The What, Where, When: 31 January

The Lady pick of the best events over the coming days
WHAT: Rabbie's Girls 2014 Ladies only Burns Night event in aid of Royal Blind.
WHERE: Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh, UK. www.royalblind.org/shop/rabbies-girls.html
WHEN: 31 January


WHAT: The Southern Home Show Showcases innovative design ideas, renovation tips and energy saving solutions, along with the latest products for the home.
WHERE: Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY. www.southernhomeshow.co.uk
WHEN: 31 January - 2 February


WHAT: Petersfield Antiques Fair Showcases affordable and stylish furniture, art and artefacts from the past 300 years.
WHERE: The Festival Hall, Petersfield, Hampshire. www.penman-fairs.co.uk
WHEN: 31 January – 2 February

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WHAT: The BIC Wedding Show
The largest wedding show on the south coast
WHERE: Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5BH. www.bic.org.uk
WHEN: 31 January – 2 February


WHAT: Women's RBS 6 Nations Women's version of the largest international rugby union tournament in the Northern Hemisphere
WHERE: Venues across UK
WHEN: 31 January – 16 March


WHAT: Bowman Antiques Fair The largest indoor antiques fair in England, featuring around 400 stands.
WHERE: Stafford County Showground, Stafford, ST18 0BD. www.antiquesfairs.com
WHEN: 31 January – 2 February

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WHAT: Slimbridge Festival of Birds
Birdwatching festival featuring workshops and talks as well as stalls and family activities
WHERE: WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre, Bowditch, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT. www.wwt.org.uk
WHEN: 1 – 2 February


WHAT: Welsh Champion Hurdle The prestigious race also features the West Wales National
WHERE: Ffos Las Racecourse, Nr Carway, Carmathenshire, SA17 4DE. www.ffoslasracecourse.co.uk
WHEN: 1 February


WHAT: Bespoke International Taste Extravaganza Culinary event featuring celebrity chefs, allowing visitors the chance to attend exclusive dinners
WHERE: Chipping Campden and North Cotswolds. www.thebite.co
WHEN: 1 – 8 February


WHAT: Chinese New Year London celebrations
WHERE: Various venues in London, starting at Chinatown. www.thelondonchinatown.org.uk/pages/chinese-new-year-2014.php
WHEN: 2 February

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WHAT: The Jewellery Show (Birmingham) The UK's largest dedicated international jewellery show.
WHERE: The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. www.thejewelleryshow.com
WHEN: 2 – 4 February


WHAT: Shepton Mallet Toy and Train Collectors Fair Caters for all levels of collector, featuring exclusive models from well-established manufacturers
WHERE: Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN. www.bulldogfairs.com
WHEN: 2 February


WHAT: Spring Fair International The UK's largest international home and gift trade exhibition, covering all 20 halls of the NEC
WHERE: The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. www.springfair.com
WHEN: 2 – 6 February