The What, Where, When: 13 September
WHERE Conwy High Street, Conwy, LL32 8DE, Gwynedd www.conwybeekeepers.org.uk
WHEN 13 September
WHAT Rhys Davies Short Story Conference Programme includes talks, panel sessions, master classes and performances. Speakers include novelists Edna O'Brien, Will Self and Janice Galloway. Includes the launch of the 2014 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition.
WHERE Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP www.swansea.ac.uk/conferences/events/shortstory
WHEN 13 – 15 September
WHAT Kendal Torchlight Carnival 2013 An evening of celebration for the community featuring a mix of traditional floats, bands, dancers and displays.
WHERE Various venues, Kendal, Cumbria www.kendaltorchlightcarnival.co.uk
WHEN 13 September
WHAT Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap A fantastic night at the theatre watching the world's longest running stage production.
WHERE Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4BP www.mousetrapontour.com
WHEN 9 – 14 September
WHAT Vintage by the Sea Festival A Vintage Marketplace, selling vintage clothes, accessories and memorabilia; Guys and Dolls Boutique with vintage hair and beauty makeovers; classic vehicles, vintage street food, vintage craft workshops and vintage street theatre. Also Vintage nightclubs with 50's Rock and Roll, 70's club soul and 80's disco themes
WHERE The Midland Hotel Marine Road West, Morecambe, Lancashire LA4 4BU and Morecambe Winter Gardens, 209 Marine Road Central, Morecambe, Lancashire LA4 4BU www.midlandvintage.co.uk
WHEN 14 September
WHAT The Jerwood Drawing Prize 2013 The Jerwood Drawing Prize is the UK's largest and longest running annual open exhibition for drawing. From a submission of over 3,000 entries, the selectors have brought together an exhibition of 76 drawings by 76 artists.
WHERE Jerwood Space, 171 Union Street, London SE1 0LN www.jerwoodvisualarts.org
WHEN Until 27 October
WHAT Buon Compleanno Party A party to celebrate the second birthday of Bunga Bunga, an Englishman's Italian: Bar, Pizza and Karoke. On offer will be cocktails, canapés, five latino bands, a surprise guest appearance, birthday cake and a redecorated Bunga Bunga.
WHERE Bunga Bunga, 37 Battersea Bridge Road, London, SW11 3BA www.bungabunga-london.com
WHEN 25 September
WHAT FloatArt London Inaugural floating art exhibition on the Thames, showcasing work of BA and MA art graduates.
WHERE The Dixie Queen, Tower Millenium Pier, Tower Hill, London, EC3N 4DT www.floatart.co.uk
WHEN 13-15 September
WHAT Global Cheese Awards Trade Day The Trade Day welcomes Sponsors, Exhibitors, Judges and Members of the Dairy Industry to this year's awards held on 13th September 2013. Held in conjunction with the Frome Agricultural and Cheese Show (14 September.)
WHERE West Woodland Showground, Frome, BA11 5ES, Somerset www.globalcheeseawards.com
WHEN 13 September
WHAT Cornish Bluegrass Festival Family festival held at a popular holiday destination. Features signing, live music and gospel sessions.
WHERE Hendra Holiday Park, Newquay www.cornishbluegrass.co.uk
WHEN 13-15 September
WHAT Harrogate Autumn Flower Show Major horticultural show with top UK nurseries and an extensive amateur society presence.
WHERE Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, HG2 8PW, North Yorkshire www.flowershow.org.uk
WHEN 13-15 September
WHAT Goodwood Revival World's largest historic motor race meeting. Visitors dress in period clothing and no vehicle built after 1966 is allowed within the circuit perimeter, which also includes flying displays and competitive racing. Fleets of classic vehicles act as a shuttle service for VIP guests.
WHERE Goodwood House, Chichester, PO18 0PX www.goodwood.co.uk
WHEN 13-15 September
WHAT London Art Book Fair Features the work of international artist bookmakers, gallery presses and arts publishing houses alongside lectures. Includes a special preview for booksellers, distributors, collectors, and the arts and literary press.
WHERE Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 7QX www.whitechapelgallery.org
WHEN 13-15 September
WHAT The Exhibition at London Fashion Week - s/s 2014 International designer labels present fashion, footwear and accessory collections for spring/summer 2014 at key UK trade exhibition, which runs alongside London Fashion Week.
WHERE Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA, Greater London www.londonfashionweek.co.uk
WHEN 13-17 September
WHAT The Cake & Bake Show The UK's first consumer baking show. Features a range of demonstrations from celebrity chefs, children's baking workshops, a food market and dedicated areas for chocolate, pies, and other foods. Celeb chefs taking part in 2012 included Paul Hollywood, Edd Kimber, Mary Berry and Paul A Young. Also celebrates the World's Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of charity partner Macmillan Cancer Support.
WHERE Earls Court, London, SW5 9TA, Greater London www.thecakeandbakeshow.co.uk
WHEN 13-15 September
WHAT Kings Place Festival Features over 100 concerts, 12 talks, two exhibitions and a hog roast.
WHERE Kings Place, York Way, London, N1 9AG, Greater London www.kingsplace.co.uk
WHEN 13-15 September
WHAT Ramsbottom Festival Family-friendly festival. Features performances from The Futureheads, Public Service Broadcasting, Sinéad O'Connor and Twisted Wheel.
WHERE Ramsbottom Cricket Club, Bury, BL0 0BS, Greater Manchester www.ramsbottomfestival.com
WHEN 13-15 September
WHAT Over the Moon Festival Eco and family-friendly, carbon-neutral festival celebrating the Autumn Equinox.
WHERE Knockhatch Farm, Hailsham Bypass, Hailsham, BN27 3GD, East Sussex www.overthemoonfestival.com
WHEN 13-15 September
WHAT Bloody Scotland Scotland's first international crime writing festival. Over 40 crime writers participate in discussions and workshops. Participants include Lee Child, Val McDermid, Charles Cumming and Alex Gray.
WHERE Various venues, Stirling, Scotland www.bloodyscotland.com
WHEN 13-15 September
WHAT Festival No 6 Intimate bespoke festival of music arts and culture. Performers include Manic Street Preachers, James Blake and Everything Everything.
WHERE Portmeirion, Gwynedd, LL48 6ER, Wales www.festivalnumber6.com
WHEN 13-15 September
WHAT Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival Scottish musicians take to the stage at the festival celebrating jazz music.
WHERE Various venues, Islay, Scotland. www.islayjazzfestival.co.uk
WHEN 13-15 September
WHAT Ludlow Food & Drink Festival The UK's longest running food festival includes appearances from top chefs along with free talks and demonstrations. Celebrates the quality and diversity of around 160 local independent food and drink producers.
WHERE Ludlow Castle, Ludlow, SY8 1AY, Shropshire www.foodfestival.co.uk
WHEN 13-15 September
WHAT Open Cambridge Weekend Tours, talks and open access in which buildings, grounds and collections go on show for families, local residents and community groups. Takes place as part of Heritage Open Days.
WHERE Various venues, Cambridge www.cam.ac.uk/opencambridge
WHEN 13-14 September
WHAT Jane Austen Festival A whole range of activities centred on Jane Austen, including a Regency fashion show, a masked ball and various talks, excursions and classes.
WHERE Various venues, Bath, BA1 www.janeausten.co.uk
WHEN 13-21 September
WHAT The PSP Southampton Boat Show Europe's largest purpose built on-water boat show features over 550 exhibitors and 1,000 boats on display.
WHERE Mayflower Park, Southampton, SO15 1HJ www.southamptonboatshow.com
WHEN 13-22 September
WHAT Field to Feast Festival Combines history with the story of farming and crafts at Sheffield Manor Lodge. Attractions include The Sheffield Pipe Band, working heavy horses, The Laxton Archers and The Doncaster Waites.
WHERE Sheffield Manor Lodge, 197 Manor Lane, Sheffield, S2 1UL www.manorlodge.org.uk/whats_on?id=209
WHEN 14 September
WHAT USK Show Agricultural event catered for families. Features livestock, show jumping and trade stands.
WHERE USK Showground, Monmouthshire, Wales www.uskshow.co.uk
WHEN 14 September
WHAT The Cambridge Food Garden & Produce Festival Features wine tasting, chef demonstrations and gardening stalls.
WHERE Parker's Piece, Cambridge, CB1 1JF www.oakleighfairs.co.uk/foodandgarden
WHEN 14-15 September
WHAT Thames Path Challenge Participants walk or run along England's best known river. Over 1,500 people took part in 2012 raising over £1m for charity.
WHERE River Thames, London www.thamespathchallenge.com
WHEN 14-15 September
WHAT Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival Showcases the best local produce. Includes live music and street entertainment.
WHERE Various venues, Hastings, East Sussex www.visit1066country.com
WHEN 14-15 September
WHAT Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival Celebrates and demonstrates great Scottish cooking and produce. Farmers and chefs sell and showcase products. Also features live folk music, a 'Stirrin Stuff' kids campaign and wine tasting.
WHERE Loch Lomond Shores, Ben Lomond Way, Balloch, Loch Lomond, G83 8QL, West Dunbartonshire www.lochlomondfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk
WHEN 14-15 September
WHAT Penistone Show Largest one day show in the North of England is an agricultural showcase of life in the Pennines.
WHERE The Show Field, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6FS, South Yorkshire www.penistoneshow.com
WHEN 14 September
WHAT Henley Show Traditional agricultural show with livestock, goats, llamas and poultry.
WHERE Greenlands Farm, Henley on Thames, RG4 9NR, Oxfordshire www.thehenleyshow.co.uk
WHEN 14 September
WHAT Edinburgh Antiques & Collectors Fair Features ceramics, paintings, glassware, decorative items and furniture as part of a nationwide series.
WHERE Royal Highland Centre, Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB www.b2bevents.info
WHEN 14-15 September
WHAT Stratford Upon Avon Food Festival Historic town hosts food event on the banks of the River Avon, opposite the famous Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Features children's activities, market stalls throughout the town, experts on healthy eating, gourmet food from the UK and overseas as well as local produce.
WHERE Stratford Racecourse, Luddington Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9SE, Warwickshire www.stratfordfoodfestival.co.uk
WHEN 14-15 September
WHAT St Ives September Festival A celebration of Music & the Arts. Includes literature, tours, exhibitions, theatre, street performances and film.
WHERE St Ives, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly www.stivesseptemberfestival.co.uk
WHEN 14-28 September
WHAT Glee Birmingham 2013 Annual gardening show takes place exhibiting leading suppliers in the gardening and DIY industry.
WHERE The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT www.gleebirmingham.com
WHEN 15-17 September
WHAT The Agatha Christie Festival A week of activities and events take place to celebrate the popular crime writer. Includes plays, treasure hunts, tea dances, murder mystery evenings and a charity open sea swim. Festival is organised around Agatha Christie's birthday (September 15.)
WHERE Various venues, Torbay, Devon www.englishriviera.co.uk/agathachristie/festival
WHEN 15-22 September
WHAT Hampstead & Highgate Literary Festival Authors celebrate Highgate's rich literary heritage, including Ruby Wax, Nick Ross, Deborah Moggach and Tracy Chevalier.
WHERE Jewish Cultural Centre, Ivy House, 94-96 North End Road, London, NW11 7SX www.hamhighlitfest.com
WHEN 15-17 September
WHAT EcoLuxe London Biannual exhibition promotes high end, environmentally friendly fashion designers and brands.
WHERE Kingsway Hall, 66 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5BX www.ecoluxelondon.org
WHEN 15-16 September
WHAT Taunton Toy & Train Collectors Fair Caters for all levels of collector, featuring elusive models from well-established manufacturers.
WHERE Blackbrook Pavilion Leisure Centre, Blackbook Way, Taunton, TA1 2RW, Somerset www.bulldogfairs.com
WHEN 15 September
WHAT Windsor Festival Celebrates choral, orchestral and chamber music. Also includes literary events, walks, film screenings and talks.
WHERE Various venues, Windsor, Windsor & Maidenhead www.windsorfestival.com
WHEN 16-29 September
WHAT The Scotch Egg Challenge The third annual charity auction (in association with Action Against Hunger) gives Scotch egg enthusiasts the chance to bid for their favourite yolky creations from some of the UK's leading establishments. The auction kicks of with a launch party at The Ship.
WHERE The Ship Wandsworth, 41 Jew's Row, Wandsworth, London SW18 1TB www.theship.co.uk and www.scotcheggchallenge.org
WHEN 17 - 20 September
WHAT Channel Islands Festival of Arts & Crafts – Jersey Showcases unique crafts, paintings and souvenirs from a range of Channel Island and UK exhibitors.
WHERE Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity, JE3 5JP www.cifestivalofartsandcrafts.com
WHEN 17-22 September