Top 10 Valentine’s breaks
By: The Editor | February 3, 2012 – 6:27 am | No Comment

Boutique hotel experts Mr & Mrs Smith have sifted through the schmaltz to find Valentine’s packages that will really set hearts aflutter (and won’t involve soggy petals clogging the plughole). Here are 10 hot properties that offer something a little bit different…

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Animated Exeter
By: The Editor | January 22, 2012 – 10:06 pm | No Comment
Animated Exeter

[ February 11, 2012 to February 19, 2012. ]
at different locations throughout Exeter. Check website for locations
times vary each day so check the website.

Olympia, London – Growing Your Own Business 2012
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
Olympia, London – Growing Your Own Business 2012

[ March 16, 2012 10:00 am to March 17, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Growing Your Own Business is your opportunity to learn from experts, network with your peers and suppliers and find out how best to develop your business from 16-17 March 2012 at Olympia National Hall.Olympia, Londonhttp://www.eco.co.uk/events/type/consumer/Olympia, London

Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool – Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool – Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts

[ April 26, 2012 10:00 am to April 28, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Please refer to the listed website for more details regarding this eventAintree Racecourse, Liverpoolhttp://www.ichf.co.uk/creativestitchesAintree Racecourse, Liverpool

ExCeL, London – Cake International
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
ExCeL, London – Cake International

[ April 27, 2012 10:00 am to April 29, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Please refer to the listed website for more details regarding this eventExCeL, Londonhttp://www.ichf.co.uk/cakeExCeL, London

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NEC, Birmingham – Toy Collectors’ Fair
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – Toy Collectors’ Fair

[ April 22, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] 600 stalls of toys, trains and models at Britains Biggest Toy Collectors FairThere is an amazing variety of collectables to be found amongst the stalls at the NEC Toy Fair.Visitors to the show can expect to find tables full of diecast models by Corgi, Dinky, Spot On, Tekno, Lledo, EFE, Sunstar, Norev and Miniichamps. Model [...]

NEC, Birmingham – Miniatura – The International Dolls’ House Modelling Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – Miniatura – The International Dolls’ House Modelling Show

[ March 17, 2012 10:00 am to March 18, 2012 5:00 pm. ] If you ever thought that dolls houses are for children – think again! Dedicated dolls house collectors are almost exclusively adults, who will travel from far and wide to add to their collections.Miniatura, The International Dolls House Show at the NEC, is a highly specialised visitor attraction event, showcasing highly skilled exhibitors from the [...]

Olympia, London – Boden Sale
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
Olympia, London – Boden Sale

[ March 16, 2012 10:00 am to March 17, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Visit the Boden Sale for all your clothing needs, at Olympia Conference Centre from the 16-17 March.Olympia, Londonhttp://www.eco.co.uk/events/type/consumer/Olympia, London

Penshurst Place, Tonbridge – Weald of Kent Craft Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
Penshurst Place, Tonbridge – Weald of Kent Craft Show

[ May 5, 2012 10:00 am to May 7, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Please refer to the listed website for more details regarding this eventPenshurst Place, Tonbridgehttp://www.ichf.co.uk/outdoorcraftsalivePenshurst Place, Tonbridge

Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire – Abingdon Air & Country Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | One Comment
Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire – Abingdon Air & Country Show

[ May 6, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Always one of the first displays of the year, Abingdon attracts a variety of civilian, warbirds and military displays alongside a country fayre. OX13 A87- more information on other UK airshows can be found here – http://www.airshows.org.uk. Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshirehttp://www.abingdonfayre.com/Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire

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Earls Court, London – Vitality Show
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Earls Court, London – Vitality Show

[ March 22, 2012 10:00 am to March 25, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Vitality Show, in association with Activia, is the UK?s largest health, beauty, fitness and wellbeing event for women and is guaranteed to make you feel revitalised, beautiful, fit and healthy.Earls Court, Londonhttp://www.eco.co.uk/events/type/consumer/Earls Court, London

NEC, Birmingham – Sewing for Pleasure
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – Sewing for Pleasure

[ March 22, 2012 10:00 am to March 25, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Please refer to the listed website for more details regarding this eventNEC, Birminghamhttp://www.ichf.co.uk/sewingforpleasureNEC, Birmingham

NEC, Birmingham – British Alpaca Futurity 2012
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – British Alpaca Futurity 2012

[ March 17, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The British Alpaca Futurity will be the first major show of 2012 featuring alpaca halter classes, an international fleece show, special ?Introduction to Alpacas? presentations for visitors, trade stands presenting alpaca products, workshops and seminars on textiles, alpaca health and genetics.NEC, Birminghamhttp://www.britishalpacafuturity.com/baf12/travel.phpNEC, Birmingham

NEC, Birmingham – Sewing for Pleasure/Fashion & Embroidery
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – Sewing for Pleasure/Fashion & Embroidery

[ March 22, 2012 10:00 am to March 25, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Discover a fabulous variety of irresistible products and stunning displays, plus the latest cutting edge innovations, designs and supplies for all types of stitching, beading and knitting crafts. Educate yourself with the range of inspirational talks, workshops and demonstrations on offer, and gain expert advice from the industrys experts! NEC, Birminghamhttp://www.ichf.co.uk/sewingforpleasure/NEC, Birmingham

NEC, Birmingham – The Martial Arts Show 2012
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – The Martial Arts Show 2012

[ May 12, 2012 10:00 am to May 13, 2012 5:00 pm. ] History has shown that events that are financially driven always cater to the major players and ignore and in some cases exclude the smaller or grass root companies and groups.The Martial Arts Show Live is different because without the smaller or less commercially driven groups that exist, there would be no event like TMAS Live! [...]

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NEC, Birmingham – Hobbycrafts
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – Hobbycrafts

[ March 22, 2012 10:00 am to March 25, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Please refer to the listed website for more details regarding this eventNEC, Birminghamhttp://www.ichf.co.uk/hobbycraftsNEC, Birmingham

NEC, Birmingham – Fashion, Embroidery & Stitch
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – Fashion, Embroidery & Stitch

[ March 22, 2012 10:00 am to March 25, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Please refer to the listed website for more details regarding this eventNEC, Birminghamhttp://www.ichf.co.uk/fashionNEC, Birmingham

NEC, Birmingham – Hobbycrafts
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – Hobbycrafts

[ March 22, 2012 10:00 am to March 25, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Enjoy the diverse creativity on show from creative craft artists, Guilds and demonstrators with daily on-stand demonstrations and mini workshops.Do you enjoy making your own cards and presents? Why not join the ever-growing trend towards handmade and personalised. Not only will you be saving money by making your own cards and gifts, you will be [...]

Henham Park, Suffolk – Wings and Wheels
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
Henham Park, Suffolk – Wings and Wheels

[ May 13, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Wings and Wheels started several years ago when we were asked to take over the Walpole Car Rally, and from then on it has become much bigger and better, with many more aircraft landing, and far more activities to interest all the family.- more information on other UK airshows can be found here – http://www.airshows.org.uk. [...]

Dublin – Furniture & Home Accessories Fair
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
Dublin – Furniture & Home Accessories Fair

[ March 25, 2012 10:00 am to March 27, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Furniture & Home Accessories FairDublinhttp://www.irishfurniturefair.com/Dublin

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NEC, Birmingham – The brmb Grass Roots Football Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – The brmb Grass Roots Football Show

[ May 25, 2012 10:00 am to May 27, 2012 5:00 pm. ] An action packed weekend of football. Comprising coaching sessions from elite coaches, informative theatre sessions, interactive entertainment and an exhibition and retail area there is something to do for the whole family.NEC, Birminghamhttp://www.necgroup.co.uk/whatsonNEC, Birmingham

Earls Court, London – A Place In The Sun Live 2012
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
Earls Court, London – A Place In The Sun Live 2012

[ March 30, 2012 10:00 am to April 1, 2012 5:00 pm. ] A Place in the Sun Live showcasing thousands of overseas properties for sale is on from 30 March – 1 April at Earls Court Two.Earls Court, Londonhttp://www.eco.co.uk/events/type/consumer/Earls Court, London

ExCel, London – The London International Dive Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
ExCel, London – The London International Dive Show

[ March 31, 2012 10:00 am to April 1, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Scuba diving show covering all aspects of this exciting sport. Exhibitors include equipment manufacturers and retailers, training organisations, diving holiday destinations, underwater cameras, leisure clothing, books, and much more. Two try-dive pools and continuous free to enter seminars take place throughout the weekend.ExCel, Londonhttp://www.excel-london.co.ukExCel, London

NEC, Birmingham – The Homebuilding & Renovating Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – The Homebuilding & Renovating Show

[ March 30, 2012 10:00 am to April 1, 2012 5:00 pm. ] You will find all the products and services you need for your for self-build or home improvements under one roof – from heating and ventilation, to restoration and eco homes, as well as home automation and timber frame structures.The Homebuilding & Renovating Show is the ultimate event for creating your dream home.NEC, Birminghamhttp://www.homebuildingshow.co.uk/NEC, Birmingham

NEC, Birmingham – The Memorabilia Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – The Memorabilia Show

[ March 31, 2012 10:00 am to April 1, 2012 5:00 pm. ] Critically-acclaimed shooter Battlefield 3 is the game on everyone?s lips at the moment, and EA Games are bringing their special Battlefield 3 Operations Outpost along to Memorabilia Birmingham at the NEC on 19-20 November to give show visitors the chance to see for themselves!In addition to showing the game on a giant 103? screen, the [...]

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NEC, Birmingham – Gadget Show Live 2012
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – Gadget Show Live 2012

[ April 11, 2012 10:00 am to April 15, 2012 5:00 pm. ] As well as seeing the stars of the TV programme in a new live show you can also shop from around 280 stands and see new technology months ahead of hitting the market. The Test Track and Game Zone have been supersized for 2012 to allow more room for trying out the latest games and [...]

North Weald, Essex – Air Britain Classic Flyin
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North Weald, Essex – Air Britain Classic Flyin

[ June 9, 2012 10:00 am to June 10, 2012 5:00 pm. ] The Air-Britains Fly-In is organised by Air-Britain Ltd and is the longest established UK Fly-In organised independently by and for aviation enthusiasts. It offers pilots and aviators the opportunity to see what Air-Britain offers and provides aviation enthusiasts with the opportunity to appreciate, photograph and talk with the operators of the aircraft. CM16 6HR- more [...]

Scottish Exhibition & Conference Center(SECC), Glasgow, Scotland,United Kingdom – The Scottish Bike Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
Scottish Exhibition & Conference Center(SECC), Glasgow, Scotland,United Kingdom – The Scottish Bike Show

[ April 13, 2012 10:00 am to April 15, 2012 5:00 pm. ] THE SCOTTISH BIKE SHOW RETURNS TO GLASGOW In 2012Scotlands consumer cycle show is back, bigger and better in April 2012!The Scottish Bike Show (TSBS), Scotlands consumer cycle show, that saw 5100 cycle enthusiasts attend the inaugural event over two days in April, will return to Glasgow in 2012. It will again be staged at [...]

NEC, Birmingham – The National Golf Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – The National Golf Show

[ April 20, 2012 10:00 am to April 22, 2012 5:00 pm. ] The National Golf Show offers a great day out for all golfers. We?ve got hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the very latest golf gear from hot new equipment and to the coolest fairway fashions. There is also every golfing gadget and gizmo you can imagine and all the finest golfing destinations from around the world. Here [...]