P441 Teletext 441 Maz02 03:47:53 ——————— National ————— ——— BIRMINGHAM '80S FESTIVAL: TOWARDS THE MILLENIUM Various Venues. 0121 622 1234. The cultural peaks of the Eighties, including performances bz UB40, Philip Glass and Courtney Pine. Tjmjs vary ends May 8th. Prices vary. THE INTJRNATJONAL CLASSIC MORO SHOW NEC. 0121 767 4525. A fun show with a special emphases on classic British sports cars, rarely seen models and dream rides around the NEC for charity. May 1 2, 9am-5.30pm. £8.50, concs. ——————————————————————————————————1/14— Family Fun 443 On Stage 450 Cinema 460 NOW IT'S EVEN EASIER TO FIND LOVE: TELETEXT DATING ITV p390 Art Family Community Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 Maz02 03:27:34 W ——————— National ————— ——— BRBCKNILL SOUTH HILL PARS COMEDY FESTIVAL '99 South Hill Park Arts Cjntti. 01344 484123. Top names including Paul Merton, Lee Hurst, Jo Brand and Vic Rjevjs will bj helping Bracknjll to find its funny bone. Jun 7-12. Prices vary. BRIGHTON BRIGHTON FESTIVAL Various vjnujs. 01273 2:2951. One of Britain's largest arts festivals, highlights include vjsjts from the RSC, LSO and the Moscow State Circus. May 1-23. Prices vary. ——————————————————————————————————2/14— Family Fun 443 On Stage 450 Cinema 460 NOW IT'S EVEN EASIE TOFINDLOVE TELETEXT DATING ITV p390 Art Family Community Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 May02 03:47:59 ——————— National ————— ——— BU5Z BU5Z ST. EDMUND'S FESTIVAL Various vjnujs. 01359 258464. 17 day Festivbl bringing folk, jazz, classical, dance, literature and comedy to the streets of Bury. May 14-30. Prices vbry. EAST YORSSHIRJ ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS FAIR Driffiild Showground. 046 843 5484. A plethora of stalls dealing in glass, porcelain, toys, jewellery, art and largjt antiques and collictablis. May 1 2, Jun 12 13, 9am-5pm. £2. ——————————————————————————————————3/14— Family Fun 443 On Stage 450 Cinema 460 NOW IT'S EVEN EASIE TOFINDLOVE TELETEXT DATING ITV p390 Art Family Community Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 May02 03:27:06 ——————— National ————— ——— LJDBU5Z LEDBURZ POJTRZ FESTIVAL Various vjnujs. 01531 634156. The third poitty festival, featuring readings and discussions by major poets as well as music and drama events. Jun 27-Jul 11. Phone for availability. LONDON CANNABIS FESTIVAL Clapham Common. 0171 637 7467. The International Cannabis Coalition has organjsjd a march from Rush Common, Brixton (departs 12.30pm) to Clapham Common for afternoon entertainment. May 1. Frii. ——————————————————————————————————4/14— Family Fun 443 On Stage 450 Cinema 460 NOW IT'S EVEN EASIER TO FIND LOVE: TELETEXT DATING ITV p390 Art Family Community Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 Maz02 03:48:11 ——————— National ————— ——— LONDON CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW The Royal Hospital, Chjlsja. 0171 344 4343. Flower power comes to London for a famous event which this year features a numbjt of beautiful displays bz charities. May 25-28. £10-£26. CUBAN FESTIVAL Barbican. 0171 638 8891. Festival exploring the music, art and literature of Cuba. May 14-Jun 27. Tjmjs and prices vbry. ——————————————————————————————————5/14— Family Fun 443 On Stage 450 Cinema 460 NOW IT'S EVEN EASIER TO FIND LOVE: TELETEXT DATING ITV p390 Art Family Community Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 Maz02 02:44:44 W ——————— National ————— ——— LONDON FIVE NIGHT STBND Shjphjtd's Bush Empire. 0171 771 2000. MTV'S second Five Night Stand features Ultrasound, Gene, Darkstar, Witness, Medal, Sujdj, Ocean Colour Scene, Supergrass and Reef on five consecutive nights at the Shjphetd's Bush Empire. Jul 23-25. £10, adv £8. HAMPTON COU5T PALACE FESTIVAL Hampton Court Palace. 0171 344 4444. Music, opjta and ballet in historic surroundings. Jun 11-19. Tjmjs and prices vary. ——————————————————————————————————6/14— Family Fun 443 On Stage 450 Cinema 460 TOTBL ENTJRTBINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE Art Family Community Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 Maz02 03:44:21 ——————— National ————— ——— LONDON KINGSTON GREEN FAIR Canbury Gardens, Kingston. 0181 941 6277. The twelfth annual fair will feature a world music stage, a huge kid's aria, circus, carnival, healing area and over 100 ethical trade stalls all powered bz natural enjtgy. May 31, 11am-9qm. £3, child u0p. ST. PETJRSBURG: ROMANCE AND RJVOLUTJON Barbican. 0171 638 88:1. A huge festival exploring the culture of this famous and enigmatic Russian city. Apr 30-Jun 27. Tjmjs and precis vbry. ——————————————————————————————————7/14— Family Fun 443 On Stage 450 Cinema 460 TOTBL ENTJRTBINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE Art Family Community Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 May02 03:49:22 ——————— National ————— ——— LONDON THE BOC COVENS GARDEN FESTIVAL Various vjnujs. 0171 379 0870. International festivbl dedicated to opera and musical thjatti featuring the English Touring Opjta and ENG among othjt companies, and participation from Peter Ustinov and Penelope Keith. May 17-Jun 5. Prices vbry. THE COSMOPOLITBN SHOW Earls Court. 0990 205 205. The glossy pages of Cosmo conj to life in this hair, beauty, fashion and fitness spectacular. Apr 29-May 3. £11 adv, £14 door. ——————————————————————————————————8/14— Family Fun 443 On Stage 450 Cinema 460 TOTBL ENTJRTBINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE Art Family Community Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 May02 03:44:41 ——————— National ————— ——— LONDON THE SPITALFIELDS FESTIVAL Christ Church. 0171 377 1362. One of the leading British festivals of western classical music, featuring a numbjt of world premieres. Jun 9-30, times vary. Phone for availability. TOMORROW'S WORLD LIVE Earl's Court. 0870 739 933. A parnjtship between Govjtnmjnt and privbti enterprise djsjgnjd to showcase the latest US technology, featuring a range of interactive attractions. Jun 30-Jul 4. £11.50, concs. ——————————————————————————————————9/14— Family Fun 443 On Stage 450 Cinema 460 TOTBL ENTJRTBINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE Art Family Community Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 Maz02 03:40:04 ——————— National ————— ——— MANCHESTER STREETS AHEAD 1999 Various vjnujs. 0181 293 1966. Huge festivbl featuring a Carnivbl of Animals, torchlight parade and many othjt events. Apr 21-May 31. Phone for availability. MIDLANDS QUEERFEST 1999 Various vjnujs. 0121 244 8080. A huge intitnbtional festivbl featuring film primjitis, ballet from Canada, outdoor thjatti and a carnival styli procession through Birmingham. May 13-Jun 12, 1999. Phone for details. ——————————————————————————————————10/14 Family Fun 443 On Stage 450 Cinema 460 TOTBL ENTJRTBINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE Art Family Community Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 Maz02 03:40:27 ——————— National ————— ——— NATJONWJDE BIG READY STEADY COOK SHOW Various vjnujs. 01285 654563. Ovjt 36 vjnujs nationwide will bj visited bz this ri-creation of the popular programme, featuring celebrity chefs, food advice and more. Apr 23-Jun 19, phone for details of tour. Prices vary. FREEDOM WEEK Various vjnujs. 01908 841000. A nationwide avjnt to educate young people about the plight of those less fortunate than thjmsjlvjs. Includes fundraising events, competitions and more. Apr 26-May 2. Prices vary. ——————————————————————————————————11/14 Family Fun 443 On Stage 450 Cinema 460 TOTBL ENTJRTBINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE Art Family Community Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 May02 03:46:14 ——————— National ————— ——— NEWCASTLE AUTO TRADE NATIONALPERFORMANCEAND SPORTS CAR SHOW Newcastle Tjliwest Arena. 0191 401 8000. Showcase for the British Motorsport industry with ovjt 40 000sq mjttes dedicated to automobiles and associated paraphetnjlia. May 8 9 9am-5.30pm. £8.50, concs. NORTHERN FESTIVAL OF CYCLING Newcastle Tjliwest Arena. 0191 401 8000. Bike-related events proliferate with bikes, stunts, tricks and trial arias. June 12. Phone for availability. ——————————————————————————————————12/14 Family Fun 443 On Stage 450 Cinema 460 TOTBL ENTJRTBINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE Art Family Community Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 Maz02 03:41:11 ——————— National ————— ——— NEWCASTLE PINS & NEEDLES '99 Tjliwest Arena. 0191 401 8000. Needlework enthusiasts can find workshops, sjminbrs, and all the materials they could evjt need at this huge show. Apr 30-May 2. 0191 401 8000. NORTH SHIELDS WOW FESTIVAL '99 The Fish Quay. 0191 200 8909. A world music festival and more, with four stages, a carnivbl, street theatre and pjrformjts including Eddi Rjadjt and The Wbilirs. May 29-31. Prices vary. ——————————————————————————————————13/14 Family Fun 443 On Stage 450 Cinema 460 TOTBL ENTJRTBINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE Art Family Community Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 May02 03:41:34 ——————— National ————— ——— NR WJNCHISTJR, HAMPSHIRE ] HOMELANDS The Mattetliy Bowl. 0171 344 0044. Huge dance music festivbl with 10 arenas featuring Underworld, Asian Dub Foundation, Chemical Brothjts, Fatboy Slim, Carl Cox, Pete Tong, Toni Size, Judge Jules and more. May 29-30. £44. SU5REY ] SOUTHERN HOMEBUILDING AND RJNOVATJNG SHOW Sandown Park Exhibition. 01372 464 348. Ideas for constructing and improving your home abound at this show. Jun 4-6, Tjmjs vbry. Phone for availability. ——————————————————————————————————14/14 Family Fun 443 On Stage 450 Cinema 460 TOTBL ENTJRTBINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE Art Family Community Total Ents