Saturday 30 September 2023

Things to do this weekend in Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, London, Scotland, Ireland and more

Got plans for the weekend? Here are a few ideas of things to do in Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, London, Scotland, Ireland and more:

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9th Edition HAIER HINDUSTAN MARATHON

9th Edition HAIER HINDUSTAN MARATHON

New Delhi

Hosted by Hindustan Marathon

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ROCKWOOL Bharuch Marathon Season 2

ROCKWOOL Bharuch Marathon Season 2

Bharuch

Hosted by Bharuch Running Club

 

 

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Delhi Half Marathon -2023

Delhi Half Marathon -2023

New Delhi

Hosted by Universal Runners Marathon

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India Startup Summit 2023

India Startup Summit 2023

New Delhi

Hosted by Entrepreneurs Media

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Dehradun Ultra Run 2024 (2nd edition)

Dehradun Ultra Run 2024 (2nd edition)

Dehradun

Hosted by Thrill Zone

 

 

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GRAND NAVRATRI GARBA

GRAND NAVRATRI GARBA

Oakville

Hosted by HCCA

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Run for Nation -2023

Run for Nation -2023

Gurgaon

Hosted by Universal Runners Marathon

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Camp United Nations for Girls NYC 2023 ft a Day at UN Headquarters

Camp United Nations for Girls NYC 2023 ft a Day at UN Headquarters

Manhattan

Hosted by Girls in Politics Initiative

 

 

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Valentine's Day Sail on a Yacht in Mumbai

Valentine's Day Sail on a Yacht in Mumbai

Mumbai

Hosted by Captain Jack India

 

 

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Navrang Navratri Festival Canada 2023

Navrang Navratri Festival Canada 2023

Brampton

Hosted by Diversity Cultural Association

 

 

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On Saturday 30th September 7pm, look forward to Flamenco de Leeds – The Jose Almarcha Ensemble. Jose Almarcha, is an amazing flamenco guitarist, performing with star dancer, Lucia Ruibal and versatile percussionist, Demi Garcia Sabat. Exciting stuff. £20.

JazzLeeds – Tom Sharp Jazz Orchestra returns to Seven on Sunday 1st October 1.30-4pm. The award-winning Tom Sharp Jazz Orchestra started life as a rehearsal band, but has become established as the home of the best of Leeds’ young jazz scene. Expect fearsome exciting arrangements and a classic big band sound. £12/10 concessions. Under 16s free.

And don't forget the Seven Quiz on Sunday 24th September 7pm, this and every Sunday. Test your knowledge in a relaxed atmosphere – a great way to end the weekend with friends. £5 per team entry.Prizes. Seven Bar

Also, this weekend, our Pop-up – Burger x Street Food with proper homemade burgers of all kinds and vegan /veggie options available. Friday 29th September 5-9pm, Saturday 30th September 12-8pm, Sunday 1st October 12-5pm.

Where the event is ticketed, tickets are available at TicketSource via www.sevenleeds.co.uk  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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Hi,

We've got a typically top week lined up for you.
Carry on reading for our lineup, news of an exciting ticketed gig, our inaugural Jazz Jam, a delicious break-even bottle, and this week's Domino winner.


Much Love
The Domino Team

 

NEWS

 

Jackson Mathod

Jackson Mathod, rising UK multi-instrumentalist, and singer, is sharing a brand new sound fusing together his love of jazz, Atlanta rap and UK beats.

On the 19th of October, Mathod is ready to unveil his new direction, characterised by evocative vocals, introspective moments, and infectious dancefloor-ready beats.
You can get the full Jackson Mathod experience with us at The Domino.
The ticket link is below, move fast to secure an early bird ticket at a bargain price.

 https://www.universe.com/events/jackson-mathod-the-domino-club-leeds-tickets-03TR6G

 

 

The Domino Jazz Jam

The Domino Club's inaugural Jazz Jam starts October 1st at 8pm
Fergus Quill will be ring-leading what is going to be a brilliant musical get-together.
Bring your weapon of choice, choose one of the songs from the extensive list of standards, and play with our top-notch house band.
Our in-house soundman will deal with the sound, plus we have a Drum kit, a piano, and a guitar and bass amp all ready to rock.
 

 

2023 DOMINO WEEKLY GIVEAWAY

 

Every week, one reader from our mailing list gets a limited-edition, engraved 2023 Domino which gets you free entry on paid nights, a welcome cocktail with every visit to the club and a queue jump with one friend.
 
This week's winner is…Stefan Kerley
We'll be in touch via email.

 

THIS WEEK'S BREAK-EVEN LIQUID

 

Tamdhu 15 Year Old


46.0% ABV 


Well-known and much-adored for its excellent use of sherry casks, and those of you with a penchant for single malt with heavy sherry influence will be delighted to know that the distillery's 15-year-old expression continues that theme. This one has spent its entire maturation in oloroso sherry casks, resulting in generous helpings of dark fruit and Christmas spice.
Delicious!

Our Price £3.80
Usual Price £16.36
 

 

THIS WEEK LIVE AT THE DOMINO

 


 

SATURDAY - FUNK & GROOVE

 

6:30pm - 8:30pm

The Abbey Peacock    Duo 

The super soulful Abbey Peacock is with us tonight, expect Funk Soul and Blues big hitters.

 

 

9:00pm - 11:15pm

The Domino Funk & Soul Band 

The funkiest house band in the country are back! Featuring the legendary Haggis Horns Rhythm section alongside The Reverand Cleve 'Funky Butt Chunky' Freckleton.

 

11:45pm - 2am

The House Band     

Featuring an all-star cast from Leeds thriving Jazz-Soul and Funk scene, the house-band was built from the ground up with a mission to get people dancing.

 

SUNDAY - ROOTS

 

8pm - 11:00pm 

The Jazz Jam   

The Domino Club's inaugural Jazz Jam starts October 1st at 8pm
Fergus Quill will be ring-leading what is going to be a brilliant musical get-together.

 

 

 

 

The Domino Club,
The Grand Arcade, Leeds (map)






 

 

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What's on at Pictureville

Welcome to the weekly listings.

It's all about Widescreen Weekend this week at Pictureville. Whether it's the chance to see some old-school film projection or simply revisit or discover a classic, there's something for everyone at this year's film festival, running from 28 September – 2 October.

You can find the full festival programme on our website, but keep scrolling for three highlights from the weekend, along with the rest of the week's film screenings.

 

Love cinema? Don’t forget that you can receive free and discounted cinema tickets, plus money off in our bar and shop by becoming a Pictureville member.

 

 

 

Screening This Week (29 September – 5 October)

 

 

Still from The Young Girls of Rochefort

THE YOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT [35MM] (U)

Fri 10.15

A vibrant homage to classic musicals from Jacques Demy. Filmed in Franscope, this film is a delight of sherbet colouring and intoxicating euphoria as it blends French New Wave with Classic Hollywood flair, with both La La Land (2016) and Barbie (2023) having recently drawn inspiration from the musical.

 

 

Sameul L. Jackson and Kurt Russell in The Hateful Eight

THE HATEFUL EIGHT [70MM] (18)

Sat 17.00

Eight travellers are trapped together with Quentin Tarantino’s signature blend of action, humour and over-the-top violence.

Shot on 65mm in Ultra Panavision 70 for the first time in nearly 50 years and given a roadshow-style limited release, the additional efforts to capture and present this film as a classic cinema experience find it right at home in Pictureville Cinema.

 

 

A still from Roma of a family hugging on the beach

ROMA [70MM] (15)

Sun 19.30

Beautifully shot, Roma is a landmark piece of cinematic storytelling and a career highlight from director Alfonso Cuarón that follows the housekeeper of a Mexican upper-middle-class family.

This is a rare theatrical screening of a modern classic, the type of film that makes us hopeful for the future of digital capture and analogue projection.

 

 

Brother

BROTHER (15)

Mon 17.15; Tue 13.10; Wed 12.20 and 20.00

Decades-spanning family drama dubbed 'The Canadian Moonlight'.

 

Passages

PASSAGES (18)

Tue 11.00

Relationships bloom and break apart in an erotic Parisian love triangle.

 

 

Past Lives

PAST LIVES (12A)

Mon 19.55; Wed 15.00 and 17.35; Thu 11.00 and 14.45

A24's latest romance continues to get rave reviews from critics and audiences alike

 

Toy Story

TOY STORY (PG)

Tue 15.50; Thu 17.15

Join Woody and Buzz for a madcap adventure as part of our Disney 100 film screenings.

 

 

A Little Life

A LITTLE LIFE (18)

Tue 18.30

Visionary director Ivo van Hove’s stage production of the million-copy bestseller by Hanya Yanagihara.

 

Royal Opera House

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE:

Thu 19.15

Sun, fun and vocal acrobatics in this staging of Donizetti’s intoxicating  comedy.

 

 

 

 

Coming Soon

 

Midnight Cowboy

MIDNIGHT COWBOY (18)

Screening 7 and 8 October

After a brief hiatus for Widescreen Weekend, our Look Who's Back season will recommence with the gritty drama Midnight Cowboy, starring Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight.

 

A still form the movie, Moonlight of a boy looking out to sea

BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT PICTUREVILLE

Screening 12 – 30 October

A selection of four masterpieces from black creatives, curated in collaboration with Lucas Bywater, a Bradford-born programmer and film student

 

 

Widescreen Weekend Film Festival. Big bold and in Bradford. 28 Sep – 2 Oct 2023.

IT'S ALIVE!

21 October – 31 October

Meet the minds behind the monsters this October, with a selection of films from silent era sci-fi to ‘80s body horror, including a Frankenstein double bill on Halloween night.

 

Cinema Unbound

CINEMA UNBOUND: THE CREATIVE WORLDS OF POWELL AND PRESSBURGER

4 November – 21 December

A fascinating new season that offers audiences the chance to see four acclaimed masterpieces from iconic British directors Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. 

 

 

 

 

Pictureville is open seven days a week. Our IMAX and Cubby Broccoli screen are temporarily closed until summer 2024, as part of the National Science and Media Museum's once-in-a-generation transformation.

 

 

 

 


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Creative writing and poetry

Poetry Writing Workshop Keighley Library

SharenaIdentity: Let's learn about each other Saturday 30th September 1pm - 4pm Keighley Library

Poetry workshop and Open-mic Free

We still have some spaces left on this workshop with Bradford Poet Sharena Lee Satti. Join us for a cathartic, gentle poetry writing workshop.

Let's celebrate who we are, our identities, the different layers of us that make us all wonderfully beautiful.

A free event, open to all

This poetry workshop will ease you into the gentle writing process. No experience is needed.

Bring yourselves and an open mind. Snacks and drinks will be provided .This event is funded by The Jo Cox Foundation

Book your place here - Eventbrite Identity poetry workshop

 


10 Week Poetry writing Course. Manningham Library

poetry courseSaturdays 10am -12pm

10 weeks Starting October 7th

10 week poetry writing course with Nabeela Ahmed. Each week the session will explore a theme and the 'duality' of that theme through the writing of two poems. No previous experience necessary but all are welcome. Over 18s only

£60 for the course. Option to pay weekly (£6 a week).

To book - Ticketsource - Poetry Course 

or email Library.Events@bradford.gov.uk


 

 


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CHRISTMAS AT THE PIECE HALL

Get ready for a bumper Christmas list from The Piece Hall, as we unveil a packed winter programme with more than 50 shows, workshops and events. 

Tickets go on general sale at midday on Friday 29 September but Club 1779 members get exclusive access to the presale from 10am on Thursday 28 September.

Sign up to be a member now!

 

 

 

THE RETURN OF THE SPIEGELTENT

The stunning Salon Perdu Spiegeltent returns to the courtyard for 2023.

Its most varied programme yet includes everything from cabaret and comedy to choirs and classical concerts. There will be rock and pop stars and world class DJs and a musical spectrum covering everything from salsa, soul, funk and house to indie, brass, choral and jive.

Highlights include Julian and Jiaxin Lloyd Webber, Kimberley Wyatt (The Pussycat Dolls), Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra, Chris Difford (Squeeze), P.P. Arnold, Haggis Horns, The Mersey Beatles, DJ Terry Farley, and Dick and Dom. 

 

 

BIGGEST EVER CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Our Christmas Markets are bigger than ever this year, opening Friday - Sunday for the last three weekends in November. There will be 50 stalls of the finest artisan produce, products and gift ideas. 

With musical entertainment and late night opening until 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays, head down to shop, browse and soak up the atmosphere.   

 

 

SEASONAL SHOPPING
 
In the run up to the big day, The Piece Hall will open for late night shopping every Thursday in December.

You won’t find a better selection of gifts anywhere than in our treasure trove of high-quality independent shops and boutiques. They really do have everything you need for underneath the tree.

 

 

 

FESTIVE FOOD AND DRINK

Whether it’s a works do, a special family meal or a break from Christmas shopping, you will find the perfect location at one of our bars, cafes or restaurants.
 
The Trading Rooms is the best place for a traditional Christmas meal, served every day in December from noon. Brand new for 2023 is the gallery grotto, a private dining space for up to 20 people. 
 
The Astronomer serves beautiful food, designed for sharing, taking inspiration from around the globe. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays in December makes it the ideal spot for meeting mates and festive date nights.

The Deli has a number of dishes with a seasonal twist and also stocks Christmas hampers packed full of delicious local produce plus The Piece Hall Gin.
 
Or head to Blondin’s Coffee Lounge and Ice-Cream Parlour for a special festive dessert or sundae with Clementine, chocolate orange, mince pie and gingerbread flavours. 

 

 

FESTIVE FAMILY WORKSHOPS

There is a fantastic selection of festive family arts and crafts workshops.

Make Christmas cards, decorations or have a go at felting.

 

ADULT WORKSHOPS

Arts and crafts workshops for adults are running in November in The Dinsdale Room.

Make textile wreaths, candles or have a go at Indian woodblock printing.

 

 

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What's on at the Southbank Centre
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Out of the ordinary

Let your curiosity lead you this week at the Marina Abramović Institute Takeover, where 11 international artists fill every nook and cranny of the Queen Elizabeth Hall with durational performances. Come along to make encounters completely unique to you as you roam the building – including backstage – making discoveries as you go. What will you see?

We've also just announced a multimedia show from electronic artist Oneohtrix Point Never, the return of David Sedaris with another blast of his one-of-a-kind humour and a packed winter season of literature events – it's safe to say that no two days are ever the same at the Southbank Centre.

Hiroshi Sugimoto, East China Sea, Amakusa, 1992 © Hiroshi Sugimoto

 

The beat goes on

 

A man wearing black facing downwards towards his hands.

 

Oneohtrix Point Never

FRI 5 APR

Vibe along with the multi-hyphenate experimental artist Oneohtrix Point Never as he tours to support his most recent album, Again.

 

 

David Sedaris standing in a library smiling and holding a tobacco pipe

 

 

An Evening with David Sedaris

THU 4 & MON 5 JUL

One of America’s most celebrated satirists and humour writers returns to our Royal Festival Hall to read new and unpublished stories and meet his audience.

The event on Friday 5 July is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).

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Winter reads

 

Naomi Alderman reading in her garden

 

Naomi Alderman: The Future

WED 22 NOV

Join bestselling author Naomi Alderman for a discussion about her highly anticipated new novel, The Future.

This new novel from the Women’s Prize-winning author of The Power is a white-knuckle tour de force and dazzling exploration of the world we have made and where we are going.

This event is Speech-to-Text transcribed (STT).

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Where We Come From: Rap, Home & Hope in Britain

FRI 26 JAN

Boy George wearing glitter make up and a hot pink fedora.

 

Boy George: Karma

WED 29 NOV

 

 

Yours to explore

 

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Marina Abramović Institute Takeover

WED 4 – SUN 8 OCT

The entire Queen Elizabeth Hall – backstage and all – transforms into the set for enthralling durational performances, curated by conceptual artist Marina Abramović and MAI.

 

 

Coming up in classical

 

Violinist Christian Tetzlaff pictured with a violin by a white backdrop

 

Tchaikovsky’s Fourth

SAT 30 SEP

Hear the ringing fanfares that open Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony? The London Philharmonic Orchestra summons Fate with its rendition of this forceful work.

 

Violinist Nicola Benedetti playing the violin, wearing a black and white sleeveless dress

 

Nicola Benedetti Plays Brahms

SUN 1 OCT

The Philharmonia Orchestra’s Featured Artist for this season, Nicola Benedetti, treats us to a pinnacle of the violin repertoire.

 

 

 

Ligeti 100: Pierre-Laurent Aimard in Recital

SAT 14 OCT

One of today’s greatest pianists plays dazzling music by the mischievous modernist master György Ligeti, whose centenary is being celebrated this year.

 

 

 

 

Brian Eno & Baltic Sea Philharmonic

MON 30 OCT

Ships is a new live concert with Brian Eno, Baltic Sea Philharmonic and Kristjan Järvi, commissioned by La Biennale di Venezia.

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

Asim Waqif, an Indian man with grey hair wearing a blue patterned shirt, stands in front of his Bagri Commissioned bamboo sculpture, वेणु [Venu], outside Hayward Gallery, 2023

 

Asim Waqif: ‘touch is really important in experiencing any art work’

The Delhi-based artist introduces his bamboo installation piece, वेणु [Venu] in this video interview.

 

 

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Jacqueline Wilson standing in front of green trees, wearing a flowery jacket, blue shirt and black trousers.

 

Things to do for families at half-term at London Literature Festival

Looking for inspiration for your little ones during half-term? Look no further.

 

 

PLAYLIST

 

 

 

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Playlist: Bert Jansch at 80

As we approach what would’ve been Bert Jansch’s 80th birthday, enjoy this playlist of some of the iconic songwriter and guitarist’s greatest work.

 

 

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Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine

The Hayward Gallery's director Ralph Rugoff discusses the alluringly enigmatic photographs of Hiroshi Sugimoto in the lead-up to the gallery's next exhibition, Hiroshi Sugimoto, opening on Wednesday 11 October.

Discover how the artist plays with time to take the viewer on a journey from the distant past to evoking eternity as his camera freezes and stretches time.

Be sure to book ahead to visit the exhibition.

Hiroshi Sugimoto, East China Sea, Amakusa, 1992 © Hiroshi Sugimoto

 

 

Light up book light on a side table

 

 

A booklover's dream

Read your book by the light of a Gingko book light which, when closed, masquerades as a laser-cut wooden book. When opened it transforms into a sculptural light emitting an ambient LED glow through the pages.

 

 

Georg Baselitz: Sculptures 2011-2015

THU 5 OCT – SUN 7 JAN | SERPENTINE SOUTH

Don’t miss Georg Baselitz’s first solo show at Serpentine, which offers an intimate glimpse into the artist’s studio practice with previously unseen works on display, exploring the possibilities – and impossibilities – of translating between painting, drawing and sculpture.

 

 

Change Tempo: SU PinWen & Alexandre Fandard

FRI 6 & SAT 7 OCT | THE PLACE

See Taiwanese artist SU PinWen interrogate traditional notions of gender in Girl’s Notes, while French choreographer Alexandre Fandard’s Comme un symbole subverts stereotypes in a way that is deeply compelling and ultimately surprising.

 

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When one moment changes everything, Henry’s family are split between a past they no longer recognise, and a future they could never foresee. Can Mum and Dad rally his three brothers; as the family start a journey to overcome the unimaginable?

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Based on the Sunday Times best-selling autobiography by Henry Fraser, The Little Big Things is “one show you won’t want to miss” (All That Dazzles) with an explosive theatrical pop soundtrack in a world premiere production.

This uplifting and colourful new musical is a life-affirming reminder about the transformative power of family, and how sometimes it really is the little things which matter the most.

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Christmas at The Savoy

 

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This festive season, The Savoy celebrates all that is magical about a traditional London Christmas.

Beautifully decorated trees and twinkling lights will adorn the famous forecourt and interiors. Taking centre stage in the Front Hall, a beautiful vintage steam train will provide the setting for a unique Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Champagne experience within one of its ornate carriages. Throughout The Savoy’s restaurants and bars, guests will enjoy curated menus featuring nostalgic flavours of the season and innovative cocktails perfectly fitting for this joyous time of year.

 

 

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We have a venue for every occasion, with our three spectacular event rooms ideal for hosting the grandest of affairs, and our six private rooms providing the perfect setting for more intimate gatherings.

From Christmas parties to seasonal soirées and private dining, our team of expert event planners have everything in hand to deliver a truly magical experience tailored to your specific needs.

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As the leaves turn golden and the air becomes crisp, settle in to an autumnal stay and create unforgettable memories with your family.

Nestled along the River Thames, The Savoy offers a perfect blend of luxury and family-friendly charm, making it the perfect place to spend October half-term. From our spacious family suites to our specially prepared children’s amenities, we'll design your stay to be a relaxing and remarkable experience for every generation.

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Your new favourite book or author is closer than you think. As autumn arrives, we have a host of engaging literary events to keep you not only inspired, but also warm and dry indoors. Don't miss a highlight: London Literature Festival, taking place from Wednesday 18 to Sunday 29 October, boasts renowned writers and rising stars that run the gamut of genres.

 

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George the Poet Presents

FRI 20 OCT

Drawing on his new anthology Part of a Story That Started Before Me, George the Poet curates a night of music and spoken word.

This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).

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Nick Frost & Simon Pegg: A Slice of Fried Gold

SUN 22 OCT

Actor and writer Nick Frost launches A Slice of Fried Gold, a hilarious and noshable memoir with recipes. He’s joined by Simon Pegg, his best friend and part-time lover.

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Jada Pinkett Smith: Worthy

SUN 29 OCT

The actor Jada Pinkett Smith recounts her story in an intimate conversation marking the publication of her unconventional new memoir Worthy.

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Ed Gamble: Glutton

THU 26 OCT

Tuck in to the hilarious stories of comedian and podcast host Ed Gamble as he recalls a life lived through food, and celebrates his new memoir telling the tale.

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Wordriver: Celebrating Ursula K Le Guin

WED 25 OCT

Ursula K Le Guin’s work is celebrated at this performative reading, marking the publication of Space Crone, a new collection of her writing.

 

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Adam Thirlwell: The Future Future

SAT 21 OCT

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Sandra Newman: Julia

SAT 21 OCT

 

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Yu Miri: The End of August

SUN 22 OCT

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Eliza Clark & Ayelet Gundar-Goshen: True Stories

FRI 27 OCT

 

 

Poetic offerings

 

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National Poetry Library at 70 Celebration

SUN 29 OCT

Mersey Sound legends Roger McGough and Brian Patten are among the stars appearing at this gala celebration of the National Poetry Library’s 70th birthday.

 

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Poetry London Autumn Readings

SAT 21 OCT

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New Poets Collective Showcase

SAT 21 OCT

 

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Apples and Snakes: NYLON

SUN 22 OCT

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Seamus Heaney: A Life in Letters

SUN 29 OCT

 

 

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Have a look at our collection of big titles, newly released books, and gifts, including Faber & Faber's Poetry Diary 2024, which helps you to elegantly tidy up your schedule – and enjoy snippets of poetry while you do it.

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Acclaimed writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch discusses her new book Decolonising My Body with Booker Prize winner Bernadine Evaristo.

 

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Booking is open for brand new shows with TV presenter Lorraine Kelly and star of Netflix hit Pretend It's a CityFran Lebowitz.

Due to popular demand, we've also added new dates to our November tour with Dolly Alderton, beloved author of Everything I Know About Love.

For our cricket fans, tickets are available for a new matinee show in London with Stuart Broad as well as extra dates with Jonathan 'Aggers' Agnew.

We have a new Fane Online event coming up with award-winning author Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström and Nigerian-British writer Onyi Nwabineli, plus a new stream with inspiring sisters and founders of the anti-racist advocacy platform, Everyday RacismNatalie & Naomi Evans.

Are you ready soldier? Channel 4's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins is back on our screens! Don't miss Chief Instructor Billy Billingham live on tour from next week.

 

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What's on in October  

 

We have lots of fun activities and events during October half term to engage and entertain before winter arrives. 

The National Museum of Scotland is hosting a week of activities, from music to storytelling, as part of Cultural Connections. On Sat 21 Oct, there will be a Celebration Day in the Grand Gallery with local musicians, dancers and artists performing and celebrating connections to Africa and the Caribbean. 

At the National Museum of Flight, enjoy Half Term Bricks where each day you can explore different themes to inspire your own LEGO® creation. While at the National Museum of Rural Life, become an Autumn Explorer with family storytelling, an outdoor trail and creative crafts as you learn all about Scotland’s bugs, beasties and creatures.

 

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Mon 16–Sat 21 Oct

 

A welcoming week of cultural connections for all the family.

 

 

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Brick History 

 

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Half Term Bricks

 

Sat 14, Sun 15, Sat 21 & Sun 22 Oct

 

 

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Sat 7 Oct–Fri 17 Nov

 

 

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Autumn Explorers 

 

Tue 17–Fri 20 Oct

 

 

Special exhibition tour 

 

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Morning Curator Tour: Rising Tide

 

Wed 1 & Thu 9 Nov 

 

Join curator Dr Ali Clarke for a morning tour of our temporary exhibition. 

 

 

 

Fashionably Late 

 

Join us on Fri 6 Oct for an adults-only evening of fun, frolics and fashion in the stylish setting of the National Museum of Scotland at night. 

 

 

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Discover the behind the scenes care that garments received from our textile conservators in the run up to Beyond the Little Black Dress.

 

 

 

BSL Interpreted Collection Centre Tour

 

Go behind the scenes on Wed 1 Nov with a BSL-interpreted tour of our state-of-the-art collections and research centre. Discover the secrets of how we store our collections, and find out how these objects and specimens are used in international research.   

 

 

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If you're feeling inspired by Beyond the Little Black Dress, our shop has a stylish range of gifts, from prints to mugs. 

 

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Hello autumn!

Read on to hear our latest updates and for a peek at what's happening in the Kent Downs AONB over the next month.

This October, we're on the lookout for for the invasive Asian hornet, planning our leaf-peeping walks in the woods, getting involved in a new Big Chalk project, and celebrating the Geodiversity of the Kent Downs.

 

 

Asian hornets spotted in Kent

 

Asian hornets pose a significant threat to our native pollinators, including the European honey bee and many of our solitary bee species. Around 42 Asian hornet nests have been found in the UK so far this year, most of these in Kent.

These non-native, invasive predators can be identified by their black body and yellow legs. They are smaller than our harmless, native European hornet. Asian hornets are active from April to November.


It’s important that nests and sightings are reported. If you think you’ve seen an Asian hornet, please report it using the Asian Hornet Watch app, or through nonnativespecies.org.

 

 

 

 

 

Autumn walks in the Kent Downs

Grab your coat, step outside, and experience the wind on your face as you walk in the footsteps of pilgrims, watch flocks of migratory birds, and admire the kaleidoscopic colours of the Downs this autumn.

 

 

 

Events in the Kent Downs
There's lots going on in the Downs during October, here's a selection of upcoming events we think you'll love. 

 

Birds of the White Cliffs Walk
Dover to St Margaret's Bay
with the White Cliffs Community Rail Partnership
Sun 8th Oct, 10:30am-3:30pm

North Downs Way Charity Hike
Wye to Chilham
in support of homelessness charity The Connection at St Martins
Sat 14th Oct, 10am-3pm

 

Walking the Via Francigena Talk
Waterstones, Canterbury
with author Sandy Brown

Weds 25th Oct, 6:30pm

Halloween at Kent Country Parks
Brockhill, Trosley, Shorne Woods & Lullingstone
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Geodiversity in the Kent Downs

 

On 6th October 2023, we're celebrating
International Geodiversity Day


But what is geodiversity?

It's the non-living parts of our ecosystem, such as rocks, minerals, soils, mountains, rivers and lakes. Just like biodiversity, geodiversity has its own intrinsic value worthy of protection. 

 

 

In this time of climate crisis, our awareness of geodiversity has never been more important: the role it plays in regulating river flows, filtering polluted surface water, formation of soils, understanding of past changes to our climate, and a vital social and natural environment for human wellbeing.

Our new GeoDiversity Project, launched in July 2023 and supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, aims to reveal the importance of geology in the formation of our landscape, and how it has affected the lives of today’s communities.

This project is the next chapter on our journey to secure UNESCO Global Geopark status as a Cross-Channel Geopark.

 

 

 

 

Introducing the Big Chalk project

Big Chalk is an ambitious project that aims to restore a mosaic of habitats across the chalk and limestone landscapes of southern England. 

Due to their underlying geology and history, these landscapes are particularly species rich, so together, they provide the greatest opportunity for wildlife to thrive and adapt to climate change offered by the English landscape.

But Big Chalk is not just for nature; it's for people too. Thriving calcareous landscapes can deliver lots of benefits for people, including sustainable jobs and products, carbon sequestration, water supply, flood management and soil stabilisation. Restored species-rich landscapes can also better support our health and wellbeing, giving us access to beautiful open spaces.

The project area is enormous covering 24,867 sq. km, and includes the entire Kent Downs AONB. We're thrilled to be involved in the Big Chalk project and will keep you updated as the programme gets underway.

 

 

 

 

Places to visit in the Kent Downs

Looking for inspiration for your next adventure in the Downs? Look no further! Here's our top spot to visit this October...

 

Coldrum Stones

Coldrum Stones is a group of Neolithic monuments found in the lower valley of the River Medway. Set on a small hill, in the shadow of the North Downs near Trottiscliffe, it’s one of the best surviving examples of the 'Medway Megaliths'. The 'Medway Megaliths' are a cluster of seven Neolithic sites that reveal the Medway valley was home to a pioneering community of early farmers.  

 It dates from around 6,000 years ago to the Neolithic or New Stone Age, when our ancestors evolved burial practices to dispose of and honour the dead. This ancient site is more than a thousand years older than Stonehenge! Archaeologists (and treasure hunters) have uncovered the bones and skulls of at least 20 people here, including members of the same family. 

There is a small car park off Pinesfield Lane, just outside the village of Trottiscliffe. You can follow well marked signs from here, or try one of our circular routes, the Coldrum Trail and the Trosley Ramble.

 

 

 

Opportunities in the Kent Downs

 

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WCCP is looking for volunteers to check livestock at Whinless Down and to help with autumn conservation work on the North Downs.

Job vacancy: Big Chalk Programme Lead

The National Association of AONBs is recruiting for the Big Chalk project, working to restore nature and landscapes across the South of England.

 

 

 

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Sitting proudly in the Buckinghamshire countryside, overlooking the Chess Valley, De Vere Latimer Estate makes for an enchanting base for days out exploring the local area.

If you and your little ones are fanatical about all things Harry Potter, you'll be pleased to know that Warner Bros. Studios Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter is just 18 minutes' drive away - a mercifully short distance if you've got a car full of excited muggles. In the other direction you'll find the home of Roald Dahl, where you can explore the great man's house in a fun-filled, interactive attraction. If culture and history are your thing, look no further than the beautiful city of St Albans and the atmospheric Chenies Manor - rumoured to have a secret tunnel linking it to De Vere Latimer Estate...

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There's no time like the present to experience the countryside the way it's supposed to be enjoyed. Situated in enchanting locations such as the Cotswolds and Windsor, De Vere hotels are ideal destinations for half term adventures.

Book direct with us to stay before 31st October and you'll get 15% off and breakfast on the house.

So, if you're yearning to spend some time in the great outdoors, you'll find our hotel estates are enticing and atmospheric places to explore; made all the prettier as autumn takes hold. You'll also find a plethora of famous attractions for half term days out in the vicinity. Stay local or venture out - your break, your rules.

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A spectacular hotel in picturesque surroundings that are a delight to explore. The family-friendly 1705 restaurant and bar are fine places for cosy dinners and bubbly refreshments.  Check it out.

 

 

 

 

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There's no better time of year to visit this manor house hotel with its famous Victorian arboretum displaying some incredible colours. Just a short hop from the M5. Take a virtual stroll around here. 

 

 

 

 

Create some magical Christmas memories

With 2023 tip-toeing towards Christmas, now's the time to start planning and booking your festive celebrations. Think great food, fine wine, attentive, friendly service and classic entertainment. All set in country estates and contemporary party spaces awash with sparkling Christmas trees and twinkling lights.

Whether it's a party for a hundred, a cosy, private dinner with friends, or a festive family break - we'll make sure that Christmas 2023 is one to remember.

 

 

 

 

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Set in a uniquely beautiful lakeside location, surrounded by walks and nature trails. For pure indulgence, Spa6 offers restorative treatments and pampering. Take a look around here.

 

 

 

 

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Escape to a majestic mansion house hotel, sitting proudly in a parkland setting. Test your golfing skills on the PGA-standard 18 hole course and golf academy. Take a virtual tour of the hotel here.

 

 

 

 

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This majestic mansion in the heart of rural Buckinghamshire makes for a wonderful half term retreat. The family-friendly 1838 Restaurant and Library Bar are fine places to dine, chat and chill.

 

 

 

 

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Set in the heart of the majestic Surrey countryside, this 75-acre estate boasts a turreted, gothic mansion and the modern Horsley Place. Check out things to see and do in the local area.

 

 

 

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We are delighted to invite you to join us at Dorset Museum in Dorchester this October Half Term for the return of our Dinosaur Sleepovers.

These popular family events feature an evening of fun and varied activities led by our Jurassic Coast experts, plus a film and breakfast, and the chance to spend the night in this beautiful and historic museum in the heart of Dorchester.


We are offering a half-term mid-week sleepover on Wednesday 25 October. This event is perfectly suited for dinosaur fans aged 6-12 years and their families.

We will also be sending those attending information about special sleepover packs.

 

Event Date: Wednesday 25 October

Tickets: £25.00 per person

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bring your sleeping bag and torch and tuck in for an unforgettable Jurassic-sized night! Featuring awesome activities all evening including:

- Fun Silent Disco (downstairs in the Victorian Hall) - sponsored by Dorset Tea
- Fossil polishing - prepare and take your own fossil home
- Tour of the Natural Dorset Gallery which include fossil handling
- Jurassic Story Time

Followed by two special film screenings (one for older and one for younger children).

Your ticket includes hot chocolate and biscuits in the evening, breakfast in the morning, and tea and coffee for the grown-ups.

This event is recommended for children aged 6-12 years, and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. We ask that parents and carers please use discretion when booking your tickets to decide if the event is appropriate for your children.

 

Thank you as always for your interest in the Jurassic Coast. If you have any questions at all about this event, please do get in touch.

Very best wishes,

The Jurassic Coast Trust team

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