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Support your local indie shop on Record Store Day

This year’s Record Store Day will take place on Saturday 21st April with a whole host of events and special releases for music fans to enjoy…

Celebrate ‘Obby ‘Oss Day in Cornwall

Every May Day, Padstow in Cornwall celebrates the spring holiday a little bit differently to the rest of us. Known locally as ‘Obby ‘Oss Day, the quirky event sees the town come alive with processions and revelry…

Get your taste buds ready for a Craft Beer Battle

On Sunday 6th May, Public in Woolwich will be turned into a craft beer arena, where breweries from all over the world will go head-to-head in the ultimate battle of the beer…

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Quirky talks, classes and workshops for Spring

Looking for something a bit different to do with your spare time? Dying to learn a new skill or take on a quirky craft? Then take a look at our round-up of talks, classes and workshops coming up this Spring…

Pop up barber shops and swing competitions at York’s Festival of Vintage

Take a trip to the past this weekend as York’s Festival of Vintage takes place, celebrating all things vintage from the 1930s to the 1960s with DJs, dance lessons, a vintage beauty parlour, fashion parades and workshops…

Take a peek behind the scenes at Cardiff Animation Festival

Cardiff Animation Festival (CAF) will take place from 19th to 22nd April with special events including a screening of Wes Anderson’s new animated feature film, Isle of Dogs…

Watch some sozzled Shakespeare in London

Shit-faced Shakespeare, the multi sell-out fringe phenomenon, is back in London with two new shows, kicking off with The Merchant of Venice from Wednesday 18th April to Saturday 2nd June…

A glimpse into the club toilet confessional with Dames

Celebrating females with no filters, Dames is about the intimate and exposing nature of friendships in the true contemporary confessional; the club toilet…

Scenic walks, music, beer and trains combine for festival

Celebrate the beautiful landscape and local history with walks, talks and music at the ride2stride Settle-Carlisle Walking Festival this May…

Storytelling and gig combine in an epic time travelling odyssey

Award-winning musician and Kneehigh Associate Dom Coyote presents an epic time travelling odyssey with We Can Time Travel, which will be touring to Reading, Folkestone and London…

Two women confront their differences in The Gulf

The European Premiere of The Gulf – an honest representation of the challenges all relationships can endure, no matter the sexuality – will take place at the Tristan Bates Theatre in London this month…

Hidden gems and microbreweries on the Real Ale Trail

The Real Ale Trail runs every Spring and Autumn across Wales and the Wirral, allowing participants to visit rural pubs and enjoy some decent beer. So, if you like real ale and fancy a day out, why not catch the trail bus?

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