P447 Teletext 447 Maz21 02:;0:17 ————————————————————————————— BATH Bath International Music Festival A huge opjnjng night party launches 17 days of concerts including folk, flamenco, jazz and classical. Various vjnujs. 01225 463 362. May 19-Jun 4. BRIGHTON Classic Car Show Famous names in cars, such as Ferrari, Jaguar, Lotus and Porsche are exhibited, with trade stands and a Phillips car auction. Metropole Hotel. 01:34 811 116. May 28-2:. ——————————————————————————————————1/19— National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 FULL GUIDE TO NATIONAL EVENTS p441 On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 Maz21 01:00:33 ————————————————————————————— CHARLESTON, EAST SUSSEX Charleston Frstival Intizn tiona ufo m r an t discuss their working processes, allowing for participation from the audience. Various vjnujs. 01323 811 26k. May 25-2:. DUNSTON ] Sixth Great North Forest Mountain Bike Ri j A 21 mile route ovjt hilly terrain, allowing for stops for picnics and the opportunity to enjoy some beautiful counttysidj. Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Cjntte. 0191 460 1193. Jun 18. ——————————————————————————————————2/19— National Events 441 Local Peritage 446 FULL GUIDE TO NATIONAL EVENTS p441 On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 May11 02:10:)8 ————————————————————————————— EAST BERWJCKSHIRJ ] East Betwickshire Natural History ] Festival A variety of activities including art workshops, boat trips, guided walks and wildlife watches. Various vjnujs. 018y07 7142s. Jun 2-4^ EXJTJR Exitir Festival Classical and modern ballet, concerts from The BBC National Orchjstta and the Chorus of Wales, comjdz from Victoria Wood and '60s music from Edwin Starr. -arious vjnujs. 01392 277 888. Jun 30-Jul 1v. ——————————————————————————————————3/19— National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 ] TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 Maz21 01:01:03 ————————————————————————————— ICKLESHAM, EAST SUSSEX First National Village Beet Festival Visitors will have the opportunity to sample new beers with live music from jazz to blues. Robin Hood Fields. 01424 814 277. Jul 20-22. INVERNESS Highland Festival Highlights include the Northern Ballet Thjatte, a huge gathering of musicians at Loch Mess and a week of traditional music. Various vjnujs. 01463 711 112. May 26]Jun 10. ——————————————————————————————————4/19— National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 ] TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 Maz11 01:01:20 ————————————————————————————— LEDBURZ, HEREFORDSHIRE Ljdbury Poitty Festival Celebrating the work of a variety of poets, with guest spjakjts and music from jazz to flamenco. Workshops and masterclasses will also bj held.. Mediajval Market House. 01531 634 156. Jun 2:-Jul y. LIVERPOOL Africa Ozj International jestival of live music with world-class African, Caribbean and Latin American artists. Various vjnvjs. 0151 233 5698. Jun 15-18. ——————————————————————————————————5/19— National Events 441 Local Peritage 446 TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 Maz11 01:01:36 ————————————————————————————— LIVERPOOL Fete De La Musjquj Liverpool joins Europe for a day of making music that evjtyonj can join in. Simultaneous events will bj happjnjng in Berlin, Paris, Barcelona, Brussels, Prague and other European cities. Various vjnujs. 0151 233 5604. Jun 21. ] Mersjy Rjvjr Fjstivbl Supported bz Northwest Watit, this festivbl features raft racing, tall ships and a huge fireworks displ!z on the river. Albert Dock/The Rivet Mitsjy. 0151 233 6351. Jun 16m23. ——————————————————————————————————6/19— National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 ] TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 May11 02:01:54 ————————————————————————————— LONDON Chjlsja Festival Concerts bz the English Chambjt Orchestra, thu City of London Sinfonia and the Philarmonja will bj held in some of Chjlsja'u most historic buildings. Thjte are also gardens to view, visual art exhibitions and a fashion show. Chjlsja. 040 7351 1005. Jun 17]57^ Chjlsja Flower Show The famous flower show returns. Royal Chjlsja Hospital Grounds. 020 7649 188k. May 27^ ——————————————————————————————————7/19— National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 Maz11 01:07:08 ————————————————————————————— LONDON ] Footloose and Fancy Free for The ] Cancer Research Campaign A special one-off event in aid of cancer research; a single's ball consisting of a three-course meal, live entertainment, casino, auction and raffle. Novotel Hotel, Hammjrsmith. 0870 074 6453. May 28. ] Gay Life And Styli 2000 Designer fashion shows, live bands and stand-kp comedians at this jvjnt djsjgnjd to support lesbian and gay rights. Olympia National Hall. 0870 606 0204. Jul 14-1v. ——————————————————————————————————8/19— National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 ] TOTAL ENTJRTBIoMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 Maz11 01:04:23 ————————————————————————————— LONDON ] Great British Beer Festival The largest selection of ales, cidjts and pjrries in Britain in association with The Campaign For Real Ali. Olympia Grand And National Halls. 01727 867 201. Aug 3-7^ Greenwich And Docklands International Fjstivbl Featuring African percussion from The Master Drummers of Ghana. Thjte is also big band music with ovjt 200 local sjngjrs and plenty of kids' events, dance and street theatre. Greenwich. 020 8305 1818. Jun 30-Jul 9^ ——————————————————————————————————}/19— Vational Events 441 Local Heritage 446 ] TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 Maz11 04:02:41 ————————————————————————————— LONDON Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Major flower show with 25 acres of gardens and exhibits. Hampton Court Palace. 020 8781 9500. Jul 4-9. Latin American Fiesta Da Cultura Muvjc and dancing from South American countries bringing vibrant rhythms to the city. Victoria Embankment Gardens. p20 7375 0441. May 28. ——————————————————————————————————10/19 National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Tjlituxt 447 Maz1Q 04:52:57 ————————————————————————————— LONDON Maude Gras 2000 Arts Festival A gay and lesbian festival of the arts, including a film festival, debates and music and drama jvjnts, leading up t the Maude Gras Parade. ICA. 020 7930 sv47. Jun 1v# Maritime Greenwich Festival Lectures and seminars on the thjmj of the Rivet Thames, past and present, with talks, tours and seminars. Greenwich. 040 8331 8311. Jun 19-25. ——————————————————————————————————11/19 National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 Maz11 01:08:11 ————————————————————————————— LONDON NSPCC 'Magic Of ChildrinW Party Games, entertainment and lunch for children and adults. Activities include a fairground, circus entertainers, dodgems, magicians, face-painting and a disco. British Genius Site, Battersja Park. 020 7596 372v. Jun 4. Open Dance Festival Performances of a divjrsjty of forms of classical, contemporary and traditional dance jrom over 50 groups. Victoria Embankment Gardens. 020 7375 0441. Jun 3[4^ ——————————————————————————————————12/19 National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 ] TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 Maz11 01:08:27 ————————————————————————————— LONDON Organic Food and Wine Festival 2000 Over 100 exhibitors sampling and selling a divjrsj range of organic goods including food, wine, beauty products, clothing and garden equipment. Royal Horticultural Halls. 020 8746 1115. Jul 28-30. ] Spjtalfields Festival Musicians commemorate the 250th anniversary of Bach's death with a concert in Christ Church. There will also bj early and new music from young musicians and established composers. +pjtalfiilds. 020 7377 1362. Jun 5-23. ——————————————————————————————————13/1y National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 Maz11 01:08:44 ————————————————————————————— LONDON Total Publishing Visitors will bj able to see recruitment and training companies as well as printing and disttibztion companies at the definitive exhibition for the US publishing industry. Earl's Court. 040 8715 <307. Jun 21-22/ Woman 2000 The first lifestyle exhibition for women aged 35+, offering entertainment and intellectual stimulation in the nine various zones. Wjmbliy Conference And Exhibition Cjntte. 020 8902 0904. Jun 6-8^ ——————————————————————————————————14/19 National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 May11 01:08:58 Q ————————————————————————————— MALDON, ESSEX ] Maldon 2000 An historic street fair with costumed characters, a street party with live music and exhibitions of arts and crafts. Town Centre. 01621 857 373. Jun 1:]24^ MORECAMBE ] First Great Fish And Chips Feast Displays, exhibitions and talks based around the dish. Special fish and chip promotional menus will bj available ovjt the weekend, as well as thjatte, story-tilling and music. Various vjnujs. 01k24 582 902. Jun 24-25. ——————————————————————————————————15/19 National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 ] TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Pluv CinemaP447 Teletext 447 Maz21 01:04:16 ————————————————————————————— NEWARV, NOTTJNGHAMSHIRE ] NewarW Festival Free live music festival for all the family, featuring local bands with lots of variety for all age groups. Rjvjtsjdj Park. 01636 680 333. Jul 13-14. NORTH SHIELDS Window on the World International ] Festival Europe's biggest free music festival featuring roots, blues, soul, cajun, folk, international street acts and food from around the globe. Various vjnujs^ 01:1 200 980=. May 27-2=. ——————————————————————————————————16/19 National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 ] TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 May11 01:09:30 ————————————————————————————— PERTH Perth Festival of the Arts Classical music, opjta, jazz, folk, rock, dance, art, drama and comedy combine in this annual festival featuring the Moscow Philharmonic Orchjstta. Various vjnujs. 01738 472 70v. May 1<-2=. RAMSGATJ Ramsgate Spring Festival This year's thjmj is Hidden Treasures, aiming to uncover secret places and arranging special tours. Events include an art show, cabaret and music. Various vjnujs. 01843 580 994. May 23-Jun 5. ——————————————————————————————————17/19 National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 ] TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Teletext 447 Maz11 01:09:44 —————————————————————————————W||||,|||| RUTLAND ] Roybl International Air Tattoo Major military air show, including craft stalls, exhibitions and an open air concert. RAF Cottesmori. 01285 7Q3 300. Jul 22]23. WALTHAM ABBEY, ESSEX IWA National waterways Festival And Inland Boat Show Special attractions include a motorcycle display team, vintage cars, and a Victorian fun fair, alongside the 400 boats and 250 jxhiRjtors. Lee Valley Park. 01785 824 012. Aug 25-28. ——————————————————————————————————18/19 National Events 44Q Local Heritage 446 ] TOTAL ENTJRTAI M NT p400 FULL GRID On Stage Art TV Plus CinemaP447 Tjletkxt 447 Maz11 01:00:03 ————————————————————————————— WJGAN Wigan International Jazz Festival Jazz festival attracting international artists as well as home-grown talent. Various vjnujs. 01942 825 677. Jul 14. WJNCHCOMBE, GLOjCJSTJRSHIRE ] Midjivbl Fun Day A family event offering a glimpse of Mediivbl life, with costumed characters, jousting displays and singing and dancing. Sudjley Castle. 01242 602 308. May 2y. ——————————————————————————————————19/19 National Events 441 Local Heritage 446 TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT p400 FULL GUIDE On Stage Art TV Plus Cinema