[ April 13, 2010 12:00 am to May 23, 2010 12:00 am. ] Royal Air Force, Holmpton, Withernsea

[ May 4, 2010 to May 16, 2010. ] Bournemouth

[ May 1, 2010 to May 16, 2010. ] Severn Gallery, Bewdley, Museum. Load Street, Bewdley. DY12 2AE. 10am-4:30pm (last admission 4pm). Free. Tel: 01299 403573.

[ May 1, 2010 11:30 am to May 30, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Visit Colchester Information Centre 1 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex

[ May 1, 2010 to May 23, 2010. ] The Minories, 74 High Street, East Hill, Colchester, Essex

[ May 1, 2010 to May 9, 2010. ] Come and enjoy a range of short, medium and longer walks around the beautiful countryside. The first Rutland Walking Week was a huge success and Walking Week 2010 is sure to be even bigger and better. Join qualified walk leaders, get active and meet new friends. For more information visit www.discover-rutland.co.uk or [...]

As this happened to me three times in the last three months, I have had to deal with the the consequences. I have been lucky. I haven’t been stranded without money. I haven’t had major problems or the need to traipse around hotels and then book at exorbitant rates. I haven’t had to look after or keep happy young, easily bored children. I am not even moaning about the fact that I have had to make unecessary trips to airports or pay for hotels I couldn’t use. If you travel a lot, life can bowl the odd googly at you. But out of it, I do have one thing I want changed.
One airline texted me to say my flight was cancelled, adding at the bottom, “apologies.” They gave me at least seven hours warning which, given that the situation was out of their control, seemed reasonable. The problem is in the rebooking. To do that I either need to get on a website or ring a telephone line. My moan, no that is too strong a word, my interest is the endless time spent hanging on or tryng to get onto a website that is being bombarded by other travellers in the same position. I appreciate the airline’s problem in having to rebook people but can’t help wondering if their isn’t an easier way.

[ May 3, 2010 7:00 pm to May 16, 2010 11:00 pm. ]
Leatherhead Theatre, Leatherhead, Surrey

[ April 29, 2010 to May 7, 2010. April 29, 2010 to May 7, 2010. ]
In this, the 10th year, there are 84 walks but many are now fully booked such is the appeal so check the website where you can also book. Walks vary between 2 and 10 miles

[ April 29, 2010 to May 9, 2010. April 29, 2010 to May 9, 2010. ]
Belfast’s annual 11 day festival with over 140 events at more than 20 venues

[ May 4, 2010 to May 8, 2010. ] This is the first festival in what is claimed to be the rural capital of culture. Unlike lots of other events this has no public funding or grants.

[ April 24, 2010 to May 9, 2010. ] http://www.visitpeakdistrict.com/activities/peak-district-walking-festival.aspx170 walks throughout the Peak District during this, one of the largest festivals throughout the country

[ May 6, 2010 9:00 am to May 9, 2010 6:00 pm. May 6, 2010 9:00 am to May 9, 2010 6:00 pm. ] http://www.threecounties.co.uk/springgardening/index.html,

Malvern Showground, free shuttle from Great Malvern station

6th May; £29.50, no tickets on the day

7th May £17; on the day £18.50

8th/9th May £14.50; on the day £16