Got plans for the weekend? Here are some ideas of things to do in London, Leeds, Scotland, Ireland and Bradford:
Creative
things to see and do
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Wandsworth Arts Fringe
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25 June – 11 July
Every year, Wandsworth Arts Fringe
(WAF) shakes up South West London with an eclectic programme of
arts and culture that thrills, moves and inspires audiences from
across the city. This year, WAF is back with a mix of online and
in-person events, so you can get creative wherever you are. There’s
so much to explore, including calligraphy workshops, a Polish Folk
Song Group, and don’t miss World
Heart Beat Music Academy’s Congrego! Festival which
celebrates Latin American music and dance.
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Bournemouth’s largest independent arts festival
is back
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26 June – 4 July
Bournemouth
Emerging Arts Fringe (BEAF) returns to the seaside town this summer.
Expect a cracking programme of more than 150 events happening
across the festival week, from independent film screenings, to live
performances and exhibitions alongside a full programme of
workshops, talks and family friendly events. The theme for this
year’s festival is 2B Human, inspired by the work of the renowned
South African artist William Kentridge, whose short, animated film Other Faces will
be exhibited during the festival.
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NEW DATES
ADDED: An Evening with Fran Lebowitz
26 June - 8 July 2022
For a
limited run of dates, the cultural satirist will be live in conversation,
sharing her invariably cutting take on anything and everything.
These events promise to be
a balm in a wildly shifting world, offering spot-on observations about
contemporary living and the opportunity to ask your own controversial
questions.
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Everything you need
to do now Leeds has reopened...
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15
of the Best Pub Walks in Yorkshire
There's only one thing better than a
ramble in the Yorkshire countryside – a ramble with a stop, or two, or
three at some of the best pubs in the county. And with the summer
stretching out before us, there's never been a better time to do it.
So what will it be? A coastal walk? A scenic circular? Maybe a riverside
ramble?
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Where
to Load Up on the Very Best Pasta in Leeds
After all those months at home, it's
time to head back out and enjoy our favourite Italian fare. That's right,
we're talking about pasta! Cooked to perfection, doused in homemade
sauces and finished with a dusting of parmesan. Delish!
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Everything
You Need to Do in Leeds Now the City's Reopened
Finally, freedom! But what are you going
to do? Crazy golf? Treetop adventures? live gigs? It's all back on the
table, so you can plan a whole summer of revelry in the city we call
home. And to help you out, we've created an almighty checklist.
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30
Must-Visit Yorkshire Attractions
Yorkshire is blessed with an incredible
mix natural wonders and manmade landmarks that will keep you busy all
summer long. From magnificent cathedrals to hidden follies, curious
museums to thrilling theme parks, there's something for everyone here.
What will you do next?
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Summer
Treats @ Seven
This weekend from Friday 25th June, 5pm,
we've teamed up with Pop-up – Little Red Food
Truck. The burgers are hand balled and the smashed on the
grill to keep them fresh and juicy and served in a handmade steamed
brioche bun. Every burger can also be made vegetarian or vegan with
using plant based patties. Friday
25 June from 5pm and Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 June from 12 noon.
On Saturday 26th June
7.30pm, Mewl Music presents Jon
Palmer Acoustic Band. Describing the band as “a cross
between The Pogues and Bruce Springsteen’s Seeger Session Band – with a
bit of Waterboys and Saw Doctors thrown in”, Leeds Music Scene said the
Jon Palmer Acoustic Band left them “desperate for more!”. Jon is a
former winner of the Grolsch UK Songwriter of the Year, and a published
songwriter with Sony. £10
(conc £8); door £12 (conc £10) if available.
JazzLeeds - Sontuno
on Sunday 27th June 1.30pm with Tom Sharp on trumpet, Sontuno brings
you the classic Cuban sound to the UK. Unfortunately SOLD OUT. Returns
may be a possibility – come down if you live locally and want to check.
Seeing out June on Wednesday 30th June don't miss Silky & Friends.
Shows at 6.30pm and 8pm. Comedy, music & more in a shorter,
sweeter, distanced, neater show. £12
/ £10 conc. Please arrive 30 minutes before the start time to take your
seats.
Lots more events to look forward to over the summer both in Seven's
venue and outside in our courtyard. Inside social distanceing and table
service inside and out.
We look
forward to seeing you at Seven very soon. Every £ spent at Seven helps
support high quality arts in a local setting.
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Make the most of summer at our museums
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If you’re planning a
season of adventure, then be sure to check out the exhibitions and events
across our museums this summer. The Galloway Hoard:
Viking-age Treasure continues its sparkling run and new
exhibition The Typewriter
Revolution opens on 24 July, both at the National Museum
of Scotland.
The Edinburgh Science Festival kicks off this weekend and includes both
in-person and online events, so you can even tune in from home (or the
beach).
Read on, plan ahead and make our museums part of your summer adventure.
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Edinburgh Science Festival
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Pale Blue Dot
Until Sun 11 Jul, National Museum of Scotland
Experience the scenic spectacle of Pale
Blue Dot at the National Museum of Scotland. This exclusive
multi-sensory installation in the Grand Gallery explores the vastness,
majesty and mystery of our seas and how we can protect one of the most
precious habitats on Earth. Free with pre-booked museum entry.
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book now
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Insectageddon: Is Global Insect Extinction Real?
Sun 27 Jun, 19:00–20:00, online event
Discover the facts and fiction around recent reports that the global
insect population is in catastrophic decline. Our Assistant
Curator of Entomology, Ashleigh Whiffin, is taking part in this free
panel event with insect decline ecologist Dr Manu Saunders and
biodiversity specialist Dr Nick Isaac.
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Using science to conserve animals
Wed 7 Jul,
19:30–20:30, online event
Learn how museums and zoos are helping to conserve endangered species
through CryoArks – the UK’s first national bank of frozen animal
material. Join Principal Curator Andrew Kitchener and conservation
geneticists Gill Murray-Dickson and Helen Senn for this free event,
with a live Q&A chaired by zoologist, writer and broadcaster Jules
Howard.
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Scotland’s Precious Seas
Until Sun 15 Aug, National Museum of
Scotland
Our Natural Science collections contain over four million marine
invertebrates and 120,000 marine vertebrates. Part of the Year of
Coasts and Waters, this small display gives a glimpse into some of the
research taking place at National Museums Scotland and how these
specimens can help us monitor the health of our seas. Free with
pre-booked museum entry.
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Flying into the Future
Until Sun 31 Oct, National Museum of
Flight
The Scottish Government have set challenging targets to reduce the
negative impact of aviation by 2040, but how might that happen?
Discover how engineers are working to make air travel less damaging to
the environment with this new museum trail. Free with pre-booked museum
entry.
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Summer activities at our museums
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LEGO® Concorde
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National Museum of Flight
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The Brick Wonders display has
to move onto its next venue after Sunday 27 June, but due to
popular demand the supersonic LEGO® brick Concorde model created
by brick artist Warren Elsmore will be staying with us over
the summer. Six metres long and made of over 60,000 bricks,
don’t miss the model as part of your summer visit to the National
Museum of Flight.
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Summer on the farm
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National Museum of Rural Life
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Grab your sun cream and wellies and
make the most of the Scottish summer at the National Museum of Rural
Life, whatever the weather. Visit the cows, pigs, sheep, hens and
horses on the farm, discover more animal friends around the site with
our Willow Sculpture Trail, and round off
your visit with lunch in the museum café or a picnic in our outdoor
picnic area.
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The Galloway Hoard: Viking-age Treasure
Until Sun 12 Sep
The exhibition has been open for a month now and the reviews are in: “there’s rarely, if ever, been
such an exciting haul of elegant ancient art discovered in a single
pre-history hiding hole as that presently on display at the National
Museum of Scotland.” - Art Mag. Book your free visit now to
see what all the hype is about.
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book now
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The Typewriter Revolution
Opens Sat 24 Jul
Book ahead for our new exhibition that charts the evolution of the
typewriter. From early prototypes to electronic versions, explore their
role in society, the arts and popular culture through the personal
stories of those who designed, made and used them. Free with
pre-booked museum entry.
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Shop
the exhibition
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Introducing: a collection of fine
jewellery inspired by the Galloway Hoard, exclusive to our museum shops
and online store. This sterling silver pendant is based on one of the
largest brooches in the collection – a design of four beasts,
intertwined with leafy fronds. This striking jewellery collection
brings a contemporary twist to a timeless design. All purchases help
support National Museums Scotland.
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Our mailing address is:
National Museums Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
Copyright © 2021 National Museums Scotland, All rights reserved.
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Explore
Derry-Londonderry
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The
Walled City of Derry is a great base to explore the coastal charm
and remote rocky coves of the Causeway Coastal Route and the Wild
Atlantic Way.
This cosmopolitan city is steeped in history - but it’s the unique
combination of warmth and wit that makes Derry-Londonderry so
special.
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The
most enjoyable and unique experiences Derry~Londonderry has to
offer!
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Enjoyed
the hit comedy series? Here's how you can have your own Derry Girl
adventure.
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Start
planning your adventure to Northern Ireland - its closer than you
think.
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Scientist
John Tyndall from Carlow first figured out why the sky is
blue!
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When
sunlight hits the atmosphere, the blue colour is reflected in
all directions, while the red colour is not. This is why the
sky is blue.
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Check
out amazing photos from fellow travellers and share your own!
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LATEST
NEWS: learn more about travelling to Northern Ireland below, as
well as the reopening dates for the Republic of Ireland:
- see
here for details
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Choose from more of our Festival highlights!
Bradford Literature Festival kicks off this week,
and with over 40 live and almost 20 digital events, there is a
diverse and inspiring programme to choose from. We're pleased to
focus on some more of the highlights.
To ensure our venues are COVID safe, many have
reduced capacity. Some events have very few tickets
available so book yours now before they sell out.
If you'd
like to browse through all our events, why not take a look at our digital brochure?
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The Colour of our Politics
Date: 26
June / Venue: The Studio, Alhambra / Time: 11.45am / Tickets: £7
Join Javaad Alipoor and Tanya Vital, the hosts of anti-racism
history podcast The Colour of our Politics, for a discussion about
the politics of race in the north, from the 1981 riots onwards.
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Giles Yeo: Why Calories
Don't Count
Date: 26
June / Venue: City Hall / Time: 4.00pm / Tickets: £7
What if everything we knew about dieting, healthy eating and
calorie counting was wrong? Author Giles Yeo aims to dispel some of
the most common misconceptions we all fall victim to whenever we
try getting into shape.
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Sick Women
Date: 27
June / Venue: City Hall / Time: 3.00pm / Tickets £7
We welcome a panel of experts for a conversation on the theme of
sick women. From hysteria to the ways in which lockdown, COVID-19
and recent vaccine trials have revealed lingering gender
inequalities, we'll delve into women's experiences of ill health.
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The Frequency of
Magic
Date: 28
June / Venue: The Studio, Alhambra Theatre / Time: 7.00pm /
Tickets: £7
Award-winning author, poet and musician Anthony Joseph joins this
year’s line-up to deliver a one-of-a-kind performance that spans
spoken word, literature and improvised jazz.
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Sufiana Kalaam
Date: 3
July / Venue: St George's Hall / Time: 8.00pm / Tickets £7
Always a standout festival moment, this year’s Sufiana Kalaam will
feature appearances from musician Abi Sampa and singer-songwriters
Rushil and Amrit Singh. Taking its cues from the centuries-old Sufi
poetry events made famous by South Asian culture, this evening of
captivating live performance is set to light up Bradford’s iconic
St George’s Hall.
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Dawn of the Matriarchy
Date: 4
July / Venue: City Hall / Time: 4.30pm / Tickets: £7
What would the world look like if it was led by women? With a
mixture of non-fiction seriousness, literary imagination and
not-so-serious speculation, join our panel for an open discussion
of feminist thought informed by literary work, societal changes,
global affairs and science.
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Sacred Music
Date: 4
July / Venue: Bradford Cathedral / Time: 7.30pm / Tickets: £7
Step inside the spectacular Bradford Cathedral for an enchanting
evening of spiritual poetry and sacred music. Featuring a range of
devotional styles, this intimate showcase will celebrate a range of
music and transcendental poetry from across the religious spectrum.
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An Evening with Nitin Sawhney, hosted by
Bobby Friction
Date: 2
July / Venue: The Studio, Alhambra / Time: 19.00 / Tickets: £7
Nitin Sawhney is one of the UK’s most prolific and critically
acclaimed artists, balancing award-winning studio albums with
over sixty film and television scores, and collaborations with
many different artists. Join the Ivor Novello Lifetime Achievement
award recipient as he discusses his remarkable life with BBC Asian
Networks iconic DJ Bobby Friction, touching on his early comedy
career with Sanjeev Bhaskar, his British Indian roots, his views on
the state of the nation today and what’s next for him on his unique
musical journey.
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Bradford Riots: 20 years
Date: 26
June / Venue: City Hall / Time: 2.00pm / Tickets: £7
For this panel discussion, Editor of Eastern Eye Barnie Choudhury,
QED Foundation Deputy Chief Executive Adeeba Malik and former head
of BBC Yorkshire Tim Smith gather to reflect on how far the city
has come since 2001 and the vastly improved community relations
that exist today.
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Indian Sun: the Life and Music of Ravi
Shankar
Date: 4
July / Venue: The Studio, Alhambra / Time: 3.30pm / Tickets: £7
Published to coincide with the centenary of Ravi Shankar’s birth,
Oliver Craske’s biography Indian
Sun explores the life of the pioneering
musician. Join us for an event that celebrates the story of
the composer, accompanied by demonstrations of Shankar’s musical
legacy on the sitar.
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Find out
more!
Book
tickets, see what's on and find other essential information on our
website: bradfordlitfest.co.uk.
Ethical Ticketing Policy
We are committed to making all our events inclusive and accessible,
and so we ensure ticket prices remain low and many events are
free. For more information about the discounts and concessions
available, and to check your eligibility, please take a look at the
information on the website.
Covid Safety
All our events take place in a Covid-safe environment, with safety
measures including socially-distanced seating, mandatory
mask-wearing, hand sanitisers, NHS Test and Trace and increased
cleaning between events. For our full Covid safety measures,
visit our website and those of our partner
venues.
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