[ January 15, 2011 9:00 am to July 16, 2011 6:00 pm. ] A fun event for all abilities.Chester Forum Studio Theatre, Hamilton Place, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2BHTel: 01244 341296email: mikej@gbevents.net

[ March 26, 2011 9:00 am to July 3, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Showcasing a range of Japanese Gardens from its native origins through to influencing UK garden designs. Normal Mansion opening times and prices applyTatton Park MansionKnutsfordCheshireWA16 6QNTel:01625 374400Email:tatton@cheshire.gov.ukCheshireCheshire

[ April 1, 2011 9:00 am to May 31, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Take a night-time journey around the eerie haunts of Chester with your very own Ghosthunter Guide and hear spine-chilling tales of ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump in the night.Visit www.ghostcity.co.uk for further informationMeet at Chesters Official Visitor Information CentreTown Hall SquareChesterCheshireCH1 2HJTel:0845 647 7868Email:tours@marketingcheshire.co.ukCheshireCheshire

[ April 2, 2011 9:00 am to April 10, 2011 6:00 pm. ] The 2011 Festival will present the most impressive and prestigious programme yet staged at Oxford – more than 550 speakers over 9 days at Christ Church, Corpus Christi and Merton Colleges.This year THE SHELDONIAN THEATRE will be the venue for 10 major events:-HM KING ABDULLAH II OF JORDAN will deliver The Chancellors Lecture on OUR [...]

[ March 26, 2011 10:00 am to April 9, 2011 3:00 pm. ] Decorate plant pot and take bulb home to grow into a flower. Suitable for ages 6-14 years.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.dynamicearth.co.ukEdinburgh, Scotland

[ March 6, 2011 12:00 pm to April 3, 2011 6:00 pm. ] A solo exhibition of work by Jesper Carlsen.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.sierrametro.comEdinburgh, Scotland

[ April 1, 2011 9:45 am to April 15, 2011 4:45 pm. ] Humanity in War will depict warfare across the last 150 years from the American Civil War to the conflicts of the early twenty-first century through stunning photography selected from the collection of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.nms.ac.uk/our_museums/war_museum.aspxEdinburgh, Scotland

[ April 1, 2011 9:00 am to April 15, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Activity bags designed to bring the exhibitions alive for 7-11 year olds and their families. They contain games, activities and challenges and are included in the standard admission price.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.royalcollection.org.uk/default.asp?action=article&ID=36Edinburgh, Scotland

[ April 1, 2011 10:00 am to April 15, 2011 8:00 pm. ] A selection of delightful early editions of Alices adventures in Wonderland features in our Treasures display. Written by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll, this childrens classic was published in 1865 and featured illustrations by John Tenniel. Our display includes a rare first issue of the first edition, alongside letters from the author, [...]

[ April 1, 2011 9:00 am to April 16, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.ceilidhculture.co.ukEdinburgh, Scotland

[ April 1, 2011 10:00 am to April 15, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Welsh artist Bethan Huws is the 11th artist to make a work for Ingleby gallerys 10ft x 14ft billboard. Huws grew up speaking both Welsh and English. Her work, which takes various forms including drawing, sculpture, film and installation, often has a strong interest in language and communication. It also has an art historical interest [...]

[ March 23, 2011 10:00 am to April 2, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Scottish Pictures: Works on Paper 2011 in EdinburghEdinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.bournefineart.comEdinburgh, Scotland

[ March 23, 2011 10:30 am to April 2, 2011 4:00 pm. ] An exhibition of artworks by Ken Ferguson and Pat Keay.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.torrancegallery.co.ukEdinburgh, Scotland

[ March 27, 2011 10:00 am to April 14, 2011 5:00 pm. ] American artist Jeff Koons (b.1955) is one of the most internationally renowned artists working today. This display at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art offers the chance to explore some of the artists most important and iconic series.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/exhibition/5:368/19936/20653Edinburgh, Scotland

[ April 1, 2011 10:00 am to April 15, 2011 5:00 pm. ] Drawings, Collages and Book Drafts is the most comprehensive presentation of Rosemarie Trockels works on paper to date. The project is a creative partnership between the Talbot Rice Gallery, Kunstmuseum Basel and Kunstmuseum Bonn. The exhibition will provide a fascinating glimpse of Trockels wide-ranging graphic output over the past 30 years.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.trg.ed.ac.ukEdinburgh, Scotland

[ April 1, 2011 10:00 am to April 15, 2011 5:00 pm. ] A preview of how the newly renovated Portrait Gallery will look and how works will be displayed in this exciting new environment.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/page/2:115:2/Edinburgh, Scotland

[ March 24, 2011 10:00 am to April 3, 2011 5:00 pm. ] Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.nms.ac.uk/our_museums/national_museum.aspxEdinburgh, Scotland

[ March 27, 2011 10:00 am to April 12, 2011 5:30 pm. ] The first solo UK museum exhibition of photographs by the celebrated surrealist photographer Claude Cahun (1894-1954), and the first major solo exhibition in Scotland by Sue Tompkins.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.rbge.org.uk/rbge/web/news/ih.jspEdinburgh, Scotland

[ March 26, 2011 11:00 am to April 5, 2011 5:00 pm. ] Muriels journey as an artist is an interesting one. Although she showed talent as a child, she followed more of a traditional career path and became a teacher, after studying History and Philosophy at Edinburgh University, Muriel became a teacher in Glasgow. Her passion for painting was never far away however, and she enrolled in [...]

[ March 25, 2011 11:00 am to April 3, 2011 5:00 pm. ] A show with new work Farbenlehre by Anna Mields and Alex Gross and Emily Wardills Full Firearms.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.collectivegallery.net/Edinburgh, Scotland

[ March 24, 2011 10:00 am to April 2, 2011 5:00 pm. ] This exhibition focuses on the campaigning work of Scottish PENs Writers in Prison Committee, who work to combat repression and to support individual writers.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/5046/writers_museumEdinburgh, Scotland

[ March 24, 2011 11:00 am to April 3, 2011 6:00 pm. ] A show from Jean-Marc Bustamante that includes classic work from the 1980s and 1990s. It includes the large-scale photographs and sculptures with which he made his name and newer work from 2000 on, in particular a series of paintings on plexiglas made especially for the Fruitmarket gallery and completed in 2010. Though sitting outside recognisable [...]

[ March 25, 2011 9:00 am to April 2, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Smart Art Galleries in Totley, Sheffield presents an exciting range of original paintings, limited edition giclee prints and canvases from 3 outstanding local Sheffield artists.?Matt Wood?Having never formally studied art, but was always interested in producing images and artwork that would reflect his passion for sport, music and film. Matt began painting in 2002 when [...]

[ March 25, 2011 9:00 am to April 2, 2011 5:00 pm. ] Harry Epworth Allen – Paintings and Drawings Exhibition at Abbey Walk Gallery, Grimsby. ?Tues 22 February – Sat 2 April. Open Tues – Sat 9am – 5pm. Free Entry. ?Harry Epworth Allen (1894 – 1958) was one of the twenthieth centurys most distinctive interpreters of landscape. His work has an uncanny knack of capturing the [...]

[ April 1, 2011 12:00 pm to April 2, 2011 11:00 pm. ] 42+ beers avail, plus cider/perryOpen: Fri 5pm-11pm + Sat 12noon-11pm.Rail Stn). 42+ beers avail, plus cider/perry. Open: Fri 5pm-11pm + Sat 12noon-11pm. Admission: 5 inc glass + prog (4 for card-carrying CAMRA membs).Hot food avail + Live entertainment both evenings only.Help reqd (esp local membs). See www.camra-forth-valley.co.uk or contact Rob Duff, 07711 043750Larbertwww.camra-forth-valley.co.ukLarbert

[ April 2, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Kent media company Beeping Bush Productions is bringing the sound of laughter back to the British seaside with the return of its exciting comedy shorts competition.The team behind the incredibly successful 2 Days Later Short Film Competition are setting their sights once again on making audiences scream with laughter with The 2 Days Laughter Short [...]

[ April 1, 2011 9:00 am to April 10, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Our 10-day Spring Harvest features a champagne & Local Sparkling Wine Festival, Beer Festival, the epic Big Sussex Market, Live Food Show, Sussex Gourmet Bus Tour, the launch of the Foodie Awards 2011 and Brighton & Hove Restaurnat Week! Celebrate fabulous food and drink with us in the spring! Entry: Free – 42 depending on [...]

On Wednesday evening in Copenhagen, Skytrax announced the winners of their airport awards. Never heard of them? Skytrax polls travellers across the world for their thoughts across 39 different categories. These surveys are always completed after the trip so that people can think for a day or two after the event so that a considered opinion can be given. And 11.38 million people from 105 different nationalities gave just that considered opinion.

The airport of the year was Hong Kong International Airport which, if you have ever used it, would be a popular choice