Things to do this weekend in London, Leeds and Scotland

In my regular weekend post of things to do for Mother's Day weekend in London, Leeds and Scotland, here are details of restaurants and events to take in:

5 Things to Do This Weekend Wondering what to do this weekend? What's On by Country & Town House is here to help. We bring you the hottest events and culture in the town and country – this week including ideas for Mother's Day, three unmissable festivals and a black-tie evening to remember... Enjoy!     Mother's Day   1. Fizz & Floristry There are a few spots left for the 'Bubbles & Bouquets' masterclass at The Covent Garden Academy of Flowers. Take your mum along for a day of bonding and leave with a new skill as you learn to make a hand-tied bouquet. read more >> 2. Osterley Park & House Whisk your mum away for the day and spend this Sunday at Osterley Park and House surrounded by gardens, park and farmland on one of London’s last standing country estates. Mums go free so stick around for lunch too. read more >>     3. Head to a Festival   Words by the Water The north-west of England’s best festival of words and ideas is coming to Keswick in Cumbria this weekend. Head to Theatre by the Lake for lectures, talks and workshops. 9-18 Mar   read more >>   Human Rights Film Festival The Human Rights Watch Film Festival's screenings capture and analyse oppression, resistance, equality and tolerance. See the full guide to upcoming films here. 7-16 Mar   read more >>   Women of the World Expect discussion about women in creative industries, politicians and online abuse, as well as drag performances and more at this festival celebrating women and girls this weekend. Until 11 Mar   read more >> Escape the City   4. The Open Garden Scheme About 3,700 gardens, which normally one could only dream of seeing, are open to the public each year as part of the National Open Garden Scheme. Find out more here.   read more >>   5. Opera's Young Stars Head down to Cliveden this Sunday for a black-tie evening of opera highlights and a superb three-course dinner created by André Garrett. Buy tickets here. 11 March   read more >>   Copyright © 2018 Country & Town House, All rights reserved.                Our mailing address is: Country & Town House Studio 2 Chelsea Gate Studios London, SW6 4QL United Kingdom Add us to your address book

 

 

Ladies & Girls, come along to our Ladies Academy Open Day for a free day of golf!   0113 288 6000       WE INVITE YOU TO OUR LADIES ACADEMY OPEN DAY   Come and try out the great game of golf for free at Leeds Golf Centre, in association with England Golf's Girls Golf Rocks Campaign.     On the day, you’ll enjoy fun filled sessions and great coaching so you can get to grips with the basics of putting, chipping and your long game. The day will end with a 1-hole challenge so you can experience being out on the course.       It’s a welcoming and super relaxed atmosphere at Leeds Golf Centre and our PGA pro, Ellie Robinson can’t wait to welcome you all. There will be competition prizes on the day, and 10% off Up To Scratch courses for anyone that attends.   We can’t wait to see you there!             FOLLOW US

 

MYTH – A NEW ROCK MUSICAL Saturday 10 – Saturday 17 March Save £10 on tickets  £25 tickets now reduced to £15 for performances between Monday 12 and Friday 16 March Summer 2016 - a new British rock musical premiered at London’s Cockpit Theatre. It was called ’27’ and it caused a real stir amongst audiences. Fast forward 18 months and now titled Myth, the production has been reconceived for a strictly limited run of nine performances at The Other Palace. A modern retelling of the Ancient Greek tale of Orpheus and the underworld, MYTH features an electrifying score with outstanding performances from an ensemble comprising the best up and coming new talent. Just announced playing Eurydice, is Diana Vickers, semi-finalist on ‘The X Factor’  who has since gone on to enjoy a successful career in theatre. Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of the next chapter of the MYTH - a musical for a new generation that will make you laugh, break your heart and rock you to your very core. Book online here using promotion code MYTH15

 

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WIN a fantastic family day out & afternoon teas that are worth going to the capital for...     This week...     ·         7 independents you've probably never tried ·         These afternoon teas are worth going to London for ·         WIN a fantastic family day out at the rugby worth £300 ·         New craft beer bar opens ·         10 things you never knew you could do in Leeds ·         Where to get cheap & cheerful cocktails ·         Vegan? Check out this list    7 Independents You’ve Probably Never Tried (But Totally Should) With so many new additions demanding your attention, you've probably got a list of places to try as long as your arm, but it's not just the latest openings that you should visit. These independents have been around for a while, but you might well have missed them.      What's on this weekend in Leeds   WIN a Fantastic Family Day Out at the Rugby Worth £300 Believe it or not, Rugby League is perfect for families. As well as watching the match, you can go to falconry demonstrations, visit the pony enclosure and pick up a balloon animal. Now, how would you like to win tickets to see Leeds Rhinos v Salford Red Devils on Easter Monday? We'll even throw in replica shirts for all the family and a free feed.      10 Afternoon Teas That Are Worth Making the Trip to the Capital For Leeds is just two hours from the capital, so why not get away for the weekend? We're giving you the perfect excuse to head to the capital with our round-up of the best afternoon tea experiences in London. Will you jump on a boat, go on a bus tour or do it the traditional way?     New Gin Festival Brings 80 Gins to Leeds   New to Leeds: Leeds Postal Service The latest bar from the guys behind Lazy Lounge, Leeds Postal Service is a homage to beer. You'll find all the usual suspects on the taps, but it's in the fridges where things get interesting. Make your way from Yorkshire to Belgium and beyond, with Northern Bloc ice cream to indulge your sweet tooth.      10 Things You Never Knew You Could Do in Leeds      15 Family-friendly Walks Around Leeds   Where to Get Cheap & Cheerful Cocktails in Leeds  Where should you go when you want a night of cheap and cheerful cocktails? Well, as it happens, we have the answer with our list of marvellously affordable bars. From the classics to those new favourite originals, get stuck in.      Here's Where to Tuck into the Best Vegan Food in Leeds  Eating out can be tricky when you're a vegan, so we've tried to make it a little bit easier with our guide to the best places to go. From hearty bowls of Indian street food to creative dishes designed to make meat-free mainstream, check it out.      Leeds’ ultimate platform for brands​​ Want to acquire new customers or grow your email database? Talk to us. ​   Leeds-List.com Tel: 0113 3200710 Email: enquiries@leeds-list.com Leeds Digital Magazines, Park House, Park Square West, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2PW.        Like     Tweet     Share     Forward

Friday is finally here! Come and join us at the bar There’s no better way to kick off your weekend than with a night at Roxy Ball Room - cocktail in hand of course! We'd like to congratulate you on making it through another week with a cocktail of your choice, on the house. Now the only thing left to do is decide which one to go for! Take a look at our cocktail guide below to help you with the all-important decision… To claim your free cocktail, simply show the voucher (at the bottom of this email) at the bar. Offer valid until 11/03/18.     View our Cocktail Menu     Slumdog Billiardaire Need a Friday night pick-me-up before an intense game of ping pong? The Slumdog Billiardaire is the cocktail for you - Evan William’s bourbon, vanilla britottet, lemon juice, orange juice and red bull energy. Now grab a bat and get to it!     Fast Paddle Our Fast Paddle is a must-try if gin is your thang’ – Larios gin, Saint Germain elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, apple juice sugar syrup and soda are shaken together to create the perfect tipple for a boozy lunch.     Chalk is Cheap Kraken spiced rum, luxardo amaretto, lime juice, apple juice, vanilla syrup and ginger beer – Chalk is Cheap is not for the fainthearted!   Pingstar Martini Feelin’ fruity? The Pingstar Martini is our twist on the classic Pornstar and the always Insta-ready cocktail choice – a delightful blend of Absolut vanilla vodka, passoa, passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit puree, pineapple juice, lemon juice, vanilla syrup. All washed down with a shot of prosecco!   Net Point The Net Point is a ridiculously delicious and creamy blend of Mount gay black barrel rum, caramel syrup, baileys, milk and cream – but don’t just take our word for it!   Copyright © 2018 Jones Bar Group, All rights reserved.               Our mailing address is: Jones Bar Group Unit 5, Clayton Wood Court Leeds, West Yorkshire LS16 6QW United Kingdom

Friday is finally here! Come and join us at the bar There’s no better way to kick off your weekend than with a night at Roxy Ball Room - cocktail in hand of course! We'd like to congratulate you on making it through another week with a cocktail of your choice, on the house. Now the only thing left to do is decide which one to go for! Take a look at our cocktail guide below to help you with the all-important decision… To claim your free cocktail, simply show the voucher (at the bottom of this email) at the bar. Offer valid until 11/03/18.     View our Cocktail Menu     Slumdog Billiardaire Need a Friday night pick-me-up before an intense game of ping pong? The Slumdog Billiardaire is the cocktail for you - Evan William’s bourbon, vanilla britottet, lemon juice, orange juice and red bull energy. Now grab a bat and get to it!     Fast Paddle Our Fast Paddle is a must-try if gin is your thang’ – Larios gin, Saint Germain elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, apple juice sugar syrup and soda are shaken together to create the perfect tipple for a boozy lunch.     Chalk is Cheap Kraken spiced rum, luxardo amaretto, lime juice, apple juice, vanilla syrup and ginger beer – Chalk is Cheap is not for the fainthearted!   Pingstar Martini Feelin’ fruity? The Pingstar Martini is our twist on the classic Pornstar and the always Insta-ready cocktail choice – a delightful blend of Absolut vanilla vodka, passoa, passion fruit liqueur, passion fruit puree, pineapple juice, lemon juice, vanilla syrup. All washed down with a shot of prosecco!   Net Point The Net Point is a ridiculously delicious and creamy blend of Mount gay black barrel rum, caramel syrup, baileys, milk and cream – but don’t just take our word for it!   Copyright © 2018 Jones Bar Group, All rights reserved.               Our mailing address is: Jones Bar Group Unit 5, Clayton Wood Court Leeds, West Yorkshire LS16 6QW United Kingdom

Go inside Wildlife Photographer of the Year     'Wonderful', 'Beautiful', 'Thought-provoking', 'Dramatic'. These are just some of the comments from visitors to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland. You can hear more and discover why visitors are finding the exhibition so moving and important in our short film. And don't miss a chance to visit the exhibition after hours at tomorrow's Wild Night with Neu! Reekie! event. But be quick – only a few tickets left! Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London. Venue supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery.   BOOK NOW       Exhibition events       Early Doors for Autism: Animal Adventures Sat 24 Mar, 09:00–10:00 Inspired by the exhibition, join us for animal-themed activities developed for autistic children and their families.     BOOK NOW       Wildlife Photography Student Masterclass Fri 27 Apr, 14:00–15:00 Wildlife photographer Sue Flood leads a class for photography students at Edinburgh Zoo, sharing her top tips for capturing the best wildlife images. Includes entry to Edinburgh Zoo.     FIND OUT MORE       In Conversation: Sue Flood Sat 28 Apr, 13:30–14:30 From polar bears in the Arctic to diving with leopard seals in the Antarctic, photographer and wildlife filmmaker Sue Flood tells some of the amazing stories from her experience working alongside Sir David Attenborough on the BBC series Blue Planet and Planet Earth.     BOOK NOW         Wild Scotland Photo Challenge     Our Photo Challenge is a chance to get out, explore and celebrate the environments found in Scotland. Visit our website to find out how you can join the challenge and be in with a chance to win some fantastic prizes.     ENTER NOW               Become a member today FOR FREE EXHIBITION ENTRY >                       Our mailing address is: National Museums Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF Copyright © 2018 National Museums Scotland, All rights reserved.