The What, Where, When: 3 January
WHAT: Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2013 Held at The Royal Observatory. It is back for the fifth year running and showcases dozens of professional and amateur images selected from more than 1,200 entries.
WHERE: Royal Observatory, Blackheath Avenue, London, SE 10 8XJ www.rmg.co.uk
WHEN: January 2 – February 23
WHAT: Canary Wharf Ice Rink Offers visitors the chance to glide across the 1,100 sq rink, have a drink at the bar or just watch to action from a gallery. There is also a skate path through trees lit by fairy lights.
WHERE: Canada Square Park, London, E14 5AH www.icerinkcanarywharf.co.uk
WHEN: January 2 – February 16
WHAT: BP Walk through British Art Provides visitors with the chance to walk around the varied and fascinating collection of British Art.
WHERE: Tate Britain Milbank, London, SW1P 4RG www.tate.org.uk
WHEN: January 3 – May 14
WHAT: The Cotswolds Decorative Antiques Fair Has dealers who sell in textiles, oak and country furniture, glass, silver and porcelain.
WHERE: Westonbirt School, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QG www.cooperevents.com
WHEN: January 3 - 5
Canary Wharf Ice Rink
WHAT: The Exeter Trial Will see competitors in motorbikes and cars take routes in and around Exeter. There is a sister event called the Land's End Trial.
WHERE: various venues, Exeter, Devon, www.themotorcyclingclub.org.uk
WHEN: January 3 – 5
WHAT: The Brooks Hell Runner Series One of the most popular off-road running events and will see participants take part in a ten mile challenge.
WHERE: Longmoor Camp, Longmoor, Hampshire, GU33 www.hellrunner.co.uk
WHEN: January 4
WHAT: Ping Pong Championships Offers visitors the chance to come and witness 128 players compete for a £100k prize fund.
WHERE: Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY www.worldchampionshipofpingpong.net
WHEN: January 4
WHAT: The Tullet Prebon London Boat Show This is the UK's premier international marine leisure event and has never been more popular.
WHERE: ExCeL, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL www.londonboatshow.com
WHEN: January 4
The Cotswolds Decorative Antiques Fair
WHAT: The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Will see the indoor classic motorcycle event of the year. With hundreds of vehicles on display, trade stands and autojumbles it is set to be a memorable day.
WHERE: Newark Showground, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY www.classicbikeshows.com
WHEN: January 4 -5
WHAT: The Exeter Toy and Train Collectors Fair One of the longest running events of its kind in the world and is part of a series taking place throughout the year.
WHERE: Westpoint Exhibition Centre, Exeter, EX5 1DJ www.bulldogfairs.com
WHEN: January 5
WHAT: The Malvern Flea and Collectors Fair Will feature ceramics, paintings, glassware, furniture and decorative items.
WHERE: Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW www.b2bevents.info
WHEN: January 5
WHAT: The London Collection Men Invites you to come to the third edition of the fashion event, showcasing London's menswear design talent.
WHERE: The Hospital Club and Victoria House, London, WC, www.britishfashioncouncil.com
WHEN: January 6
London Short Film Festival
WHAT: The Oxford Farming Conference An annual event which attempts to set and discuss the farming industry's agenda.
WHERE: University of Oxford Examination Schools, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4BG www.ofc.org.uk
WHEN: January 6
WHERE: Belgravia Gallery 45, Abermarle St, London, W1S 4JL www.belgraviagalley.com
WHEN: 6 January – 2 February
WHAT: Ardingly Antiques and Collectors Fair The largest event of its kind in the south east of England.
WHERE: South of England Showground, Ardingly, Nr Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6TL www.iacf.co.uk
WHEN: 7 January
WHAT: London Short Film Festival Come and enjoy this wonderful event – the best of its kind, showcasing up and coming directors and old favourites.
WHERE: Various Locations around London, www.shortfilms.org.uk
WHEN: 10-19 January
WHERE: Royal Observatory, Blackheath Avenue, London, SE 10 8XJ www.rmg.co.uk
WHEN: January 2 – February 23
WHAT: Canary Wharf Ice Rink Offers visitors the chance to glide across the 1,100 sq rink, have a drink at the bar or just watch to action from a gallery. There is also a skate path through trees lit by fairy lights.
WHERE: Canada Square Park, London, E14 5AH www.icerinkcanarywharf.co.uk
WHEN: January 2 – February 16
WHAT: BP Walk through British Art Provides visitors with the chance to walk around the varied and fascinating collection of British Art.
WHERE: Tate Britain Milbank, London, SW1P 4RG www.tate.org.uk
WHEN: January 3 – May 14
WHAT: The Cotswolds Decorative Antiques Fair Has dealers who sell in textiles, oak and country furniture, glass, silver and porcelain.
WHERE: Westonbirt School, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QG www.cooperevents.com
WHEN: January 3 - 5
Canary Wharf Ice RinkWHAT: The Exeter Trial Will see competitors in motorbikes and cars take routes in and around Exeter. There is a sister event called the Land's End Trial.
WHERE: various venues, Exeter, Devon, www.themotorcyclingclub.org.uk
WHEN: January 3 – 5
WHAT: The Brooks Hell Runner Series One of the most popular off-road running events and will see participants take part in a ten mile challenge.
WHERE: Longmoor Camp, Longmoor, Hampshire, GU33 www.hellrunner.co.uk
WHEN: January 4
WHAT: Ping Pong Championships Offers visitors the chance to come and witness 128 players compete for a £100k prize fund.
WHERE: Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY www.worldchampionshipofpingpong.net
WHEN: January 4
WHAT: The Tullet Prebon London Boat Show This is the UK's premier international marine leisure event and has never been more popular.
WHERE: ExCeL, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL www.londonboatshow.com
WHEN: January 4
The Cotswolds Decorative Antiques FairWHAT: The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Will see the indoor classic motorcycle event of the year. With hundreds of vehicles on display, trade stands and autojumbles it is set to be a memorable day.
WHERE: Newark Showground, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY www.classicbikeshows.com
WHEN: January 4 -5
WHAT: The Exeter Toy and Train Collectors Fair One of the longest running events of its kind in the world and is part of a series taking place throughout the year.
WHERE: Westpoint Exhibition Centre, Exeter, EX5 1DJ www.bulldogfairs.com
WHEN: January 5
WHAT: The Malvern Flea and Collectors Fair Will feature ceramics, paintings, glassware, furniture and decorative items.
WHERE: Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW www.b2bevents.info
WHEN: January 5
WHAT: The London Collection Men Invites you to come to the third edition of the fashion event, showcasing London's menswear design talent.
WHERE: The Hospital Club and Victoria House, London, WC, www.britishfashioncouncil.com
WHEN: January 6
London Short Film FestivalWHAT: The Oxford Farming Conference An annual event which attempts to set and discuss the farming industry's agenda.
WHERE: University of Oxford Examination Schools, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4BG www.ofc.org.uk
WHEN: January 6
Looking ahead
WHAT: Nelson Mandela: The Long Walk to Freedom An exhibition which gathers international press coverage of Mandela's death.WHERE: Belgravia Gallery 45, Abermarle St, London, W1S 4JL www.belgraviagalley.com
WHEN: 6 January – 2 February
WHAT: Ardingly Antiques and Collectors Fair The largest event of its kind in the south east of England.
WHERE: South of England Showground, Ardingly, Nr Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6TL www.iacf.co.uk
WHEN: 7 January
WHAT: London Short Film Festival Come and enjoy this wonderful event – the best of its kind, showcasing up and coming directors and old favourites.
WHERE: Various Locations around London, www.shortfilms.org.uk
WHEN: 10-19 January