Book lovers are invited to a special Bookface Sip & Swap on Saturday 25th October, taking place at Saints of Ingram in Glasgow from 3–6pm—a relaxed afternoon of swapping books, sipping drinks, and raising money for Beatson Cancer Charity. This event will spotlight Elephant, the true, raw, darkly funny new book by Gillian Shirreffs. Following the success of her bestselling debut Brodie, Elephant draws on Shirreffs’ own experiences of illness to explore grief, friendship, humour and survival with unsentimental honesty. The book has already received critical acclaim for its originality and emotional clarity. Hosted by broadcaster, avid reader and founder…
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Tiny swimmers across Bucks & Beds are making a big splash for a good cause this week – and they’re doing it dressed as pirates and sea creatures! From 23rd June to 6th July, Water Babies Bucks & Beds classes have been transformed into a swashbuckling scene for this year’s Splashathon, a charity fundraiser in support of Tommy’s and Children’s Alliance. With pirate hats on and tails trailing, little ones are being sponsored to take on swimming challenges like chasing a fish across the pool, a sunken treasure hunt and rescuing their shipmates – all while having a whale of…
A new study has revealed this year’s most anticipated festivals from all over the world, with Tomorrowland taking the top spot. Experts at QR Code Generator gathered a list of well-known festivals and analysed over 1,000 combinations for their monthly search volumes, such as ‘Tomorrowland dates’ and ‘Coachella 2025 lineup’. The festivals were then ordered from highest to lowest monthly searches to reveal the top 10 most hyped festivals of 2025. Top 10 Most Anticipated Festivals RankFestivalMonthly Searches1Tomorrowland1,698,3472Coachella1,447,5893Lollapalooza1,307,1674Glastonbury1,042,4665Burning Man539,4906Isle of Wight390,9577Rock in Rio388,6448Rolling Loud376,5499Roskilde276,79810Bonnaroo252,527 Tomorrowland has officially been crowned the most hyped festival of 2025, with over 1.69 million searches every month. The festival is…
A new study has revealed that the Leeds Festival and Reading Festival are the most expensive music events in the UK, both charging £125 per day. The research by online casino guide CritiqueJeu examined ticket prices for over 300 UK festivals scheduled in 2025, calculating the cost per day based on the minimum ticket price. The study used data collected from eFestivals and official festival websites, with additional information gathered from ticketing platforms. The analysis focused on events with confirmed 2025 dates and published ticket prices to ensure accuracy in the rankings. Price per day was calculated by dividing the minimum ticket price…
Exciting theatre shows for young familiesVenue: Chickenshed Theatre, Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PEDates: Saturday 26 July – Sunday 10 AugustTo Book: Visit: https://www.chickenshed.org.uk/events/childrens-summer-season | email: bookings@chickenshed.org.uk or telephone Chickenshed’s box office 020 8292 9222Get ready for Chickenshed’s children’s summer season – fun for young families!Choose from a variety of shows designed to engage and entertain young audiences through singing, dance, music, puppetry, sign language and interactive fun. Each show promises to be an unforgettable experience that sparks creativity and imagination.Tales Big Day OutSaturday 26 July and Sunday 3 August at 1.30pm – 4pm£12.50 | free to babies under 6mths | for ages 0-7yrs Watch Tales…
Children’s Summer Season Exciting theatre shows for young familiesVenue: Chickenshed Theatre, Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PEDates: Saturday 26 July – Sunday 10 AugustTo Book: Visit: https://www.chickenshed.org.uk/events/childrens-summer-season | email: bookings@chickenshed.org.uk or telephone Chickenshed’s box office 020 8292 9222Get ready for Chickenshed’s children’s summer season – fun for young families!Choose from a variety of shows designed to engage and entertain young audiences through singing, dance, music, puppetry, sign language and interactive fun. Each show promises to be an unforgettable experience that sparks creativity and imagination.Tales Big Day OutSaturday 26 July and Sunday 3 August at 1.30pm – 4pm£12.50 | free to babies under 6mths | for ages 0-7yrs Watch Tales…
The Tusk Turtle Trail is a spectacular London street art installation that will convene renowned artists in a celebration of marine turtles, to raise awareness of and funds for endangered marine species. tuskturtletrail.com Today, on World Turtle Day, African wildlife conservation charity Tusk is proud to announce the launch of the Tusk Turtle Trail, a bold public art initiative which will arrive in London from July – August 2025. Following the success of Tusk’s Rhino, Lion and Gorilla Trails held between 2018 and 2023, Tusk’s Turtle Trail will feature 16 life-sized turtle sculptures displayed in prominent locations on the streets…
COPACABANA A summer favourite reimagined, Copacabana is back with even more sparkle, samba, and spectacle. LONDON, UK – The London Cabaret Club, London’s longest-running cabaret, turns up the heat this summer with the return of Copacabana – a fan favourite party bringing the rhythm of Rio to the heart of Bloomsbury. Running from 3rd July to 27th September 2025, this colourful, high-energy production transforms the 1920s art deco Bloomsbury Ballroom into a sun-soaked playground of samba, feathers, and spectacle. In three scintillating acts, audiences will be transported from the golden sands of Rio to the bright lights of New York, blending tropical beats,…
Inaugural Event will platform East London Artists and Creatives A brand-new annual community celebration of art, culture, and local creativity will launch across the borough of Hackney this June. Hackney Art Week (12-22 June) is open to all and will see local galleries, retailers, cafes, pubs and venues spotlight a vibrant collection of public art, exhibitions, screenings, performances, talks, and community-led events inspired by the theme Reimagining Local. Taking place across Hackney Central, Dalston, Stoke Newington, London Fields, Clapton, and De Beauvoir, this Fringe-style event brings together emerging artists, collectives, and East London creatives through a series of exhibitions, walking tours, drinks, and pop-up events.…
At The Yards, Covent Garden, there’s always something exciting happening! From exclusive offers to special events across its restaurants and stores, it’s a lively destination worth exploring. This season, The Yards in Covent Garden is buzzing with exciting updates across its beloved dining destinations. From limited edition dishes and exclusive blends to vibrant summer menus inspired by the Amalfi Coast, here’s what not to miss. AllPress Coffee x Dishoom: A New Brew to SavorDishoom has partnered with renowned roasters AllPress Coffee to create a bespoke blend: Baba’s Beans. Roasted in Dalston, this smooth and aromatic coffee features notes of milk chocolate, orange, and jaggery – a nod…