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EVENTS 2002 * PROVISIONAL DATES ONLY
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JAN: 01 - THE NEW YEARS DAY PARADE, LONDON PARLIAMENT
SQUARE, SW1 TO BERKELEY SQUARE, W1, LONDON.
AMERICAN STYLE EXTRAVAGANZA OF 10000 MUSICIANS,
DANCERS, ACROBATS, CHEERLEADERS, CLOWNS & FLOATS
WILL TWIRL, MARCH & DRUM THEIR WAY TO BERKELEY
SQUARE VIA WHITEHALL, TRAFALGAR SQUARE, LOWER
REGENT STREET AND PICCADLY. THE BIGGEST PARADE
OF IT'S KIND IN THE WORLD.
TEL: (020) 8566 8586.
03-13 - 48TH LONDON INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW, EARLS
COURT EXHIBITION CENTER, WARWICK ROAD, LONDON
SW5 9TA. ONE OF LONDON'S MOST POPULAR EXHIBITION,
THE SHOW HAS A UNIQUE CENTRAL FEATURE WITH BOATS
AFLOAT. THERE ARE MORE THAN 600 EXHIBITORS FROM
JAN AROUND THE WORLD DISPLAYING ALL BEST IN BOATS.
TEL: (01784) 472 2222 (BOATLINE)
BOOKING TEL: (0115) 9129 111.
16-03FEB - FESTIVAL: CELTIC CONNECTIONS.
GLASGOW ROYAL CONCERT HALL, 2 SAUCHIEHALL STREET,
GLASGOW G2 3NY. MUCH ACCLAIMED CELTIC FESTIVAL
WITH MUSIC FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
BOOKING NECESSARY.
TEL: (0141) 353 8000
FAX: (0141) 353 8001
BOOKINGS TEL: (0141) 287 5511
FEB: 02* - RUGBY FOOTBALL: SIX NATIONS
SCOTLAND V ENGLAND
MURRAYFIELD STADIUM, EDINBURGH EH12
TEL: (0131) 346 5000
FAX: (0131) 346 5001
BOOKINGS TEL: (0131) 346 5000
FAIR COVERING ORIGINAL WORKS ON PAPER INCLUDING
PRINTS, DRAWINGS, WATERCOLOURS, PHOTOGRAPHY
AND WHICH HAVE NO DATE LINE
TEL: (020) 8742 1611
FAX: (020) 8995 5094
09-16 - JORVIK VIKING FESTIVAL, JOLABLOT 2002, VARIOUS
VENUES, JORVIK, COPPERGATE YORK, YORK.
WILL INCLUDE COMBAT EVENT & PARADE THROUGH THE
CITY CENTER.
TEL: (01904) 643 211.
BOOKING TEL: (01904) 543 413.
14-17 - THE KNIT, STITCH & CREATIVE CRAFTS SHOW, NORTH
WEST. G MEX CENTER, MANCHESTER M2 3GX.
EVERYTHING FOR THE KNITTING, SEWING & CREATIVE
CRAFTS ENTHUSIAST, WITH YARN, WOOL, KNITTING &
SEWING MACHINES, PATTERNS, CROSS STITCH,
EMBROIDERY, PATCH WORK, DRESSMAKING, TAPESTRY &
CREATIVE CRAFTS.
TEL: (0117) 907 1000
21 - INTERNATIONAL TOURIST GUIDE DAY
VARIOUS VENUES IN LONDON. LONDON'S BLUE BADGE
GUIDES INVITE LONDONERS AND VISITORS ALIKE TO
A FUN PROGRAMME OF WALKS, TALKS AND TOURS - ALL
FREE OF CHARGE. CONTACT FOR DETAILS
TEL: (020) 7403 1115.
FAX: (020) 7378 1705
26-03MAR - FINE ART AND ANTIQUES FAIR: OLYMPIA,
HAMMERSMITH ROAD, LONDON W14.
TEL: (020) 7370 8212
FAX: (020) 7370 8221
MAR: 01-03 - NATIONAL WEDDING SHOW: OLYMPIA,
HAMMERSMITH ROAD, LONDON W14.
SHOWCASE EVENT FOR THE WEDDING INDUSTRIES
TEL: (020) 7772 8300
FAX: (020) 7772 8587
BOOKINGS TEL: (0115) 912 9126
01-31DEC*- LONDON STRING OF PEARLS GOLDEN JUBILEE FESTIVAL
VARIOUS VENUES, LONDON
SOME OF LONDON'S LANDMARKS, ARE THROWING
THEMSELVES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, OFTEN FOR THE
FIRST TIME, AND PUTTING ON SPECIAL TOURS,
EXHIBITIONS AND PERFOMANCES.
TEL: (020) 7665 1540
02 - RUGBY FOOTBALL: SIX NATIONS WALES VS ITALY,
MILLENIUM STADIUM, WESTGATE STREET,
CARDIFF CF1 1JL.
TEL: (0870) 5582 582
02-03 - LONDON INTERNATIONAL DIVE SHOW,
EXCEL EXHIBITION CENTRE, LONDON E16 1XL
TEL: (020) 8943 4288
FAX: (020) 8943 4312
BOOKINGS TEL: (020) 8977 9878
08-23 - BRADFORD FILM FESTIVAL 2002, NATIONAL MUSEUM OF
PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM & TELEVISION, BRADFORD BD1 1NQ
IN 8 SHORT YEARS THIS FESTIVAL HAS ESTABLISHED
ITSELF AS THE MOST IMPORTANT ENGLISH FILM EVENT
OUTSIDE LONDON. IT OFFERS BRITISH AUDIENCES, 1ST
OPPORTUNITY TO SEE BEST NEW FILMS OF THE YEAR.
TEL: (01274) 202 830.
BOOKING TEL: (01274) 202 030.
11-25JUL - THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE BATON RELAY, VARIOUS VENUES,
LONDON. IN HONOUR OF THE GOLDEN JUBILEE, THE
RELAY WILL BEGIN ITS EPIC JOURNEY AT BUCKINGHAM
PALACE, ON COMMONWEALTH DAY. IT WILL TRAVEL TO
20 COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES, BEFORE RETURNING TO
UK, WITH A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION BEING HELD EACH
EVENING.
TEL: (0161) 240 2002
FAX: (0161) 240 2004
13-19 - BADA ANTIQUES AND FINE ART FAIR, DUKE OF YORK'S
HEADQUARTERS, KING'S ROAD, LONDON SW3.
TEL: (020) 7589 6108
FAX: (020) 7581 9083
17-19 - LONDON BOOK FAIR, OLYMPIA, HAMMERSMITH ROAD
LONDON W14. OTHER PROGRAMME INCLUDE SEMINARS AND
SPECIAL EVENTS, INCLUDING BIG SCREEN, MULTIMEDIA
PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS.
BOOKINGS TEL: 0870 7511 501
29-05APR - HARROGATE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL,
VARIOUS VENUES, HARROGATE. A FESTIVAL OF YOUNG
MUSICIANS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE. GRAND
PROCESSION THROUGH HARROGATE ON SATURDAY. BIG
BAND JAZZ NIGHT, SUNDAY; RIPON CATHEDRAL,
TUESDAY AND GRAND FINALE CONCERT ON THURSDAY.
TEL: (01306) 744 360.
BOOKING TEL: (01423) 537 230.
30 - OXFORD & CAMBRIDGE BOAT RACE, RIVER THAMES,
LONDON. ANNUAL RACE BETWEEN THE TWO UNIVERSITY
SIDES. STARTS FROM UNIVERSITY STONE, PUTNEY &
FINISHES AT MORTLAKE.
TEL: (020) 7611 3500
APR: 01 - WORLD COAL CARRYING CHAMPIONSHIP, OLD CUSTOM.
START, ROYAL OAK PUBLIC HOUSE, OWL LANE, OSSETT
WF5 9AU. MEN CARRY 50KG OF COAL AND WOMEN CARRY
20KG COAL FOR JUST UNDER 1 MILE.
TEL: (01924) 218 990
BOOKING TEL: (01924) 260 141.
MAR: 29-05APR - HARROGATE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL,
VARIOUS VENUES, HARROGATE. A FESTIVAL OF YOUNG
MUSICIANS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE. GRAND
PROCESSION THROUGH HARROGATE ON SATURDAY. BIG
BAND JAZZ NIGHT, SUNDAY; RIPON CATHEDRAL,
TUESDAY AND GRAND FINALE CONCERT ON THURSDAY.
TEL: (01306) 744 360.
BOOKING TEL: (01423) 537 230.
30 - OXFORD & CAMBRIDGE BOAT RACE, RIVER THAMES,
LONDON. ANNUAL RACE BETWEEN THE TWO UNIVERSITY
SIDES. STARTS FROM UNIVERSITY STONE, PUTNEY &
FINISHES AT MORTLAKE.
TEL: (020) 7611 3500
APR: 01 - WORLD COAL CARRYING CHAMPIONSHIP, OLD CUSTOM.
START, ROYAL OAK PUBLIC HOUSE, OWL LANE, OSSETT
WF5 9AU. MEN CARRY 50KG OF COAL AND WOMEN CARRY
20KG COAL FOR JUST UNDER 1 MILE.
TEL: (01924) 218 990
BOOKING TEL: (01924) 260 141.
MAY: 02-05 - THE MITSUBISHI MOTORS BADMINTON HORSE TRIALS,
BADMINTON HOUSE, BADMINTON GL9 1DF.
INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN COMPETITION COMPRISING
DRESSAGE, CROSS COUNTRY & SHOWJUMPING EVENTS.
TEL: (01454) 218272.
BOOKING TEL: (01454) 218375.
04-06 - SPALDING FLOWER FESTIVAL & SPRINGFIELDS COUNTRY
FAIR, SPRINGFIELDS GARDENS, CAMELGATE, SPALDING
PE12 6ET. ONE OF THE BIGGEST EVENTS OF ITS KIND,
ATTRACTING 0.5 MILLION PEOPLE.
TEL: (01775) 724 843
FAX: (01775) 711 209.
04-26 - BRIGHTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, VARIOUS VENUES,
BRIGHTON. ENGLAND'S LARGEST ARTS FESTIVAL. WITH
OVER 500 EVENTS FOR 3 WEEKS. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
GLYNDEBOURNE RECITALS, STREET THESTRE, FIREWORKS
AND A CIRCUS.
TEL: (01273) 700 747.
FAX: (01273) 707 505.
BOOKING TEL: (01273) 709 709.
08 - HELSTON FLORA DAY, AROUND STREETS OF HELSTON,
HELSTON. A SPRING FESTIVAL, THE FIRST FESTIVAL
AFTER WINTER, FEATURING THE EARLY MOTNING DANCE,
HAL AN TOW, THE CHILDRENS DANCE, THE ANCIENT
FURRY DANCE & EVENING DANCE.
TEL: (01326) 572 082.
11-12 - NEC SPORTS CAR SHOW, NATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTER,
BIRMINGHAM B40 1NT. CARLTON TV PULLING POWER
STAGE THE NEC SPORTS CAR SHOW. PASSENGER RIDES
WILL BE PROVIDED BY SPORTING BEARS. THERE WILL
BE SUPERCARS, SPORTSCARS & CLASSIC SPORTSCAR,
MOTORSPORTS TRADE STANDS, PARTS & ACCESSORIES,
CAR CLUBS, AUTOJUMBLE & MEMORABILIA.
TEL: (0121) 767 2772.
BOOKING TEL: (0121) 767 4767.
18-19 - CHATSWORTH ANGLING FAIR, CHATSWORTH HOUSE AND
GARDEN, BAKEWELL DE45 1PP. INTERNATIONAL ANGLING
FAIR FOR COARSE, GAME, SEA FISHERMAN & THEIR
FAMILIES.
TEL: (01263) 711 736.
24-09 - BATH FRINGE FESTIVAL, VARIOUS VENUES, BATH.
THEATRE, MUSIC, DANCE, STREET PERFORMANCE,
VISUAL ARTS & MORE, INDOORS & OUTDOORS, FROM
EARLY TILL LATE, ALL OVER THE CITY.
TEL: (01225) 480079.
25-07JUN - ISLE OF MAN T.T. MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL, VARIOUS
VENUES ISLE OF MAN, DOUGLAS IM2.
THE WORLD FAMOUS TT MOTORCYCLE RACES TAKE PLACE
ON THE UNIQUE MOUNTAIN CIRCUIT.
TEL: (01624) 686801.
JUN: 02-04* - KM CHATHAM NAVY DAYS, HISTORIC DOCKYARD CHATHAM,
CHATHAM ME4 4TZ. AN INTERNATIONAL SPECTACULAR
WITH SHIPS FROM THE ROYAL NAVY & OVERSEAS FLEETS
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THRILLING EXHIBITS, MILITARY
TATTOOS, DISPLAYS TEAMS FROM 3 ARMED SERVICES,
MARCHING BANDS, 2 FUNFAIRS & ALL THE USUAL
ATTRACTIONS.
TEL: (01634) 823 800
FAX: (01634) 823 801.
06-07 - SUFFOLK SHOW: SUFFOLK SHOWGROUND, BUCKLESHAM
ROAD, IPSWICH IP3 8UH. EVENTS INCLUDE FARM
LIVESTOCK, AGRICULTURAL TRADE STANDS, FLOWER
SHOW, HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITS, SHOPPING PARADE,
AND GRAND RING DISPLAYS INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL
SHOWJUMPERS.
TEL: (01473) 726847
FAX: (01473) 721973
06-09 - BRAMHAM INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIAL & YORKSHIRE
COUNTRY FAIR, BRAMHAM PARK, BRAMHAM, WETHERBY
LS23 6ND. INTERNATIONAL HORSE EVENTS.
TEL: (01937) 846 005.
06-09 - DICKENS FESTIVAL, VARIOUS VENUES, ROCHESTER ME1.
A VICTORIAN COSTUMED PARADE WITH EVENTS, CRAFTS
FAIRS, STREET ENTERTAINERS, COMPETITIONS, MUSIC,
SHOWS & BOAT TRIPS.
TEL: (01634) 843 666.
FAX: (01634) 847 891.
06-12 - APPLEBY HORSE FAIR, FAIR HILL, ROMAN ROAD,
APPLEBY IN WESTMORLAND CA16 6XD. ANNUAL GYPSY
GATHERING FOR SALE OF HORSES.
TEL: (017683) 511 77.
11-19AUG - ROYAL ACADEMY SUMMER EXHIBITION, ROYAL ACADEMY
OF ARTS, BURLINGTON HOUSE, PICCADILLY, LONDON
W1V 0DS. THE LARGEST OPEN CONTEMPORARY ART
EXHIBITION IN THE WORLD.
TEL: (01937) 7300 8000.
BOOKING TEL: (01973) 7300 5959.
15 - THE QUEENS BIRTHDAY PARADE, TROOPING COLOUR.
HORSE GUARD PARADE, LONDON SW1.
TROOPING THE COLOUR CEROMONY BY THE MASSED BAND
& TROOPS OF THE HOUSEHOLD DIVISION.
TEL: (020) 7414 2479.
18-19 - CHESHIRE COUNTY SHOW: THE SHOWGROUND, TABLEY,
KNUTSFORD WA16. AN ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL AND
HORTICULTURAL SHOW, WITH ENTERTAINMENT FOR
ALL THE FAMILY. FEATURING DISPLAYS, LIVESTOCK,
COMPETITIONS, LIVE MUSIC ETC
TEL: (01829) 760020
FAX: (01829) 760021
18-22 - RACING AT ASCOT: THE ROYAL MEETING, ASCOT
AUTHORITY ASCOT RACECOURSE, ASCOT SL5 7JN.
THIS IS A SPECIAL WEEK WHEN THE QUEEN & MEMBERS
OF THE ROYAL FAMILY ATTENDS THE ROYAL PROCESSION
WHICH TAKES PLACE ON EACH OF THE 5 DAYS.
TEL: (01344) 876876
19-30 - MANANAN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF MUSIC,
VARIOUS VENUES, PORT ERIN.
TEL: (01624) 835858
FAX: (01624) 836658
JUL: 01-04 - ROYAL SHOW, NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL CENTER,
STONELEIGH PARK CV8 2LZ. THE ROYAL SHOW BRINGS
TOGETHER ALL THAT IS BEST ABOUT THE BRITISH
COUNTRYSIDE IN ONE GREAT VENUE. THE SHOW OFFERS
A TASTE OF VERY BEST OF TRAITIONAL VILLAGE LIFE.
TEL: (028) 7669 6969.
05-14 - YORK EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL, VARIOUS VENUES, YORK.
BRITAINS LAEGEST FESTIVAL OF EARLY MUSIC TAKES
PLACE IN A VARIETY OF MEDIEVAL CHURCHES,
HISTORIC HOUSES & GUILDHALLS.
TEL: (01904) 645 738.
FAX: (01904) 612 631.
BOOKING TEL: (01904) 632 220.
07 - FIA FORMULA 1 BRITISH GRAND PRIX, OCTAGON MOTOR
SPORTS LIMITED, SILVERSTONE, TOWCESTER NN12 8TN.
THE BRITISH ROUND OF THE FIA FORMULA 1 WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP.
FAX: (01327) 320 333.
BOOKING TEL: (01327) 850 260.
07-13 - JERSEY GARDEN FESTIVAL: VARIOUS VENUES, JERSEY
THIS POPULAR WEEK-LONG FESTIVAL CELEBRATES
GARDENING AND FLOWERS IN THE COMPANY OF SOME OF
THE UK'S TOP CELEBRITY GARDENERS
TEL: (01534) 500777
FAX: (01534) 500808
18-21 - THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 2002, GOLF. MUIRFIELD GOLF
CLUB, DUNCUR ROAD, MUIRFIELD, GULLANE EH312EG.
BIGGEST GOLFING EVENT IN THE UK ATTRACTING THE
WORLDS BEST PLAYERS.
TEL: (01334) 472 112.
FAX: (01334) 475 483.
20-21 - THE ROYAL INTERNATIONAL AIR TATTOO, RAF FAIRFORD
GL7 4NA. THE BIGGEST MILITARY AIR SHOW IN THE
WORLD, FEATURING OVER 400 AIRCRAFT FROM 50
NATIONS, FLYING DISPLAYS & STATIC AIRCRAFT,
EXHIBITION & TRADE FAIR & ARENA DISPLAYS. THIS
YEAR CELEBRATING ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY.
TEL: (01285) 713 300/5357
FAX: (01285) 713 268.
BOOKING TEL: (01285) 713 456.
21-27 - INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL FESTIVAL, VARIOUS VENUES
PRE-SEASON PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL FESTIVAL HELD
AT VARIOUS VENUES THROUGHOUT THE ISLAND
TEL: (01624) 644644
FAX: (01624) 644642
24-28* - THE ROYAL INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
TEL: (01273) 834315
FAX: (01273) 834452
BOOKINGS TEL: (01273) 834315
25-28 - SENIOR BRITISH OPEN, ROYAL COUNTY DOWN GOLF
CLUB, NEWCASTLE BT33 0AN. PREMIER EVENT IN THE
EUROPEAN SENIOR TOUR.
TEL: (028) 4372 3314.
FAX: (028) 4372 6281
NO DATE* - GLASGOW JAZZ FESTIVAL, VARIOUS VENUES, GLASGOW.
ONE OF THE BIGGEST CELEBRATIONS OF JAZZ IN
EUROPE, NOW IN ITS 15TH YEAR.
BOOKING TEL: (0141) 287 5511.
AUG: 02-24* - EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO, EDINBURGH CASTLE HILL,
EDINBURGH EH1 2NG. A DAZZLING & COMPELLING
CELEBRATION OF MUSIC, DANCE & DRAMA SET AGAINST
THE MAGNIFICIENT BACKDROP OF EDINBURGH CASTLE.
FEATURING THE WORLD FAMOUS MASSED PIPES & DRUMS,
MASSED MILITARY BANDS, HIGHLAND DANCERS & THE
HAUNTING SOUND OF THE LONE PIPER.
TEL: (0131) 225 118.
04-26 - EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE, VARIOUS VENUES,
EDINBURGH. COMPRISING THREE WEEKS OF THEATRE,
DANCE, MUSIC & COMEDY, WITH UP TO 1000 DIFFERENT
SHOWS A DAY PLAYED.
TEL: (0131) 226 5257.
08-09 - JERSEY BATTLE OF FLOWERS: VICTORIA AVENUE,
VICTORIA AVENUE. INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED PARADE
FEATURING DOZENS OF FLOATS, MUSICIANS & DANCERS.
TEL: (01534) 639000
FAX: (01534) 768985
09-11 - BRECON JAZZ FESTIVAL, VARIOUS VENUES, BRECON LD3.
UNIQUE 3 DAY FESTIVAL OF JAZZ INCORPORATING OVER
100 CONCERTS. FESTIVAL OF INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM.
TEL: (01874) 625 557.
10 - WORLD PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIP, GLASGOW GREEN,
GLASGOW. COLOURFUL TARTAN SPECTACULAR FEATURING
OVER 100 OF THE WORLDS TOP PIPE BANDS AS THEY
COMPETE. MOST PRESTIGIOUS EVENT IN THE ANNUAL
PIPE BAND CALENDAR, ATTRACTING SOME 200 BANDS
FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
TEL: (0141) 221 5414.
15-18 - SAILING: CUTTY SARK TALL SHIPS' RACE,
PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR, PORTSMOUTH. RACE WHICH STARTS
IN JUL IN ALICANTE, SPAIN & ENDS IN PORTSMOUTH
HARBOUR. SHIPS ARE DUE TO ARRIVE AT PORTSMOUTH
HARBOUR BY 12-14 AUG. AND FROM 15-18 AUG VARIOUS
ACTIVITES ARE HELD.
TEL: (023) 9282 6722
FAX: (023) 9282 2693
24-26 - PLYMOUTH NAVY DAYS 2002: HM NAVAL BASE, DEVONPORT,
PLYMOUTH PL2 2BG. AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC
TO VIEW THE SHIPS AND AIRCRAFT AND MEET THE MEN
AND WOMEN OF TODAY'S MODERN NAVY.
TEL: (01752) 555914
FAX: (01752) 557644
SEP: 08* - BRAEMAR GATHERING. PRINCESS ROYAL & DUKE OF YORK
MEMORIAL PARK, BRAEMAR, BALLATER AB35 5YA.
THE FIRST GATHERING IN BRAEMAR WAS 900 YEARS AGO
MAKING IT THE LONGEST RUNNING GATHERING. THE
EVENT IS VERY POPULAR & TICKET NEED TO BE BOOKED
IN ADVANCE. ATTRACTION INCLUDE HEAVY AND TRACK
EVENTS, PIPING & HIGHLAND DANCING.
TEL: (01339) 755 377.
13-21* - SOUTHAMPTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW, WESTERN
ESPLANADE, SOUTHAMPTON SO15 1HJ. EUROPE'S LARGEST
ON-WATER BOAT SHOW.
TEL: (01784) 223600
FAX: (01784) 439678
BOOKINGS TEL: (0115) 912 9130
21-22 - THE ROYAL COUNTY OF BERKSHIRE SHOW, NEWBURY
SHOWGROUND, PRIORS COURT, HERMITAGE, THATCHAM
RG18 9QZ. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SHOW.
TEL: (01635) 247111
FAX: (01635) 247227
OCT: 01-06 - HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW, WEMBLEY ARENA, EMPIRE
WAY, WEMBLEY HA9 0DW. BRITAINS LARGEST INDOOR
EQUESTRIAN EVENT. HIGHLY PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL
SHOWJUMPING.
BOOKING TEL: (020) 8902 0902.
05-20* - SWANSEA FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & THE ARTS, VARIOUS
VENUES, SWANSEA SA.
A CELEBRATION OF ART & MUSIC.
TEL: (01792) 411570.
BOOKING TEL: (01792) 475715.
11-18 - ROYAL NATIONAL MOD, VARIOUS VENUES, STORNOWAY IV.
COMPETITIVE GAELIC MUSIC FESTIVAL PROMOTING THE
GAELIC LANGUAGE & CULTURE.
TEL: (01463) 709 705.
FAX: (01463) 709 706.
12-26 - CANTERBURY FESTIVAL, VARIOUS VENUES, CANTERBURY.
CANTERBURY FESTIVAL OFFERS MORE THAN 200 EVENTS
IN THIS 2 WEEKS FESTIVAL EACH YEAR. EVENTS
INCLUDE LARGE-SCALE CONCERTS IN CANTERBURY
CATHEDRAL AND OPERA, DANCE AND DRAMA IN MARLOWE
AND GULBENKIAN THEATRES. AND OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
EVENTS.
TEL: (01227) 452853
FAX: (01227) 781830
BOOKINGS TEL: (01227) 455600
NOV: 10 - REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE AND PARADE, CENOPATH,
WHITEHALL, LONDON SW1.
WREATHS LAID TO COMMEMORATE THE DEAD OF THE 2
WORLD WARS, ATTENDED BY THE QUEEN, MEMBERS OF
THE ROYAL FAMILY, THE PRIME MINISTER, LEADER
OF OPPOSITION PARTIES, HIGH COMMISSIONERS
REPRESENTING COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES AND ARMED
FORCES & CIVILIAN SERVICES REPRESENTATIVES.
TEL: (020) 7273 3498.
*20-01DEC- HUDDERSFIELD CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL,
VARIOUS VENUES, HUDDERSFIELD. BRITAINS FOREMOST
NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL ATTRACTS THE WORLDS LEADING
COMPOSERS, PERFORMERS & AUDIENCE OF THOUSANDS.
TEL: (01484) 425 082.
BOOKING TEL: (01484) 472 957.
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