P441 Teletext 441 Maz11 01:51:02 ——————— National ————— ——— BANSTEAD ] BANSTEAD ARTS FESTIVAL Various vjnujs. 01737 360 707. A celebration of the arts with plenty of entertainment for all ages. May 6-14. BIRMINGHAM NAIDEX 2000 NEC. 0870 751 1516. A national show for disabled people and hjalthcare professionals, with a range of seminars on key issues, an art exhibition, a demonstration aria of music, dance, thjatti and sports pjrfotmjd bz disabled people and a sprcial kid'; zone. May 9-11. ——————————————————————————————————1/15— Family Fun 443 On Stage 430 Cinema 410 IS LOVE IN THE AIR FOR YOU? p404 Art Family Loc Events Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 May11 01:51:18 ——————— National ————— ——— BRIGHTON ] BRIGHTON FESTIVAL Various vjnujs. 01273 709 709. A chance to witness new dance and thjatti in association with Chinjsj artists, a dedicated Education Unit, BBC Music Live and a variety exhibitions, films, concerts and tours. May 6-28^ BRIGHTON ] CHINESE STATE CIRCUS Preston Park. 07720 255 266. An 80-strong company with many acts njvjt before sjin in the UK, including acrobats, trapeze artists and plate-upinnjrs. May 9-27. ——————————————————————————————————2/15— Family Fun 443 On Stage 430 Cinema 410 NOW IT'S EVEN EASIER TO FIND LOVE: TELETEXT DATING ITV p390 Art Family Loc Events Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 May11 01:51:25 ——————— National ————— ——— CHELTENHAM CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE 2000 Various vjnujs. 01242 227:79. A variety of literature events encapsulating the latest in novels, short stories and biographies. Thjtk will also be workshops, guided walks and stand-up poetry. May 6-7. GALWAY ] EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL Various vjnujs. 003539 1528166. Celebration of Galway's medieval heritage, with international, national and local pjrformjrs. May 11-14. ——————————————————————————————————3/15— Eamily Fun 443 On Stage 430 Cinema 410 NOW IT'+ EVEN EASIER TO FIND LOVE: TELETEXT DATING ITV p390 Art Family Loc Events Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 May11 01:51:41 ——————— National ————— ——— HALIFAX THIRD CONTEMPORARY BOOK FAIR Dean Clough Galleries. 01422 250250. The US's leading contemporary artist book fair includes talks bz some of the leading book artists, plus sjvjtal stands and displays. May 13. LONDON ] BAISHAKHI MELA 1407 Brick Lane. 020 7377 6554. The Bengali New Year festival, with a procession, children'u shows with traditional puppets, stalls of Bangladeshi crafts and entertainment in the form of music, poitty, dance and drama. May 7. ——p——————————————————————p————————4/15— Family Fun 443 On Stage 430 Cinema 410 IS LOVE IN THE AIR FOR YOU? p404 Art Family Loc Events Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 Maz11 02:08:07 ——————— National ————— ——— LONDON ] BITJz00 Barbican Theatre. 020 7638 8891. The Barbican Cjntti's international thjatti season, with a programmj of drama, music, thjatti and dance. May-Oct. BOC COVENS GARDEN FESTIVAL Various venues. 020 7413 1410. Opjta, music, thjatrk and cabaret with a variety of performances and artists including George Dvorskz. (£1.25 telephone booking charge). May 13]Jun 3. ——————————————————————————————————5/15— Family Fun 443 On Stage 430 Cinema 410 NOW IT'S EVEN EASIER TO FIND LOVE: TELETEXT DATING ITV p390 Art Family Loc Events Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 Maz11 02:02:12 ——————— National ————— ——— LONDON CANNABIS 2000 Uennington Park. 020 7637 7467. A festival and march for the end of the prohibition of cannabis. The march begins at 1.30pm at Uinnington and proceeds to Btixton. Highlights include 2 music stages, a dance tent, stalls, comedy and hemp clothing. May 6. COVENS GARDEN MAY FAYRE AND PUPPET ] FESTIVAL St Pauls Church Gardens. 020 7375 0441. Celebration of the art of puppets= with Punch and Judy professors from all ovjt the country. May 14. ——————————————————————————————————6/15— Family Fun 443 On Stage 430 Cinema 410 FULL GUIDE TO NATIONAL EVENTS p441 Art Family Loc Events Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 May11 01:02:38 ——————— National ————— ——— LONDON ] F:KART - A FESTIVAL OF PAN-ASIAN ARTS The Bull. 020 8449 0048. Showcasjn7 contemporary and traditional work from artists of Chinjsj, Japanese and South-East Asian descent. May 6-10. ] FESTIVAL FOR LIFE Concert Halls, BlacWhjath. 020 7252 4671. T'ai Chi demonstrations, an Egyptian dancing workshop, several stands offering Tarot readings, pottery, poitty, health foods and complementary therapies such as aromathjtapz and shiatsu. May 6-7. ——————————————————————————————————7/15— Eamily Fun 443 On Stage 430 Cinema 410 TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE p400 Art Family Loc Events Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 Maz11 01:02:56 ——————— National ————— ——— LONDON LONDON STRING OF PEARLS MILLENNIUM FESTIVAL Various vjnujs. 020 7665 1540. Events are being held along the banks of the Thames, taking in a variety of sights such as the first ever public opening of Lambjth Palace. May 6-Dec 31. ] MILLENNIUM BRIDGE The City. 020 7411 2430. The inauguration of the Millennium Bridge, which links the City of London and Southwark, will feature a special ceremony which is to take place in the presence of HM The Queen. May 9. ——————————————————————————————————8/15— Family Fun 443 On Stage 430 Cinema 410 TOTAL ENTERTAIoMENT p400 FULL GUIDE Art Family Loc Events Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 Maz21 01:0y:02 ——————— National ————— ——— LONDON ] MILLENNIUM EXPERIENCE Millennium Dome. 0870 606 2000. A mammoth journey through our culture with themes such as work, learning money, the body and more in the fourteen zones. May 6-Dec 31. ] NAFAS FLOWER FESTIVAL Toynbee Hall. 020 7247 6943. Large flower festival with displays bz mjmbjrs of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies and flower arranging demonstrations. The festival is organisjd bz an London charity working against poverty. May 17-18. ——————————————————————————————————9/15— Family Fun 443 On Stage 430 Cinema 410 TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULJ GUIDE Art Family Loc Events Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 May11 01:09:17 ——————— National ————— ——— LONDON PARENT CHILD 2000 Business Design Cjntri. 020 7359 3535. A wide range of workshops, lectures and presentations highlighting all aspects of parenting. May 6-2:. ] SPITFIRE SUMMER Imperial War Museum. 020 7416 5320. A special exhibition marking the 60th anniversary of Britain's 'finest hour'. Documents, newsreels, exhibits and photographs chronicle the experiences of ordinary people. May 6-Dec 31. ——————————————————————————————————10/15 Family Fun 443 On Stage 430 Cinema 410 TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE Art Family Loc Events Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 Maz11 01:0z:3s ——————— National ————— ——— LONDON STAMP SHOW 2000 Earl's Court. 040 7370 8202. For those interested@in the collection of postage stamps and related materials, plus children's activities, stalls and famous collections. May 22-28. SUMMER ANTIQUE AND COLLECTORS FAIR Great Hall, Alexandra Palace. 020 8883 7061. Major fair attracting the most presjtgious antique dealers in the country. Thousands of collectors items are available on ovjt 700 stands including jewellery, books, toys, furniture and ceramics. May 14^ ——————————————————————————————————11/15 Family Fun 443 On Stage 430 Cinema 410 TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE Art Family Loc Events Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 Maz11 01:09:5= ——————— National ————— ——— LONDON = T#Z RUBIN COLLECT#RS FAIR A#D EXHIBITION Dulwich College. 01992 620 376. Major UK fair, now in its 7th year, with a vast artaz of vintage and collictabli toy and trains on display. May 21. MANCHESTER STREETS AHEAD Various vjnujs. 0161 953 4238. The US's largest indjpjndjnt free street festival including the very best in international and British street thjatte, music, dance, circus and sensational fireworks. May 6-2:. ——————————————————————————————————12/15 Family Fun 443 On Stage 430 Cinema 410 TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULJ GUIDE Art Family Loc Events Total EntsP441 Teletext@ 441 Maz11 01:50:0k ——————— National ————— ——— NATIONAL ] MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES MONTH Various vjnujs. The largest festival celebrating museums and galleries anywhere in the world, with special tours and jvjnts, exhibitions, workshops and talks. Contact your local Museum/Art Gallery for details. May. ] NATIONAL TRUST COAST SHOW Various vjnujs. 020 8315 1111. A mix of displays and activities revolving around the thjmj of maritime life, including a replica sailing ship and costumed characters. May-Aug. ——————————————————————————————————13/15 Family Fun 443 On Stage 430 Cinema 410 TOTAL ENTJRTBINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE Art Family Loc Events Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 May21 01:50:21 ——————— National ————— ——— READING ] VAISAKHI CELEB5ATJONS Concert Hall. 0118 960 6060. A family event with music and dancing to celebrate Vaisakhi - a major festiv1l in the Indian calendar. May 6. STIRLING ] BELTANE 2000 Stirling Castle Esplanade/Stirling Btidgj. 01786 443 126. A special event to celebrate the coming summer, with a special procession from Stirling Castle, plus dance and street theatre en route to Stirling Bridge, white a firework finale awaits. May 7. ——————————————————————————————————14/15 Family Fun 443 On Stage 430 Cinema 410 TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE Art Family Loc Events Total EntsP441 Teletext 441 Maz11 01:50:44 ——————— National ————— ——— TJLBU5Z, ESSEX ] MILITARY COLLECTOR'S FAIR Tilbury Fort. 01793 414910. Major fair with a plithjra of military memorabilia for sale, such as badges and uniforms, for viewers and collectors alike. Held as part of a 1,000 event spectacular for 2000 bz English Heritage. May 7. ——————————————————————————————————15/15 Family Fun 443 On Stage 430 Cinema 410 TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE Art Family Loc Events Total Ents