P447 Teletext 447 Jan12 22:41:15 ————————————————————————————— BATH Bath Literature Festival This year featuring a 'virtual' festival which includes digital art, on-line critical commentary and chat rooms, which runs alongside the 'rial' festival with readings, discussion groups and creative workshops. Various vjnujs. 01225 463 362. Feb 26-Mar 5. Homes And Living Show The latest interiors, decorating tips and stylish living with exhibitions, demonstrations and wares for sale. Bath And West Showground. 01749 822 222. Mar 3-5. ——————————————————————————————————1/9—— National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 FULL GUIDE TO NATIONAL EVENTS p441 On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 Jan12 22:48:01 ————————————————————————————— BIRMINGHAM Crufts 2000 The ultimate celebration of canines: over 20,000 top dogs competing in over 2000 individual classes for the coveted best in show title - the greatest canine achievement in the whole of dogdom. NEC. 0171 518 1008. Mar 9-12. IFPEX 2000 Major exhibition for those sourcing and buying fluid power products and motion control systems. Birmingham NEC. 0121 767 4789. Apr 10-13. ——————————————————————————————————2/9—— National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 FULL GUIDE TO NATIONAL EVENTS p441 On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 Jan12 22:45:53 ————————————————————————————— BIRMINGHAM Sewing for Pleasure Britain's biggest and brightest textile crafts show including original costumes worn by the stars of "Shakespeare in Love". NEC. 0121 767 4789. Mar 16-19. BRECON Wales? The Millennium! A community concert to celebrate the first St Davids' day of the new Millennium. Theatr Brycheiniog. 01874 611622. Mar 1. ——————————————————————————————————3/9—— National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 Jan12 22:49:15 ————————————————————————————— BRISTOL Comics 2000 Festival: International Comics and Animation Festival Britain's only Comics and Animation festival with star guests including Wallace and Gromit creators Aardman Animation. Watershed Media Centre. 0117 925 3845. Apr 22-23. CHELTENHAM Cheltenham Folk Festival Folk music, country dancing and plenty of entertainment at this folk festival. Various venues. 01242 227979. Feb 4-6. ——————————————————————————————————4/9—— National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 Jan12 22:46:26 ————————————————————————————— GALWAY Early Music Festival Celebration of Galway's medieval heritage, with international, national and local performers. Various venues. 003539 152 8166. May 11-14. GLASGOW Hobbycrafts Everything you need for your hobby. Superb stalls, experts to answer your questions, skilled professionals to show you new techniques and hands-on workshops where you can try out new ideas. SECC. 0141 287 7777. Mar 9-12. ——————————————————————————————————5/9—— National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 Jan12 22:56:18 ————————————————————————————— INVERNESS Highland Festival 2000 Cultural festival including a theatre in the sky and a great ceilidh. (Calls cost 50p to cover postage and packing of brochures). Various venues. 0906 302 0083. Mar 9-12. LONDON Daily Telegraph Destinations 2000 In association with BAA, with 600 exhibitors, the UK's largest consumer travel show covers world-wide destinations, with a world music stage and globe-trotting celebrities. Olympia. 0870 905 0600. Feb 10-13. ——————————————————————————————————6/9—— National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 Jan12 22:47:14 ————————————————————————————— LONDON London Design Week 2000 Major interior design exhibition, showcasing the latest fabrics, furniture, lighting and flooring. Chelsea Harbour Design Centre. 0171 761 8600. Mar 19-22. Museums and Galleries Month The largest festival celebrating museums and galleries around the world, with special tours, exhibitions, workshops and talks. Various venues. 0171 233 6789. May. ——————————————————————————————————7/9—— National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 Jan12 22:44:11 ————————————————————————————— LONDON Second London Irish Film Festival Showing UK Premieres and other films including contemporary short Irish films, animation, plus question and answer sessions. Tricycle Cinema. 0171 328 1000. Feb 25-Mar 5. Spit-lit Celebrating women's writing during International Women's Week with readings, performances and exhibitions. Spitz. 0171 375 0441. Mar 5-12. ——————————————————————————————————8/9—— National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 Jan12 22:44:07 ————————————————————————————— MANCHESTER Streets Ahead The largest independent free festival for the Millennium including the very best in international and British street theatre, music, dance, circus acts and sensational fireworks. Various Venues. 0161 224 0020. Apr 24-May 29. The Knit, Stitch and Creative Crafts Show - North-West Covering all aspects of knitting, stitching and needlework, including fashion shows, guest speakers and displays. GMEX Centre. 01462 485 881. Feb 17-20. ——————————————————————————————————9/9—— National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus Cinema