What Where When: 11 - 13 May
WHAT: Brentwood Robin Hood Game & Country Show Celebrating the legend of Robin Hood, the annual family fun event featuring re-enactments, falconry displays, dog shows and a variety of food tents and demonstrations.
WHERE: Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9NN
WHEN: 12 May - 13 May 2012
Website: www.robinhoodcountyshow.co.uk
WHAT: The 15th Annual “Moonwalk” London Thousands of men and women gather in Hyde Park in the evening to power walk either a marathon or a half marathon course in decorated bras. All money raised goes towards fighting breast cancer.
WHERE: Hyde Park, London, W2 2UH
WHEN: 12 May 2012
Website: www.walkthewalk.org
WHAT: The 5th Annual “Just Walk” A choice of walks (10km, 20km, 40km or 60km) through Goodwood Racecourse that allows participants to raise funds for a charity of their choice.
WHERE: Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester PO18 0PS
WHEN: 12 May 2012
Website: www.acrossthedivide.com/just-walk
WHAT: British Sandwich Week The sandwich is 250 years old. Events coordinated by the British Sandwich Association (BSA) take place throughout the country
WHERE: Nationwide
WHEN: 12 May -19 May 2012
Website: www.sandwich.org.uk
WHAT: The 37th Annual Covent Garden May Fayre & Puppet Festival The Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival features community stalls and a wide range of puppet shows celebrating the 350th anniversary of the puppet duo.
WHERE: St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9ED
WHEN: 12 May - 13 May 2012
Website: www.alternativehearts.co.uk
WHAT: London Pet Show Taking place in Earls Court, there is a wide variety of pet talks, demonstrations and animal displays for pet and animal lovers.
WHERE: Earls Court 2, London SW5 9TA
WHEN: 12 May -13 May 2012
Website: www.londonpetshow.co.uk
WHAT: The 129th Annual Newark & Nottinghamshire County Show The Newark and Nottingham County Show is one of the oldest county events in the country boasting dog shows, quad bikes stunt shows, the hunt relay competition, show jumping, an antique village and choir stage.
Where: Newark Showground, Lincoln Road, Newark, NG24 2NY
WHEN: 12 May -13 May 2012
Website: www.newarkshowground.com
WHAT: Tatton Park Biennial: Flights of Fancy A contemporary art show commissioned for the Deer Park, Mansion and Formal Gardens. The show features a wide range of events, performances, workshops, talks and tours.
WHERE: Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QN
WHEN: 12 -13 May 2012
Website: www.tattonparkbiennial.org
WHAT: The 5th Annual Tour of Pembrokeshire On Saturday there is a cycling event with people taking part in a either a 50, 75 or 100-mile race. Sunday is for the families with a family orientated cycle day. All money raised goes towards the Wales Air Ambulance service.
WHERE: The Regency Hall, Saudersfoot, Pembrokeshire, SA69 9NG
WHEN: 12 May -13 May 2012
Website: www.tourofpembrokeshire.co.uk
WHAT: South Suffolk Show The South Suffolk show is a regional agricultural show including trade stands, craft marquee, food hall, vintage farm machinery and children's entertainment.
WHERE: Ampton Racecourse, Ingham, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 1HU
WHEN: 13 May 2012
Website: www.southsuffolkshow.co.uk
WHAT: The Vintage Wedding Fair The fair showcases vintage fashion garments, crowns, jewellery, hair and make up alongside traditional entertainment and catering.
WHERE: Chiswick Town Hall, Chiswick, W4 4JN
WHEN: 13 May 2012
Website: www.vintageweddingfair.co.uk
WHAT: “Art and Exploitation: John Berger's 'Ways of Seeing' at 40” – National Gallery Exhibition A screening and group discussion on the influences of the work of John Berger's 1972 television series and how it affected how we viewed art on television. All four programmes will be screened and discussed.
WHERE: The National Theatre, Trafalgar Square, London, SE1 7XG
WHEN: 12 May 2012
Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk
WHAT: “Spaces and Places: British Design 1948-2012” – V&A Museum Exhibition A variety of speakers will offer their viewpoint on the development of architecture and interior design in post-war Britain. Part of the British Design Season at the V&A.
WHERE: V&A Museum, South Kensington, London, SW7 2RL
WHEN: 11 May -12 May 2012
Website: www.vam.ac.uk
WHAT: Hidden Barbican Tour 2012 A 75minute tour of the Barbican takes you back stage of the main theatre and studio spaces allowing you to see the workings of the building.
WHERE: The Barbican, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS
WHEN: 12 May 2012
Website: www.barbican.org.uk
WHAT: Angelin Preljocaj’s Snow White UK Premiere The award-winning 2008 ballet adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairytale, Snow White.
WHERE: Sadler’s Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TN
WHEN: 10 May -12 May 2012
Website: www.sadlerswells.com
WHAT: Tosca at the Theatre Royal: The classic Italian opera “Tosca” by Puccini is showcasing at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow.
WHERE: Theatre Royal, 282 Hope St, Glasgow, G2 3QA
WHEN: 12 May 2012
Website: www.atgtickets.com/venue/Theatre-Royal-Glasgow
WHAT: Kensington Roof Gardens: Rooftop Film Club This Saturday the Rooftop Film Club us showing “Educating Rita” (1983) starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters.
WHERE: Kensington Roof Gardens, 19 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5SA
WHEN: 12 May 2012
Website: www.rooftopfilmclub.com
WHAT: Grand Designs Live Based on the Channel 4 TV series, this fair brings together interior design, gardening, home improvement, DIY, renovations, technology, cookery and shopping.
WHERE: Excel, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
WHEN: 12 -13 May 2012
Website: www.granddesignslive.com
WHAT: David Shirley: “Brain Activity” The Hayward gallery is showcasing the work of Glaswegian artist David Shirley. A variety of drawing, animation, painting, photography and sculpture from the past two decades.
WHERE: The Hayward Gallery, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XZ
WHEN: 12 May 2012
Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk
WHAT: LSO Open Air Classics The London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Valery Gergiev performs a variety of works in an open air concert.
WHERE: Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN
WHEN: 12 May 2012
Website: www.lso.co.uk