, Tai Kwando
and tug-of-war. 22:00 Bonfire
& fireworks. Torchlight
procession to Chipping Campden Square - live
music and dancing
until the early hours.
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04-06 Jun 2010 [TBC] Adur Festival - Sompting Festival Fri-Sun. Hundreds of community events.
04-06 Jun 2010 [TBC] Margam Park Kite Festival. Sat-Sun. Kite festival, Margam Country Park, just off the M4 near Port Talbot, Wales. Amazing variety of kites and other attractions, in a relaxed environment, close to good beaches. Free entrance. Camping onsite £15 per person.
04-06 Jun 2010 Wessex Folk Festival, Weymouth. Fri-Sun. Around Hope Square and the Old Harbour in Weymouth. Free and ticketed events. On Saturday there will probably be Morris dancing on the promenade and Brewers Quay and a parade on the promenade at 13:00. Various venues and pub sessions - check web site for details. A rover ticket for all events costs about £20.
04-06 Jun 2010 Old Gaffers Boat Festival, Yarmouth Fri-Sun. Yarmouth's picturesque harbour will be filled with life and colour with more than 100 visiting traditional sailing, steam and motor vessels, including the cream of the Old Gaffers fleet. Race in the Solent on Saturday morning. On shore there will be street entertainment, live music, spectacular classic and gaff-rigged boats in the harbour, classic vehicles, craft fair, flower festival and lifeboat demonstration.
05 Jun 2010 Epsom Derby. Saturday. Major horseracing & social event. 120,000 will flock to Epsom, giving it a festive atmosphere. Plenty of free areas, in and around the course. Fun fair, market, food & drink. Picnics and drinks are encouraged. Race start times
05 Jun 2010 Strawberry Fair, Cambridge Saturday. Free festival on Midsummer Common, junction of Maids Causeway & Victoria Avenue. Samba parade 11:30. Three music stages, including live dance acts, DJs and a beer tent. Strawberry Fair Map
05 Jun 2010 [TBC] Liverpool Lord Mayors Parade. Saturday 13:00 from Pall mall. 0151 228 2255.
05 Jun 2010 [TBC] Burgess Hill Summer Festival Parade. Saturday.
05 Jun 2010 [TBC] World Custard Pie Championship, Kent Saturday. Kent County Showground ME14 3JF. Part of the Rotary Fun Day. 11:00 Registration, 14:45 Parade of the teams, 15:00 Championships, 16:30 Presentation of prizes.
05-06 Jun 2010 Bristol BikeFest. Sat-Sun 09:00 upper area, Ashton Court. Fast figure of eight course with bridge and short climbs. 12 hour event on Saturday. Sunday is aimed at newer sport riders, and lasts 6 hours. Saturday night live music and bar. Broad selection of the latest bikes and kit available for testing. Camping available for competitors - booking essential. Food and drink in the event village. Spectators welcome.
05-06 Jun 2010 Wandle Valley Festival, London Sat-Sun. Annual event, with activities for all ages along the river in Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton and Croydon. Events include arts and crafts, heritage and nature discovery activities, archaeology 'digs', historical displays and talks, river clean-ups and music. There are also guided cycle rides, fun runs and other sports activities and a variety of long and short guided walks in parks or along the river. Mostly free.
05-06 Jun 2010 Hamstreet Country Fayre, Ashford, Kent. Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00 Marsh Road, Hamstreet. Steel Band, Tunbridge Twirlers, Dance Academy, party bus, horse rides, falconry, children's train rides, fun fair, bucking bronco, gladiator challenges, bouncy castle, wood turners, apple press, rope modelling, Magic etc. Hog roast, BBQ, tea rooms, bar, beer festival, cider, Ice Cream. Music till late. Host to the British Lawn Mower Races. Entrance about £4.
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Relentless Challenge
World Championship Duathlon. Sat-Sun. 26.2 mile trail run, 100 mile mountain bike, final 26.2 mile trail run. The self sufficient format will test even regular Ironman distance competitors. Long climbs and descents from farm tracks to technical single track. Start and finish at Hargate Hill Equestrian Centre Glossop. Spectators welcome.
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05-06 Jun 2010 Barton Mills Scarecrow Festival. Sat-Sun. Bi-annual event. Nearly every household in the village makes a straw person (or other stuffed thing) that somehow resembles something of the general theme and these ‘scarecrows’ are put out on display for all to see. The scarecrows will be made out of bits and pieces that have had a previous useful life – so there is great scope. Event attracts thousands of visitors also visit the OPEN GARDENS. The Bull Inn - 18:00 live music in the courtyard with collection for The East Anglian Air Ambulance. More info 01638 713155.
05-06 Jun 2010 [TBC] Oxford Pride. Sat-Sun. 12:00-20:00 Oxpens Recreation Ground. Food, funfair, main stage, bar and stalls. Free
06 Jun 2010 [TBC] Walk for Skin Temple Newsam, Leeds. Sponsored charity walk for the British Skin Foundation, with free registration.
06 Jun 2010 [TBC] World Naturist Day. Traditionally, the first Sunday in June
06 Jun 2010 [TBC] London-Brighton Classic Car Run. Sunday. Starts at Hampton Court before 09:00.
06 Jun 2010 Camden Green Fair Sunday. 12:00 - 19:00 Regents Park. How to make your home more sustainable, alternatively fuelled vehicles, test out new bikes and kids’ obstacle course, two music stages powered by renewable energy, circus, fair trade goods, arts and crafts, and organic food & drink. Sheep-shearing, blacksmith demonstration, solar cinema, felt-making, sitar workshop, climbing wall, Dr Bike – mechanics on-hand, yoga, DIY fashion, drumming workshop, willow sculpture, alternative transport, latest green cars and scooters. Attendance 20,000. Free. Camden Green Fair
09-20 Jun 2010 [TBC] Broomhill Festival, Sheffield. A multitude of events, including on 21 Jun, the Childrens Fancy Dress Parade at 13:30 and the Festival Garden Party at 14:00. See website.
11-13 Jun 2010 Evesham Balloon Festival Saturday, Crown Meadow. Up to balloons, funfair, ferret racing, classic cars, crafts, pig roast, bar, 999 displays, nightglow and fireworks.
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World Naked Bike Ride - An oil-dependency protest and celebration of the human body.
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11-13 Jun 2010 Wimborne Folk Festival, Dorset. Traditional English and Celtic music and dance, Irish, Scottish and clog dancing displays, market stalls, clothing, jewellery and gifts.
11-13 Jun 2010 [TBC] Maidenhead
Carnival Town centre &
Kidwels
Park. Sat
Events in the town centre. Live music in Kidwells Park, with fireworks at
22:30.
Sunday
12:00 Carnival parade, Kidwells Park.
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12 Jun 2010 Trooping The Colour, London Saturday. Official birthday of HM The Queen. 10:30 Parade - Buckingham Palace, The Mall, Horse Guards. 11:00 Ceremony on Horse Guards Parade. The five Household Regiments - Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish and Welsh Guards take their turn each year. 12:15 Parade - Horse Guards, The Mall, Buckingham Palace, led by HM The Queen. 13:00 RAF fly-past, watched by members of the Royal Family on the Palace balcony. Trooping The Colour.
12-26 Jun 2010 Fuse Medway Festival Two weeks of street entertainment, music and pyro-technics in and around Rochester, Kent. www.fusefestival.org.uk
12 Jun 2010 [TBC] Bognor Regis Carnival. Saturday. Floats decorated in traditional style, raising money for charity. Funfair and fireworks. Bognor Regis Lions Club - 01243 864001. rturner@staffurth.co.uk
12 Jun 2010 Great Knaresborough Bed Race. Saturday 15:00
12 Jun 2010 Beach Assault & War Games, Weymouth. 12:00 Weymouth Seafront. Part of the Veterans Awareness Week, the Royal Engineers will undertake a Beach Assault and Bridge Building Demonstration. 13:30 Portland Castle - wartime games and tours and see the vehicles end their convoy at approximately 13:30. Also - Nothe Fort, Colourful parades, drills, evolutions, cannon and musket firing.
12 Jun 2010 [TBC] The Old Fair of Abinger. Saturday. On the village green. 14:00 Procession. Maypole dancing. Tug-o-war, Punch & Judy, Church Music, Cantata Choir, Sideshows, Tossing the Sheaf, Aerial Archery, Mediaeval Stocks, Story Teller, Stalls, Arts and Crafts, Cakes, Farm and Garden Produce, Toys, Books, Pies, Sweet Meats, Bric a Brac and souvenirs. Exhibition of Flowers of Abinger and photographs from Fairs gone by will be held in the Church. Spend a quiet interlude away from the hubbub of the Fair. Roast Sheep, Refreshments, Beers, Cider, Soft Drinks and Ices are available throughout the afternoon. Cream Teas are served in the Village Hall.
12 Jun 2010 [TBC] Man v Horse Marathon, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales. Saturday 10:00 start at the Town Square, finish at Victoria Wells, a mile away. Lots of vantage points for spectators. Madcap race where the fittest of the fit race against horses. The 22 mile hilly course, down tracks and over moorland, is crafted to make it just possible for man to win. In 2007, after 25 years, an intrepid runner actually beat the horses.
12 Jun 2010 [TBC] Lewes Carnival. Saturday. Procession from County Hall to Malling Fields, Fairground, Stalls, Displays. Organised by Rotary Club of Lewes Castle.
12 Jun 2010 [TBC] Nettle Eating Contest, Dorset. Saturday PM, Bottle Inn, Marshwood. Events begin at lunchtime with a beer festival. Live music in the afternoon and the Nettle Eating Contest at 18:30, followed by live music and evening Hog Roast. Camping available.
12 Jun 2010 [TBC] Littlehampton River Revival. Littlehampton Harbour & River Arun. Action water-based family day. All maner of activities including deep sea fishing and a charity bathtub race. www.littlehampton.org.uk. Contact: 01903 721866. E-mail: rparfitt@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk. RNLI Littlehampton
12 Jun 2010 [TBC] Shrewsbury Carnival. 10:30-17:00 Entertainment in The Quarry. 14:00 town centre parade of floats & walkers, led by the carnival princess on a horse drawn carriage. Trade stands, charity stalls and displays at Quarry Park. Info: 01743-233378. The 2009 theme: Animated Films and their Stars.
12 Jun 2010 [TBC] Thai Festival, London. Saturday. Trafalgar Square. Vibrant live music stage, information desk, and lots of Thai food stalls. There was no festival in 2009.
12-13 Jun 2010 Bristol Festival Of Nature. Sat-Sun. Meet some of the world’s top wildlife filmmakers giving talks and answering questions, and have a go at becoming a camera person yourself. Urban safaris, wildlife boat tours, delicious food, animal-themed music, real food market and green marketplace. Locat:ions: L-Shed, At-Bristol, Anchor Square and Harbourside. Meet the Really Wild Show team, see sneak previews of new wildlife programmes, enjoy the wild cinema, meet the zoo keepers, have your face painted and hear talks from experts on garden birds, wildlife watching, whales and dolphins. Free entrance.
12-13 Jun 2010 [TBC] Nigerian Carnival, London. 10:00-20:00. Parade, DJs, traditional artists, dancers, children's corner, language workshop, food exhibition, fun fare, historical exhibition, cultural market and corporate stands. Venue to be confirmed - the 2007 carnival was at Burgess Park.
12-13 Jun 2010 [TBC] Adur Festival, Beach Dreams Saturday 12:00-18:00. Beach Green, Shoreham-by-Sea. Imagination, costume, freedom of expression, music, dance, food and drink. Two huge processions, one from The Beach School, and one from the Church of the Good Shepherd. Both leaving at 12:00. Sun 10:00-20:00. Mellow & chilled music. Free entrance. Beach Dreams Map
12-13 Jun 2010 [TBC] Zapcat Racing, Watergate Bay. Fri-Sat. 12:00-17:00. Powerboat racing, just off the beach. Action packed racing in these light weight inflatable race boats. The events consist of two individual days of racing producing winners for each day. Zapcat Racing Ltd - 02392 526000.
12-13 Jun 2010 [TBC] Blackheath Bike and Kite Festival. 11:00-16:00. Displays and stunts from international kite fliers and bike racers, with an emphasis on fun for all the family. Inflatable kites and kite train, synchronised kite ballet and kite traders. Held during National Bike Week. UK mountain bike stunt display team, Team MAD, electric bikes and mopeds, Dr Bike and specialist bike traders. Children’s Funfair for under 12's. More info 0208 314 3674.
13 Jun 2010 [TBC] Twickenham Carnival Sunday 12:00 Carnival parade with floats, dancers and drummers - York House, along Twickenham Riverside to the Carnival Village in the beautiful grounds of Orleans House. Professional live music and dance performances, art activities, face painting, storytelling, food stalls and exhibitions. Previously, Brazilian Samba Finale from The London School of Samba, at 17:15. Attendance 3,000 and growing.
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13 Jun 2010 [TBC] Coin Street Festival - Celebrating Sanctuary Sunday 14:00-19:00 Bernie Spain Gardens, South Bank. Celebrate London’s Refugee Communities and the enormous contribution they continue to make to the capital. Established and emerging musicians, dancers, artists, storytellers and world food. 24 hour information line 020 7021 1686 Coin Street Festival, London
13 Jun 2010 [TBC] Peterborough Kite Festival. Sunday. Organized by the Great Ouse Kite Fliers club, and held at Ferry Meadows. The eleventh annual kite festival. Many displays from small kites to large inflatables - as an example last year included a 3m lizard, a 3m scuba diver, a pair of legs, a giant Manta ray and novel features like teddy bears being parachuted down and dropping sweets for children. Expect to see exciting club flying. Free to enter but there is a car parking charge. Packed arena program with some excellent kite flying skills on display. Ferry Meadows offers plenty of room for everyone to fly with a huge field for sports and power kites, a single line arena and a childrens workshop and their own arena to fly in.
13 Jun 2010 Royal Windsor Triathlon. Sunday. Sprint Triathlon: 750m Swim, 30km Bike, 5km Run. Full and Elite Triathlon: 1.5km Swim, 42km Bike, 10km Run. 2500 competitors. Amazing event, with many BTA awards in the last few years. Race focused in and around Alexandra Gardens in the centre of Windsor. Bike course takes in villages around beautiful Berkshire and returns through Windsor Great Park. The multi-lap run course winds around the Castle, over Eton Bridge and along Eton High Street. Start Times: Sprint Waves from 6:00am, Full Waves from 6:20am, Elite from 9:00am. Several thousand spectators will pack the streets to watch the race on the warm summer morning. Map
13 Jun 2010 [TBC] RMAS Heritage Day, Sandhurst. Sunday 11:00-16:30 Royal Military Academy, London Road, Camberley, Surrey. Visitors can watch a variety of sporting and military events including polo, cricket, military music and Gurkha Kuhkri dancing, explore some of the famous buildings and enjoy the Academy's beautiful grounds. Admission is free and gates open at 10.30 am. Last entry is at 3.30 pm. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times. For further details please call 01276 412088 / 412179.
13 Jun 2010 [TBC] Classic
& Veteran Car Rally, Kent. Sunday
10:30 The
South of
13 Jun 2010 Nuneaton Carnival. Sunday. Procession 13:00 from Caldwell Road - 25 decorated floats, carnival queen, marching bands, majorette troupes, cheerleaders and over 100 walking entries. One of the largest voluntary organised town Carnival's in the country.
15-19 Jun 2010 Royal Ascot Tue-Sat 14:30-18:00. Premier annual horse racing & society event. Ascot request both ladies and gentlemen dress in a smart manner in keeping with the occasion. Ladies Day is on Thursday. Military bands perform on the bandstand and in the Silver Ring on each day of the Royal Meeting. Free entrance to the heath, inside the course. Royal Ascot Races.
17-20 Jun 2010 Nudefest, Cornwall A weekend of events and activities run by British Naturism that takes place a short distance from Newquay at 25-acre, 400-pitch Newperran Holiday Park. Exclusive use of the park, and nudity will be permitted throughout the event, from midday, Thursday to midday, Sunday. Heated pool, sunbathing terraces, pub, shop & cafe. Two live music sessions, disco, pub quiz, sacred dance, body-painting, yoga, life coaching, sports and exhibitors from the naturist world.
18-20 Jun 2010 [TBC] Totterdown Music
Festival, Bristol. Fri-Sun 12:00-21:00 Henry Street
between William Street
and
18-20 Jun 2010 East of England Show. Fri-Sun Peterborough Showground. Livestock, Show jumping, Motor Show, Working Steam, Flower & Garden Pavilion, Horses From Shetlands to Shires, Farmers Food Court and Over 400 Retail Stands. Included entertainment - Main Ring - Royal Artillery, Dancing Diggers, Devils Horsemen. Main Stage - Lounge Lizards (Fri Evening) - Boney M featuring Maizie Williams (Sat Evening). Entrance about £14.
18-20 Jun 2010 Oceanfest, Devon. Fri-Sun. Croyde Bay. Beach ocean sports and music festival. Friday - acoustic. Saturday 12:00 - 23:00 live bands. Sunday until 21:00. About £10.
18-26 Jun 2010 [TBC] The Hoppings, Newcastle. Europe's largest traveling fair, Town Moor. Last week in June.
18-27 Jun 2010 [TBC] Portsmouth Festivities - A Pageant for Portsmouth. Events at a glance
19 Jun 2010 [TBC] Access Festival, Southampton. Saturday 11:00-21:30. Mayflower Park. Main Stage - Rock, Indie, Punk, Funk and Metal. Acoustic Tent - Acoustic, Indie, Jazz, Folk and Country. World Dance Tent - DJs, Electro, House, Hip Hop, World Music. Arts Tent - art, sculptures, poetry and jazz. Run by volunteers - regular fundraising gigs at the Soul Cellar every Sunday, Hamptons every other Tuesday and the Hobbit monthly. Holly Barnes-Thomas 023 8063 4596 ~ 07905 979085.
19 Jun 2010 [TBC] Tottenham Carnival and Festival Saturday. 11:00 - 19:00. Attendance 80,000. 11:00 parade from Eade Road, along Tottenham High Road to Bruce Castle Park, Lordship Lane. Music stages, food, funfair, stalls and art zone. Acts 12:00-19:00. Free entrance. www.tottenhamcarnival.co.uk. Part of the Lee Valley Festival
19 Jun 2010 [TBC] Round The Island Race, Cowes Saturday, Cowes. Round the Island Race is the largest annual yacht race of its kind in the world. 1830 boats 16,000 keen sailors. Olympic medallists and round-the-world skippers mix with first timers and family cruisers to complete the 50 nautical mile course round the Isle of Wight. Fri-Sat Regatta Village in Cowes Yacht Haven off High Street - free entry. There are plenty of activities and evening live entertainment. Course Map & times. Round the Island Race, Isle Of Wight.
19 Jun 2010 [TBC] The Sumo Run. Saturday 10:00 Bandstand, Battersea Park, London. Fancy Dress Charity 5k fun run in which participants dress in inflatable Sumo Suits.
19-20 Jun 2010 Marlow Regatta
19 Jun - 04 Jul 2010 [TBC] Peterborough Festival Embankment and riverside Town and Country Fair, Boat Festival, Market stalls selling traditional goods and local produce, animal displays including birds of prey and shire horses and a range of traditional vehicles.
19 Jun 2010 [TBC] Proms in the Park, Bognor Saturday. 19:30-21:30 Hotham Park. Bring a picnic and a bottle of wine. Last night of the prom’s classics by the Bognor Regis Concert Band. Free entrance. Bognor Regis Town Council Marketing, Tourism & Events Dept. 01243 825535 Bognor Proms.
19 Jun 2010 Portchester Gala. Saturday. 12:00. Portchester Castle. Arena events, brass band, fun fair etc. Free entrance. Alan Simpson, 29-31 West Street, Portchester, Hants PO16 9XB. 02392 201629.
19 Jun 2010 [TBC] The Duston Show, Northampton. Saturday 11:00-17:00 Errington Park. Stalls, fair, hat competition, hot air balloons, live bands, face painting, go-karts, skateboarding, inflatables, ten pin bowling, old fire engines, arts and crafts and food stalls. Police, fire and ambulance, armed forces and air cadets stands. Free. Contact 01604 464289 or email pcrane4@ntlworld.com
19 Jun 2010 [TBC] Bradford Carnival. Saturday
19 Jun 2010 [TBC] Newhaven Fort Open Day, Sussex. Saturday. Community open day with free admission to Newhaven Fort. Family fun, with live music, craft workshops, face painting, Punch & Judy, guided tours, stalls and demonstrations. Supported by Newhaven Town Council.
19 Jun 2010 [TBC] UK Beatbox Championships - The Final Saturday 22:00-03:00 at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London. Music without instruments. 2000-strong audience at the finals. First prize - a new car. 020 7841 6661. vauxhall@mischiefpr.com
19 Jun 2010 [TBC] Furzedown Festival Fun Day, London. Saturday 12:00-20:30 Furzedown Recreation Ground. Stories and songs for under-10s. Free Circus Skills Workshop for over 7s - learn to juggle and amaze your friends and families with your new skills, Arts ‘n’ Crafts, Hair Braiding, Salsa Demo, African Acrobat, African Drumming Workshop, Children’s inflatable Fun Run and Trampolines, Elite School of Dance, kids 5-a-side Football, Tennis and Cricket Coaching. Over 40 stalls – jewellery, tombolas, local groups. Live bands fron 16:00 - South London Concert Band, Sherika Sherard acoustic and folk, Streatham Voices gospel and pop, Butch & Femme rock and blues, The Henry Road Tooting Alternative, Indie, Psychedelic. Bring a rug and enjoy Wandsworth’s open-air music.
19-20 Jun 2010 Midsummer Watch Parade, Chester Sat-Sun 14:00-15:30. Cavalcade of medieval characters including giants, beasts, animated tableaux and a kaleidoscope of costumed characters. Town Hall Square, St Werburgh Street, Eastgate Street, Watergate Street, Bridge Street, Northgate Street, Town Hall Square. Gallery Video
19-20 Jun 2010 [TBC] Middlesex Town & Country Show Sat-Sun Middlesex Showground, Uxbridge UB8 1NS. Fast & furious horseback games, sheep dog trials, classic car parades, lawn mower racing, dog show, flyball competition, steam engines & classic vehicles, strongman competition and heavy highland games event, ferret racing, falconry, chainsaw carving demonstrations, live variety stage - belly to ballet dance, drummers to drama with a continuous programme throughout both days. Entrance about £8. Location
19-20 Jun 2010 [TBC] Southampton Kite Festival Lordshill Recreation Ground. www.solentkiteflyers.co.uk
19-20 Jun 2010 Paradise Gardens Festival, London Sat-Sun.Victoria Park, E3 12:00-22:00. Free festival featuring street theatre, after-dark performance, live music and DJs, market with food and crafts, licensed bars and Carters Steam Fair on a 20 acre site. Some of the UK's leading street entertainment companies with dance, acrobatics, comedy, pyrotechnics and theatre. Expected attendance 40,000. Paradise Gardens Festival Video Map
19-20 Jun 2010 [TBC] West End Live, Leicester Square, London Sat-Sun. 12:00 - 18:30. Live music and dance from West End shows, family entertainment, Madame Tussauds, The Theatre Museum and Hamleys toy shop, magicians, storytellers and stuntmen. Partners Capital Radio, Capital Gold and MTV. Attendance 80,000. Free. www.westendlive.co.uk
19-20 Jun 2010 [TBC] AfricaOye, Liverpool Sat-Sun 12:30-21:30 Sefton Park. The largest Free African music festival live in the UK. Attendance - thousands.
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19-27 Jun 2010 [TBC] Swindon Old Town Festival.Jazz concert, ghost walk, hog roast, dog show, beer tent, stalls. Sat 27 Jun family fun day - procession at 11:00.
19 Jun - 18 Jul 2010 [TBC] Earl’s Court Festival, London. A month of fresh, vibrant world of dance, film, theatre, live music, visual art, street performers, literary and scientific events - free or reasonably priced.
20 Jun 2010 [TBC] Lewes
to Newhaven Raft Race Sunday 11:30
Riverbabank, Old Railway Land. Annual fun race, with fantastic rafts.
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20 Jun 2010 Austin Seven Owners Club
Summer Fayre Sunday. The Friars, Aylesford
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20 Jun 2010 Greenfest, London Sunday. 13:00-17:00. Furnival Gardens, Hammersmith. Environmental groups - London Cycling Campaign, Friends
of the Earth, Greenpeace, World Wildlife Fund, and kids face
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20 Jun 2010 [TBC] Dragon Boat Challenge Mayflower Park.
20 Jun 2010 [TBC] Weymouth Vintage Bus Running Day. 10:00. Free.
20 Jun 2010 Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival. Sunday. 10:00-18:00 River Nene, Town Bridge. Britain’s largest dragon boat event, with races every 10 minutes throughout the day. Over 50 crews and 10,000 spectators. Ancient Chinese tradition and the fastest growing water activity. Up to 10 people paddle each 30’ boat with a drummer at the front and a helm at the tail steering. Food and drink, beer tent, live music. Continuous activities on the bank include mini hovercraft, aeroball, paintball and crossbow shooting, the giant slide and dragon bouncer, fun inflatables, fairground rides, games and sidestalls, rodeo bull, donkey rides and children’s quads. Media sponsor - Hereward FM. More from Gable Events
20 Jun 2010 [TBC] London to Brighton Bike Ride. Sunday. 27,000 take part in this annual 54 mile cycle ride for charity. Organised by the British Heart Foundation. Start about 07:00 from Clapham Common. More Video
20 Jun 2010 [TBC] Gladstone Park Festival, London. Sunday. 13:00-19:30 Gladstone Park, Kendal Road, NW10. Live music on the main stage 13:00 -19:30 by Tim McArthur and as usual will be kicked off by our own regular Gladstonbury band of "Chris Channing's All Stars" playing their own unique style of Rock & Blues. Featuring in the programme will be BBC Jazz Award-winner "Gilad Atzmon", last year's very popular "Lokito Ya Congo" & Irish Rock from "The Emerald Dogs". The accoustic stage 14:00-18:30 featuring many local artists and bands. Junior funfair, dog show, community stalls, sports, Dr Bike, green fair, beer tent, food and drink. Free entrance. Gladstone Park.
20 Jun 2010 [TBC] Ambient Green Picnic. Sunday. 12:00-22:00 Shalford Park, Guildford. The Coaltion of Guildford are holding a smaller, more intimate event, with three music areas, healing field, market, food stands, arts zone and bar. General enquiries: Call Jellytree Productions on 01483 569295.
20 Jun 2010 [TBC] Newbury & District Amateur Radio Boot Sale Annual boot sale organised by the Newbury & District Amateur Radio Society. Amateur radio, test equipment, computers etc. Newbury Showground, M4, J13. From 09:00. Entrance £1.00. Newbury ARS Rally & Boot Sale20 Jun 2010 [TBC] Bike Week. A national celebration of freedom, Bike Week is an annual opportunity to promote cycling as a source of fitness and fun. Up and down the UK, thousands of free cycling events will provide the opportunity for everyone from total novices to passionate cyclists to get on their bikes.
20 Jun 2010 [TBC] Wellesbourne & Shakespeare Raft Race. Sunday 09:00. Annual event raises over £10,000 pounds for charity. 7.5 mile course down the river Avon from Wellesbourne to Stratford upon Avon recreation ground.
20 Jun 2010 [TBC] Strawberry Hill Music & Fun Day, Twickenham. Sunday 11:30-19:00 Strawberry Hill House, Waldegrave Road. Supporting the restoration of Strawberry Hill House, an important castle in the Gothic revival. Live Music, Fairground Rides, Craft Stalls, Community Stalls, Children's Entertainment, Food Stalls, Beer Tents and more. Entry by donation, suggested £2 - Children 0-14 free. Friends of Strawberry Hill
20 Jun 2010 [TBC] Adur Vintage Transport Fayre. 11:00-17:00 Buckingham Park, Shoreham. Hundreds of vintage vehicles, trucks, buses and motorcycles; donkey derby; wild west show; tug of war etc. Programs will be on sale, which include a prize draw. avtf@adureastlions.org.uk 01273 591376. Free entrance, small parking charge.
20-26 Jun 2010 [TBC] Congleton Food and Drink Festival Sunday town centre activities include, festival food and farmers market, demos and competitions in the town hall, music and street entertainment. Throughout the following week there will be food related activities including wine tasting, a wild food forage and Beartown Brewery tours. We are developing ideas for sustainable community supported agriculture and healthy eating options. The Festival will culminate with a dance with live band on Friday night in the park, and the annual Rotary Summer Beer Festival on Saturday.
21 Jun 2010 Summer Solstice, Stonehenge. Sun night / Mon morning. Watch the new dawn arrive. English Heritage provide managed, free access and a free, lit, marshaled car park, located close to Airman’s Cross A344/A360 junction. You will be given a site map. Please note your row number to locate your vehicle later. Monument and car park open from 19:00.1km grass walk to Stonehenge - a small torch may be useful. Sunrise about 05:00. Food and toilets available. Bag search at entrance, with a modest alcohol limit. Conditions of entry. 2009 attendance was a record 36,500.
23 Jun 2010 [TBC] Bondi-on-Thames, London Wednesday 08:00-19:00 Riverside walkway, Gabriel's Wharf, South Bank. A little bit of Down Under arrives Up Here with the recreation of Bondi Beach. Take time to relax on the pristine sand, say G’Day to the Aussie lifesavers and enter a competition to win a trip to the real Bondi.
23-27 Jun 2010 [TBC] Leigh Folk Festival Thu-Sun. One of the largest free folk roots music and dance events in the UK. 100's of performers and thousands of spectators at various locations. Fri evening pub sessions, Sat pm family events in Leigh Library Gardens and Broadway, Sat evening barn dance and music in the Old Town. On Sunday, the Festival completely takes over the Old Town with dancing and stage events happening all along the High Street, on the wharfs and on every piece of open space. In the evening there is the family barn dance and music sessions in local pubs. Sunday 13:00 - procession of Dance Sides from Belton Flyover to Victoria Wharf. Leigh Folk Festival
23-27 Jun 2010 [TBC] Glastonbury Festival.Wed-Sun.
23-28 Jun 2010 [TBC] Midsummer Fair, Cambridge. One of the country’s most historic traditional fairs – a perfect, fun-packed outing on Midsummer Common for all the family with thrilling rides to suit everyone from little ones upwards. Civic opening procession Wednesday.
.24-27 Jun 2010 [TBC] The Royal Highland Show Thu-Sun. About £20 per day (accompanied under 16's free). Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston 0131 335 6200. Map
24-27 Jun 2010 [TBC] Morris Minor National Rally. Sat-Sun. Haynes Motor Museum. Traders, music, food & bar etc.
25-27 Jun 2010 Whitehaven Maritime Festival, Cumbria. Fri-Sun. Bi-annual. Biggest maritime festival in the UK. Activities on the water, in the air and on the harbour side. Tall ships, air displays, street entertainment, music, drama and re-enactments. Amazing fireworks Friday & Saturday about 22:45. Attendance 250,000 over three days. Free entrance. Contact 01946 694444. www.whitehaven.org.uk/
25-27 Jun 2010 [TBC] International Festival of Town Pipers, City of Lincoln. Fri-Sun. The International Guild of Town Pipers presents a weekend of processions, performances and other musical entertainments. Fri - 15:00 Procession from Castle Square to Stonebow. Sat 10:30-16:00 Performances around the city centre. Sun 10:00-16:00 Sounding the Hours from the Castle Tower and 12:15 The Big Blow in Castle Square.
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25-28 Jun 2009 Greenwich Festival Thu-Sun. www.festival.org
25 Jun - 11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Chichester Festivities. On Sat 27 Jun 2009 there was a Night Lantern Carnival , produced with Same Sky, and also Midsummer Dreams, Southampton
26 Jun 2010 [TBC] Armed Forces Day
26 Jun 2010 [TBC] Pangbourne Village Fete Saturday. 12:00-17:30 The Riverside Meadow. Commercial, charity and craft stalls. Main arena with Fire Show, Welly Throwing, Novelty races and Egg-throwing. Coconuts, hoopla, bungee trampoline, ice cream, bouncy castle, lucky dips and all the usual kids stuff. Food & drink -beer tent, hog roast, curry, BBQ, bacon rolls, French Cafe with wine and cheese. Dragon boat racing 09:00-17:30. Entrance is £3 (programme) for a family and £4 with car parking. Pangbourne Village Fete. Video
26 Jun - 11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Brighton & Hove International Festival of Sport A two week programme for schools with over eighty different taster activities including sailing, windsurfing. skateboarding, volleyball and paddling around the pier. Calendar
26 Jun 2010 [TBC] World Tin Bath Championships, Isle of Man. Saturday Castletown Harbour. A hundred competitors and thousands of spectators. There are also snake races, short entertainment displays, and even a rope drop. A fun afternoon for the whole family, as wacky races hit the Isle of Man.
26 Jun 2010 [TBC] Bracknell
Big Day Out Saturday 12:00-23:30 South Hill Park. Music & Performing Arts featuring 3 stages and over 100
artists. Attendance 4,500. Free entrance.
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26 Jun 2010 [TBC] Newshem Park Arts Festival, Liverpool. 12:00-16:00. Family event with food and craft stalls, exhibitions and performances. Free.
26 Jun 2010 [TBC] World Worm Charming Championships, Cheshire. Saturday. 14:00 Willaston County Primary School, Willaston, Nantwich. Spectator entrance £1.
26 Jun 2010 [TBC] Newcastle Balloon Spectacular. Newcastle Upon Tyne.
26 Jun 2010 [TBC] Bournville Village Festival. 14:00-22:30 Mans recreation Ground, Linden Road, Bournville B30 1UE. Family day out, with maypole dancing and a full day's arena events. Fireworks at 22:00. Entrance about £2.50.
26 Jun 2010 [TBC] Kazbar Street Party, Clapham. Saturday 14:00-22:00 Edgeley Road.
26 Jun 2010 [TBC] Heart of the Forest Festival. Saturday, Measham, Leicester. Punch and Judy, Ventriloquist Show, Walkabout Clown, Trick Cyclist, Balloon Modelling, Juggler, Free Facepainting, Free Shire Horse Carriage Rides, Fairground, Bouncy Castle, Tug of War and over 100 Stalls. The famous Shaolin Warriors will be appearing in the parade and in the arena.12:00 Caribbean Steel Band, 12:30 Falconry Display, 13:00 Dog Agility Race, 13:30 Scout Band, 14:00 Coventry corps of Drums, 14:30 X-Treme Motorcycle Display, 15:00 Birmingham Samba Band, 15:30 x-Treme Motorcycle Display, 16:00 Birmingham Samba Band, 16:30 Tug of War final, 17:00 Festival Grounds Close.
26-27 Jun 2010 Morris Minor National Rally Sat-Sun. Harewood House, Yorkshire.
26-27 Jun 2010 [TBC] Southampton Garden Festival. Sat-Sun. Replaces the former Southampton Balloon and Flower Festival, Southampton Common. Horticultural exhibitions, accessories, crafts, classic transport display and a tea garden with musical entertainment. Free.
26-27 Jun 2010 Biggin Hill International Air Fair. Sat-Sun. Largest privately organised air show in Europe. Visitors in their hundreds-of-thousands flock to Biggin Hill Airport and former World War Two fighter station for the great mix of flying display participants and ground attractions, offering fun and entertainment for all the family. See web site for ticket info.
Jun-Jul 2010 [TBC] Redbridge Dance Festival Every year in February and March dance fever takes over Redbridge with the launch of the annual Dance Festival. Always energetic and colourful the festival celebrates the richness and diversity of our borough and brings an exciting selection of performances. From ballet to traditional folk dances from around the world, this event gives different local community groups the chance to showcase their work in a professional context. Info 020 8708 2858. The 2010 event is likely to be held in Jun/Jul instead of Feb/Mar.
27 Jun 2010 Capital to Coast, London to Hove Charity Bike Ride. Sunday. 2000 riders expected. Start times are between 07:15 and 10:00. Choose from 3 starting points.
27 Jun 2010 [TBC] Isle of Wight Soapbox Derby Challenge. Sunday. Sports field next to Downside School, Newport. 3 people per team, with go-karts you build yourself. Categories include Best Designed, Fastest and Best Theme.
27 Jun 2010 [TBC] Derbyshire County Show. Shardlow showground. Parade ring. Horses, dogs, vintage vehicles, horticultural and floral tent. 01332 793068
27 Jun 2010 [TBC] London Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. Sunday 10:00 London Regatta Centre, Royal Albert Docks (opposite City Airport). 40 teams. Shore entertainment & food. Organised by the London Chinatown Lions Club.
27 Jun 2010 [TBC] VW Expo. Sunday 09:30-16:30 The Hop Farm, Kent. Trade stands and all types of old and modern VW cars, transporters and military vehicles. Concours classes for anyone wishing to enter their vehicle. Auto jumble stands offering second hand parts and accessories, vehicles for sale area with VW vehicles, cars and campers.
27 Jun 2010 [TBC] Marie Curie It's a Knockout, Weymouth Beach. Sunday. 13:00.
27 Jun - 03 Jul 2010 [TBC] Mevagissey Feast Week. Sun-Sat 6 days. Mevagissey, Cornwall. Live music, dancing, processions, raft races and more. Provisional details, subject to change: Sunday 15:00 big fish procession, 16:30 air-sea rescue. Friday 20.00 live music on the quay. Saturday 19:30 carnival, 22.45 fireworks. Festival Office, 53 Lavorrick Orchards, Mevagissey, PL26 6TL. Tel: 01726 74014.
27 Jun - 03 Jul 2010 [TBC] Big 7 Festival, Kent Gravesend Riverside Leisure Area. Map 03 Jul 2009 Friday - The Big Parade with Kinetica. 18:00 Gravesend town centre to the Riverside Leisure Area main stage. 03 Jul 2009 Friday - The Big Gig. 19:00 Riverside Leisure Area. Local bands, singers, dancers and entertainers - free out-door event. 04 Jul 2009 Saturday - The Big Day Out. Live music, theatre performances, the annual regatta, the carnival, stilt walkers, horticulture displays, art, kids workshops, stalls, funfair, evening entertainment on the main stage and fireworks. Free entrance.
27 Jun 2010 Brighton Baby Expo. Sunday 10:30-17:30 Brighton Racecourse. Premium parenting event. 100 companies participating, showcasing a large range of goods and services for the pregnancy, birthing, baby and early years.
30 Jun - 04 Jul 2010 Henley Royal Regatta About 100 races over five days, on a 1 mile 550 yard course, which takes approximately seven minutes to cover.
01 Jul 2010 Canada Day, London. Thursday, Trafalgar Square. Bringing Canada to the Heart of London. Likely to include hockey matches, tourism pavilion, live music, food etc. Free entrance.
01-04 Jul 2010 Winchester Hat Fair. Thu-Sun. A weekend of absurd and enchanting street theatre. Sunday 12:00-18:00 Picnic in the Park at Oram's Arbour, with performances, food market, crafts and children's workshops. Winchester Hat Fair
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01-10 Jul 2010 Wrexham Science Festival. A diverse range of talks, demonstrations and exhibitions. A key feature will be a one day family event called Scientriffic, packed with interactive exhibitions and fun shows.
02-04 Jul 2010 [TBC] Banbury Hobby Horse Festival Fri-Sun. Entertainment on Saturday from 10:30 - morris dancing, mumming, general horsing about and mayhem around town. 15:00 procession down High Street. 13:30 Town Mayor's Sunday - parade of beasts, morris dancing, beer tent, comic cockhorse races for adults and children (feel free to enter a team), sideshows, fairground rides, teas, children's fancy dress on cockhorses.
02-04 Jul 2010 Godiva Festival & Carnival, Coventry Fri-Sun. Friday evening fireworks. Carnival parade 11:00 Saturday, led by Lady Godiva on horseback - University Square to Memorial Park. 60,000 visitors. Live music, comedy, human circus, greenspace, crafts, funfair, events arena with jousting etc. Free. Godiva Festival
02-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Birmingham International Jazz Festival More jazz per square metre than New Orleans - multiple venues citywide. The All Star Jam Session, featuring the largest gathering of first-class British jazz musicians in recent memory, takes place at the Botanical Gardens on Thursday 09 July at 19:00. Tickets £10 - 0121 454 7020 or 0121 454 1860. Jazz Festival at Star City, free admission: Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen, the Alan Price Set, and ex James Brown bandleader Pee Wee Ellis. Programme
02-04 Jul 2010 [TBC] Hartlepool Maritime Festival. Fri-Sun Hartlepool Marina. Includes tall ships, water activities by the RNLI, French market, international street theatre, music stage, community performance stage and funfair. Sat 21:15 - 21:30 fireworks display . Attendance 60,000. Most events free. Held every two years.
03 Jul 2010 Pride London Saturday. 13:00 Parade (assembles 11:00 Baker Street) Oxford Street, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall. 14:00-20:00 Five super stages - Trafalgar Square Main Stage, Leicester Square Pop Stage, Dean Street Womens Stage, Carlisle Street Urban Stage, Soho Square Dance Stage - all free. Attendance up to 1 million. Streets and Squares Video Pride London
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03 Jul 2010 [TBC] Sharrow Festival, Sheffield Saturday 12:00-20:00 Mount Pleasant Park. Two music stages, global food, crafts, circus skills & street dance. Free. 20 Jun - 05 Jul 2009 Sharrow Fringe. Art Exhibition, film night, community picnic, poetry, live Music & African dance workshop.
03 Jul 2010 [TBC] Greenford Carnival, London. 12:00-20:00 Ravenor Park. Main stage featuring music and dance, acoustic stage, sports and a family areas. Ukulele band, Irish dance, kids magic, face painting, birds of prey, market stalls and funfair activities. Entrance £1.
03 Jul 2010 [TBC] Stamford Riverside Festival. Saturday 11:00-23:00. Stamford meadows, Stamford, Lincs. Biggest free music and arts event in the area. Hosting 30 musical acts on three stages - acoustic, rock and dance. Real ale beer festival, arts tent, kids activities and stalls. Attendance 10,000.
03 Jul 2010 [TBC] Maindee Festival, Nr Newport. Saturday. 12:00-18:00. Free community arts event and vibrant parade. Live music, traders, stalls and international food and drink.
02-04 Jul 2010 [TBC] Southwark Irish Festival, London Fri St.Thomas More Hall SE22. Ceili night. Sat 11:00-18:30 Peckham Common. Irish dancing, music & sports. Sun 11:00-19:00 Peckham Common. Music stages, dancing & family entertainment. Free entrance. 07958 903410 bernardcahill2004@yahoo.co.uk
03 Jul 2010 [TBC] Guildford Lions Raft Race Saturday. Video
03 Jul 2010 Crowthorne Carnival Saturday. Held every two years. 12:00 Parade, led by Reading Scottish Pipe Band - Wellington Business Park, Dukes Ride and High Street to the Morgan Recreation Ground behind the fire station. PG Stompers Jazz Band in front of Crowthorne Library. Floats from local schools and organizations as well as the Carnival Princess and her attendants, with additional entertainment being provided by Circus Scene roving performers. Main Stage - 13:30 Fete opening & presentations, 13:40 Edgbarrow Swing Band, 14:00 Lafour Dance & Drama School, 14:20 Reading Scottish Pipe Band, 14:30 South East Berks Gang Show, 14:50 Jayne A Coleman Academy of Dance, 15:10 Crowthorne Musical Players, 15:30 Samba Circus grand finale. Carnival. Route
03-04 Jul 2010 [TBC] Paddle Round The Pier, Brighton Sat-Sun. Mad cap charity water event attracts 30,000 people. Races throughout the weekend. Saturday night party, paddle surfing , sea fishing contest, pimp-my-lilo contest, slalom skate contest, streetsurfing, childrens entertainment area, scooter challenge, off-shore sea rescue display, concert arena, bikini competition / hunks in trunks and retail village. Video Paddle Round The Pier, Brighton
03-04 Jul 2010 [TBC] ROTW- Rythms Of The World, Hitchin Sat-Sun. Hitchin Priory, Tilehouse Street SG5 2DL.12:00-23:00 on Saturday and 12:00-21:00 on Sunday. World music and dance on six stages, a children’s area, art displays and grass sports arena in 20 acres of parkland. Attendance 23,000. About £5. Video
03-04 Jul 2010 [TBC] Aldershot Army Show Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00. Attendance 60,000.
The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery Musical Drive
The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment Freefall Parachute Display Team.
The Royal Signals Motorcycle Display Team
A Battle Display showcasing 21st Century military capability.
Army Tug-of-War Championships.
The Shetland Pony Grand National.
Wavell School Rock Challenge.
Rockwood Dog Display Team. Mini tank rides,
Interactive army sports village,
Circus workshop, games arena, childrens entertainer,
Childrens farmyard, childrens bakery,
Craft marquee,
Simulators, hovercraft rides, bungee launcher & dodgems,
Refreshments,
200 traders and exhibitors,
Community events and a host of family activities
03-04 Jul 2010 [TBC] International Friendship Festival, Sunderland 11:00-17:00 Northern Area Playing Fields, Washington. Kite festival, street theatre, exhibitions, international food, world music, K’NEX robot construction and an assault course. Free.
03-04 Jul 2010 [TBC] Wellingborough Carnival and Party in the Park. Sat 13:00 Parade, Broad Green to Croyland Park. Sun 12:00 live music by local bands in Croyland Park. Free. 07979 506120.
03-04 Jul 2010 [TBC] Nottingham Caribbean Carnival. Sat-Sun. 12:00-21:30 Forest Recreation Ground. Procession 14:00 Sunday from Sherwood Rise. Attendance 80,000. Free.
03-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Spirit Of The Sea, Weymouth. Major new Maritime Festival in preparation for the 2012 Olympics. High profile events including Marine Ex Trade Show, Henri-Lloyd Weymouth Regatta, World Moth Sailing Championships, Dorset Seafood Festival, Maritime Modelling Festival, J24 National Sailing Championships, western Counties Long Distance Swimming Championships and Gig Regatta. There are also plans for the festival to include a `Three Sheets to the Wind' Party at the Nothe, Live Music on Beach Stage, Harbour side entertainment and a sea themed Procession "moving tide".
03-11 Jul 2010 Big Dance, London. Dozens of fun and unusual dance events across the capital and the UK. Likely climax of eye-catching events in Trafalgar Square. Held every two years.
04 Jul 2010 [TBC] Keynsham Music Festival, Bristol. Sunday 12:00-22:00 Memorial Park, Keynsham. Some of the best unsigned bands in the region as well as lots to do for the family, delicious food, real ales, stalls, creative workshops. Free entrance.
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04 Jul 2010 [TBC] Brent Respect Festival, London. Sunday. 13:00-21:00 Roundwood Park, Harlesden NW10. Family festival with an attendance of 20,000.
04-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Rainbow Film Festival. Rainbow Film Society is delighted to present the Rainbow Film Festival, taking place in various venues around East London and throughout London. The festival will screen films from Asian countries including short, documentary and features, all with English sub-titles. Possible venues are Rich Mix Cultural Foundation, Genesis Cinema, the Brady Arts Centre and Museum in Docklands. Celebrates the diversity of Asian culture, with films from Bangladesh, India, Iran, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Turkey and the U.K. Showcases established artists and emerging talent.
08 Jul 2010 [TBC] Stepping into the Spotlight - Step LIVE Over 200 students from schools in 11 London boroughs, taking part.
08-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Lord Mayors Celebration, Norwich. Thu-Sun. Includes a carnival, fireworks, two-day music festival, funfair, street entertainers, dancers, samba, dragon parade, outdoor comedy and cinema. FRI - 21:00-22:30 The Dragon Parade - night carnival from the Cathedral to The Forum. SAT - 11:00-24:00+ City Centre, Chapelfield Gardens, Haymarket - Funfair, Music Festival, Street Entertainers, Open Air Party, 5km Classic Road Race (18:30 www.conac.org.uk), Street Procession (18:45) lively dancers, bands, floats and carnival characters. Chapelfield Gardens Music Festival till late - Funk, hip hop, Dhol and Samba. Fireworks 22:30 Norwich Castle. 01603 212136.
09 Jul 2010 [TBC] Waterloo Carnival, London. Friday 13:30-20:30. Procession of 300 people at 13:30. Live music outside Cubana from 13:00. Music and cabaret stage at Walrus Social from 18:00-20:30.
09-10 Jul 2010 [TBC] Romsey Beggars Fair. Fri-Sat. Music, dance and street entertainment, Romsey, Hampshire. Folk, jazz, blues and world music, colourful dance displays and children’s entertainment. From big bands on the Cornmarket stage to acoustic music in gardens and pub sessions - the day has a great atmosphere. Free event. Venues Programme
09-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Reedham Beer Festival & Fete Weekend. Village Hall & Field, Reedham, Norfolk. Food fair, craft fair, boot sale, live music, morris dancing, barbeque and family activities. Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-17:00. More info from Humpty Dumpty Breweries. 01493 701818.
09-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Bourne Free, Bournemouth. Fri-Sun. Sat 13:00-14:00 Pride Parade from Meyrick Park. Sat 14:00-17:00 Live Show at The Bandstand. Sat 17:00-23:00 Street Party at The Triangle. Stars of Atomic Kitten, BBC Fame Academy, Livin’ Joy and N-Trance. www.bournefree.co.uk
09-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] The Big Weekend, Cambridge Three days of free entertainment on Parkers Piece, including the Cambridge childrens festival, family fun day, live music, fireworks 22:00 on Friday, fair rides, walkabout characters, stalls and French market.
10 Jul 2010 [TBC] Bermondsey Beat Saturday 12:00-22:00 Southwark Park, London. Parade 12:00 from Spa Road. Live bands, food, fun fair and fireworks. Attendance 30,000. Free entrance. Recent acts include Alexander O'Neal, The Blockheads, The Bachelors. Bermondsey Beat
10 Jul 2010 [TBC] Lewisham Peoples Day Saturday Mountsfield Park. An eclectic mix of entertainment including music, dance and wonderful street theatre as well as children’s activities, sports, fashion shows and crafts. Attendance 30,000. Free entrance. Lewisham Peoples Day What's On
10-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Tewkesbury
Medieval Festival. Europes biggest medieval
event - free
entrance. Living
history camp, market - medieval pots, costumes, toys and jewellery.
Talk on the history of the English Long Bow, by
historian
Robert Hardy CBE.
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10 Jul 2010 [TBC] Uckfield Festival Big Day Out Saturday 13:30 Giant Street Procession, High Street to Luxford Field. International market in Civic Approach - 100+ stalls. Luxford Field - Uckfield FM, community stalls, street theatre, clowns, buskers, arena events and Jazz Concert. Bring the family, your picnic and rug and maybe a bottle of wine and prepare for a balmy summer evenings entertainment. Free admission. Uckfield Festival
10 Jul 2010 [TBC] Acton Carnival Saturday 12:00 Woodlands Park, Crown Street, High Street, Acton Park. £1 entrance. 12:00-19:00. Tel 020 8993 6158.
10 Jul 2010 [TBC] Barge Driving Match, London. Saturday. Unique 7 mile barge row between the Palaces of Greenwich and Westminster. The event is very skilled, navigating under oars, using strength, experience and the tide to propel craft, which can weigh up to 30 tonnes. No more than three crew members can row at any time using the 20ft oars. Two of the rowers power the craft whilst the third steers. Popular with spectators, who watch from pleasure craft or vantage points on the bridges. Other barge events
10 Jul 2010 [TBC] Huddersfield Carnival. Saturday. 13:00 Carnival Parade leaves the HUDAWI African-Caribbean Centre, Great Northern Street - costumed Mas Bands dancing to music. 13:00-20:00 Greenhead Park main stage - Free admission. One of the largest outdoor festivals in West Yorkshire. Map
10 Jul 2010 [TBC] Littlehampton Carnival. Saturday. 10:00-14:00 Town Centre & Southfields Recreation. Band Displays, Irish Dancing, Pom Pom Displays, Steel Band, Orchestra, Fancy Dress, Tombola, Other Stalls and Childrens Rides. 16:30 Carnival procession lines up in St. Winefrides Road, Littlehampton. 17:00 Judging. 18:00 Move off taking seafront and town centre route. 20:00 Estimated time of arrival at Southlands recreation ground for presentation of trophies and Coles funfair. Contact: Freda Hughes - 01903 716634. Littlehampton Carnival
10 Jul 2010 [TBC] Kelvedon Music Festival, Essex. Saturday. 12:00-19:30. Two live music stages. Free entrance. Map
10-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Bedford River Festival. Sat-Sun 12:00 - 23:00. Carnival parade, historical re-enactments, five music stages, illuminated boat parade, it’s a knockout, funfair, continental market & amazing fireworks at 22:30 Saturday evening. Attendance 250,000. Held every two years.
10-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Music on the Moor festival, Hemel Hempstead. Rock and pop on Saturday and jazz, blues and classical music on Sunday. Other attractions will include the Ecology & Community Village, children’s activities, percussion workshops and poetry reading. Free biennial event from the Box Moor Trust, in partnership with Hemel Hempstead School. 01442 253300. Map
10-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Brighton Kite Festival . Sat-Sun Stanmer Park. One, the longest, running kite festivals in the UK - and still free. Spectacular kite flying and displays from leading kite flyers from around the United Kingdom. Aimed at the family and young flyers, with children's Kite making workshop running between 12:00 and 14:00 on both days, where children can make & fly basic sled kites. More Kite Events
10-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] St Ives Carnival, Cambridgeshire. Saturday 12:00 Parade of Floats through the town centre into Warner's Park. Stalls, side shows, fair, refreshments, licenced bar and entertainment on and off the stage. Sunday 12:00-21:00 about 12 local bands and barbeque.
10-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Quexpo Country Fair. Sat Sun 10:00 till late Quex Park, Manston Rd, Birchington, Nr Margate, Kent, CT10 0BH. Traditional Country fair with dog show, horse & cart rides, classic & custom cars, commercials & tractors, motor cycles, birds of prey, arena displays, beer tent with live music afternoons & Saturday evening, fun fair, crafts & trade stands. About £7.
10-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Diaspora Music Village, London. Sat-Sun 13:00-21:00 Hyde Park. Performers from diaspora communities - ethnic population forced to leave their homelands..Free entrance. Diaspora Music Village, London
10-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Windsor Golden Egg Festival. Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00. The streets in Windsor & Eton will come alive with a bustling Market, Children’s Carnival, and live music and free entertainment. Businesses on show in elegant marquees around the town, including car companies, clubs, gyms, & restaurants. Delicious food and drink, arts, crafts, and an eco friendly area. Saturday evening live music and entertainment on Bachelors Acre. Shopping and demonstration extravaganza in the Windsor Royal Station, Peascod Street and Bachelors Acre. Childrens carnival at Bachelors Acre. Find one of the twelve eggs hidden around town to be entered into a prize draw. Map 07988 644268
10-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Mouth Of The Tyne Festival Sat-Sun. Live music, art and pyrotechnics, with a maritime flavour - north and south of the river, all weekend. Spectacular parade & fireworks 21:30-23:00 on Saturday. Map1 - Tyneside Map2 - South Shields
10-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] MarineEx Weymouth & Portland Marine Show Sat-Sun Custom House Quay, Weymouth. Trade stands, RNLI, new and used boats, fire & safety at sea and lifeboat training. Free entrance.
10-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Emergency Services Display, Eastbourne. Sat-Sun Western Lawns. The largest public display of the emergency services in the UK. Promotes the 999 services to the community. Arena events, including Police Dog demonstration, extinguishing kitchen fires and mock road crash scenes demonstrating the emergency response. There are sea-borne displays from the RNLI and Coastguard and it is anticipated helicopters from the Police, Coastguard search & rescue, and a fixed wing Coast Guard search plane will fly by. Attendance 30,000. More
10-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] ClogFest 2009 Sat-Sun. Clog dancers from all over England gather in Skipton, North Yorkshire, on the second weekend in July to celebrate English Step Dance. Sat 11 Jul 2009 Free performances - 10:30 The Canal Basin, Coach Street, 11:15 Holy Trinity Church, 12:00 Town Hall, 13:45 Skipton Castle. Then 14:30-16:00 showcase at the canal basin. Sun 12 Jul 2009 - 11:30-15:00 performance in the grounds of Skipton Castle (admision charge). Clogfest! is a member of the Morris Federation.| paul@clogfest.org | www.clogfest.org |
10-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Maritime Modelling Festival, Weymouth Sat-Sun.10:00. 1000 static models on display in the Pavilion Ocean Room, trade stands, marine craft exhibition, live warship battles. Radipole Lake - display of model boats and action on the water. Pier - National Grand Prix Power Boat Racing. Free beach and esplanade events. 01305 785754
10-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Mini's on the Wreck, Shoreham Adur recreation ground, Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex. Saturday - an evening cruise around the South Downs. Sunday - the main show with raffle, tombola, auto jumble, trade stands, a sound off, show and shine, and various bouncy things for the children. For the public there is free entry, while for mini cars there is a small charge. Free camping. All proceeds to charity.
10-11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Vegan Spiritual Gathering. Sat-Sun. Join Light Minds at Unstone Grange, Crow Lane, Dronfield. 10:00-17:30 with 19:00 evening meal followed by entertainment on the Saturday. Visit one or both days at £1 daily entrance. Consult gifted mediums and healers, attend specialist workshops and talks on subjects of angels; raw food cookery; compassionate, sustainable farming; cancer (the good news) ; emotional freedom & TAPAS acupressure techniques; animal communication with dowsing and enjoy a demonstration of clairvoyance. All this, meals and evening entertainment at bargain cost. Also, residential, if desired. Elissa Rattigan, Animal Rights in Spiritualism. 1, Quarry Bank Road, Chesterfield, S41 0HH . Tel: 01246 230474. Programme
11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Sunday 12:00-20:30. Finsbury Park. London’s biggest free music festival - hip-hop, indie, pop, jazz and reggae on 7 stages. Children’s play area, fair ground, food and drink, arts and crafts. Attendance 100,000. Rise Festival. The 2008 event was cancelled.
11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Tin Pan Alley Festival, London. Sunday. Denmark Street, Soho. Live music 11:00 - 21:00. Free.
11 Jul 2010 [TBC] British Pedal Car Grand Prix, Ringwood. Sunday 14:00. About 40 "formula one" pedal cars race for 2 hours around a 1 kilometer course. 10,000 spectators.
11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Brighton
Carnival Sunday. Start
14:00. Major event with a vibrant parade
and big crowds.14:00 start at Middle Street,
19:00 on Madeira Drive. Throughout the city
community groups, schools, businesses and sports teams have been excitedly
preparing for this energetic and colourful celebration on the streets of
Brighton. Join the start of the parade at Middle Street and dance together
to the Brighton Carnival Village on Madeira Drive.Expect spectacular
costumes, thrilling samba, summery steel pan, outrageous dance moves and
many thousands of happy people.The day is suitable for all ages and the
Brighton Carnival Village features a Family Activity Area, Caribbean food
and drink, a live music stage and plenty more fun beside the seaside.
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11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Emerge
Festival, Derbyshire Sunday 13:00-17:00 Shipley
Country Park, Slack Lane, Heanor DE75 7GX. Bi-annual world
music and dance festival. Local young bands
and musicians, African dancing and drumming by Tongessai and dance troupe
Mpopoma, Brazilian martial arts dancing from Capoiera and traditional
Chinese music by Ling Peng.
11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Pier to Pier Race, Brighton. Sunday at 14:00. About 60 take part in the swim, run under ASA laws by the Brighton Swimming Club, which is the oldest swimming club in the country.
11 Jul 2010 [TBC] Race to the Bill Triathlon, Portland 13:00 Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay DT5 1SA. 1500m swim, 40k cycle, 10k run.
11 Jul 2010 [TBC] British 10K London Run. Sunday. Start at 09:35 Hyde Park Corner on Piccadilly. Olympic athletes and celebrities from stage and screen, as well as tens of thousands of fun runners who raise over a million pounds for charity. Map
11 Jul 2010 [TBC] BUPA Great Women’s Run Sunderland. Sunday. 10km along Sunderland’s stunning coastline.
11 Jul 2010 [TBC] McMichael Radio Rally, Reading Sunday 09:30 Reading Rugby Football Club, Sonning Lane RG4 6ST. Annual Sale of amateur radio equipment, test equipment, computers etc. Used and new equipment. Outdoor boot sale + indoor trade area. About £2 entrance. McMichael Radio Rally
12-18 Jul 2010 [TBC] Farnborough International Airshow. Mon-Sun. 1,500 exhibitors & 270,000 visitors. Flying 12:30-17:00 daily. Gate ticket about £28.
15 Jul 2010 [TBC] Standard Chartered Great City Race, London Thursday.19:15 Start & finish at the Honourable Artillary Company Ground in The City (near Finsbury Square). 5km route with public catering, full road closures, takes in St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower 42 and the Bank of England. About 5,000 runners. Managed by the London Marathon team. Map
16-18 Jul 2010 [TBC] National Rowing Championships of Great Britain. 800 entrants at the National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham.
16-21 Jul 2010 [TBC] Shoreditch Festival, London - Shoreditch Park/ Free entrance.
17 Jul 2010 [TBC] BonkersFest, Camberwell Green, London Saturday 12:00-21:00 Camberwell Green SE5. Free annual one day summer arts and music festival of madness, creativity, individuality and eccentricity. Live music, poetry, theatre, comedy, acrobats, fairground and more. Last year, Jo Brand fired a banana laden cannon to signal the start. Bonkers Fest
17 Jul 2010 [TBC] Thanet Pride Saturday 11:30-19:00. Parade from the Winter Gardens Green to the seafront at 11:30. 2009 main stage featured Bucks Fizz, plus Mark Read and X Factor finalists Dolly Rockers. Thanet Pride Map Video
17 Jul 2010 Goring & Streatley Regatta
17 Jul 2010 [TBC] Southampton Mela Saturday. 12:00-21:00 Hoglands Park, City Centre. Live music and dance on the main stage, workshops and demonstrations in Music & Dance and Arts & Crafts. Family fun with a range of Arts & Crafts activities, a designated play area and a funfair. Stalls - varying from ethnic clothes and accessories, beauty and henna hand tattooing, arts & crafts. Attendance 23,000. Contact 023 8022 6212 or email admin@artasia.org.uk.
17 Jul 2010 [TBC] Broadwater Carnival, Worthing Saturday 10:00-16:00. Procession 14:00 from Northbrook College campus to Broadwater Green. Big top and circus performers, arena events and charity stalls. More details from J Williams at Broadwater News, The Boulevard Broadwater or P Keen 01243 820431 (office hours).17 Jul 2010 [TBC] Newport Carnival, Isle of Wight Saturday 19:45 from the Matalan Car Park.
17 Jul 2010 [TBC] Kemp
17 Jul 2010 [TBC] Dorset Charity Horse and Dog Show Saturday. Homelands Farm, Three Legged Cross, Nr. Wimborne, Dorset BH21 6QZ. Run on behalf of the Wimborne & Ferndown Lions Club. All profits will go to Dorset Charities and other worthwhile causes. 350 Horses and 200 dogs, numerous trade stands, ferret racing, children's rides, show jumping and other entertainment activities in the main ring for the Public to enjoy.
17 Jul 2010 [TBC] TewkesburyWater Festival. Saturday. 11:00-23:00. Real ale festival, 11:00 bell boat races, funfair, dancers, 13:00 duck races, face painting, childrens entertainers, music, 21:30 illuminated boats and 22:40 fireworks.
17 Jul 2010 [TBC] Derby Caribbean Carnival Saturday 15:00 Parade Pear Tree School to city centre.
17 Jul 2010 [TBC] Tewkesbury Water Festival. Saturday. Boat races, parades, music & fireworks on the banks of the Mill Avon. Lighted boat parade. Tourist Information Centre 01684 295027.
17-18 Jul 2010 [TBC] Lambeth Country Show Sat-Sun 11:00-19:30. Brockwell Park, London. Largest event of its type in South East England Attendance 120,000. Traction engines and steam parade, medieval re-enactment, falconry; horticultural competitions; fairground rides; crafts; community stalls; live performance stage and arenas. Free entrance. Lambeth Country Show Video
17-18 Jul 2010 [TBC] Fairford Air Tattoo
17-18 Jul 2010 [TBC] Manchester Caribbean Carnival & Festival Sat-Sun Alexandra Park. Parade on Saturday. Steel bands, floats, DJs, dance troupes, Caribbean food & drink, fairground, crafts and stage featuring calypso, soca and reggae.
17-18 Jul 2010 [TBC] Eastbourne Extreme Sat-Sun Eastern Seafront. Speed skating, skateboarding, paragliding and live music stage. 0871 663 0031.17-18 Jul 2010 [TBC] Sands Of Time Festival, Bognor Sat-Sun West Park and seafront. Sandcastle competitions, classic vehicles, craft, gifts, history exhibition, entertainers, childrens activities, dance, open-top bus tours, donkey rides and funfair.
17-18 Jul 2010 [TBC] Bus Stop Sat-Sun A26 Crowborough. Bus Stop is a fantastic two day not for profit VW Event welcoming all owners of Beetles, Golfs, Splits, Bays, T25's, Variants, Polo's, Lupo's, T4's, T5's and any other Classic or Custom VW out there, raising funds for Folly Wildlife Rescue. Live Music Bands, Fair Priced Hot & Cold Food & Drinks, Auction & Raffle, Trade Stands & Stalls, Vehicles & Parts For Sale, On Site Camping, Cruise to Eastbourne Extreme, Beach Show & Shine.
17-18 Jul 2010 [TBC] Newstead TreeFest Sat-Sun. A festival focusing on music, arts, crafts, health and the environment, initiated to encourage and enhance community spirit and involvement. Held on a Greenfield site, formerly Newstead Colliery, Notts. Free entrance & free camping.17-18 Jul 2010 [TBC] Royal International Air Tattoo. Sat-Sun RAF Fairford. The biggest UK air show - attendance 167,000. See site for tickets.
17-18 Jul 2010 [TBC] Manchester Caribbean Carnival & Festival. Sat-Sun Alexandra Park. Parade on Saturday. Steel bands, floats, DJs, dance troupes, Caribbean food & drink, fairground and craft fair.
18- 31 Jul 2010 [TBC] Brouhaha International Street Festival, Liverpool 01 Aug 2009 Saturday. Brouhaha International Carnival. 12:00 Parade from Mulberry Street. 12:00-19:00 Princes Park. Music stages. For more information on Brouhaha International please visit www.brouhaha.uk.com
18 Jul 2010 [TBC] Coin Street Festival - Colombianamente Sunday 13:00-19:00 South Bank, London. Musicians, dancers and family creative workshops plus craft, food and drink stalls bring a unique and amazing display of the sights and sounds of Colombia to South Bank. Organised by Digame Arts with The Colombian Embassy & Consulate in the UK.
18 Jul 2010 [TBC] Senlac
Classic Car Show & Craft Fayre Sunday 10:00-17:00
Opposite Bodiam Castle, TN32 5UA. Tel 01424 461443. Over 200 classic cars,
classic motorcycles with commercial and military representatives. Craft
and charity stalls, children's rides and falconry display. Light lunches,
sandwiches, cakes, teas/coffees and refreshments. Musical entertainment on
the lawns will include local Morris Dancers. There will also be a beer
tent, barbeque and ice cream outlets.
18 Jul 2010 [TBC] T4 On The Beach. Sunday. Weston Super Mare. Impressive music festival with an attendance of 30,000. About £35
18 Jul 2010 [TBC] Race for Life, London Sunday 11:00 Hyde Park. 13000 women walk, jog or run 5k. Part of a multi-location national charity fundraiser.
18 Jul 2010 [TBC] Horsham EcoFair. Sunday. 10:30-17:00 Horsham Park, North Street. Set up to inspire and educate local people on the ethos of sustainability. More than 50 businesses and organisations will be taking part, and thousands of visitors are expected, building on the success of the Burgess Hill Fair in 2007. Visit the inspiring recycling bus and the educational energy bus. There will be a series of zoned streets crisscrossing the park with stalls offering Fair Trade crafts, local produce and information on sustainable living. EcoFair will give people from across Sussex easy access to expert advice as well as sustainable products and services. Free entrance. 0845 026 4636 info@ecofair.org.uk
19-22 Jul 2010 [TBC] Brazilian Active Arts Week, London. A free 4 day course in Capoeira and Samba Reggae Drumming, leading to performance. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, games, music, and dance. Open to beginners or more experienced. Play Capoeira, learn about Brazilian music and culture, and have a go at forming a Samba Reggae band. Aimed at ages 8-19 years, and held at the Tabernacle, Powis Square, W11 2AY. Booking essential. Sponsored by RBKC.
21-25 Jul 2010 War and Peace Show Wed-Sun The Hop Farm, Beltring, Kent. World's largest military vehicles and collectors fair. 3500+ military vehicles, arena events, 1940s fashion, 1000+ stalls. About £17 War and Peace Show
23-25 Jul 2010 Rox Festival, Bognor Sat 13:00-23:00,. Sun 13:00-21:00 - seafront. Live music, food and drink. Free. Video Rox Festival.
22-23 Jul 2010 [TBC] Lowestoft Seafront Airshow. Thu-Fri 12:30-17:30. Four hours of flying including Red Arrows, Spitfire, wing-walkers, parachute team etc. Ground displays, funfair, stalls, simulators, food, drink and music. Free - voluntary donation of £1.00. Map
23-24 Jul 2010 [TBC] Skegness SO Festival Probable fire show finale.
23-25 Jul 2010 [TBC] The Big Cheese, Caerphilly Fri-Sun. In the shadow of Caerphilly Castle - street entertainers, living history encampments, music, dance, traditional funfair, folk dancing, falconry, fire eating & minstrels. Attendance 80,000. Free.
23-25 Jul 2010 [TBC] London 2012 Open Weekend You don’t have to wait until 2012 to be part of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We’re already encouraging and inspiring people to open up and join in, through London 2012 Open Weekend. Following last year’s success, the London 2012 Open Weekend returns to celebrate art, culture, sport, and everything that makes up the London 2012 Games. Last year around 700,000 people enjoyed 655 events. This year promises to be bigger and better – a three-day celebration for the whole of the UK. We want organisations and venues across the UK to really open up, challenge themselves to do something different, something exciting. We want the public to take this opportunity to join in, try something new, inspired by London 2012. All Events
23-25 Jul 2010 [TBC] Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic Fri-Sun. 09:00 daily. Weymouth Beach. About 72 teams compete in the UK Championships. Festival site includes a magnificent show court surrounded by a specially constructed beach grandstand (free to the public), nine tournament courts, over 100 top class 2 a-side men and women's volleyball teams, live commentary, music intervals and a volleyball trade village.
23-25 Jul 2010 [TBC] Wheels Littlehampton. Fri-Sun. Free family event on Littlehampton Seafront. Motoring thrills, BMX stunt teams, classic 7 vintage cars, skates, skate boarding, new cars, classic car clubs, motorcyclists, slot car racing, simulators, remote control cars - anything with a wheel from a unicycle upwards. Attendance 20,000.
23-25 Jul 2010 [TBC] Polyverse Poetry Festival, Leicester. Fri-Sun at the English and Drama department of Loughborough University. Several critically acclaimed poets have donated their services free, and there will be a range of readings and special events on offer. A not-for-profit event. Anyone who buys a ticket will be eligible to attend a workshop free of charge. Details on Facebook. More. Radcliff Gregory radcliff.freeradical@googlemail.com
23-25 Jul 2010 [TBC] Worstead Festival, Norfolk. 10:00-18:00. The largest village festival in Norfolk. Display ring, exhibitions, heavy horses, classic cars, weavers, road race, auction. About £5.
24 Jul 2010 [TBC] Maidstone River Festival. Saturday. 12:00 Official opening, 14:30 Raft Race, 16:30 Best Dressed Boat, 21:45 Illuminated Boat Parade, 21:45 Light Elements – Maidstone Bridge, 22:30 Firework Finale from Fremlin Walk. Maidstone River Festival
24 Jul 2010 [TBC] Pakistan Festival, London. Saturday. 13:00-19:00 Trafalgar Square. Parade, music, fashion and food.
24 Jul - 01 Aug 2010 [TBC] Ealing Summer Festivals Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, Ealing W5. Ealing Blues Festival, Ealing Global Festival, Ealing Jazz Festival, Attendance of 10,000.. Entrance £1.
24 Jul 2010 [TBC] Linslade Canal Festival Saturday 11:00 Tiddenfoot Waterside Park. Free community event with a conservation and heritage theme. Rural crafts, canal art, working narrow boats, folk music, stalls, childrens activities, bids of prey, mobile farm and canal boat trips. Free entrance, small charge for car parking. No mooring fees for narrow boats, but owners are advised to book. 01525 631915.
24 Jul 2010 [TBC] New Romney Country Fayre, Kent. Saturday 09:30-17:00 St Martins field & Fairfield Road recreation ground. Parade through village to the event fields, family entertainment, crafts, games and bands. Free.
24 Jul 2010 [TBC] Nottingham Pride. Saturday. 12:00-18:00 Arboretum Park. Attendance about 7000. Live bands, stalls, food and beer tent. 07875 377145.
24 Jul 2010 [TBC] Swindon Mela. Saturday. 12:00-19:00 Town Gardens. Three stages with top names from Asain entertainment, featuring Bollywood and Bangra. Attendance 17,000.
24-25 Jul 2010 [TBC] Crawley Mela Sat-Sun. The Hawth, Crawley. African rhythms, Jazz Fusion and international music, free workshops, community stage, stalls, bazaar and funfair. Traditional Indian and international cultures, dancing, music, food, art, fashion, and crafts, together with a wide range of family-oriented amusements and activities. Attendance 10,000. Relaxed friendly family atmosphere. Free entrance www.crawleymela.org
24-25 Jul 2010 [TBC] Sunderland International Airshow Sat-Sun. 10:00-18:00 Seafront, Seaburn. The largest free airshow in Europe. The action packed flying programme features front line jets, vintage aircraft, a parachute display team and aerobatic teams. The spectacular Red Arrows will probably be back again this year.24-25 Jul 2010 [TBC] Manchester Mela. Sat-Sun. Platt Fields Park. Walk the Plank will perform 'In the Dhol drum', a spectacular of Bhangra, theatre and pyrotechnics more
24-25 Jul 2010 [TBC] Hastings Annual Model Air Show Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00 Bulverhythe Recreation Ground, off Bexhill Road, St. Leonards. Some of the greatest pilots of remote controlled aircraft in Europe put on a truly amazing air show. You will see show display teams flying planes with wingspans of up to 20ft, and aircraft ranging from First World War Fighters, to today's modern day Euro Fighter typhoon jets, flying at speeds of over 200mph. Trade stands and attractions for everyone, including a "Toffee Bomber" that will be bombing the airfield with sweets for children. Adult £6, Children/OAPs £4, families £15. Tel.: 01424 446524
24-25 Jul 2010 [TBC] Hastings Town and Country Show Sat-Sun 10:30-17:30 Alexandra Park. Suffolk Punch horses, birds of prey and falconry displays, medieval re-enactment village including fighting knights, sheep sheering, working and Newfoundland dogs as well as rural demonstrations. Arts, craft and gift marquees as well as lifestyle and food hall stands will give you the chance to sample and buy unique products. Children's entertainer, bouncy castles and fairground. Entrance about £5. Dog Show Full Schedule
24-25 Jul 2010 [TBC] Chilli Farm Steam & Country Fair. Sat - Sun 10:00 till late Chilli Farm, Coldred, A2 Dover, Kent ,CT15 5AH. Traditional Country Fair with something for everyone. Horses and Cart rides, Steam Engines and Railway rides, Family Dog Show both days, Fun Fair and Games, Craft and Trade Stalls, Birds of Prey, Custom and Classic Cards, Commercials, Tractors, Motor Cycles, Stationary Engines and Farm Implements, Arena Displays, Beer Tent with live entertainment afternoons and Saturday evening. Red Arrows Fly Past, subject to conditions. Enquiries Luke or Sylvia Tel 01227 700894.
24-25 Jul 2010 [TBC] Honda Powerboat Grand Prix, Lowestoft. Sat-Sun. Up to 40 powerboats following the sir show.
25 Jul 2010 [TBC] Rod & Custom Show Sunday, Worthing Seafront. American vehicles, hot rods, muscle cars, Harleys and Goldwings. Live music, trade stands, fun fair and French market. Run in conjunction with the Worthing Festival. Free entrance. Worthing American Rod & Custom Show.
25 Jul 2010 [TBC] Tough Guy Contest - Nettle Warrior Sunday. Perton Farm WV6 7HB. Extreme endurance event - physically challenging, mentally demanding, fear inducing & visually spectacular. Video Map
25 Jul 2010 [TBC] Port Sunlight Village Festival Sunday 11:00-17:00 Port Sunlight Museum. A showcase of local entertainment and businesses. Live acts, fairground, Wirral vintage car rally, welly throwing competition, dog show, food, drink and produce. Attendance12,000. Free entry. 01516 446466. Port Sunlight Museum & Garden Village, 23 King George's Drive, Port Sunlight, Wirral, CH62 5DX.
25 Jul 2010 [TBC] Big Red Ride. Sunday. Brand new British Red Cross 75 mile bike ride from Blackheath, London to Eastbourne seafront. National events team, British Red Cross, 44 Moorfields, London EC2Y 9AL. Tel 0844 412 2877
25 Jul 2010 [TBC] Party In The Park, Leeds. Sunday 13:30 for 15:00 Temple Newsam Park. UK's original and biggest free annual outdoor music concert, with some of the hottest names and chart topping acts brought to the stage by Leeds City Council and 96.3 Radio Aire. Attendance 70,000. Free, but ticketed.
27-29 Jul 2010 [TBC] New Forest Show New Park, Brockenhurst. Motorcycle stunt display, show jumping, livestock, vintage farm machinery, steam, land girls, food fare, crafts, antiques, art, flower show, WI, forestry commission, honey & bees, blacksmiths, vegetables & flowers, climbing wall & ropes, ferret racing, fishing, falconry & gundogs.
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31 Jul 2010 [TBC] Carnival de Cuba, London. Saturday 11:30-22:00 Burgess Park. London’s biggest ever Cuban party, and a major event. Live bands, salsa dancers, Cuban food and cocktails plus carnival conga procession. There will be a dance stage, kid's carnival workshop, lots of bars and cantinas with food and cocktails made with Cuban rum. Attendance 60,000 in previous years. Free. www.carnival-de-cuba.com
31 Jul - 01 Aug 2010 [TBC] Innocent Village. Sat-Sun 12:00 - 21:00 Regents Park, London. Relaxed mini festival.
07 Aug 2010 Brighton Pride. Saturday. Vibrant, Brash and Cheeky. 11:00 Parade - Madeira Drive to Preston Park. 13:00-20:00 Free party at Preston Park - 130,000 revelers. 20:00 St James Street Party. Please consider donating here to keep Pride Brighton free for 2010
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31 Jul - 07 Aug 2010 Swanage Regatta & Carnival A week of amazing events - bigger than ever. Sunday carnival day will include: 15:00 big seafront parade, with floats, Caribbean bands, clowns and costumed walkers. The route is 2.5 miles long and meanders along the sea front, through the town and back to Sandpit Field. Thousands of revelers enjoy the spectacle provided by the colourful dance troupes, walkers in fancy dress, themed tableaux and, of course, the music. Marching bands play a wide spectrum of musical styles from Traditional Military and Latin American to Rock ‘n Roll and Pop. Finally, the amazing costumed Rampage Carnival Club perform to the infectious beat of the Caribbean. The Beach Buggies will be preceding the Procession and Sonny and Rainbow will be clowning around before and during the Procession as well as the ever popular Bournemouth Carnival Band performing their unique comedy antics. Probable fly-past by The Red Arrows on Sat 07 Aug. www.swanagecarnival.com Every Saturday in August, there are fireworks and music on Swanage beach.
31 Jul 2010 [TBC] Leicester Caribbean Carnival Saturday 13:00-20:00 Victoria Park - big parade at 13:00.
31 Jul - 01 Aug 2010 Clarence Park Free Music Festival. Clarence Park, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield. marci@themusiccollective.co.uk 07779 911914
23-31 Jul 2010 [TBC] Manchester Jazz festival Bigger and better than ever, with 9 days, 60 gigs, 300 hundred musicians and hours of live music, plus a full array of special events and activities, indoors and out, on stage and on screen. Events on Saturday 01 Aug
23-31 Jul 2010 [TBC] Monmouth Festival. Blestium Street car park. Exciting and varied programme including Reggae and Country. Attendance 50,000. Free entrance.
28 Jul - 01 Aug 2010 [TBC] Ealing Summer Festivals Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, Ealing W5. Entrance £1 Ealing Summer Map
29 Jul - 01 Aug 2010 [TBC] Stockton International Riverside Festival Thu-Sun. Biggest street arts festival in the UK - still fresh and edgy!. Outdoor theatre, street entertainment, circus, music, dance and star-studded Fringe. Saturday 12:00 Giant Carnival - Church Road High St, Trinity Green. Sunday - Fireworks by The World Famous
29 Jul - 01 Aug 2010 [TBC] Hanse Festival, Kings Lynn. Maritime extravaganza. The star attraction will be the arrival of the 15th century replica sailing ship the Lisa Von Lubeck, coming home from her home port in Germany. An array of events along the quay during the festival weekend including an alfresco food fair, live performances by local choirs, Jazz band, craft stalls, archery, climbing wall, steam engines and traditional fairground rides.
30 Jul - 01 Aug 2010 [TBC] Nottingham Riverside Festival Fri-Sun Victoria Embankment. Join 100,000 others at Nottingham's biggest FREE festival weekend along the beautiful River Trent. World and roots music, arts, river activities, street theatre, street fair, steam engines and crafts. The Festival opening times are Friday 18:30-22:30, Saturday 12:00-23:30, Sunday 12:00-18:00. Fireworks 22:30 on Saturday. Dragon Boat Challenge on Sunday. Free to enter with on site car parking available.
30 Jul - 01 Aug 2010 [TBC] Cardiff Festival - Admiral Cardiff Big Weekend. Fri-Sun 12:00-23:00 Civic Centre. UKs biggest free outdoor festival and traveling fair. Fireworks each night. Mas Carnival Saturday.
30 Jul - 01 Aug 2010 [TBC] Spraoi Festival, Waterford, Ireland. Fri-Sun. Free street party, street theatre and world music. Attendance 140,000 over the Irish Bank Holiday weekend. Parade 21:30 Sunday at The Quays - 400 brilliantly costumed performers, floats, lights and special effects, followed fireworks over the River Suir.
30 Jul - 06 Aug 2010 [TBC] Sidmouth Folk Week. Fri for 7 days. Multiple events around town, on outdoor spaces, and in pubs and clubs.
30 Jul - 01 Aug 2010 [TBC] Brightlingsea
Free Music Festival Fri-Sun.
Friday evening - local musicians in public
houses around the town. Saturday from 12:30 -
main stage on the Western Promenade.
Sunday afternoon acoustic music on Hurst Green.
31 Jul 2010 [TBC] Yorkshire
Day. Annual
event at towns across Yorkshire.
Look out for related Yorkshire events over the weekend.
31 Jul - 01 Aug 2010 [TBC] Lammas Festival, Eastbourne Sat-Sun. Carnival Parade The Giants Drummers Live Music from 11:00.
31 Jul - 01 Aug 2010 Bristol Harbour Festival Fri-Sun 12:00-17:00. Attendance 200,000 - this is one of the most popular free festivals in the West Country. As well as seven performance stages and three fringe stages, the festival features historic ships, children’s entertainment, continental market, a fantastic array of food and drink, and spectacular fireworks 22:00 Saturday. Free entrance.
31 Jul - 01 Aug 2010 [TBC] Croydon Summer Festival and Mela. Sat-Sun from 13:00 - 20:00. Lloyd Park, Coombe Road. Attendance 50,000. Three stages of world, jazz and dance music, street theatre, creative activities for children, a global market, funfair, food and bar. The African Caribbean Family Festival will be headline acts. Free entrance.
31 Jul - 01 Aug 2010 [TBC] Hastings Free Beach Concert. Free live music to raise money for the RNLI. Showcase for local bands popular with locals and visitors. Sat 14:00-20:00. Sun 14:00-19:00. Toilets are nearby in the Stade car park, on-site licensed bar, plus food outlets and ice-cream van, free sun cream and a free supervised children's play area. No beach camping. Map
31 Jul - 01 Aug 2010 [TBC] Offshore Power Boat Racing. Sat-Sun. Dover. Work 4x National. Speeds up to 80mph - very spectacular. Free to watch.
31 Jul - 07 Aug 2010 Skandia Cowes Week, Isle of Wight The largest sailing regatta of its kind in the world, with 40 daily races. Over 1,000 boats and 8,500 competitors from world class to weekend sailors. 100,000 spectators watch the sailing, enjoy the parties and unique atmosphere. Regatta Village in Cowes Yacht Haven off the High Street in West Cowes - an ideal place to enjoy a drink and soak up the atmosphere. Live music on the water's edge. Cowes Esplanade provides a good view of the racing. Highlight for many is the last Friday - typical line-up: 18:00 Formation fly-past by the ex-Red Arrows Gnat and the Sea Vixen, followed by a 10 minute display by the Sea Vixen, 19:30 Red Arrows aerobatic display, 20:00 RNLI rescue demonstration, 21:30 Massive free fireworks display, set to music.
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31 Jul - 07 Aug 2010 National Eisteddfod of Wales, Cardiff. The Eisteddfod will be located on the Rhiwlas Estate near Bala, Gwynedd. All the various facilities provided by the Eisteddfod – the caravan site, youth village, MaesB and MaesC will be situated in the surrounding fields. Pageantry, poetry, dance, theatre, choral singing and rock music attracts more than 160,000 visitors annually. Big pavilion, 320 trade stalls, science pavilion, dance stage, visual arts gallery & sport areas. Tickets about £15.
31 Jul 2010 Oxford & Thame Show Saturday, Thame Showground. One of the greatest one day agricultural shows in the country, with 20,000 visitors. Sheep, cattle, show jumping, a dog show which attracts an entry of 1000 dogs, local produce, crafts, an indoor shopping mall and many trade stands.
?? Aug 2010 [TBC] O2 Scrum on the Beach Take part in a game of beach rugby or enjoy fantastic acts and live entertainment throughout the day. Meet some of the England rugby players and test your skills in kicking, passing, running and tackling. Play Zone with games including rugby limbo, arm wrestling, a Punch and Judy and a giant screen capturing all the action. O2 customers can access a VIP chill-out area with free massages, DJs and refreshments. Feel the sun, play the game, meet England stars, grab a goody bag and relax with live music at these free beach festivals.
01 Aug 2010 [TBC] Carnaval del Pueblo, London Sunday. 12:00 Parade from Elephant & Castle. 10:00-22:00 Burgess Park. 4 stages. 200 stalls. Brazilian Samba, Salsa, Tango. Latin American & Caribbean food. Attendance 130,000. Free entrance. Carnaval del Pueblo. Video
01 Aug 2010 [TBC] Ilfracombe Birdman Sunday. Flying madness from the pier. Music from The Wurzels, Falling Apart, Sonic Fusion, Kama Linden, & Deluded. Fairground, strongman, stalls and refreshments.
?? Jul/Aug 2010 [TBC] Hyde Park Unity Day, Leeds. Saturday 12:00-23:00. Live music from many Leeds bands and music from all of the main night clubs in Leeds plus various food and other stalls. Previous years has included 5-a-side football, dog show, jugglers, circus skills and break dancing. Free entrance. The event date will be announced two weeks beforehand, to limit attendance to 10,000.
01 Aug 2010 [TBC] Margate Carnival. Sunday 15:00 Royal Esplanade, Westbrook to Palm Bay. Biggest around - 80 floats and live music. 01843 293733
01 Aug 2010 [TBC] Trans-Pennine Run. Sunday. The greatest displays of historic commercial vehicles, including delivery vans, fire engines, buses, lorries, military, taxis, coaches and steam wagons. The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society
01 Aug 2010 [TBC] Vintage Car Show, East Sussex. Sunday 11:00-17:00 Hooe Recreation Ground. £4 entrance. Organised by the Hooe Old Motor Club, which promotes an interest in old vehicles. Monthly meetings on the 1st Friday at The Village Hall, Hooe, Nr Battle, TN33 9EW. john@bishop144.fsnet.co.uk 01323 843202
02-30 Aug 2010 [TBC] Weymouth Firework Evenings 2009. Live music provided by local bands, an abundance of seafront attractions, competitions & Fireworks at 21:30. Mondays in August.
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Fiesta.
One of the biggest free outdoor events in the UK, with an attendance of 500,000. Over 100 balloons. Huge trade area and continuous arena events. Held on the beautiful 900 acre Ashton Court Estate. www.bristolfiesta.co.uk
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05-29 Aug 2010 [TBC] The Free Edinburgh Fringe Festival Laughing Horse Comedy present over 130 free fringe shows of comedy, theatre and music. 3,413 performances of 233 different shows across our 14 venues. Part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which features 17,000 artists in 261 venues.
06-07 Aug 2010 [TBC] Wargrave & Shiplake Regatta
06 -08 Aug 2010 Balloons Over Basingstoke Fri-Sun War Memorial Park. Friday nightglow 21:45. Mass launches 18:00 daily. Arena events & entertainment. Attendance 50,000. Free. Balloons Over Basingstoke
06-14 Aug 2010 [TBC] Luton Summer festival. St Georges Square. DJs, music, street theatre and carnival.
06-12 Aug 2010 [TBC] Creation Fest, Devon. Fri-Sun. 10:00 -22:00 Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7JE. Christian music festival - simply turn up and enjoy a good line up of bands. Includes teaching seminars, workshops, a skate park, sports and family activities. Close to the surf beach. Free entrance.
06-13 Aug 2010 Broadstairs Folk Week. 10:00-22:00 Daily - Victoria Gardens, Bandstand and town centre. In the parks, pubs, gardens, beaches and promenade; musicians - from the highly professional to the inexperienced amateur - get together in impromptu sessions whilst Morris dancers, Appalachian clog dancers, rapper sword dancers and many others demonstrate their skills on the streets and along the prom. Large craft marquee. Entertainment all day. About 70 events daily, with varying admission charges.
07 Aug 2010 Hastings Old Town Carnival Saturday. 17:00 Procession - Rock-a-Nore Road, seafront to the fountain, back along the seafront, up High Street, down All Saints Street and back to Rock-a-Nore Road. 21:00 Fireworks from the castle. Events throughout the day - see Hastings Carnival Video Map
07 Aug 2010 [TBC] Shanklin Illuminated Carnival, Isle of Wight. Saturday 19:00 Popham Road, Old Village, Chine Avenue. Part of Shanklin Carnival Week 01-08 Aug.
07 Aug 2010 [TBC] Pride Cheltenham 12:00 parade from Pittville Park, Evesham Road. 13:00 Live acts, Montpellier Gardens.07 Aug 2010 [TBC] St Helens Live Music Festival. Saturday Victoria Square. About £5. More
07-08 Aug 2010 Oldham Carnival. Big parade. Alexandra Park will come alive with over sixty acts, on three separate stages, on Carnival weekend. Viking show with battles, ironmongery, woodcraft, stunt comedy escapology act. Parade
08 Aug 2010 [TBC] Rye Maritime Festival. Strand Quay. Fancy dress competition, RNLI, circus performers, rotary club, fire brigade, belly dancers, pearly king & queen, wild owl show, Hastings diving association, antique diving association, antique diving display, Cinque Port volunteers, environment agency, food, beer tent and live music.
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08 Aug 2010 [TBC] KlezFest in the Park Sunday 14:30-17:30 Hyde Park, London. Holocaust Memorial near The Dell. A celebration of traditional Jewish music with the chance for the audience to participate in traditional song and dance. |
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08 Aug 2010 British Crabbing Championship. Walberswick, Suffolk. Great fun for children of all ages. 1250 entrants. Over a 90 minute period, armed with line and bait, the person landing the heaviest crab wins. Refreshments available at the RNLI stalls on site.
08-13 Aug 2010 Skegness Carnival Week. Procession Sunday - Wainfleet Road to promenade. Gala events, baby show, super heroes, BBQ, beach games, tiny tots competition, Miss Seaside, pet show etc.
10-11 Aug 2010 [TBC] British Fireworks Championships, Plymouth Tue-Wed. 21:30 Plymouth Hoe. Very spectacular. 6 firework companies battle over two nights for the title of British Fireworks Champion. 3 ten minute displays per evening. Attendance 200,000. Music stage, morris dancing, fairground rides, catering outlets etc. The fireworks will be set off at Mountbatten Breakwater. Popular viewing areas are The Hoe and Queen Anne's Battery. Free. Map British Firework Championships.
12 Aug 2010 [TBC] Littlehampton Boat Show & Seafront Festival. Thu-Sun. Held on the Littlehampton Seafront and Green. Entertainment, live music, fireworks. and British Championship Powerboat Racing. 01903 730730. £6 boatshow entrance. Some events free. British Championship Powerboat Racing. British Championship Hovercraft Racing. British Championship Thundercat Racing. Live Entertainment culminating with a “Headline” band. Displays by Search, Air & Rescue Teams. RAF Simulators· Static Displays. Trade Exhibitors.
12-14 Aug 2010 [TBC] Ramsgate Arts Festival - A new large-scale event focused on Ramsgate Harbour is planned for summer 2010. The event takes place during the popular Ramsgate Week, a must for all sailing enthusiasts, with plenty of evening entertainment in the town with Rock on the Docks.
12-15 Aug 2010 Eastbourne Airbourne Thu-Sun. Daily sea front air show - classic WW2, latest military jets, helicopters, air-sea rescue, wing walkers etc - weather permitting. Ground displays, arena events and trade stands. Evening concerts and fireworks. Popular viewing areas - The Pier, The Wish Tower Slopes, Beachy Head. The biggest seafront airshow in the world. Free again. Eastbourne Airbourne
12-15 Aug 2010 [TBC] Beached Festival. Thu-Sun Scarborough. Attendance 30,000. Free entrance.
13-15 Aug 2010 [TBC] Burnley Show and Hot Air Balloon Extravaganza Fri-Sun. Townley Park. Nightglow & fireworks Sat PM. Combined with the local music festival. Mass launches AM & PM
14 Aug 2010 [TBC] Pride Swindon Saturday 12:00-22:00 Old Town Gardens. 11:30 Parade from the Avery in the Old Town Gardens. Swindon Pride
14 Aug 2010 [TBC] Great London Swim. 1 mile swim. Victoria Docks.
14 Aug 2010 [TBC] World Pipe Band Championships. Saturday. The biggest and best event in piping. Bands from across the globe will descend onto Glasgow Green with one goal - to be World Pipe Band Champions. 8,000 pipers, 16 nations and 45,000 spectators. About £9. Highland games, children's area, highland dancing, drum major competition, craft fair and mass march past.
14 Aug 2010 [TBC] Sturminster Newton Carnival Saturday 19:15. Carnival parade with illuminated floats, dancers, bands and drummers. The first carnival on the Wessex carnival circuit, unique in that it attracts entries from all over the south west plus local groups. A number of the larger illuminated carts from the circuit, plus locals. Lots of masqueraders, both local and from the Wessex and other circuits. Firework finale. 01747 840045. www.sturcarnival.co.uk
14 Aug 2010 [TBC] Leeds Children’s Day Saturday 11:00 Headingley Carnegie Stadium. 3000 children and their parents attend this charity fund raiser for the Garry Chappelow Memorial Fund. Live music, BBQ, bouncy castle, face painting, fair ground rides, under 10's rugby, dance groups, cheerleaders and martial arts. About £3 entrance.
14 Aug 2010 [TBC] Rodmell Summer Show, Sussex Saturday. Traditional village entertainment with a firework finale.
14 Aug 2010 [TBC] Canoe Race on the Wye. Saturday. Nine-mile canoe race at Symons Yat East to raise money for The Old Spot Trust which aims to encourage community spirit and charitable support throughout Gloucestershire. Open to anyone who would like to take part or cheer from the river banks. Refreshments and a pig roast. To take part, minimum sponsorship is £100, spectators are free of charge. The Old Spot Trust 07889 194617.
14 Aug 2010 [TBC] Yarmouth Carnival, Isle of Wight. Saturday. 17:30 Yarmouth Green through the town. Part of carnival week 08-15 Aug.
14 Aug 2010 [TBC] Ocean Magic British Grom Club Contest, Fistral Beach. Saturday. British Surfing Association 01637 876474
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14-15 Aug 2010 Berkshire 4x4 Show In aid of Help For Heroes. Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00 Mereoak Lane, Grazeley, Reading. Military vehicles, classic cars and bikes, arena displays, crafts and more. Admission £10 adults, children under 14yrs free, concessions £5. Let us help our Heroes - come along and give your support. |
14-15 Aug 2010 [TBC] Triathlon World Championship. Saturday - 09:00 elite women, 13:15 elite men. 1500m swim, 40km cycle and 10km run. Sunday - age group triathlon event open to the public.
14-15 Aug 2010 [TBC] On The Edge World Music Festival Sat-Sun.12:00-20:00 Richmond upon Thames Riverside will come alive in a celebration of live music from countries and cultures all over the world, musical styles merging from Balkan to Bangara, Caribbean to Country and many more. Admission is free and people of all ages are welcome.
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14-15 Aug 2010 [TBC] Pitch Invasion. Sat-Sun Seaton Carew Cricket Club.FREE Music and Arts Festival in Hartlepool. There will be a large number of large rides, childrens rides and stalls over the 2 days. Face Painting and a Henna Tatooist. We will be fundraising for TFM's Cash For Kids and Red Dreams. TFM will be there on Saturday and Radio Hartlepool on Sunday. It's only 2 minutes from Seaton and the Beach.
14-15 Aug 2010 [TBC] Bruce Festival. Sat-Sun 12:00 Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline KY12 8QH. A celebration of King Robert the Bruce in the shadow of his final resting place. Knights and Foot Soldiers will hold continuous demonstrations using various styles of combat with the weaponry of the period. Jousting with full armour, a team of six horses will be accompanied by full commentary on the skills-at-arms display. Medieval encampment and re-enactment groups, and piping and drumming music during the afternoon in the main arena. Free entrance. 01383 732226 dunfermlinebid@aol.com14-16 Aug 2010 [TBC] Aldeburgh Regatta & Carnival, Suffolk Sat-Mon - 3 days of events for all ages. Carnival Monday - swimming races in the sea, children’s sports, and the life-boat launch. Afternoon carnival procession, fun fair, entertainment in the High Street by The Knots of May, samba dancers, and The Parachute Regiment Band. Chinese Lantern Procession to the beach. Beach Fireworks. Map
15 Aug 2010 [TBC] Mumbles Raft Race, Swansea. Sunday. A great afternoon's entertainment. The crews dress up and there'll be a fabulous atmosphere as they paddle for the finish and try not to sink! The raft race starts at 14:30 near West Cross and finishes at Knab Rock. 50 rafts. 20,000 spectators.
15 Aug 2010 [TBC] London Mela Sunday 12:00-21:00 Gunnersbury Park. The UK's largest Asian Mela. Seven zones with urban, classical and experimental music, DJs, circus, dance, visual arts, comedy, children’s area & food from around the world. Pop and classical music, cabaret, cultural stalls, martial arts, street theatre. London Mela Map
15 Aug 2010 [TBC] Soho Pride, London. Sunday 12:00-20:00 Traffic-free pride event with al fresco dining, dancing, music stages & DJs in Soho Square, Dean Street, Rupert Street & Compton Street. Free entrance.
15-21 Aug 2010 Fowey Royal Regatta
18 Aug 2010 [TBC] Weymouth Carnival Wednesday. London Fire Brigade Parachute Display Team, Sandcastle Competition, Fun Run, Red Arrow fly-past.. 18:00 Parade from Lodmoor to the pavilion. 21:30 Fireworks.
18 Aug 2010 [TBC] Cromer Carnival. Wednesday. Red Arrow fly-past about 13:00.
19 Aug 2010 [TBC] Dawlish Carnival & Airshow, Devon. Thursday. Very big, with an attendance of about 100,000. Free.
19-22 Aug 2010 [TBC] Bournmouth Air Festival Thu-Sun. Air & Ground displays, Sat-Sun Royal Marine Beach Assaults, Army assault course. Evening entertainment in the Lower Gardens from 18:00. Fireworks Sat 22:00 - all free. Typical line-up - The Red Arrows 17:00, Vulcan, RAF Falcons, Royal Navy Black Cats Helicopter Display Team, Lancaster, Eurofighter Typhoon, Spitfire, Mustang, Flying Fortress, Team Guinot Wing Walkers, Yakovlevs Russian Aerobatic Team, The Blades, Red Bull Matador aerobatic team, The Kitty Hawk, The Swift Team. The 2009 attendance on Saturday was 340,000. Bournemouth Air Festival Vulcan Video
20-22 Aug 2010 [TBC] Go Fast Speed Days, Eastbourne Fri-Sun, 09:00-17:00 Beachy Head Road. Over 200 Racers & Freeriders from the UK and around the world race down the specially prepared 1.5Km race course, reaching speeds in excess of 50mph. Spectators can enjoy the high speed action of this free to watch event from numerous areas along the course. Gravity race disciplines include downhill skateboard, street luge, gravity bikes, inline skates, classic luge, slalom & more. Floodlit night session on Friday & Saturday. Go Fast Speed Days
20-29 Aug 2010 [TBC] Arundel Festival. A collection of gigs with top acts.
21 Aug 2010 [TBC] Southend Illuminated Carnival Saturday. 19:45 from Chalkwell Avenue. Illuminated Parade of about 60 floats and samba bands etc. The parade usually pauses on Marine Parade at about 21:00 for a firework display, then continues on to The Castle public house. Southend Illuminated Carnival Video
21-23 Aug 2010 Whitby Regatta
21 Aug 2010 [TBC] Pride Plymouth Saturday 11:50 Flag parade, The Piazza to Plymouth Guildhall, the venue of this years Pride. Outdoor stage until 19:00. Part of the Pride Festival - 14-23 Aug 2009
21 Aug 2010 Race The Train, Wales Saturday. Annual cross-country event organized by the Rotary Club of Tywyn. 14.75 mile cross country hilly race. The train takes about 1 hour 47 minutes for the return journey.
21 Aug 2010 [TBC] HUB Summer Bike Festival, Hastings Saturday 12:00-17:00 Alexandra Park bandstand. An afternoon of bicycle related entertainment and safety awareness campaign. Free bicycle check ups and advice, live music, poetry and art.
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21 Aug 2010 [TBC] Melrose
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21 Aug 2010 [TBC] Gay Pink Festival, Cambridge. Saturday.12:00-21:00. Hundreds of performers, bands and activities on 6 stages of music, comedy and theatre. Childrens' area, market square & food court. 30 acres of idyllic grounds, and a free bus all day from Cambridge station. Attendance 15,000. Free entrance.
21 Aug 2010 [TBC] Ryde Carnival, Isle of Wight Saturday. 16:45 assemble esplanade & canoe lake, 17:15 judging, 18:15 procession.
21-22 Aug 2010 [TBC] Worthing Birdman Sat-Sun. Competitors launch themselves from the pier and compete for the furthest flight in home made flying contraptions and winged fancy dress costumes, raising thousands of pounds for charity. Live music, market stalls, local radio etc. Saturday 12:30-14:30 serious aviators. Sunday 13:00-15:30 serious and fun competitors. Worthing Birdman
22 Aug 2010 [TBC] Aylesbury Showcase - Hobble on the Cobbles Sunday 12:00-19:00 Market Square, Aylesbury. Free live music festival, attracting over 4000 people.
22 Aug 2010 [TBC] Rye Raft Race & Fete Sunday 12:00 for 13:30 The Salts, Rye. Free entrance, parking £2 includes programme. Proceeds to charity. Raft entries and bookings for fete stalls to Bob Harvey on 0845 833 2825.
20-22 Aug 2010 Northampton Balloon Festival and American Car Show Fri-Sun Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. New venue, and now combined with the car show. A Great Day Out for All The Family, with planned Balloon Flights AM & PM, evening glow, endless selection of stands, stalls and attractions. For details on parking locations & prices, stand enquiries or camping opportunities, please call 01604 784948 or email karen@aquadrome.co.uk. Northampton Balloon Festival
22-28 Aug 2010 [TBC] Pride Football, London. Leftfooters FC - International Gay & Lesbian Football Association World Championship. Semi-finals at Regents Park, finals at Matchroom Stadium (29th, 11:00-17:00).
25 Aug 2010 [TBC] Sandown Illuminated Carnival. Wednesday. Line up 19:00. Judging 20:00. Procession 21:00 Culver Parade through town. Route takes 1 hour. 01983 402334
25-30 Aug 2010 [TBC] Harleston & Waveney Festival Wed - 12:45 talk and slideshow about canoeing, King George’s Hall, Harleston, Fri - Reporter's Workshop for aspiring young journalists at Exchange 2 at the Recreation Ground, Sat - Street entertainers around town, plus Music Weekend & more at The Swan Hotel, Harleston, Sun - 14:00 Heritage Walk from St Johns Church, plus museum of sound equipment & radios at Prior’s Croft Barn, Mon - Free Fun Day at Harleston rec - vintage cars, dance, stalls, and barbeque.
26-27 Aug 2010 [TBC] Clacton Airshow. Thurs-Fri. Free air display with vintage and jet fly-pasts and ground displays. Attendance 90,000
26-28 Aug 2010 [TBC] Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta
27-30 Aug 2010 [TBC] Norfolk Balloon Festival. Old Buckenham Airfield Norfolk. Food, drinks and camping on site. Organised by Anglia Balloon Flights.
27-30 Aug 2010 [TBC] Bands at The Boot Weekend, Cheshire. Fri-Mon. Mini music festival hosted by The Boot & Shoe, Nantwich. The event will be held in a marquee in the beer garden. Rock, pop, jazz and blues. See website for full details.
27-30 Aug 2010 [TBC] Barney Big Bash, County Durham. Sat-Mon 12:00 Barnard Castle. Annual Rhythm & Blues Festival attracting some great names. Attendance 2000 per day and growing. The arena is fully licensed with beer tents, food & BBQ, vegetarian offers, tea and coffee facilities. There will be entertainment, stalls and craft fairs, and lots of things going on all day. Emphasis on children’s entertainment on Monday. Secure parking and camping adjacent to the arena. About £10 per day. Line-Up
27-30 Aug 2010 [TBC] NASC Street Rod Nationals. Trinity Park, Ipswich. Cruise Sunday, show & shine, live bands.
28 Aug 2010 [TBC] Manchester Pride Parade 13:00 Saturday - over 70 floats.
28 Aug 2010 [TBC] LA Pebbles On The Beach, Littlehampton. Saturday 15:00-22:30 Seafront. Music festival and family fun day. 10 local bands on 2 stages. Free, but ticketed
28 Aug 2010 [TBC] Great North Bike Ride. Charity cycle ride. 09:00 Seahouse Tourist Information Car Park to Tynemouth Priory. Over 1700 cyclists take part in the ride in aid of the Chris Lucas Cancer Trust. 54 miles through the beautiful Northumberland coastline. Entry fee about £10. www.chrislucastrust.com
28-29 Aug 2010 [TBC] Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains=Sat-Sun. Popular family festival. Various venues throughout this beautiful market town. If past years are anything to go by, expect to see a colourful parade, bagpipes, morris men, stilt walkers, a duck race on the river Ennig and craft fair. Live bands and a DJ on George's Green all afternoon. Evening candlelit concert in the mediaeval church of St Ellwye, high up in the Black Mountains on Saturday, and Talgarth's own Male Voice Choir on Sunday. Local pubs have live music 'til late. Amazing firework display near the Rugby Club. 21:15 Sunday. What's On
28-29 Aug 2010 [TBC] Zapcat National Championship Grand Prix, Bournemouth. Sat-Sun. 12:00-17:00. Powerboat racing, just off the beach near the pier. Action packed racing in these light weight inflatable race boats. The events consist of two individual days of racing producing winners for each day. Each of two divisions will compete over 8 Heats of racing. All 16 Heats are run back-to-back ensuring continuous racing each day. At the end of the second day the competitor with the highest number of points will be declared winner of the Grand Prix. Zapcat Racing Ltd - 02392 526000.
28-29 Aug 2010 [TBC] Zapcat National Championship Grand Prix, Bournemouth. Sat-Sun. 12:00-17:00. Powerboat racing, just off the beach near the pier. Action packed racing in these light weight inflatable race boats. The events consist of two individual days of racing producing winners for each day. Each of two divisions will compete over 8 Heats of racing. All 16 Heats are run back-to-back ensuring continuous racing each day. At the end of the second day the competitor with the highest number of points will be declared winner of the Grand Prix. Zapcat Racing Ltd - 02392 526000.
28-29 Aug 2010 [TBC] Balham & Tooting Carnival. 11:00-19:00 Tooting Bec Common, London SW17. Bienial multi-cultural event held over the last weekend in August. Two music stages with local and international acts, organic food, licensed bar, crafts and children's fun fair. Free entrance.
28-29 Aug 2010 [TBC] Beccles Carnival Weekend. Sat-Sun Beccles Quay, Fen Lane. Fun fair, displays and stalls all weekend. Provisional details: Saturday 13:00 Teddy Bears Parade from the Kings Head to Beccles Quayside. Saturday evening Summer Blues. Sunday 14:00 Carnival Parade, Rainbow car park to Beccles Quay. 07527 115697.
28-30 Aug 2010 Beer & Music Festival, Kent. The Fox & Hounds, Romney Street TN15 6XR. Live bands, BBQ, hog roast, real ales and ciders, wandering magicians, face painting etc. Free entrance. Tel 01959 525 428.
28-30 Aug 2010 [TBC] Cardiff Festival Cardiff Harbour Festival.
28-30 Aug 2010 [TBC] Selsey Carnival - at Selsey Recreation Ground. Sat 10:00-16:00 Village Fete with dog show. 16:00 till late, live bands. Sun 12:00-16:00 Carnival Parade. Mon 08:00-14:00 Giant car boot sale. All Free. Non profit group which raises funds for charity.
29 Aug 2010 [TBC] Shoreditch Grand Prix. Sunday 10:00-17:00. Charity race on kiddies fun tricycles and tractors. 30 teams of heroes will be blasting around the streets of Shoreditch raising money for charities, worthy causes and social entrepreneur projects that benefit the community… it's a pedal powered race of epic proportions, mixing the glamour of Monaco, the endurance of Le Mans and the idiocy of adults attempting a street race on children's toy tricycles. Leonard Street, Luke Street, Paul Street, Mark Square. Free to watch.0207 566 1100. Route
29 Aug 2010 [TBC] Grasmere Sports & Show Sunday - Stock Lane, Grasmere, Cumberland. Cumberland Wrestling, Guides Races, Hound Trails, Mountain Biking, Dog Shows. Entrance about £8.
29 Aug 2010 [TBC] Illuminations Gala. Sunday Bank Holiday. Funfair all weekend. 20:30 Night Procession from West Park, featuring floats, groups, bands and illuminated characters. 22:00 Fireworks from the Pier. Bognor Regis Seafront Lights. 01243 862287 brsfl@btinternet.com Bognor Regis Tourist Centre Events
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29-30 Aug 2010 [TBC] Caerphilly Balloon Festival Blackwood Show Fields, Cefn Forest, Blackwood. Sun 14:00 - 22:00, Mon 14:00 - 19:00. Hosted by Caerphilly County & Borough Council. Camping facilities. Mass balloon launches, street entertainers, live music and white knuckle ride funfair. Nightglow and fireworks Sunday evening. The Bedwellty Agricultural Show is the day before the balloon festival, on Saturday. Attendance 35,000. Both events free. 029 2088 0011.
29-30 Aug 2010 [TBC] Bolton Steam Museum Free Steaming Days Summer steaming: 10:00-16:00.
29-30 Aug 2009 [TBC] Newcastle Green Gathering. Sat-Sun Exhibition Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne. 4 stages of local and national music, arts, community groups, alternative therapies, ethical fashions, stalls, food, drink. Sat 12:00-18:00, Sunday 12:00-21:00. Free entrance.
29-30 Aug 2010 [TBC] Mathew Street Festival, Liverpool. 11:00-18:00 Sun-Mon. UK's largest free annual outdoor music festival. 150 bands on six outdoor stages and 40 indoor venues. Crowds of 370,000 on the Monday. Queensway Tunnel Main Stage - Byron Street. Williamson Square - New Bands & Streetwaves. Derby Square - Beatles. Water Street - Guitar Hero Sunday, Diva Monday. Exchange Street East - Merseybeat. Tithebarn Street - Rock Sunday, Blues Monday.
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30-31 Aug 2009 Notting Hill Carnival Sunday-Monday - Carnival 09:00-20:00 Ladbroke Grove. Three mile circular route, with a central hub packed with sound systems, revelers, dancing, carnival food and drink. Kensal Town resembles a giant street party - Kensal Road, West Row, Middle Row, East Row & Southern Row packed with thousands dancing to Sancho Panza and other sound systems. One million revelers, 7500 participants, 64 Mas bands, 10 Steel bands & 38 Static systems. 300 food stalls, 1 ton of chicken curry, 1 ton of Jamaican patties, 15000, deep-fried plantains, 30000 corn on the cob, 1 ton of rice and peas, 12000 mangoes, 16000 coconuts, 5 million hot and cold drinks & 25,000 bottles of rum. If you like carnivals, you will love Notting Hill ... 28 Aug 2010 Notting Hill Steel Band Panorama Saturday. 12:00-21:00 Hyde Park, London. Ten of the UK's top steelbands, each comprising of between 40 and 75 musicians, compete for the title 'National Champions of Steel'. Artists will perform on stage 12:00-16:00 & the Championship takes place 16:00-21:00. London Notting Hill Carnival Ltd will also host a variety of stage and family activities. Attendance 10,000. Typical line-up: Glissando, Real Steel, Croydon Steel Orchestra, Ebony Steel Band, Mangrove Steel Band, Pantasia Steel Band, Stardust Steel Band, South Side Harmonics and Metronomes. Free.
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30 Aug 2010 [TBC] World Gravy Wrestling Championships Monday 12:00-17:00 Rose n Bowl, Newchurch Road, Stacksteads OL13 0UG. Inflatables, water bombs, fancy dress, semi pro wrestling and big screen action. BBC Radio Lancashire will judge the event. More Video
30 Aug 2010 [TBC] BT Vision Big Day Out. A free event for the whole family to enjoy, so grab some (free!) popcorn and prepare to be entertained! Visitors will be able to watch the latest blockbusters, classic films, music and kids TV on big open-air screens. Centenary Square, Bradford, Market Place, Derby, Exchange Square, Manchester, Centre Square, Middlesbrough, Chapelfield Shopping Centre, Norwich, Armada Way, Plymouth, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Castle Square, Swansea.12.00 SpongeBob SquarePants, 12.25 - SpongeBob SquarePants, 12.50 - Dinosaur Secrets - Ep T Rex, 13.45 - Music, 13.50 - Premier League Goals of the Season, 14.45 - Mr Bean, 16.20 - Music, 16.30 - Marley & Me, 18.40 - Premier League Goals of the Season, 19.40 - Finish.
30 Aug 2010 [TBC] St Helens Carnival, Isle of Wight. Monday.
30 Aug 2010 [TBC] Leeds West Indian Carnival. Bank holiday Monday. Jour Ouvert warm up parade 06:00 -08:30 from the Leeds West Indian Centre. Carnival parade 14:00 from Potternewton Park, through the streets of Chapeltown, returning by 17:30. Attendance 120,000. Main stage - Soca, Calypso & Caribbean. Lots of stalls, crafts & Carnival food. 07931 291070 / 07900 981439. Route
30 Aug 2010 [TBC] Bog Snorkelling Chamionships Monday 11:00 Waen Rhydd Peat bog, Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales. Two lengths of a 60 yard trench cut through the peat bog in the quickest time possible, wearing snorkels and flippers (wet suits optional but advisable) but without using any conventional swimming strokes. Typical times are under two minutes. If you enjoy wallowing in mud, then this one is for you. Video
30 Aug 2010 [TBC] Devizes International Street Festival. Sunday. Spectacular street theatre and live music from the UK, France, Spain and India. World class entertainment, festival food, drink, crafts, workshops, children's rides and games. Evening pyrotechnics by The World Famous, featuring their famous Big Wheels, filling The Green with silver & gold, before a spectacular aerial finale. Free entrance.
30 Aug 2010 [TBC] Newlyn Fish Festival. Monday. Seafood, Cooking Demonstrations, Children’s Workshops, Fish Auctions, Open Vessels, Craft, Art and Trade stalls together with a full programme of Music and Harbour Entertainments including Gig Racing, Naval War Ships, Helicopters, The Penlee Lifeboat, and the Camborne Youth Band.
30 Aug 2010 [TBC] Bourton on the Water Football in the River. Monday. Red and White teams from Bourton Rovers FC play a half hour six-a-side football match in the River Windrush. The goals are between two bridges, and thousands of spectators line the river bank. Picture www.soglos.com Gallery Video.
30 Aug 2010 [TBC] Bexhill 100 Classic & Custom Car Show. Monday 10:00-17:00 Polegrove Recreation Ground, West Parade, Bexhill on Sea. Classic and custom cars, trade stalls and crafts.
30 Aug 2010 [TBC] St Helens Carnival, Isle of Wight Monday 12:00 Craft Fair, 13:30 Sports on the green, 16:00 Tug of war, 18:15 procession.
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01-05 Sep 2010 [TBC] The Great Dorset Steam Fair
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Over 20 steam heavy haulage road locomotives, Over 30
steam tractors, 60 showman's engines, old time steam funfair, 20 steam lorries, 25
steam road rollers, ploughing engines, over 100 military vehicles, over 100
vintage & classic vehicles, daily parade of cars in the main ring,
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vintage tractors, over 150 static vintage tractors, over 100 horticultural
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03-04 Sep 2010 [TBC] Big Beach Boutique 5, Brighton. Fatboy Slim outdoor music event, Madeira Drive. Ticketed - not free.
03-04 Sep 2010 [TBC] National Amateur Gardening Show. Bath & West Showground. Spectacular garden displays, fruit and vegetables, the biggest dahlia show in the world, TV celebrities, top gardening experts, celebrity workshops, entertainments arena, monster veg & UK national championships, giant floral marquee, ask the experts, quality food area, children's area, dahlias and best bougainvillea display anywhere in Europe help to make this a must. About £12 on the gate.
03-04 Sep 2010 [TBC] Leicester Amateur Radio Show. Fri-Sat. Donnington Park Exhibition Centre, M1 J23A, near to East Midlands Airport. Giant exhibition and trade areas of hobby communications equipment, PCs, books, components etc. Various talks and lectures. Nominal entrance charge.
03-05 Sep 2010 [TBC] Shrewsbury International Street Festival. Fri-Sun 11:00-18:00 Town Centre. Map
03-05 Sep 2010 [TBC] Burnham-On-Sea FolkFest, Somerset. Fri-Sun. Over 70 live acts, markets, workshops, arts and crafts, exhibitions, kids' entertainment, dancing and much more. 2009 bands booked include: Dambuskers, Bag Of Rats, Kent DuChaine, Polly & The Billets, Doux, Steve Turner, Three Sheets T'Wind, The FOS Brothers, Phil King, The Cherry Pickers, Stompin' Dave Allen, Inu. Live music in local pubs on Saturday 12:00-23:00, Clog and Morris Dancing, a Craft Fair in the middle of the Town. Likely to include Sunday Open Air Concert in Manor Gardens 12.00-18:00. Friday opening concert ticketed, everything else free.
03-05 Sep 2010 [TBC] Chatsworth Country Fair. Fri-Sun. Massed pipe and military bands, demonstrations and parades, hot air balloons, parachuting, over 300 trade stands, rural crafts, vintage car parade, terrier racing, clay pigeon shooting, bouncy castle, old time fairground, horse shoeing, ferret racing, archery, sheep dog trials etc etc. About £12.50
03-05 Sep 2010 [TBC] Stroud Fringe Festival. Fri-Sun. Music Friday evening, all Saturday and 13:00-19:00 Sunday. 150+ acts on five stages: - Cornhill, King Street and Nelson Street. Rock, jazz, blues, folk. Craft stalls. Also events in local pubs and the town hall.
04 Sep 2010 [TBC] Pride Reading Saturday. 12:00 till late. Kings Meadow, by the Thames. 2 music stages, dance, cabaret. beer tent, stalls, fun fair and picnic area.11:30 Parade from Broad Street Mall - arrives Kings Meadow 12:00. Free entrance. Traders - call 0844 3570124 www.readingpride.co.uk
04 Sep 2010 [TBC] The Great River Race, London Saturday 11:00. 22 mile course - Docklands sail centre to Ham, Richmond. 300 boats, 2000 competitors, 35 trophies. Biggest race of its type in Europe. Handicapped start, spread over 75 minutes. Join thousands of spectators at the riverside near Ham House. Popular also is Chiswick Pier with BBQ and live music. Approximate Timings
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04 Sep 2010 Uckfield Bonfire & Carnival Saturday. 13:30 Victoria Pleasure Ground. 19:30 torchlight procession, 21:00 grand procession High Street. Free bonfire & fireworks the day before the parade 20:30 at Holy Cross School Field. 01825 762763. First in the famous Sussex Bonfire Season. Uckfield Bonfire
04 Sep 2010 [TBC] Wem Carnival, Shropshire. Saturday. Two parades, each a mile long, from Bowensfield to Lowe Hill Rd at 13:30 and 19:45. Fancy dress and floats, marching bands, military and classic vehicles. 01939 232547.
04 Sep 2010 [TBC] Ryde Illuminated Carnival Saturday 20:30 The Esplanade. Biggest Isle of Wight Illuminated Carnival.
04 Sep 2010 [TBC] Big Sexy Festy Party. 14:00-21:30 London. Infamous and legendary. Secret location.
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04 Sep 2010 [TBC] Faversham Hop Festival, Kent. Fun weekend in the medieval town square and surrounding streets, celebrating hop picking in Kent. Music to suit eclectic tastes, children's entertainers, professional street theatre, stilt walkers, Morris dancing, craft fare, and ceilidh. Stages in Market Place and Preston Street and craft stalls in the surrounding streets.
04 Sep 2010 [TBC] Cardiff Mardi Gras. Saturday. 13:00-21:00 Coopers Field, behind Cardiff Castle CF10 3RB. Gay & lesbian festival. Attendance 40,000. Free entrance. The 2008 event was cancelled, but the organizers hope it will return in 2009.
04 Sep 2010 [TBC] Somerset Illuminated Carnivals - Trowbridge. Saturday. 19:00
04 Sep 2010 [TBC] Somerset Illuminated Carnivals - Sidmouth. Saturday. 19:30
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04-05 Sep 2010 Bristol Festival of
Kites & Air Creations Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00 Ashton Court. Free entrance (£7 to park on site).
Festival highlights will include: 30 metre
long multi-coloured manta ray, a gaggle of geckos, swirling octopi, a
flying scuba diver, a giant mermaid and Roly the mega killer whale,
kite-propelled buggies and land boards, synchronised routines
choreographed to music, Indian fighter kites, flying angels, spirits and
devils and even jogging legs kites, intricate hand-stitched designs,
flying stained glass windows, Japanese fighting kites, ground-based air
creations, larger-than-life inflatable creatures and free children s
kite-making workshops.
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04-05 Sep 2010 [TBC] Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival. Sat-Sun. 10:00-18:00 (16:30 Sunday) South Quay. Tall ships, replica 18th Century frigate, lifeboat demonstrations, Royal Naval Simulators and guided heritage walks. Music from shanty groups, craft marquees, street entertainment, Punch & Judy, seafood and a beer tent. Many events free.
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04-05 Sep 2010 [TBC] Southport Air Show. Sat-Sun. The North West's largest Airshow, this fantastic family event attracts up to 150,000 spectators over two days. Red Arrows, military and civilian aircraft, Jets, helicopters, aerobatics and parachute displays, a whole host of trade stands, interactive and educational displays, simulators and children's activities. About £7
04-06 Sep 2010 [TBC] This time in 2008, La Machine invaded the streets of Liverpool with a £1.8m giant mechanical spider. With twelve drivers, it was able to expand, contract, walk, and even climb. Special effects included wind, noise and water. Video - Sat 06 Sep. This event was staged in the UK by Artichoke, Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London, E1 6AB. Tel 020 7650 7611 artichoke@artichoke.uk.com. Previously, Artichoke staged the Sultans Elephant in London.
05 Sep 2010 [TBC] Women's 5K Challenge, Hyde Park, London Sunday 10:10 warm-up,11:00 start, 12:30 awards. Up to 30,000 runners, and a great atmosphere. Events also likely in Liverpool and Birmingham. Adidas Women's 5K Challenge Video
05 Sep 2010 [TBC] Kingston Carnival Sunday. 12:00 Clarence Street to the Guildhall. Two music stages until 17:00 - Caribbean Soca, Steel Band, Afro-Cuban salsa and African jazz. Attendance 20,000. Free. 020 8547 2332. Kingston Carnival.05 Sep 2010 [TBC] Portsmouth Multicultural Festival. Sunday 10:00 Castle Field, Southsea. Two live performance stages playing Castle Field, Southsea. Two live performance stages playing Castle Field, Southsea. Two live performance stages playing Afro Urban, Salsa, Reggae and Indie Rock, plus Street, Irish and Flamenco dancing. Workshops featuring Drumming, Salsa and Latin rhythm. Music, dance, face painting t-shirt making, ethnic crafts, stalls, food & drink. An important free event in the city’s cultural calendar, attended by thousands. The Portsmouth Multicultural Group is a charitable organisation, run by volunteers, who promote awareness and celebrate diverse cultures. Info 02392 862224. Acts for 2009 include: Kasai Masai (pictured), Cache, Xothermix and Reactor 1.
05 Sep 2010 [TBC] The Great British Duck Race Sunday. Charity event. World Record 175,000 rubber ducks launched into the River Thames on a dedicated course at Molesey Lock near Hampton Court. £2 to adopt a duck (plus £3 recommended donation to the charity of your choice) and you could win the first prize of £10,000 or one of 30 other great prizes. At 12:00 the ducks will be loaded into Molesey Lock and at 13.30 will be released into the River Thames. The natural current will take them down the 1 Km course (Guinness World Record requirement) and should take several hours to complete. The Great British Duck Race. Video 1 Video 2
05 Sep 2010 [TBC] Klezmer in the Park, London Sunday Regent's Park Bandstand. A free afternoon of Klezmer music and Yiddish song & dance. Relax with a family picnic and enjoy some of the most popular klezmer bands and contemporary Jewish sounds. www.jmi.org.uk.
05 Sep 2010 [TBC] Angel Canal Festival, London Sunday 11:00-17:00 City Road Lock and Basin to Packington Park. Stalls, fair, music, food, regatta, boat race & boat trips. 70 stalls selling canal ware, crafts, books. These give many local and national charities the chance to raise funds. There will be walks and talks, hawks, owls, bee keepers, food stalls, music, funfair and a wide range of boats with bell-boat racing. Admission free.05 Sep 2010 [TBC] Tour de Furness, Cumbria. Sunday. Charity cycle event, organised by The Rotary Club of Furness. Family fun ride of 5 miles, Tour de Furness route of 13 miles, which passes by Furness Abbey, and Furness 50 mile to Coniston and back.
05 Sep 2010 [TBC] Monmouth Charity Raft Race. Sunday 12:00 Monmouth Rowing Club. 6.5 mile course down the River Wye to Tump Farm, Whitebrook, where there is entertainment and refreshments. Organised by the Rotary Club of Monmouth.
05 Sep 2010 [TBC] Festival Brazil, Willesden Green Sunday 10:00-18:00 Willesden Green Library Centre NW10 2SF. Music and dance with Samba and Bossa Nova. Brazilian market, traditional foods such as feijoada, jewellery and crafts.
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06-07 Sep 2010 [TBC] St Giles Fair, Oxford.
10 Sep 2010 [TBC] Legend Of The Giant - Equinox, Sussex 19:00 Hickstead All England Jumping Course. Torch-Lit Procession & Pyrotechnic Finale to the Sussex Games. Free entrance.
10 Sep 2010 [TBC] Kendal Torchlight Procession. Friday. 19:00. Street Art Performers around the town.19:45 Start of Torchlight Carnival. Bygone Bikes - back to the days of Penny farthings and boneshakers with costumed riders. Dancers - teams of traditional country and folk dancers. Gentle Giants - ten teams of heavy and working horses with drays from the 1900s. Steam Engines - large and miniature, puffing with pride and nostalgia around the historic market town. Spectacular Floats - decorated with this year's theme. Marching, Pipe and Display bands from across the United Kingdom - featuring nationally acclaimed carnival groups.
10-12 Sep 2010 [TBC] Findon Sheep Fayre Nepcote Green, Findon Village. Fairground, sheep shearing, falconry display, morris dancing, craft stalls, punch and judy. Dances Friday 12th & Saturday 13th in the evening in marquee. 01903 264161.
10-12 Sep 2010 [TBC] Sheepdog Championships International Sheepdog Trials, Cumbria details
10-12 Sep 2010 [TBC] Birmingham Artsfest. Fri-Sun. 25 hours of live performance including world renowned acts, plus 400 performers, stunning street theatre and exhibitions in 32 venues. Ballet, Bhangra, Indie bands, Samba music & comedy. 2007features: Friday - live music including the ' Indie Invasion', Centenary Square. At Millennium Point, sound, light and fire extravaganza with Turner prize nominee Richard Wilson's 'Blast' masterpiece. Saturday - Centenary Square stage, from 1.30pm African sounds, Bai Ling Chinese Acrobatics, Irish Pipes and Drums, The Father Ted's celtic rock band, Irish Dance & reggae. Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Birmingham Royal Ballet and Birmingham Opera together on stage for the first time ever in a fabulous free concert with a spectacular fireworks finale. For a full programme download from www.artsfest.org.uk. or call 0121 464 5678
10-19 Sep 2010 [TBC] Southampton Boat Show. 10:00-19:00 daily. About £15.
11 Sep 2010 [TBC] Sussex Bonfire Parade - Crowborough Held on the second Saturday in September, Crowborough Bonfire Society has been running for over 100 years. Parade, with about 4,500 torches, attended by other societies, including Uckfield, Mayfield, Burgess Hill, Littlehampton and East Hoathly. 13:30 Childrens Procession. 19:30 Torchlight Procession - Chapel Green, Queens Rd, Blackness Rd, Herne Rd, Whitehill Rd, Croft Rd, Broadway, Crowborough Hill, Millbrook Rd, Eridge Gardens. 21:30 Possible fireworks at Goldsmiths Recreation Ground, Eridge Road.
11 Sep 2010 [TBC] National Speed Trials Madeira Drive, Brighton. Saturday. Starts 10:00 - 16:30. Very popular. Many people watch from the top of Marine Parade. Probably the oldest motoring competition in the UK for cars and bikes from veterans to the newest. Started in 1905 when Brighton Motor Week took place. The length of the course is currently a quarter mile and is run under the regulations of the RAC Motor Sport Association. Awards include best overall time, best time by a lady driver, best motorcycle time and best in class. Viewing is free from the upper level, but for entry to the paddock, there is a charge. Brighton and Hove Motor Club 296-298 Madeira Drive Arches Brighton East Sussex BN2 1DZ - 07860 730349. Video
11 Sep 2010 [TBC] Last Night Of The Proms, Hyde Park Saturday. Gates 16:00 - entertainment 17:30-22:30. Headline acts + the BBC Concert Orchestra with all the Elgar favourites. Sir Terry Wogan, large stage, quality sound system, giant screens & food. Great atmosphere with 40,000 revelers. Bring a picnic, rug and lantern. About £25 on-line or at the Albert Hall ticket office, door 12. BBC Big Screens at locations around the country.
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11 Sep 2010 [TBC] Festival In The Park, Burgess Hill. Saturday. Annual family fun day run by the Mid Sussex Christian Centre in St John's Park. Activities include, inflatables, crafts, games, face painting, 5 a side football, football in a cage, fairground attractions and an outdoor stage with live entertainment. SkateFest the only Skateboard and BMX competition being run in Burgess Hill this year runs along side the Festival at the Skate park. Free entrance. Info 01444 232596.
11 Sep 2010 [TBC] Arts Fresco, Market Harborough. Saturday 11:00-17:00 Market Harborough's Streets and Square. Children’s Village with face painting, story-telling, craft workshop and clown performances. Free entrance. Tel 01858 410563.
11 Sep 2010 [TBC] Crowpoint Festival, Newport. Sat-Sun. Coronation Park, next to Newport Transporter Bridge. Arena & tented stage. capacity 20,000. Saturday community focussed, headliners on Sunday. Free.
11 Sep 2010 [TBC] Romsey Show, Broadlands Park. Saturday. An excellent country show for families. Modest entrance fee.
11 Sep 2010 [TBC] Hastings Relay for Life. 10:00-17:00 William Parker Sports College Athletics Arena, Parkstone Road. Cancer fundraiser event.
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11-12 Sep 2010 [TBC] The Mayor’s Thames Festival Sat-Sun 12:00-22:00 Between Westminster Bridge and Tower Bridge. Mixture of street arts, carnival, pyrotechnics, illuminations, art installations, river events, massed choirs, circus and music.18:00-21:30 Sun - Spectacular Night Carnival. Over 2,000 musicians, dancers, performers and masqueraders come from across the country and the world with their amazing lanterns, illuminated costumes and fantastic structures – an incredible and un-missable display of carnival creativity. The Carnival starts on Victoria Embankment, travels east crossing the Thames at Blackfriars Bridge, and finishes behind the Royal National Theatre. 21:45 Sun - Huge Firework Display fired from the centre of the river. Attendance up to 500,000 over the weekend. Not to be missed. Free. 24 hour information line 020 7021 1686.
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11-12 Sep 2010 Paws in the Park Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00 The Hop Farm, Kent. UK's largest outside dog Show for working, trained and pet dogs. Have a go activities; Dogstable Course, Fun Scurries, Flyball and Frisbee. Why not try; Terrier Racing, Fun Agility or Canicross. Enter the huge Companion Dog Show with fun classes and Scruffts Heat or 'My Dogs Got Talent' competition. Watch trained and working dogs including; Search and Rescue, Police Dogs, Carriage Dogs and Gun Dogs. About £7.50.
11-12 Sep 2010 [TBC] Heritage Open Days Steaming. Bolton Steam Museum Free Steaming Days 10:00-16:00. 25 old stationary steam engines have been rescued and restored to working order, by volunteers of the Northen Mill Engine Society. Bolton Steam Museum, Mornington Road, Bolton, BL1 4EU. 01204 846490.
11-18 Sep 2010 [TBC] Tour of Britain Cycle Race Tour of Britain
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14 Sep 2010 Widecombe Fair. Devon country fare immortalized by the song Uncle Tom Cobley. Held on the 2nd Tuesday in September. Livestock, sheep, dog show, gymkhana, maypole dancing, crafts, vintage vehicles and funfair on the village green.
17-19 Sep 2010 [TBC] White Air Extreme Sports Festival, Brighton Held on Madeira Drive, with over 35 different sports and events: Red Arrows, Chinook Helicopters, FMX, Surfing, Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Thundercats, Jet Ski, Aquathlon, Triathlon, Running, Sailing, High Diving, Streetboarding, Mini Moto, SUP, Mountain Board, Skateboard, BMX, Slackline, Mountain Bike, Graffiti Street Wars, Parkour, Powerfan, Bocking, Trials Bike, Wakeboard, Ropeboarding, Beach Volley Ball, Mixed Martial Arts, Falcons Parachutes, Art, Digital DJ, Streetdance, Scuba Diving, Gliding, Climbing, Assault Course, Zip Wire, Kayak, Yoyoing, plus the amazing White Air Freesports Park and more. 2009 music included Biffy Clyro, The Cribs, White Lies, British Sea Power, Natty & The Boxer Rebellion. www.whiteair.co.uk
17-19 Sep 2010 Alchemy Festival, Lincolnshire Family friendly music festival at www.hallfarmpark.co.uk in South Kelsey, Lincolnshire. There will be several stages at Alchemy with a wide range of music, a large kids area, bubble tent, walkabout entertainers, fire shows, sculptures, site art, communal fire pits and much more for you to discover as you walk around! All kids activities will be free! All days are dress fancy days! Small World Solar Stage will be bringing their unique festival atmosphere. Local cider and mead will likely be flowing. Adult tickets £60.
17-19 Sep 2010 [TBC] Newquay Fish Festival Fri-Sun. Live bands, Cooking demonstrations, Sand castle competition, Local fish and produce stalls, Live marine and rock pool demonstrations, shark throwing competition, dolphin spotting trips, art exibition and competition, fresh caught fish barbeque and Newquay male voice choir.18 Sep 2010 [TBC] Sussex Bonfire Parades - Mayfield Saturday 12:30 Carnival market in Court Meadow, 15:30 judging of childrens fancy dress in memorial hall, 18:30 procession to the war memorial, 19:00 crowning bonfire princess outside Middle House inn, 19:30 procession leaves West Street for High Street, Fletching Street and Rose & Crown, 20:20 procession returns via South Street, West Street and Stone Cross, 21:15 final procession. 21:30 Fireworks. Mayfield Bonfire Society Video
18 Sep 2010 [TBC] Somerset Illuminated Carnivals - Axminster. Saturday. 19:30 (1 hour to pass by)
18 Sep 2010 [TBC] Rhythm Force II, Twickenham Saturday. Kneller Hall, Twickenham. Part of the London Military Festival. A 3 hour open air contemporary music concert and recruiting event featuring Rock, Pop, Jazz, Swing, Blues and Ceilidh bands. The bands will perform tracks from some of the present chart acts and party numbers from famous bands and singers, and all are formed by members of the Corps of Army Music. The afternoon will be open to schools, colleges and the evening will be an all ticket show for members of the Armed Forces and the general public. Tickets on a first come first served basis. Map
18 Sep 2010 [TBC] Ringwood Carnival. Saturday. 14:00 Children's Afternoon Procession. 19:15 Torchlight Evening Procession. 21:45 Fireworks.
18-19 Sep 2010 [TBC] Open House London Sat-Sun. 10:00-17:00. It is a simple but powerful concept: in celebration of design excellence, 700 buildings of every conceivable type, shape and size will open their doors to Londoners completely for free. For one weekend in the year, Londoners come together exploring all corners of the Capital.
18-19 Sep 2010 [TBC] Anglo-Continental Market, Bexhill. Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00, Devonshire Road, which will be traffic free. French market with bread, coffee, confectionery, smoked garlic, cheese, soaps, honey etc. Crafts, jewellery, pottery, sculptures, garden ornaments, paintings, leathergoods, cards, silk scarves and knitwear. Free parking on the seafront.
18-19 Sep 2010 [TBC] Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival. Sat-Sun, Stalls with a huge variety of dishes including ostrich burgers, oysters, cuttlefish in a tomato sauce, barbecued wild local game and locally smoked fish. Local musicians and bands. Organised by Hastings Borough Council. Attendance 50,000 - possibly the biggest event of its kind in Europe. Last year, top London chef Tom Aikens showed onlookers how to prepare a mackerel dish with avocado and lime.
18-19 Sep 2010 [TBC] The Bristol Festival. Sat-Sun. 11:00-22:00 Amphitheatre and Waterfront Square. 7 stages, a festival boat party, circus zone, Chill Out, art gallery, fancy dress shop, secret garden, oak paneled pub, arts and crafts, food stalls. 200 bands. About £10.
19 Sep 2010 [TBC] London Freewheel Sunday. Enjoy cycling for the day around a traffic-free London. Central Route closed to cars & Open to cycles 09:30-16:30. Carnival atmosphere, with views of the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. Hubs at the Emirates Stadium, Clapham Common, Victoria Park and Ravenscourt Park will provide a rest and refreshment point on the way in to the central route which will feature entertainment including music, cycling angels, jugglers and more. Last year over 38,000 bikes took part. BBC Radio London cover the event.
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19 Sep - 01 Oct 2010 Grand Britannic Trial. A new reliability trial & touring trial for classic and historic cars. A mystic journey around the British Isles, organised by Kenny Owen, famous for The Lombard Rally. Having worked with many famous names on numerous events over a 30 year period you can be assured of an event well organised, with hospitality second to none. Start at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport and finish at the City West Hotel, Dublin.
19 Sep 2010 [TBC] Yellow Umbrella Day, London Sunday. Free community festival - Chiswick’s largest annual charity event, raising money for children’s charities. Live music, BBQ, cartoonist, bouncy castle, crazy golf, street entertainers, face painters and more. The Yellow Umbrella Day 10K run and 5K walk has become famous in West London for being a fantastically organised event along the river. Both events kick off at 11:00 and start and finish at Chiswick Park. All participants will receive a warm-up leg massage and a free Yellow Umbrella Day medal and t-shirt. Food, drinks, live music and entertainment will be available after the run and walk at Chiswick Park Yellow Umbrella Day, London
19 Sep 2010 [TBC] Great North Run, Newcastle Sunday. The world’s biggest and most iconic half marathon - 54,000 runners. Live on BBC television and BBC Radio 5 Live.
19 Sep 2010 [TBC] Streets For People Car-Free Day, Brighton & Hove Sunday 12:00-17:00. Free event to promote healthier and more active ways of living. Pedestrian friendly space in the centre of Brighton, with music, dancing, entertainment and activities for all ages. Download events
19 Sep 2010 [TBC] Lewisham Country Fayre. 12:00-18:00 Cornmill Gardens opposite Lewisham station. Arts, crafts and food market with over 30 local and regional traders selling fruit and vegetables, hand made gifts and delicacies, in 2009 - 70s pop legends Boney M headlining and local talent including Dads Aloud, Shiva and the Brockley Ukulele Group, the fayre promises to be a fun day out for the whole family. Dr Bike free bike check ups, fine food market and children's farm. 020 8297 5635. Free entrance.
19 Sep 2009 Egremont Crab Fair & Sports Gurning Championships, Cycling Races, Fancy Dress Pony, Terrier Racing, Stunt Show, Cumberland Wrestling, Wheelbarrow Races, Pet Competition, Egg Throwing Competition, Parade, Morris Dancing etc etc. Entrance to field about £4.
19 Sep 2010 [TBC] Bupa Great North Run. Sunday. Newcastle, Gateshead, South Shields. The biggest half marathon in the world, with 49,000 runners, 80,000 spectators and an electric atmosphere. Main start about 10:40. Evening party on the quayside. The junior run is usually the day before, on Saturday.
23 Sep 2010 [TBC] Under The Bridge Festival Ministry of Sound in Elephant & Castle, London. A revolutionary music festival for fresh, new and exciting acts. It gives young artists a chance to play in a festival environment and to receive recognition from their peers. It also gives its fans the chance to see the cream of new and unsigned bands. The event is aimed primarily at students and takes place during fresher's week. underthebridgefestival@googlemail.com
23-26 Sep 2010 [TBC] Buy Art Fair, Manchester Thu-Sun Urbis, Manchester. One of the largest consumer art exhibitions in the country - a showcase of over 300 artists, presented by over 75 galleries, plus debates, talks and children's activities. £5 or pre-register online for free tickets.
24-25 Sep 2010 [TBC] Zapcat National Championship, Watergate Bay. Fri-Sat. 12:00-17:00. Powerboat racing, just off the beach. Action packed racing in these light weight inflatable race boats. The events consist of two individual days of racing producing winners for each day. Zapcat Racing Ltd - 02392 526000.
25 Sep 2010 [TBC] Sussex Bonfire - Burgess Hill Held on the last Saturday in September. Well supported by the Sussex Bonfire Societies. Thousands will line the streets. Programs on sale around the town. 01444 233017. 19:30 Procession 1 - Cyprus Rd Car Park, Crescent Rd, Mill Rd, Cyprus Rd, Church Rd, Station Rd, Silverdale Rd. 20:30 Procession 2 - Silverdale Rd, Station Rd, Civic Way, Church Rd, Royal George Rd, Fairfield Rd, Western Rd, Royal George/Fairfield Recreation Ground. 21:45 Fireworks and Bonfire at Fairfield Recreation Ground. Video Burgess Hill Bonfire Society
25 Sep 2010 [TBC] Mouth Cancer 10k Walk, London. Saturday 13:00 for 14:00 Hyde Park. Fancy dress and fun runners are encouraged. The meeting point is the Bandstand in the south east corner of the park.
25 Sep 2010 [TBC] Eid in the Square, London. Trafalgar Square. Muslim festival marking the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan.
25 Sep 2010 [TBC] Somerset Illuminated Carnivals - Frome. Saturday. 19:00 (1 hour to pass by)
25 Sep 2010 [TBC] Challenge Spectacular Day - Biddenden, Kent. 11:30 Recreation Field, Millennium Field and Jubilee Fields. Abseil challenge, vintage military vehicles, motorcycles, racing cars, tractors and static engines, Romney Marsh Air Cadet Band and the Samba Pelo Mar band. fun fair, football, pony club, train rides, stalls, BBQ, fancy dress competition, and silly races for adults and children. The Kent Air Ambulance is due to attend, two fire engines will give a rescue display, the Army Careers Stand will be present with large inflatable obstacle course and a shooting range, bouncy castles, a family dog show and a presence by police dogs. Afternoon fly-past by Tiger Moths, Mustang WWII fighter, and an aerobatic display plus parachute drop-in. Millennium Beacon lit at 16:30. Entrance £3.
25 Sep 2010 [TBC] Newton Poppleford Illuminated Carnival. Saturday 19.30
25 Sep 2010 [TBC] Somerset Illuminated Carnivals - Wellington. Saturday. 19:30 (1 hour to pass)
25 Sep 2010 [TBC] Great Gorilla Run, London Saturday 10:30-12:30. 1000 runners in gorilla suits race 7km around the city for charity. Mincing lane, Lower Thames St, south over Tower Bridge, west past HMS Belfast, north over London Bridge, south over Southwark Bridge, north over Blackfriars Bridge, Queen Victoria St, Cornhill, Mincing Lane.
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25 Sep 2010 [TBC] International Rally of Yorkshire. Pickering Showground, the venue for the start, finish, service park, rally show and spectator stage, this compact event offers 92 miles of classic North Yorkshire stages over one day. The rally starts early Saturday morning and finishes in the evening with a ceremonial finish inside the Northern Events Arena. Rally Yorkshire is the only event allowed to use the famous, fast flowing stages in the Dalby complex and, as all other stages are nearby, you are promised a full and demanding days rallying. Spectators - about £8. International Rally Yorkshire
25 Sep 2010 [TBC] Burnham Illuminated Carnival, Essex. Saturday. Radio Essex stage in the High Street and a funfair. Best carnival in Essex with bands, floats, floodlit tableux, visiting carnival queens and walkers in fancy dress. Illuminalted procession 19:30 - 21:15 takes about an hour to pass a given point. Clockwise route around the old town - HighStreet -Station Road - Devonshire Road - Arcadia Road - Dunkirk Road - Orchard Road - Silver Road. Events
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25-26 Sep 2010 [TBC] The Bristol Do Portland Square, St Pauls. Festival of amazing street performance. Usually a Sat-Sun evening pyrotechnic finale at 19:45. Many events free. The Bristol Do Video
25-26 Sep 2010 [TBC] North West Vintage Fair Organ & Steam Rally Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00 Victoria Park, Widnes. The largest free admission gathering of Vintage Fair Organs and Vintage machinery in the UK. Lovingly restored to the highest standards. Something for everyone, young and old. Plans for this year include the amazing Vander Brothers, Vale Royal Falconry and the fabulous sheep show.
26 Sep 2010 [TBC] Regent Street Festival, London. Sunday. 12:00-20:00. Traffic-free
annual festival. Live music with food and drink, face painters, animal characters, a birthday tea party, balloon artists,
magicians, fashion show, stiltwalkers, roaming musicians, a ferris wheel, a carousel, children’s rides
and street performers.
26 Sep 2010 [TBC] West London Radio & Electronics Show Sunday. Kempton Park racecourse, Sunbury on Thames. Amateur radio equipment, computing, test equipment, and components etc. Nominal entrance fee.
26 Sep 2010 [TBC] Run to the Beat Half Marathon, London. Sunday 09:45 Start and finish at The O2 London Dome. Londons' first Half Marathon. Will pass through Greenwich town centre during the latter part of the route. Specially selected music tracks from about 20 live bands around the route to help motivate the 10,000 runners.
26 Sep 2010 [TBC] Hackney Mardi Gras, London. Sunday 10:00 from Town Square.
26 Sep 2010 [TBC] World Stone Skimming Championship, Easdale Island, Oban, Argyll. Sunday. 12:00 quarryside. Registration at Easdale Island Community Hall from 11:00. Pre-skim Party on the Saturday night before the event, in Easdale Island Community Hall - licensed bar, live music, children welcome.
29 Sep - 02 Oct 2010 [TBC] Nottingham Goose Fair Wed-Sat. Forest Recreation Ground just off Mansfield Road, 2 miles north of Nottingham City Centre. Biggest traveling fair in Europe with 500 attractions including white knuckle rides, crafts marque, market stalls, and food. Attendance 500,000. Free admission.
29 Sep - 02 Oct 2010 [TBC] Brighton Live A wide range of free music events in the pubs and clubs of Kemptown, North Laines, South Laines & Hove. Possible outdoor stage. Interesting and creative music & seminars, often in unlikely of locations
01-03 Oct 2010 [TBC] Swanage Blues & Roots Festival, Dorset 15 indoor venues with 40 free admission gigs to Robin Bibi Band, Ernie’s Rhythm Section, Pete Harris Band, Back Porch Band, The Mustangs, Hannah and the Moonshine Band, Dave Raphael Band, John Crampton, The Riotous Brothers, The Jawbreakers, Chris Collins with Blues Etc, Dirk Diggler’s Blues Review, Coalhouse Walker Blues Band, Blue Touch, The Jives, Fabulous Fezheads, Will Killeen, Sonny Black, Riverside Blues Band, Chicago 9, Steve Darrington, Open Mic every afternoon with Martin Froud, Andrew Bazeley and Jim Tigwell, and two Electric Jam Sessions with Robin Bibi. Special Guest will be Kent Duchaine, and there will be a blues steam train ride. Full programme every afternoon and evening, Open Mic every afternoon, Jam Session with Robin Bibi Band, accommodation from £14 per person per night www.bluesroots.org/swanage_accommodation.htm. Dig deep when the collections come round - your donations keep this going. Organised by Steve Darrington
02 Oct 2010 [TBC] Ilminster Illuminated Carnival Saturday. 19:15 - 21:30. About twenty highly illuminated carts, dance groups, carnival walkers and music. Up to 25,000 line the streets. www.ilminstercarnival.co.uk Somerset Illuminated Carnivals - Ilminster
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02 Oct 2010 [TBC] Rotherfield & Mark Cross Bonfire Saturday. 14:00-16:00 Market stalls and live entertainment in the village. 19:30 Torch-lit procession. 22:00 Lighting the beacon, bonfire and fireworks at the fair ground. 01892 852477. Video Procession Fireworks
03 Oct 2010 [TBC] Diwali Celebrations, Trafalgar Square, London. Sunday. 16:00-20:00. "Festival of Light" with thousands of floating candles in the fountains. Indian food, dance and theatre. Attendance 20,000. More
03 Oct 2010 [TBC] Pearly Harvest Festival, London Sunday. St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square. Annual Pearly Kings and Queens Association harvest festival. The produce collected is donated to help the homeless. Picture kindly donated by Teresa Watts, Pearly Queen of Clapton.
03 Oct 2010 [TBC] Brent Eid festival. 14:00-19:00 Sattavis Patidar, Wembley. Muslim festival marks the end of Ramadan - a month of fasting - and up to 3,000 people are expected to attend. music, poetry, films, art, cooking demonstrations and Henna painting. Brent Council has worked with the local community to celebrate the festival with an array of activities and delicious food from the many cultures that celebrate Eid. Leading up to the event children are invited to enter a poetry and 3D mosque model building competition. Prizes will be awarded on the day of the festival by the Mayor of Brent. In the run up to Eid, workshops will be held in Brent libraries on 26 September 2.30-4pm for children to participate in a mosque craft activity and these will be displayed at Brent Eid. 0208 937 3144.
03 Oct 2010 [TBC] Greenwich Car Free Day. Sunday 11:00-16:00. Cutty Sark Gardens. Live street entertainment and colourful market stalls in a traffic-free environment. Information on sustainable transport, the Greenwich Car Club and how you can make more of a difference to the environment. There will also be a strong focus on cycling with a range of cycling themed attractions and activities. 020 8854 8888
03 Oct 2010 [TBC] 10k Nike Run London. 10K run often held in one of the London parks or on the streets. Can attract 35,000 runners. Pictures show the 2006 event in Hyde Park.
08 Oct 2010 [TBC] Light Night Leeds Friday. 80 free, often quirky, events across 50 venues that are sure to keep you busy all night.
08-10 Oct 2010 [TBC] Weston Beach Race. Fri-Sun. Beach Motocross. Attendance 100,000. Adult day ticket about £20. Friday - 11.00-17.00 Mini Bike Racing, 14.30-21.00 Gareth's Welcome Party, 16.00-17.00 World Record Jump Set Up. Saturday - 09.30-10.30 Youth Quad Race, 11.00-12.00 Youth 65cc Race, 12.30-15.30 Adult Quad/Sidecar Race, 16.00-16.30 World Record Jump Attempt, 16.30-17.00 Prize Ceremony, 17.30-21.00 Gareth's Live Band Party. Sunday - 10.00-11.00 Youth 85cc Race, 11.30-12.30 Red Bull Air Display, 12.30-15.30 Adult Solo Race, 16.00-16.30 Prize Ceremony, 17.00 Event Close.
08-17 Oct 2010 [TBC] Hastings Week Ten days of events including the 1066 Battle, Hastings Bonfire, ghost walks etc.
09 Oct 2010 [TBC] Brent Diwali Saturday 13:00-21:00 Shri Sanatan Hindu Mandir Temple, Ealing Road. Performances by dance groups and an exhibition of rangoli artworks. This will be the first opportunity for the public to get a close up view of the new temple made from richly carved stone shipped from India.13:00-18:00 Indian dance groups on the Temple steps. 13:00-19:00 Rangoli competition. 18:30 Lighting the Diwali lights along Ealing Road.19:00-20:00 Illuminated parade, Ealing Road to Barham Park. 20:30 Stunning fireworks and laser show at Barham Park. Attendance 60,000 - one of the largest outside of India. Free entrance. Gallery2 Brent Diwali Festival of Lights. Video: Procession Fireworks
09 Oct 2010 [TBC] Exmouth Iluminated Carnival. Saturday 19:30 start from Marine Way, Exeter Road, The Parade, past the Strand Gardens, Town Hall, Manor Gardens to fountain roundabout. There will be great entries, both single entries, small team floats and the huge displays, the quality is always fantastic. Exmouth is proud to have new entries every year.
09 Oct 2010 [TBC] Somerset Illuminated Carnivals - Gillingham. Saturday. 18:00 Judging at Brickfields Business Park, 18:45 Parade of bands, 19:15 "A Cavalcade Of Steam", followed by 19:15 The Grand Illuminated Procession (1 hour to pass by). Official Web Site
09 Oct 2010 [TBC] Me Baby and Toddler Show, Sussex. Saturday 10:00-16:00 Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead RH19 2HL. Event for family, pregnancy, birth, baby and toddler. The latest gear, maternity clothing, parenting tools, places to go and services. Try and Buy the latest nursery furniture, strollers, gear, clothing. Entrance £2.50 - 01342 328988.
09-10 Oct 2010 [TBC] British National Ploughing Championships Sat-Sun. Soham, Cambridge. The event is not only for ploughmen - visitors will be catered for with an extensive trade stand area and a taste of the past will be supplied with steam ploughing engines; vintage machines at work; rural craft displays; a static display of vintage tractors and agricultural engines; and magnificent shire horses at work demonstrating their ploughing skills. These magnificently turned out true 'workhorses' will be decorated with ornate brass and leather harness, and undertaking the general purpose work on the first day and the stylish 'high cut' work on the second day, providing an irresistible opportunity for photographers. 15,000 visitors expected to attend the event from all parts of the country and the site will be sign posted from all major roads in the vicinity.
10 Oct 2010 [TBC] Royal Parks Half Marathon Major new half marathon with 15,000 runners. Start/Finish Hyde Park. 09:00 Warm up, 09:30 Race start, 10:30-14:00 Finish - at start line, 16:00 Close. There is also an 11-16 yrs 3k race - Pulse 3k Brakes Food & Fitness Festival Farmers market, fun activities, big screen, music and competitions. Royal Parks Half Marathon, London Video
10 Oct 2010 [TBC] Brightona Sunday, Madeira Drive Brighton. Motorcycle, hotrod and custom show. Live music stages, performance area and trade stalls.
10 Oct 2010 [TBC] World Conker Championships, Northamtonshire Sunday 10:30-15:00 New Lodge Fields, between Ashton & Polebrook. Spectator entrance about £4. Plenty to see and do beforehand so arrive in good time. About 350 competitors and 5,000 spectators. Conkers provided.
10 Oct 2010 [TBC] Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship Sunday. A toast to the Porridge and the procession of judges and competitors set of to the village hall led by the Badenoch and Strathspey Pipe Band. Attractions might include the Carrbridge Challenge Fun Run, an aerobic warm up, the Cairngorms Farmers Market, product tastings, Porridge Bar, belly dancing, live music and street entertainment.
08-10 Oct 2010 [TBC] British Musical Fireworks Championships Fri-Sun 19:00-22:00 Kings Gardens, Southport, Merseyside PR8. Some of the UK's leading firework display companies competing for the title of British Musical Fireworks Champions. Billed as one of the most spectacular events in the country. Attendance 40,000. Tickets around £6 to £8 on the gate. Tel 01704 533333
09 Oct 2010 Hastings Bonfire Saturday. 18:30 Road closures. 19:15 Spectacular Flaming Torch Parade from Rock a Nore Road. 21:00 Awsome Firework Display. 21:00+ Giant Beach Bonfire. Attendance 30,000. Full facilities available - catering, toilets etc. The wonderful backdrop of Hastings Old Town makes this one of the most atmospheric of all the Sussex bonfire celebrations.
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10 Oct 2010 Spratt & Winkle Run. Sunday 10:00-15:00. The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society (London & South East Area) in association with Hastings Borough Council. Sevenoaks to Hastings informal road run. Vehicles leave Sevenoaks at 07:30 and travel to Hastings Stade Coach and Lorry Park, completing the journey under their own power. Mayors Choice of the day and award will be given to one lucky winner. andrew.garner1@btinternet.com
16 Oct 2010 [TBC] Diwali, Neasden Temple, London Saturday 19:00-22:00 The Shri Swaminarayan Mandir 105-119 Brentfield Road NW10 8LD. 18:00-19:15 Chopda Pujan. Mouth watering food and a range of fun for all the family. 020 8965 2651. 20:45-21:15 Spectacular fireworks. Free event.
16 Oct 2010 [TBC] Somerset Illuminated Carnivals - Taunton. Saturday. 19:00 (1 hour to pass by)
16 Oct 2010 [TBC] Sussex Bonfire Parades - Hailsham. Saturday. Torchlit procession, bonfire and fireworks - part of the famous Sussex bonfire season. Held on the 3rd Saturday in October.
17 Oct 2010 [TBC] Weymouth Beach Motocross Sunday 12:00. The Lions, in conjunction with Purbeck Motocross Club and Weymouth & Portland Borough Council annual Beach Motocross on Weymouths golden sands. Over 300 top riders from 15 to 40 years, on 125cc to 500cc machines. 15,000 spectators. Practice 12.00 followed by 6 races from 13:00 with approximately 100 riders in each race. 70mph one-mile course with jumps and chicanes. Free to watch, with programme money spent locally on needy cases of hardship. For further details 07778 655904.
17 Oct 2010 [TBC] Abingdon Marathon Sunday. One thousand runners. Very popular with runners and spectators alike. 09:00 start from Tilsley Park.
17 Oct 2010 [TBC] Wimbledon 10 Road Race Sunday.09:30 start from Wimbledon RFC Barham Road, Wimbledon SW20 0ET. More information on Radio Jackie 107.8. Full refreshment facilities and licenced bar. Route: Barham Road, Copse Hill, Coombe Lane, Worple Road before turning left up Wimbledon Village. The back half takes Wimbledon Common before traveling down Cottenham Park Road and Durham Road, rejoining Coombe Lane for the last 1.25 miles back to Wimbledon RFC. The route is marshaled and sign posted. Wimbledon 10K
17 Oct 2010 [TBC] Cardiff Half Marathon. Sunday. 09:00. Large half marathon - Civic Centre to Cardiff Castle. Well attended with many runners in fancy dress.
20-21 Oct 2010 [TBC] The Showmans Show UK's original and most comprehensive exhibition of products, services and entertainments for the outdoor and special event world. At the excellent setting of Newbury Showground, Chieveley, Berkshire.
22-24 Oct 2010 [TBC] World Coastal Rowing Championships. Royal Western Yacht Club, Queen Anne Battery Marina, Plymouth.
23 Oct 2010 [TBC] Fletching Bonfire Saturday. 16:30 Fancy dress competition, village hall. 19:00 Procession 1. 20:45 Procession 2. 21:45 Bonfire, Flame Balls.& Fireworks. Typical line-up: Fletching, Newick, Firle, Littlehampton, Lindfield, Uckfield, Burgess Hill & Band, Ewhurst & Staplecross, Chailey, Newhaven Band, Commercial Square, Eastbourne, Crowborough, South Street, Expedient Jazz Band, East Hoathly, Borough, Maresfield, Five Ashes, Who the Devil are We, Hove Scout Band, Barcombe Scout Band, Rotherfield & Mark Cross, Waterloo, Neville, Hastings, Cliffe, Rye, Whatlington, Battle and Robertsbridge. 01825 760155 ~ 01273 476360 Video: Procession Fireworks
23 Oct 2010 [TBC] West Firle Bonfire Saturday. 19:00 Torch-lit Procession from The Ram Inn. Fireworks & Explosive Set Pieces. Free event, with modest parking charge.
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23 Oct 2010 [TBC] Nevill Bonfire, Lewes Saturday. 18:30 Procession 1 Highdown Road. 20:00 Procession 2. 21:15 Fireworks - modest charge. Nevill Juvenile Bonfire Society
23 Oct 2010 [TBC] Welshampton Festival of Fire Saturday. Most spectacular themed bonfire and pyrotechnics. About £5.23 Oct 2010 [TBC] White
Night Festival, Brighton Do something
23 Oct 2010 [TBC] Honiton & District Illuminated Carnival. Saturday 19:30
23 Oct 2010 [TBC] Somerset Illuminated Carnivals - Wincanton. Saturday. 19:00 (1 hour to pass by).
23 Oct 2010 [TBC] Sussex Bonfire Parades - Eastbourne. Saturday. Modest scale event with fireworks and possible bonfire west of the pier. Event planned to coincide with the marathon. Good luck EBS.
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23-24 Oct 2010 [TBC] Scottish Ploughing Championships. Sat-Sun 09:30-15:00 Farnell Mains, Brechin, by kind permission of South Esk Farms. Held in a different area of the country every year - with the aim of promoting the importance of good ploughing.150 ploughers, horse ploughing, vintage ploughing, trade area, childrens rides, vintage machinery display on Sunday. £5, under 14s free. Free car parking.
24 Oct 2010 [TBC] Bupa Great South Run Sunday. A flat 10 mile road race in Southsea, Portsmouth. Regarded as an ideal course to record a personal best time, and voted the second most popular road race in the UK with 16,000 runners. 10:30 Start, Southsea Common. Very popular with spectators - catering facilities and free parking on Southsea Common, but be prepared to leave your car parked until the race is over. Junior and mini runs take place the day before. Bupa Great Runs
24 Oct 2010 [TBC] Trafalgar Day Parade, London. Sunday. 11:30-12:30 Trafalgar Square. Over 500 Sea Cadets being joined by platoons from the Royal Navy and the Royal Naval Reserve and accompanied by a Band of HM Royal Marines. Held on 21 Oct or nearest Sunday.
24 Oct 2010 [TBC] Titchfield Carnival & Bonfire. Sunday 13:00. titchfieldcarnival@hotmail.co.uk
30 Oct 2010 [TBC] South Heighton Bonfire Saturday. A recently formed Bonfire Society, which has quickly grown to over a hundred members. Give them your support. Torch-lit parade, followed by bonfire and fireworks on the recreation ground. Family friendly event. Chaiman - Roger Clayton 01273 515045, Treasurer - Clare Dickins 01273 516422, Seretary - Sophy Thorpe 01273 513106. bonfire@southheighton.com
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Hay on Fire 30 Oct 2010 [TBC] Hay On Fire 15:00 Schools Procession of Giants - The Clock Tower. With Taiko drummers in the Market Square and Daisy the Cow. Children, families and cheering crowds welcome. Free. 18:30 Halloween Parade - The Market Square. Lanterns, giants, live music, dancers and street performers. Parade down to the Warren to see the spectacular fire show, fire performers and fireworks. Free. 19:30 Hay on Fire Show - The Warren. A wicker giant, golden apples, Fiery Jack and the biggest beanstalk you’ve ever seen. £5 (under 16s £1) 20:30-23:55 Firemen’s Ball - Community Centre. £7 (under 16s £5)
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30 Oct 2010 [TBC] Crewkern Illuminated Carnival Saturday. Parade starts at 19:30. Independent illuminated carnival with floats, walkers in fancy dress and marching bands. Crewkerne Illuminated Carnival. Somerset Carnivals Map.
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Newick Bonfire 30 Oct 2010 [TBC] Sussex Bonfire - Newick. Saturday. 19:30 Torch-Lit parades. 20:30 Giant bonfire & Superb Fireworks. Good pubs include The Bull and The
Royal Oak. Newick Bonfire is so addictive - go once and you're hooked.
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30 Oct 2010 [TBC] Littlehampton Bonfire Night. Saturday. 17:00-22:30 Town Centre and Seafront. Torchlight parade, bonfire, seafront fireworks and funfair, held on the last Saturday in October. 01903 721866.
30 Oct 2010 [TBC] Sussex Bonfire Parades - Ewhurst and Staplecross. Saturday. 17:45 fancy dress competition, village hall, 19:00 torchlit procession, 20:30 bonfire, 21:00 fireworks at Northiam Road. Hot dogs and refreshments. Entrance about £1. Free parking next to the Cross Inn. 01580 765764 Map
30 Oct 2010 [TBC] Fireworks Barking Park, Longbridge Road, Barking. Saturday. Gates 17:30. Fireworks 20:00. Fairground, refreshments music. Admission Adults £5. Children £1.
30 Oct 2010
[TBC] Fireworks Danson Park, Danson Road,
Bexleyheath.
Saturday. Funfair, refreshments, live band and beer tent. Gates: 17:30. Stage show
18:30. Fireworks 20:00. Admission Adults £5, Children £3
30 Oct 2010 [TBC]
Cardiff Round Table Firework
Display Blackweir Field will be host
to one of the largest firework events in the UK, with a spectacular display of
pyrotechnics, a bonfire to behold, on-stage entertainment from a series of
famous artists, as well as fun fair rides, food stalls and many other family
attractions. 19:15 Bonfire, 19:45 Fireworks. About £7.
30 Oct 2010 [TBC] Illuminated Carnival, Ottery St Mary, Devon Saturday. Ottery St Mary Carnival Day. In the afternoon at the Institute Yonder Street, Fancy Dress Competition. Carnival Parade in the evening from 19:30. Afterwards, a fireworks display on The Land of Canaan.
31 Oct 2010 End of British Summer Time - clocks go back 1 Hour
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25 Oct 2010 [TBC] Fright Night, Sheffield. Sunday. Britain’s biggest Halloween party, attracting over 30,000 people. Millennium Square area. Street theatre, ghost tours, funfair, Stilt Walkers, live music, fire spinning & firewalking, food stalls, children’s activities, crafts, thousands of people in amazing fancy dress. 31 Oct 2010 [TBC] Halloween Lantern Carnival, Liverpool 18:00 Sefton Park. spectacular free event will feature a large scale community lantern procession of 2000 participants, featuring 600 lanterns that have been made by 30 groups at venues around the city. There will also be giant illuminated puppets, street performers, dance, carnival bands, visual installations, live music, floating visual imagery, fireworks and an exciting interactive finale. The route has changed from previous years and begins on Aigburth Drive and will start from the car park above the boating lake. 31 Oct 2010 [TBC] Halloween Party, Sedgley, South Staffs 18:30-21:00 Baggeridge Country Park, Gospel End Road DY3 4HB. 18:30 Gates Open, 18:30-19:30 Halloween Games, 18:40 Fire-eating, 19:15 Bonfire, 19:30 Fancy Dress, 20:00 Halloween Games, 20:30 Monster Parade / Fireworks, 21:00 Close. Pedestrian entrance £1.00. 01902 882605 31 Oct 2010 [TBC] Halloween Events from The National Trust For kids and big kids. 31 Oct 2010 [TBC] The
Thunderbolt, Bath Road, Bristol
Halloween Night with The Reacharounds -
Anarchic rock, from Seal to Boney M, Abba to Queen. DJ Law. Dressing
up encouraged, black cats optional. Free entry. 31 Oct 2010 [TBC] Halloween Magic Garden 17:00-19:00 Albert Park, Salford. Family show with resident witch, creepy crafts, pumpkin carving and freaky face painting. Ideal for younger children. |
04 Nov 2010 [TBC] Lewes Badge Night. Thursday. 19:00 Cliffe High Street. Video
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Lewes
Bonfire
05 Nov 2010 Sussex Bonfire Season - Lewes. Friday. Anchor event in the Sussex Bonfire Season - by and for the Bonfire Societies & people of Lewes. 17:30 Town closes.
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Fireworks
- 05 Nov 2010 [TBC]
Sefton Park Walton Hall Park and Newsham Park 19:30 Free annual firework display. Duration 20 minutes. Music with a Bond theme plus street entertainment from 18:30. Viewing from Mersey Road, Runcorn & Victoria Promenade, West Bank, Widnes with free parking in Runcorn & Widnes Town Centres & Catalyst Car Park, Spike Island, Widnes. Wirral 18:30. All free. Venues: Birkenhead Park, Birkenhead; Central Park, Wallasey; Lingham Park, Moreton; Mayer Park, Bebington; Upton Park, Moreton; Mersey Park, Tranmere; Woodchurch Community Centre, Woodchurch; Leasowe Adventure Playground, Leasowe. At Leasowe there is also bonfire. Knowsley Fun from 17:00 Mill Farm Adventure Playground, Mill Lane, Towerhill, Kirkby. Fireworks start at 19:00. |
01 Oct 2010 [TBC] The Big Draw The Big Draw is a month-long season of drawing events for people of all ages and abilities. Over 1200 events are taking place throughout October in galleries, museums, art clubs, heritage sites, parks, libraries, archives, science, community and shopping centres, colleges and schools across the UK. The Big Draw has joined The Learning Revolution Festival and will be celebrating informal adult and family learning at Drawn to Bankside, a large-scale finale Festival event in Southwark, London on 29 & 30 Oct. Find your nearest venue on the events database.
03 Nov 2010 [TBC] Walk The Plank - Ordsall Firework Display. Ordsall Park. Free family friendly firework display is part of the Community event ‘Lighting The Legend Green Bananas’ where there will also be a lantern parade (at Fit City from 18:30 and performance by Pif-Paf theatre company. Meet at the Watersports Centre at 19:00 and be led to the secret location for the show.
05 Nov 2010 [TBC] Fireworks, Roundwood Park, Harlesden Road, NW10. Thursday 20:00-21:00. 12,000 spectators, Channel One Sound System, food vendors, children's rides. Free entrance. Sat 07 Nov if Thursday's event is cancelled due to bad weather. No car park. Brent Council contact 020 8937 5430
05 Nov 2010 [TBC] Broadstairs 5th Nov Family Event 18:00-20:00 Live music "This Little Girl", bandstand05 Nov 2010 [TBC] Guildford Firework Fiesta.19:45 procession from High Street, led by The Mayor and TS Implacable Nautical Training Corps Band. 20:30 Fireworks, Stoke Park. Free entrance. Charity collection.
05 Nov 2010 [TBC] Sussex Bonfire - Lindfield.18:30 Fancy Dress Competition, 19:30 Torchlight Procession Form up – Pondcroft Road, Black Hill, The Witch, Hickmans Lane, High Street & onto the Common, 20:00 Lighting of the Bonfire & Bonfire Prayer, 20:15 Grand Firework Display.
05 Nov 2010 [TBC] Barrel Rolling, Ottery St Mary. 16:00 till Midnight. Thousands gather to watch flaming tar barrels carried through the streets. An enormous barrel is carried at Midnight, and there is a 10mtr bonfire, topped with Guy Fawkes, funfair and other attractions.
05 Nov 2010 [TBC] Sticklepath Fireshow, Devon Themed fire show, with puppets, costumes, music and fireworks.
05 Nov 2010 [TBC] Buile Hill Fireworks Night. 19:00-20:00 Buile Hill Park, Salford. Walk the Plank are working with council organisers to present a theatrical sculptural bonfire, carefully set to music. Free.
05 Nov 2010 [TBC] Somerset
Illuminated Carnivals - Bridgwater Friday. 19:00-22:00 Illuminated
Parade like no other. 22:45 Squibbing unique pyrotechnic display in the High Street. Bridgwater Illuminated Carnival attracts crowds of
150,000, and is the biggest in the Somerset Carnival Ring, if not in the
world. Up to 140 floats, known as carts, parade through
the town.
Carts can be 100 ft long, and may each contain 30,000 light bulbs.
The glow in the night sky can be seen for miles. Map
Bridgwater
Carnival
06 Nov 2010 [TBC] East Hoathly Bonfire Saturday. 19:00-21:30 Giant Torch-lit Processions. 21:40 Stunning Fireworks & the biggest themed bonfire you will see. The celebration is held on the day before Remembrance Sunday. Please park with care. A small torch is useful here. Map This event is a must. Video1 Video2 Fireworks
06 Nov 2010 [TBC] Massive Firework Display, Earlham Park, Norwich 17:00-22:00 Funfair and Heart Soundstage, 18:30 Children's fireworks, 18:45- 19:30 Lighting of the bonfires, lantern procession and Guy Fawkes sculpture, 20:30pm Fireworks. Entrance about £7.50. Photos
06 Nov 2010 [TBC] North-Petherton Illuminated Carnival The Somerset Illuminated Carnivals are probably the largest in the world - Bridgwater, Burnham, Chard, Ilminster, Glastonbury, North Petherton, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Wellington, Wells, Weston-Super-Mare, and Yeovil. Somerset & Wessex Illuminated Carnivals
06 Nov 2010 [TBC] Great Balls of Fire, London. Saturday 19:30-20:15 Victoria Park. Walk the Plank will be working with Tower Hamlets’ Council Arts and Events team to create and deliver an outstanding fire and fireworks show, with music and state of the art flame systems.
06 Nov 2010 [TBC] Sussex Bonfire Parades - Battle. Saturday. Torch-lit procession, bonfire and fireworks from the famous Sussex bonfire season.
06 Nov 2010 [TBC] Edenbridge Bonfire. Saturday. Torchlit procession, giant bonfire and fireworks. Celebrity Guy. Attendance 20,000.
06 Nov 2010 [TBC] Carlisle Fireshow. Saturday 19:00 Bitts Park. Annual firework spectacle created and choreographed by the Black Powder Monkeys. Attendance 35000. 40-foot-high bonfire made from hundreds of wooden pallets. Fire drawings and pyrotechnic effects. 20-minute firework finale set piece dramatically choreographed to music in which 10,000 shells are fired into the sky. Free entrance.
06 Nov 2010 [TBC] Blackheath Fireworks, Greenwich. Saturday. Start time 20:00. One of London's biggest displays. Attendance 40,000. Free entry. Arrive early. NB there is no parking on the heath or surrounding areas. For up to date information about the event call: 08707 510 025.
06 Nov 2010 [TBC] Brockham Bonfire. Saturday. Procession and large bonfire on the village green. Attendance 20,000. Road closures 17:30 - 22:30. Free, but parking charges.18:15 Procession, 19:45 bonfire, 20:15 fireworks
06 Nov 2010 [TBC] Fireworks Norman Park, Hayes Lane BR2 9EF Saturday Gates 17:00 Fireworks: 20:00 Childrens funfair and refreshments. Admission: Adults £5, children £3.
06 Nov 2010 [TBC] Round Table Fireworks & Bonfire, Oxford. Saturday. South Parks, Morrell Avenue. Gates open 17:30, Fireworks 18:15, bonfire to follow. Funfair, caterers and toilet facilities. Advanced tickets about £7, more on the gate.
06 Nov 2010 [TBC] Somerset Illuminated Carnivals - North Petherton. Saturday. 19:00 Many floats are 100 ft long and illuminated by up to 30,000 light bulbs. Takes 2-3 hours to pass any given point.
06 Nov 2010 [TBC] Epsom Fireworks Display & Funfair. Saturday 17:30 for 19:30 at Hook Road Arena.
06-07 Nov 2010 [TBC] Canterbury Anifest Sat-Sun, the Gulbenkian Cinema, University of Kent campus. The annual animation festival is a platform for new filmmakers from across the UK to showcase their work to the public. Competition entries will be judged by an expert panel of animation industry professionals. Some of the talks and screenings are free. From Bagpuss to Frankenstein's Cat, Animal Farm to Shaun the Sheep, the festival has showcased work from numerous award-winning directors both on and off the screen.
07 Nov 2010 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run Annual event held on the first Sunday in November. 531 pre 1905 cars leave Hyde Park in groups of 2, between sunrise, 07:01 and 08:30. The older cars leave first. At the official coffee stop at Crawley, the first car arrives at about 09:10. They arrive at Brighton sea front from 10:40 onwards and closing time is 16:30. “The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run is one of the biggest free events for spectators in the UK,” said LBVCR Event Director Roger Etcell. See also the Preview, Regent Street, London on the day before 11:00-15:00. LBVCR International Concours - 100 of the best examples of late 19th and early 20th Century motoring history. 500,000 expected to line the route. London to Brighton Veteran Car Run Video
08 Nov 2010 [TBC] Burnham on Sea Illuminated Carnival Monday. Parade starts at 19:30. Part of the Somerset Carnival Ring. Many floats are 100 ft long, each illuminated by up to 30,000 light bulbs. This is a major event, and takes 3 hours to pass a given point. Somerset Carnivals
10 Nov 2010 [TBC] Shepton Mallet Illuminated Carnival Wednesday. Parade starts at 19:30. Part of the Somerset Carnival Ring. Many floats are 100 ft long, each illuminated by up to 30,000 light bulbs. Route: Compton Corner, Townsend, Old Market Road, Commercial Road, Paul Street, Charlton Road. This is a major event, and takes 3 hours to pass a given point. Video Somerset Carnivals
11 Nov 2010 [TBC] Midsomer Norton Illuminated Carnival Thursday. Parade starts at 19:15. Many floats are 100 ft long and illuminated by up to 30,000 light bulbs. Route, Wells Road, Fosseway South. Somerset Carnivals
11 Nov - 12 Dec 2010 [TBC] Middlesbrough Winter Festival Multiple events - street theatre, lantern parade etc.
12 Nov 2010 [TBC] Wells Illuminated Carnival Friday. Parade starts at 19:30. Part of the Somerset Carnival Ring. Many floats are 100 ft long, each illuminated by up to 30,000 light bulbs. Route - Strawberry Way, Tucker Street, Princess Road, Chamberlain Street, Sadler Street, High Street, Broad Street, Priory Road. This is a major event, and takes 3 hours to pass a given point. Somerset Carnivals
13 Nov 2010 [TBC] Lord Mayors' Parade, London Saturday 11:00-18:00. 6100 participants, 2000 military personnel, 250 horses, 235 motor vehicles, 65 floats, 20 marching bands, 22 carriages and the glorious State Coach, the procession is three and a quarter miles long but travels a route of only 1.7 miles. Largest parade of its kind in the world. We suspect that many people will gather on Victoria Embankment by 13:00 for the start of the return parade, and stay for the fireworks. 17:00 Londons biggest firework display - three tonnes of fireworks let off from a barge between Waterloo & Blackfriars bridge. View from Victoria Embankment or South Bank. Lord Mayors Parade Map
13 Nov 2010 [TBC] Barcombe Bonfire Saturday. Barcombe is joined and materially supported by all the Lewes Societies and many others. Events run all evening and into the night, and include a children's procession, main procession from the Royal Oak, street fireworks, procession to bonfire site, big firework display, and procession back to the Royal Oak. The Processions, bonfire and fireworks are amazing, and all free. Full details available in the programme - see web site. Barcombe Ident: Black & Red Striped Jumpers. Video| Barcombe Bonfire Society | Map |
13 Nov 2010 [TBC] Sussex Bonfire Parades - Rye Saturday. Procession starts at 19:30 from Tilling Green. Bonfire on Rye Salts to the east of town, lit by a celebrity at 20:30. Fireworks display 20:45. Procession Route - Ferry Road to the Crown Inn, turn left into Cinque Ports Street, Tower Street, through Landgate Arch, Hilders Cliff in to High Street, The Mint, turn right into Wish Ward, Cinque Ports Street, Tower Street, left down Landgate, right into Bedford Place and on to the Bonfire site.
13 Nov 2010 [TBC] Glastonbury Illuminated Carnival Saturday. Parade starts at 19:00. Part of the Somerset Carnival Ring. Many floats are 100 ft long, each illuminated by up to 30,000 light bulbs. One of the three biggest illuminated Guy Fawkes carnivals in the world. Described as the "Mardi Gras" of the Mendips. Route - Street Road, Magdalene Street, High Street, Wells Road. This is a major event, and takes 3 hours to pass a given point. Somerset Carnivals
15 Nov 2010 [TBC] Weston Super Mare Illuminated Carnival Monday. Parade starts at 19:15. Part of the Somerset Carnival Ring. Many floats are 100 ft long, each illuminated by up to 30,000 light bulbs. 115 illuminated floats, walkers in fancy dress and marching bands. Starts from Locking Road car park and returns 3 hours later. Last in the Somerset County circuit, and it's huge. www.somersetcarnivals.co.uk Route Map - Locking Rd car park (near station), Regent St, Beach Rd, Clarence Rd N, Walliscote Rd, Station Rd & back to start. www.northsomersetcarnival.co.uk
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Manchester City Events 17 Nov - 20 Dec 2010 [TBC] Manchester Christmas Markets. Various Venues. Among the best in Britain. |
18 Nov 2010 [TBC] Christmas Lights Switch-On, Slough Thursday - Music stage ant entertainment from 15:30. Switch on and fireworks at 18:00.
19-21 Nov 2010 [TBC] Front Room - Totterdown Art Trail, Bristol Fri-Sun. A deliciously quirky art trail that celebrates Bristol art and design from the abstract to the figurative. Established in 2001 Front Room Bristol's oldest art trail now attracts nearly 200 artists, 60 venues and over 4000 visitors. Front rooms, basements and gardens are transformed into mini galleries where artists and visitors can enjoy, discuss and purchase art in the most comfortable surroundings. Nicky Hurran 07866 512 217
20 Nov 2010 [TBC] Robertsbridge Bonfire Saturday. High quality and atmospheric finale to the Sussex Bonfire season. Typical impressive line-up: Robertsbridge Rabble, Robin Hood, Section 5, Burgess Hill, Vines Cross, Battel Boyes, Lewes Borough, Ewhurst & Staplecross, Fletching, Hastings, Five Ashes, Newick, East Hoathly, Mayfield, Firle, Commercial Square, South Street, Nevill Juvenile, and Waterloo. Excellent bonfire and fireworks. Village closed to traffic 18:00 - 22:00. Parades in Station Road and High Street at 19:00. Bonfire & fireworks 20:00. All done just after 21:00. Parking available in the A21 lay-by - a small torch is useful here. Video Video2 Map
20 Nov 2010 - 02 Jan 2011 [TBC] Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park London Open 10:00-22:00 daily, the 24,000m² Winter Wonderland site features London’s largest outdoor ice rink, Zippos Circus, Haunted Mansion, 60m Giant Toboggan Snow Slide with ski pulley, Ice Palace Mirror, Sleigh Ride, Central London’s first Roller Coaster, Snow Ball Bungee Dome, Wave Swinger, adult carousel, skill games and more. Winter Wonderland
21 Nov 2010 [TBC] Bolton Christmas Lights. Sunday. Walk the Plank return to Bolton this year with another spectacular fireworks display for the switching on of the Christmas Lights.
26 Nov 2010 [TBC] 27 Nov 2009 Christmas
Light Night, Oxford Friday 17:00-23:00 Music and Street Entertainment
- Broad Street, Cornmarket, Queen Street, Bonn Square.
18:15 Lantern Procession to Broad Street - children
switch on the Christmas Lights street by street as they pass by. Follow
the culture trail - ice sculptures at Oxford Castle, music from Oxford
Waits at The Bodliean Library and entertainment at the University Museums,
or join the 'Yard Party' at Modern Art Oxford. Free parking in central car
parks after 17:30.
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Blacksmiths Parade
Saturday 18:30 start at the Carpenters Arms, Fletching Street, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6TB. Sponsored by the landlord of Carpenters Arms 01435 873294. Just when you thought the bonfire processions had finished, here is a fancy dress flaming torch parade. Likely to include morris dancers, street fireworks and a hog roast, but no bonfire. The legend of St Dunstan, a blacksmith of Mayfield, and his meeting with the Devil. Wild dances depicting the legend of St Dunstan's battle with Old Nick, accompanied by the drummers whose increasingly tribal drumming gives the whole event incredible atmosphere.
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27 Nov 2010 [TBC] Calne Lantern Parade, Wiltshire Saturday. Super illuminated parade through the streets of Calne. The Calne Community go Lantern Crazy and last year a crowd of 10,000 lined the streets and walked in the Lantern Parade. Start time is 18:00 from Bremhill View Social Club, and the parade will come down Wood Street and finish at The Strand. www.calne.org.uk/ Info line: 01249 814000 Map
25 & 27 Nov 2010 [TBC] Art Car Parade Thursday Manchester, Saturday Edinburgh. Artists from all over the country have been specially commissioned by Walk The Plank to transform vehicles into mobile artworks. Look out for these: TOY CAR - life sized child’s wooden Toy Car, with an amazing steering mechanism, GO GO MOBILITY DISCO, THE FLY - a helicopter, with wings instead of rotor blades, mounted on a Jeep.
27 Nov 2010 [TBC] South Brent Illuminated Carnival, Devon Saturday 18:00 South Brent Illuminated Carnival
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Free Events by Bognor Regis Town Council. 27 Nov 2010 [TBC] Christmas Illuminations Switch-On. 10:00 onwards Traditional Fairground Organ |
28 Nov 2010 [TBC] Wokingham Winter Carnival Sunday. All day carnival features craft, trade and charity stalls, Punch & Judy show, a magic show, roaming jugglers and unicyclists, Santa’s Grotto, sleigh rides, brass bands and morris dancing. 15:30 procession leaves Shute End car park, arriving at the town hall at 16:30 for community carols. Live music stage. Video Wokingham Winter Carnival
28 Nov 2010 [TBC] Christmas Lights, Bracknell Sunday. 12:00-16:00 music & dance on the main stage, Charles Square. 17:10 Christmas Lights switch-on, with impressive firework display and performance in Charles Square. All free. Christmas Lights, Bracknell
02 & 09 Dec 2010 [TBC] Winter Watch Parades, Chester Usually performed on the first two Thursdays in December. 19:00 Eastgate Clock, St Werburgh Street, Northgate Street, Bridge Street & Eastgate Street. Samba bands, dragons and a spectacular fire breathing finale, with the Chester Re-enactment group joining the Chester Watch and a group of giant skeletons.
02 & 09 Dec 2010 [TBC] Winter Watch Parades, Chester Performed on the first two Thursdays in December. 19:00 Eastgate Clock, St Werburgh Street, Northgate Street, Bridge Street & Eastgate Street. Karamba Samba, The Lord of Misrule, Cooks Band, Devils, Dragons, Angel & Tree of Life. Spectacular fire breathing finale, with the Chester Re-enactment group joining as the Chester Watch and a group of giant skeletons.
02-09 Dec 2010 [TBC] Christmas Tree Festival, Norfolk. Fakenham Parish Church NR21 9DY. 80 decorated trees in a Grade 1 listed Church. Refreshments, Christmas market, lunches and teas. www.fakenhamparishchurch.org.uk 01328 862268. Free Entrance. Typical attendance is 20,000 over the week, raising £21,000 for charity.
03 Dec 2010 [TBC] Wootton Basset Lantern Parade Friday.18:00 Santa with his pony and reindeer; 19:00 Carol Service, 20:00 Lantern Parade from outside Cathy Moore. Times provisional.
03 Dec 2010 [TBC] Henley Christmas Festival Friday. 17:30-21:00 Town centre. Stalls, food, attractions, children's rides, carol singing with the Mayor around the large tree, and Santa in his Grotto. Christmas tree lights switched on at 19:00. www.henleytowncouncil.gov.uk
04 Dec 2010 [TBC] Bolsover Lantern Parade Saturday. 16.30 Lighting the Lanterns at Bolsover Castle. 16:45 Giant Fire Sculpture ignited. 17:00 Lantern Procession from the castle grounds. Charity Market, Craft Stalls, Street Entertainment, Dutch Organs, Children's Fairground Rides, Santa's Grotto.
04 Dec 2010 [TBC] Hotham Park Carol Concert, Bognor Regis Saturday 18:00-19:00 at the Illuminated Bandstand. Bring a torch, wear a Christmas Hat and have a wonderful evening singing all the traditional Carols. With Bognor Regis Concert Band providing the music and the Glenwood Choir leading the singing. Contact: 01243 822072. Free.04 Dec 2010 [TBC] Village
Christmas Fayre, Rainham. Saturday
10:00-16:00. Free event
09 Dec 2010 [TBC] Children's Lantern Procession, Dorset Thursday 18:15 Poole High Street BH15 1AR. Starting at Falkland Square the Dorset Youth Marching Band will lead the procession of lanterns made by children from Kings High and Manorside down the High Street to the Guildhall. There they will join the Old Town Conservation Group for carols and mince pies. 01202 649433.
10 Dec 2010 [TBC] Pembroke Lantern Parade Friday 18:15 Memorial Park to the Christmas Tree in Lower Meyrick Street, where Father Christmas will turn on the lights and lead in the singing of carols. Lantern Parade 2008
10-12 Dec 2010 [TBC] Frost
Fair, London. Fri-Sun. South Bank.
Lantern
parade 16:00 Friday - Southwark Cathedral to the main stage in front of Tate Modern.
70 stalls selling food and gifts. Street
entertainment, bands, ice
sculpting. Frost
Fair There was no Frost Fair in 2009
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11 Dec 2010 [TBC] Brighton
Saturday 10:30 Adelaide
Crescent to Hove Lagoon and back. Crisis Homeless Charity. |
11 Dec 2010 [TBC] Ndoro Children's Charities Christmas Bazaar & Family Fun Day, London 12:00-16:00 St Luke's Church Hampstead, 12 Kidderpore Avenue, NW3 7SU. Stalls, Entertainment, Santa's Grotto, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts, Christmas bargains and raffle prizes. Music and performers from cultural artists, singers, dancers, musicians, with spoken word and poetry. Hot food and refreshments throughout the day. 020 76096775 events@ndorocc.org.uk
11-12 Dec 2010 [TBC] The Angel Christmas Fair, London Sat-Sun Candid Arts Trust, 3 Torrens St, London, EC1V 1NQ. Christmas gifts directly from the Artist and designers. Admission Free. Tel: 0207 837 4237. info@candidarts.com Candid Arts Trust is based at its arts centre behind the Angel tube. Two Victorian warehouses totaling 23,000 square feet have been converted into 6,500 sqft of exhibition space, two loft-style galleries have been created, as well as 20 artists studios, banqueting, conference and screening rooms, rehearsal spaces and a cafe.
16 Dec 2010 [TBC] River of Light, Caerphilly Thursday Town Centre 18:30. Started in 2000, the event is one of the longest festive lantern parades in Wales, and features many lanterns created by local schools and community groups. Samba drummers, street bands and dancers flow down to the castle for a spectacular firework finale. Free entrance. Tel 029 2088 0011 tourism@caerphilly.gov.uk
17-23 Dec 2010 [TBC] Arts en’ all - Unique Arts Bazaar Fri-Thu (not Sun) 11:00-18:30 Red Gate Gallery, 209a Coldharbour Lane, London SW9 8RU. Unique Christmas presents and captivating art at agreeable prices. Large format screen and mono prints, quality photographic prints, illustrations, street art canvases, hand printed greetings cards and second hand art books. 020 73260993 info@redgategallery.co.uk
21 Dec 2010 [TBC] Burning The Clocks, Brighton Tuesday. 18:30-20:30. Giant Illuminated Lantern Parade organized by Same Sky. 20,000 line Church Street to Madeira Drive. Beach bonfire and pyrotechnic display. A must. Free. Arrive early because it will be very crowded. "People gather together to make paper and willow lanterns to carry through their city and burn on the beach as a token for the end of the year. No money changes hands, no lantern is better for its purpose than any other, all are unique to the maker and precious, but all are given up to be burnt to greet the lengthening days.
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21 Dec 2009 Winter Solstice. Probable small gatherings at Stonehenge, Avebury, Glastonbury Tor etc. Sunrise just after 08:00.
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25 Dec 2009 Hunstanton Christmas Day Swim. Thousands of spectators watch hundreds of madcap swimmers in fancy dress. As mad as it gets ... 25 Dec 2009 Lowestoft Christmas Charity Swim. 200+ swimmers watched by crowds of thousands. The swimmers enter the sea at 10:30, near the Hatfield Hotel., 25 Dec 2009 Porthcawl Christmas Morning Swim. On a crowded beach, Porthcawl Coastguards fire a maroon to signal the run down the beach from the Hi-Tide Inn to the sea at 11:45. About 700 swimmers. 25 Dec 2009 Christmas Day Swim, Hyde Park London. Start 09:00. The Serpentine Swimming Club, one of the oldest in the country, have met in London’s Hyde Park, winter and summer since 1864. Some will be decked out in Santa hats, to swim their traditional 100 yards annual Christmas day swim. The race is only open to members and is raced on a handicap system. For anyone foolish enough to plunge into the icy waters in winter, without preparation over several months, the shock could prove fatal. Spectators most welcome near the Lido Cafe. 25 Dec 2009 Brighton Christmas Swim. About 30 intrepid swimmers, and 3,000 spectators. 25 Dec 2009 Weymouth Harbour Swim Popular Lions Club fundraising event with over 200 swimmers. |
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26 Dec 2010 Windlesham Pram Race Sunday, Boxing Day. Start time 11:00. Organised by the Surrey Border Lions Club - raising money for local charities and community groups. Since 1967 the streets of Windlesham have hosted the annual Boxing Day Pram Race. Starting at the British Oxygen HQ. The traditional 3.7 mile course is a carnival parade visiting all the village watering holes: The Brickmakers Arms, The Surrey Cricketers, The Sun, The Half Moon, The Bee and the Windlesham Club. With two competition categories; Fastest and Best Dressed, the later being the most popular, recent years have seen 50+ teams racing Prams ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous. Whether you are racing or watching, the Pram Race is great family entertainment and a good excuse to get out of the house on Boxing Day. Geoff Mitchell 01276 472977
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26 Dec 2010 Pagham Pram Race Sunday, Boxing Day. 11:00. Old Mill, Pagham Road. Oldest continuing pram race in the world, stopping at local pubs and raising money for charity. 80 competitors expected. Info from Geoffrey Evans 01243 267122
26 Dec 2010 [TBC] Maldon Mud Race, Essex Sunday. 13:00 Promenade Park‚ Maldon, Essex. 10‚000 spectators watch hundreds of competitors race through the mud of the River Blackwater at low tide. The return crossing can take an hour, and is very heavy going. Best times might be under four minutes. Spectator entry to the park is by personal donation. The event can raise £54,000 for charity.
27 Dec 2010 [TBC] Torchlight Procession, Edinburgh. Monday. 18:00-21:00. Location: Starts at City Chambers, finishes at Calton Hill (via High St, The Mound, Princes Street & Waterloo Place). Fire sculptures, bands, burning the Viking long-ship and fireworks. Attendance 20,000. Free. Gather from 18:00.
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29 Dec 2010 [TBC] The Hoar Cross Downhill Soapbox Competition Wednesday. Homemade soapboxes speed down a half mile course for charity. 10:00 - Competitors start to arrive around the Meynell Ingram Arms, 10:30 - Press call - opportunity for spectators to view all the karts, 12:00 - Depart from park, first to the summit of the hill, 13:00 - Race start on School Hill - first kart departs in le mans style start, 15:30 - Prize giving, 16:00 - Pit stop party, disco, band, buffet. The MAD Club, Meynell Ingram Arms, 17:00 - Downhill auction, 18:00 - Disco continues until late. Map
30 Dec 2010 [TBC] The Night Afore, Edinburgh. Thursday 20:00-00:00 George Street. Massive music event. Eclectic mix of music, street theatre, storytelling and giant monsters. Ceilidh Stage, The Keilidh-oke Stage, The All-Dancin' Stage, The Auchenshoogle Mad Village Dance in the Assembly Rooms. Massed Pipes and Drums lead the celebrations setting out from the Mound. Stories for Kids, Bizarre Stories and Cheeky Stories. Free.
31 Dec 2010 [TBC] New Years Eve Celebrations, London. Thursday Night - Friday morning. Midnight fireworks at the London Eye. Up to 350,000 revelers watch the intense 10 minute display. Giant screens in Trafalgar Square and Parliament Square relay the countdown. Lighting and projection effects from 20:00 on the Shell building. There will be extra toilets and first aid on Victoria Embankment and South Bank. The music of BBC Radio One will be relayed along Victoria Embankment. Plan to arrive by 21:00 - there will be massive crowds.
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31 Dec 2010 [TBC] GlowMobiles, Newcastle A dazzling end to the Newcastle Gateshead Winter Festival for New Year's Eve. lluminated Art Cars and other amazing vehicles - fire-breathing, music-making, wild-wheeled mechanical mischief. New vehicles specially commissioned for this event will be joined by returning favourites such as the Green Goddess fire engine and Tone Float - a milk float which plays a tune on its bottles. The Glowmobiles, created by Walk the Plank, will congregate at Grey's Monument during the afternoon before parading up Northumberland Street in the early evening for a glowing finale outside Newcastle Civic Centre. Everyone is urged to dress up glowingly for the occasion. There will be prizes for the best dressed, so why not join the event in illuminated hats, jewellery and costumes.
31 Dec 2010 [TBC] New Years Eve Fancy Dress Revelry, Weymouth. Town Centre and harbour. 20,000 revelers in Britain’s biggest new years eve fancy dress party. Anything goes - especially fancy dress and water. Be prepared to show up in fancy dress, drink copious amounts of alcohol and sing traditional songs around the Jubilee Clock. Tourist Information Centre 01305 785747 Map of beach area & facilities
31 Dec 2010 [TBC] New Years Eve, Liverpool
31 Dec 2010 [TBC] New Years Eve Fireworks, Leeds. New Year's Eve along Briggate and The Headrow from 14:00 with street entertainment and activities hosted by 96.3 Radio Stage based theatrical production of Harry Potter and friends Beatles Sgt Peppers stilt walking band. Acrobatics, jugglers, balloon modellers and fairground rides TITAN the robot and a musical parade of giant drumming Techno Robots Fantastic firework finale at 17:30.
31 Dec 2010 [TBC] Hogmanay, Edinburgh. Biggest New Year party in the world, with events spread over the preceding days. Dramatic street theatre, street party, concert in the gardens, torchlight procession and spectacular Seven Hills fireworks around the city. 100,000 revelers join hands to sing Auld Lang Syne.
31 Dec 2010 [TBC] Fireball Procession, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire. At midnight, 60 fireball swingers come down the High Street in a spectacular and unique display to celebrate Hogmanay. Each fireball is a round cage of wire netting about two feet in circumference packed with paraffin soaked rags and coal and swung around on a wire rope. Video
01 Jan 2011 [TBC] New Years Day Parade, London 12:00-15:00 Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus, Lower Regent Street, Waterloo Place, Pall Mall, Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall and Parliament Street. 500,000 line the route. 10,500 performers - London’s Mayors, military and youth marching bands, classic cars, motorcycles, steam vehicles and cycles, balloons & inflatables, cheerleaders, clowns, carnival associations, and steel bands. Video
01 Jan 2011 [TBC] Serpentine 10k - 3k Runs, Hyde Park, London. 10k race starts at 11:00, 3k fun run starts at 12:00. Both races start and finish near the Bandstand north-east of the Serpentine which is near the Dell Cafe. There are no changing facilities, please arrive ready to run. Toilets are marked on the course map. A bag deposit facility is available at the Bandstand. Goody bags for all 10k finishers and medals for the fun run finishers. Cash prizes for the first three men and women in the 10k race along with prizes for age categories and teams. Course Map.
01 Jan 2011 [TBC] Bath Tub Race, Poole Harbour. 10:00 Dolphin Haven and along The Quays. Organized by the Blue Boar pub (01202 682247) to raise funds for the R.N.L.I. and other charities. Attracts an audience of about 1000. Map
01-02 Jan 2011 [TBC] Bolton Steam Museum New Year Winter Warm-Up. Sat-Sun 10:00-16:00 Mornington Road, Bolton BL1 4EU. Volunteers from the Northern Mill Engine Society have rescued and restored 25 old stationary steam engines - some of the engines which once powered the textile mills of the North of England. Most will be running in steam on these dates and admission is free. Our collection includes 2 rare beam engines and a unique "non-dead-centre" engine. We have just rescued another very old and unusual engine from the scrap man. After lying in a field for over 30 years, we are now restoring it to working order - come and see how we are getting on. 01204 846490
02 Jan 2011 [TBC] Twelfth Night, London Sunday 12:45 South Bank. Annual ancient seasonal customs with contemporary festivity. Free. To herald the celebration, the extraordinary Holly Man, the Winter guise of the Green Man from pagan myths and folklore, decked in fantastic green garb and evergreen foliage, appears from the River Thames brought by a Thames Cutter, where he is met by Mummers. The Mummers then process to the Bankside Jetty (east of Blackfriars Bridge), and perform the traditional 'freestyle' Folk Combat Play of St. George, featuring the Turkey Sniper, Clever Legs, the Old 'Oss and many others, dressed in their spectacular 'guizes'. The play is full of wild verse and boisterous action. Cakes are handed out at the end of the play, 2 of which have a bean or pea hidden in them. Who ever finds them will be crowned King and Queen for the day and then lead the people through the streets to the historic George Inn in Borough High Street for storytelling, the Kissing Wishing Tree and dancing. Free. Twelfth Night, London.
06 Jan 2011 [TBC] 12th Night, Guildford Thursday. Wassailing with The Pilgrim Morris Men. Free entrance. King George fights and forgives terrible enemies, with the aid of a Noble Doctor, Father Christmas, and a cast of ‘thousands'. 19:15 The Star, Quarry Street. King of Misrule chosen + Mummers Play, 20:00 The King’s Head, Quarry Street, 20:30 The Angel Hotel, High Street. Singing and storytelling, 21:30 The Three Pigeons, High Street, 22:00 The Royal Oak, Sydenham Road. Wassailing the night away. The Wassailing Song
08 Jan 2011 [TBC] Bolney Wassail Saturday 18:00 Old Mill Farm RH17 5SE. Apple Howling or 'wassailing' is an ancient custom in which the 'evil' spirits are driven out and the 'good' spirits are encouraged to produce a good apple crop for the following year's cider. Torchlight procession and noisy ceremony - the ‘general hullabaloo’. This begins with a shotgun being fired into the air, at which point, everyone makes as much noise as possible. Bring your own ‘instruments’ - dustbin lids, old saucepans and football rattles. Dancing by the Chanctonbury Ring Morris Men. Free event in the apple orchard, with lots of character. Video
08 Jan 2011 [TBC] Firle Wassail Saturday 18:00-23:00 Middle Farm BN8 6LJ. Hunters Moon Morris Men. Torch procession, bonfire, food, haystack stage, dance floor. Middle Farm is on the A27, 4 miles east of Lewes and 7 miles west of Eastbourne, between the turnings to Ripe and Selmeston. The largest Wassail in East Sussex. Call 01323 769848. Video1 Video2
08 Jan 2011 [TBC] Saturnalia Beer Festival & Chariot Race. Saturday 11:00 Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales. Mountain Bikes, modified as Chariots, sponsored by local hostelries. The course comprises an obstacle course and lake, with potholes, puddles, speed bumps and mud. Prizes for the winners and best Roman costumes.
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08-09 Jan 2011 [TBC] Icicle Balloon Meet Sat-Sun. Warren Farm, Savernake Forrest, Marlborough, Wilts. Informal gathering of up to 100 balloons, with morning flights, subject to weather conditions. Free viewing for the public at the launch site. On-site caterers. Nominal car park charge. 01189 730454 Launch times will be decided at the pilot's briefing at 08:00. Map
14-15 Jan 2011 [TBC] London Ice Sculpting Festival Fri-Sat Canada Square, Canary Wharf. Five teams of ice sculptors carve their interpretation of the Festival’s chosen theme, ‘Cool Trading’, from 2m blocks of ice. Judging 15:00 Saturday - medals and a specially commissioned glass trophy awarded to the winning team. Try sculpting small blocks of ice yourself. Entrance to the Ice Sculpting Festival is free.
14-16 Jan 2011 [TBC] Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival. Fri-Sun. Procession Saturday 10:30-15:30. The procession contains over 250 dancers, musicians and performers from various parts of the British Isles performing traditional 'Molly', 'Morris', 'Clog' and 'Sword. There is also American style 'Appalachian' dancing, street performances and Mummers plays. A decorated plough pulled by a local Morris side is now a established part of the procession. Recently the Straw Bear has made friends with a German Straw Bear from Walldürn near Frankfurt, a town that celebrates its own Straw Bear Festival on the Monday before Shrove Tuesday. Although the festivities begin earlier in the week, the Saturday is the only day on which the 'Bear' makes an appearance before the 'Bear Burning' on the Sunday. This leaves the way open for a new bear to be created from the next season's harvest. Map
15 Jan 2011 [TBC] Thames Path Ultra Saturday. A foot race covering 50 miles along the Thames Path from Reading to Shepperton. The start is located at the Meadows near Reading Station, and the finish at the Holiday Inn in Shepperton. Start 09:00, first runner expected at finish 16:00, presentations at 19:00. Thames Path Ultra
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Divers Charity Leap
Sunday 12:30-15:00 Footbridge by Arun View Pub, Littlehampton BN17 5DD. Sponsored leap into the River Arun, raising money for local charities which do not get a lot of publicity. The jump is open to anyone willing to brave the elements and collect some money. Fancy dress optional. Safety boats ready to collect the intrepid jumpers, so they wont get too cold. Raffle and auction in the pub after the jump - prizes gratefully accepted. Call 01903 246816 for sponsor forms.
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25 Jan 2011 Up Helly Aa, Lerwick, Shetland Largest fire festival in Europe, celebrated on the last Tuesday of January every year. Torch-light procession of up to a thousand "guizers" through the streets of Lerwick, followed by the burning of a full-size replica Viking longship. A night of revelry, dancing and partying until dawn. Video
26 Jan 2011 Australia Day. Wednesday. Pub events and parties around London.
29-30 Jan 2011 [TBC] Lambing Weekend, Hampshire Sat-Sun 09:30-15:30 Sparsholt College. Thousands flock to see Sparsholt’s 350 ewes at lambing time and witness the shepherding activities at this annual event. About £4.
29-30 Jan 2011 [TBC] Tring 2 Town 40 mile Race. Sat-Sun. Started as a no-frills fun event in 2005, it has quickly become a regular fixture on the Ambition Events calendar. The 40 mile course follows the Grand Union Canal from Tring in Hertfordshire to Brentford in London. Competitors have a choice of which day and which direction to run, and for those looking for a real challenge, there is the option to run both days. On Saturday, the start is at Premier Travel Inn, Kew, and the finish at the Pendley Manor Hotel, near Tring. On Sunday, the reverse. Both days: 07:00 Registration, 08:00 Briefing, 08:15 Start, 14:30 First Runners Expected at Finish, 17:00 Presentation, 20:00 Stage Cut Off.
05 Feb 2011 [TBC] Marsden Imbolc Fire Festival Sat 19:00-21:30. 1,500-strong lantern & torch parade with fire-jugglers, antler-wearing drummers, Celtic characters, fire druids, a 12ft Jack Frost and spring's Green Man. Through woodland. Starts from Marsden Station HD7 6AX, then up Reddisher Road to Tunnel End, into Waters Road then down the hill to the Watersedge area. With a fire 'circus' accompanied by music. Organiser Angie Boycott says "a great atmosphere, a little bit edgy." Fantastic firework finale. Imbolc, pronounced "Imolc", is an ancient festival where fire represents the return of the Sun in the coming months. Angie Boycott Garnett 01484 842619 ~ 07717 227985. Marsden Information point 01484 845595.
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06 Feb 2011 [TBC] South Essex Radio Rally. Sunday. The Paddocks, Long Road, Canvey. Amateur radio & electronics. 01842 861089.
06 Feb 2011 [TBC] Maslenitsa Russian Festival, London. Sunday 13:00-18:00 Potters Fields, Tower Bridge. The Russian celebration of Maslenitsa is a pre-Lent festival, akin to a week-long version of Shrove Tuesday that has recently experienced a strong revival in Russia. The event will include Russian opera, ballet, theatre, traditional and contemporary music, crafts and souvenirs. Organised and managed by Ensemble Productions who have the support of the Russian Embassy, Moscow City Government and Pushkin House. Free entrance. Russian Winter Festival, Trafalgar Square, held in previous years.
Poole Kite Picnics All kite fliers are welcome to join us from 10:00 at Hamworthy Park in Poole for these informal flying days. 11 Oct 2009 One Sky One World. Sunday.
Southampton Cruise Ship Sailings
Mar-Sep 2010 [TBC] Coin Street Festival, South Bank, London. Exciting range of culturally themed free events, featuring top-of-the-bill live music and activities for all the family culminating in The Mayor's Thames Festival
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Offshore Power Boat Racing Offshore Circuit Racing Drivers Association. Spectacular power boat racing at speeds up to 80mph. Video
11-13 Feb 2011 [TBC] Zee Carnival, Olympia, London. Fri-Sun. Asian lifestyle exhibition and interactive event. Bollywood stars, music, fashion, shopping and multi-cultural food.
19 Feb 2011 [TBC] Slaithwaite Moonraking Festival Saturday. Biennial street procession and theatre, starting at 18:00. Based on a village tale about two 19th century smugglers who were collecting barrels of the illegal ‘moonshine’ drink from the canal. The smugglers hid the barrels and told the police they were trying to rake the moon’s reflection out of the canal. Thinking they were fools, the police let the smugglers go. Long procession of up to 3000 villagers and visitors with some 200 bearing lanterns made of willow withy and tissue paper and lit by live candles. The procession includes jazz, carnival and brass bands and follows a route through the village before returning to the canal. The tour takes about an hour. At the canal, performers re-enact the moonraking tale. Several men are dressed as gnomes, a woman is dressed as the moonraking fairy and two fancy dress policemen play the bagpipes. They all tow a moon-shaped lantern mounted on a float along the canal with the women using rakes to guide the lantern as it floats along and to "rake" it out. The celebrations start and end with a firework display. Different every year. 01484 843030 Program
11 Mar 2011 [TBC] Red Nose Day. Red Nose Day is a UK-wide fundraising event organised by Comic Relief every two years. On Red Nose Day everyone is encouraged to cast inhibitions aside, put on a Red Nose and do something a little bit silly to raise money - celebrities included! It culminates in a night of extraordinary comedy and moving documentary films on BBC One. It’s an event that unites the entire nation in trying to make a difference to the lives of thousands of people, both across Africa and in the UK, facing terrible injustice or living in abject poverty.
11 Jul 2011 [TBC] Birmingham Carnival Sunday 12:00-21:00 Perry Park. Procession leaves at 13:00 from Handsworth Park, arriving at Perry Park at approximately 16:00. Party in Perry Park until 21:00. Tel: 0121 303 3008. The carnival will begin with a traditional street procession, including decorated floats, steel bands and carnival troupes from all over the UK. With stunning costumes designed by Professor Black and tens of thousands of people packing into the streets to watch, this will be a stunning spectacle. Held every two years.
?? 2009 [TBC] Coleford Festival, Gloucester. Sun-Mon 11:00-22:00. Street festival with four live music stages and a huge range of performers, arts based workshops, street entertainment, stalls, side shows and fair ground rides. Attendance 20,000. 2008 was a gap year following escalating costs.
27 Jul - 12 Aug 2012 Summer Olympics, London.
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