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World Snail Racing Championships

Racing at a snail’s pace

More than 200 snails slug it out every year in the World Snail Racing Championships held at Congham, in Norfolk. This years event is to be held on the 17th July 2010…

CoBiUK Charity Cycle Challenge

You could look sweet, upon the seat, of a bicycle made for…seven!

People from all across Britain are being invited to take part in a charity bike ride from John O’ Groats to Land’s End this August. But it’s not just any bike ride. The group will be riding a seven-seater circular bike, all in aid of Cancer Research UK…

Vauxhall Motors Bowling Club event - August 1st 2010

Vauxhall Motors have an event to bowl you over

On the 1st of August, for one day only London’s Brick Lane will undergo a major transformation into a professional standard bowling green, courtesy of Vauxhall Motors. Head on down for a summery Sunday adventure…

World Pooh Sticks Championships

When: 28th March 2010 Where: Days Lock, Little Wittenham, OX14 4RB £: 2-10 to take part What is it? The World Pooh Sticks Championships will be held on the River Thames at Days Lock, Little Wittenham.  The championships started when the Lock Keeper noticed walkers recreating Pooh’s pastime on the river and thought this would be […]

The Ba'

When: 25th December 2009 & 1st January 2010 Where: Kirkwall, Orkney Islands £: Free What is it? The Ba’ is played every Christmas and New Year on the streets of Kirkwall.  A long running tradition played by the Uppies and the Doonies.  The team you are on depends on what side of town you are […]

The World Stone Skimming Championships

When: 27th September 2009 Where: Easdale Island, Scotland £: 4 for adults, 3 for over 60s & 1 for under 10s to take part What is it? A chance for people of all ages to have a go at being a champion stone skimmer.  There are various categories to compete in, depending on your age, […]

Are you bonkers for conkers?

When: 11th October 2009 Where: Ashton, Northamptonshire £: What is it? World Conker Championships 2009.  People should enter in advance armed with a nut and 12″ of string.  Get yourself along to enjoy the stalls and sideshows and help raise money for the blind and visually impaired. More info: World Conker Championships

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Curiosity of the Week

The quirky wonders of Wigtown
Martyr's Stake in Wigtown

The annual Wigtown Book Festival opens this week. So, we thought it was a good time to take a look at this quirky Scottish town for our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Solo cinema and scientific sounds at Flatpack Festival
Flatpack Festival 2022, Design by Keith Dodds and Illustration by Jacques Kleynhans

Flatpack Festival brings an eclectic mix of shows, screenings and activities that surprise and delight audiences to venues across Birmingham…

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