The What, Where, When: 11 April
WHAT: The Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch. Annual fundraising lunch for ABF The Soldiers' Charity Current Operations Fund. The theme for 2014 is "100 years of duty" and tickets are priced at £95. This year's Guest of Honour is HRH The Duke of Gloucester.
WHERE: The Guildhall, Gresham Street, London, EC2P 2EJ www.bigcurry.org/events/lordmayor
WHEN: 10 April
WHAT: The Creative Crafts Shows – Belfast. Part of a series of exhibitions around the UK dedicated to crafts and hobbies. Chance to purchase materials and supplies as well as workshops, Make & Takes and free demonstrations.
WHERE: Balmoral Hall, The King's Hall, Belfast, BT9 6GW www.sccshows.co.uk
WHEN: 10-12 April
WHAT: Chelsea Art Fair. Modern British and contemporary art on sale from 35 galleries and dealers. Includes paintings, drawings, etchings and sculptures. First day is invitation only.
WHERE: Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Road, London, SW3 5EE www.penman-fairs.co.uk
WHEN: 10-13 April
WHAT: Cake International – The Cake Decorating & Baking Show. Workshops and demonstrations in sugarcraft and cake decoration. Opportunity to buy supplies and see live competitions.
WHERE: ExCeL, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL www.cakeinternational.co.uk
WHEN: 10-12 April
Antiques for Everyone
WHAT: HighTide Festival. Showcase of young theatrical talent. Includes four premier productions, readings of new plays and Face To Face talks with author Kate Mosse, actor Michael Gambon and others.
WHERE: The Cut, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BY www.hightide.org.uk
WHEN: 10-19 April
WHAT: Antiques for Everyone – Spring Fair. The largest antiques fair in the UK where all items are checked for authenticity prior to sale.
WHERE: The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT www.antiquesforeveryone.co.uk
WHEN: 10-13 April
WHAT: RHS Flower Show Cardiff. The first outdoor show of the season for the Royal Horticultural Society. Opportunity to view show gardens, get expert horticultural advice as well as a farmer's market and trade stalls to purchase supplies.
WHERE: Bute Park, Cardiff Castle, Cardiff, CF10 3DX
www.rhs.org.uk/Shows-Events/RHS-Flower-Show-Cardiff/2014
WHEN: 11-13 April
WHAT: Chocolate Festival. Demonstrations and masterclasses from top chocolatiers. Book signings, chocolate cocktails, Chocolate Lounge and Chocolate Spa.
WHERE: Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0QH www.festivalchocolate.co.uk
WHEN: 11-13 April
WHAT: Ideal Home Show – Dublin. Ireland's biggest homes and interiors show. Sectors include furniture, renovation, interior design, DIY, leisure and entertainment, kitchenware and technology.
WHERE: RDS Simmonscourt, Ballsbridge, Dublin, 4 www.idealhome.ie
WHEN: 11-13 April
WHAT: Coral Scottish Grand National. National Hunt race which is Scotland's largest and richest jump meeting.
WHERE: Ayr Racecourse, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 0JE www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk
WHEN: 11-12 April
Exefest
WHAT: RHS London Orchid Show and Botanical Art Show. Specialist growers showcase a wide range of orchids from around the world.
WHERE: Royal Horticultural Halls, 80 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PE www.rhs.org.uk/london
WHEN: 11-12 April
WHAT: Exefest. Annual festival on the banks of Exeter Canal. Features traditional music and dance with headline acts of Melrose Quartet and The Dovetail Trio.
WHERE: Double Locks, Canal Banks, Exeter, Devon www.exefest.com
WHEN: 12 April
WHAT: Cheese Makers Market. Opportunity to see, taste and buy cheeses from over 70 different producers in the UK and Europe.
WHERE: The Market Place, Old Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2JN www.cheesemakersmarket.com
WHEN: 12 April
WHAT: Lancashire Food Festival. A celebration of the best local, regional and world cuisine. Over 50 exhibitors from Lancashire and elsewhere showcasing a host of traditional and exotic food and drinks, available to both sample and buy.
WHERE: Town Hall, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LA www.hyndburnleisure.co.uk/lancashirefoodfestival
WHEN: 12-13 April
Chelsea Art Fair
WHAT: The Big Stamp & Scrapbooking Show. One of the biggest papercraft shows focusing on cardmaking, scrapbooking, rubber stamping and other crafts. Features over 60 retailers and the opportunity to buy supplies, discover the latest card making and scrapbooking trends and watch demonstrations.
WHERE: Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY www.bssbs.co.uk
WHEN: 12-13 April
WHAT: All About Dogs – Newbury. Largest canine show in the region. Feature world class arena displays, competitions, family entertainment and shopping.
WHERE: Newbury Showground, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9QZ www.allaboutdogsshow.co.uk
WHEN: 12-13 April
WHAT: York Health & Healing Festival. Showcase of everything currently available in the world of holistic living. Includes complementary therapies, healing products, aromatherapy oils, books, clothing and much more. Psychic readers, mediums and counsellors will be available, as well as celebrity authors and inspirational speakers.
WHERE: The York Racecourse Exhibition Centre, York, YO23 1EX www.healthhealingfestivals.co.uk
WHEN: 12-13 April
WHAT: Detling International Antiques & Collectors Fair. Antiques fair featuring paintings, glassware, ceramics, decorative items and furniture.
WHERE: The Kent County Showground, Detling Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF www.b2bevents.info
WHEN: 12-13 April
WHAT: Spring Gardening Weekend. Features talks, walks and demonstrations on a range of topics. Includes woodland plants, herbs, alpines and getting started in gardening.
WHERE: RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB www.rhs.org.uk
WHEN: 12-13 April
WHAT: Kinvery Antiques & Collectors Fair. Glassware, paintings, ceramics, furniture and decorative items for sale.
WHERE: The Leisure Centre, Enville Road, Kinver, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY7 6AA www.romanfairs.co.uk
WHEN: 13 April
Spring Gardening Weekend
WHAT: The Real Wine Fair. An artisan growers' event featuring over 170 small wine growers who work organically and biodynamically, leaving the wine to taste true to itself. Tasting available of over 600 natural and organic wines.
WHERE: Tobacco Dock, 56 Porters Walk, Wapping, London, E1W 2SF www.therealwinefair.com
WHEN: 13-14 April
WHAT: Independent Toys and Gift Show. Over 100 toy and gift suppliers including Mattel, Hasbro and LEGO will be exhibiting. Freshly prepared lunches and complimentary refreshments available.
WHERE: Cranmore Park Exhibition Centre, Cranmore Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4LF www.independenttoyandgift.co.uk
WHEN: 15-16 April
WHAT: Ardingly International Antiques & Collectors Fair. Largest international fair of its kind in the south of England. Items for sale include antique furniture, collectables, vintage clothing and fabrics and more.
WHERE: The South of England Showground, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL www.iacf.co.uk
WHEN: 15-16 April
WHAT: 'Travelling Light'. Photography and art exhibition by Henry Uniacke and Stephen Thompson.
WHERE: The Fishslab Gallery, 11 Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB www.fishslabgallery.co.uk
WHEN: 9-15 April
WHERE: The Guildhall, Gresham Street, London, EC2P 2EJ www.bigcurry.org/events/lordmayor
WHEN: 10 April
WHAT: The Creative Crafts Shows – Belfast. Part of a series of exhibitions around the UK dedicated to crafts and hobbies. Chance to purchase materials and supplies as well as workshops, Make & Takes and free demonstrations.
WHERE: Balmoral Hall, The King's Hall, Belfast, BT9 6GW www.sccshows.co.uk
WHEN: 10-12 April
WHAT: Chelsea Art Fair. Modern British and contemporary art on sale from 35 galleries and dealers. Includes paintings, drawings, etchings and sculptures. First day is invitation only.
WHERE: Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Road, London, SW3 5EE www.penman-fairs.co.uk
WHEN: 10-13 April
WHAT: Cake International – The Cake Decorating & Baking Show. Workshops and demonstrations in sugarcraft and cake decoration. Opportunity to buy supplies and see live competitions.
WHERE: ExCeL, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL www.cakeinternational.co.uk
WHEN: 10-12 April
Antiques for EveryoneWHAT: HighTide Festival. Showcase of young theatrical talent. Includes four premier productions, readings of new plays and Face To Face talks with author Kate Mosse, actor Michael Gambon and others.
WHERE: The Cut, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BY www.hightide.org.uk
WHEN: 10-19 April
WHAT: Antiques for Everyone – Spring Fair. The largest antiques fair in the UK where all items are checked for authenticity prior to sale.
WHERE: The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT www.antiquesforeveryone.co.uk
WHEN: 10-13 April
WHAT: RHS Flower Show Cardiff. The first outdoor show of the season for the Royal Horticultural Society. Opportunity to view show gardens, get expert horticultural advice as well as a farmer's market and trade stalls to purchase supplies.
WHERE: Bute Park, Cardiff Castle, Cardiff, CF10 3DX
www.rhs.org.uk/Shows-Events/RHS-Flower-Show-Cardiff/2014
WHEN: 11-13 April
WHAT: Chocolate Festival. Demonstrations and masterclasses from top chocolatiers. Book signings, chocolate cocktails, Chocolate Lounge and Chocolate Spa.
WHERE: Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0QH www.festivalchocolate.co.uk
WHEN: 11-13 April
WHAT: Ideal Home Show – Dublin. Ireland's biggest homes and interiors show. Sectors include furniture, renovation, interior design, DIY, leisure and entertainment, kitchenware and technology.
WHERE: RDS Simmonscourt, Ballsbridge, Dublin, 4 www.idealhome.ie
WHEN: 11-13 April
WHAT: Coral Scottish Grand National. National Hunt race which is Scotland's largest and richest jump meeting.
WHERE: Ayr Racecourse, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA8 0JE www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk
WHEN: 11-12 April
ExefestWHAT: RHS London Orchid Show and Botanical Art Show. Specialist growers showcase a wide range of orchids from around the world.
WHERE: Royal Horticultural Halls, 80 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PE www.rhs.org.uk/london
WHEN: 11-12 April
WHAT: Exefest. Annual festival on the banks of Exeter Canal. Features traditional music and dance with headline acts of Melrose Quartet and The Dovetail Trio.
WHERE: Double Locks, Canal Banks, Exeter, Devon www.exefest.com
WHEN: 12 April
WHAT: Cheese Makers Market. Opportunity to see, taste and buy cheeses from over 70 different producers in the UK and Europe.
WHERE: The Market Place, Old Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2JN www.cheesemakersmarket.com
WHEN: 12 April
WHAT: Lancashire Food Festival. A celebration of the best local, regional and world cuisine. Over 50 exhibitors from Lancashire and elsewhere showcasing a host of traditional and exotic food and drinks, available to both sample and buy.
WHERE: Town Hall, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LA www.hyndburnleisure.co.uk/lancashirefoodfestival
WHEN: 12-13 April
Chelsea Art FairWHAT: The Big Stamp & Scrapbooking Show. One of the biggest papercraft shows focusing on cardmaking, scrapbooking, rubber stamping and other crafts. Features over 60 retailers and the opportunity to buy supplies, discover the latest card making and scrapbooking trends and watch demonstrations.
WHERE: Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY www.bssbs.co.uk
WHEN: 12-13 April
WHAT: All About Dogs – Newbury. Largest canine show in the region. Feature world class arena displays, competitions, family entertainment and shopping.
WHERE: Newbury Showground, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9QZ www.allaboutdogsshow.co.uk
WHEN: 12-13 April
WHAT: York Health & Healing Festival. Showcase of everything currently available in the world of holistic living. Includes complementary therapies, healing products, aromatherapy oils, books, clothing and much more. Psychic readers, mediums and counsellors will be available, as well as celebrity authors and inspirational speakers.
WHERE: The York Racecourse Exhibition Centre, York, YO23 1EX www.healthhealingfestivals.co.uk
WHEN: 12-13 April
WHAT: Detling International Antiques & Collectors Fair. Antiques fair featuring paintings, glassware, ceramics, decorative items and furniture.
WHERE: The Kent County Showground, Detling Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF www.b2bevents.info
WHEN: 12-13 April
WHAT: Spring Gardening Weekend. Features talks, walks and demonstrations on a range of topics. Includes woodland plants, herbs, alpines and getting started in gardening.
WHERE: RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB www.rhs.org.uk
WHEN: 12-13 April
WHAT: Kinvery Antiques & Collectors Fair. Glassware, paintings, ceramics, furniture and decorative items for sale.
WHERE: The Leisure Centre, Enville Road, Kinver, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY7 6AA www.romanfairs.co.uk
WHEN: 13 April
Spring Gardening WeekendWHERE: Tobacco Dock, 56 Porters Walk, Wapping, London, E1W 2SF www.therealwinefair.com
WHEN: 13-14 April
WHAT: Independent Toys and Gift Show. Over 100 toy and gift suppliers including Mattel, Hasbro and LEGO will be exhibiting. Freshly prepared lunches and complimentary refreshments available.
WHERE: Cranmore Park Exhibition Centre, Cranmore Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4LF www.independenttoyandgift.co.uk
WHEN: 15-16 April
WHAT: Ardingly International Antiques & Collectors Fair. Largest international fair of its kind in the south of England. Items for sale include antique furniture, collectables, vintage clothing and fabrics and more.
WHERE: The South of England Showground, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL www.iacf.co.uk
WHEN: 15-16 April
WHAT: 'Travelling Light'. Photography and art exhibition by Henry Uniacke and Stephen Thompson.
WHERE: The Fishslab Gallery, 11 Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB www.fishslabgallery.co.uk
WHEN: 9-15 April