Mature Times - Events in the Midlands & North

The horrible truth about the First World War

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:44:17 +0100

A landmark exhibition called "Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War " has been developed to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War. It is the result of a unique partnership between the Imperial War Museum North, author Terry Deary and Scholastic Children's Books.

Scarborough's Rotunda museum reopens with tribute to father of English geology

Mon, 19 May 2008 13:31:28 +0100

Scarborough's iconic Grade II Rotunda museum has reopened with a celebration of the work of William Smith, whose geological discoveries over 200 years ago became the basis of all mineral and oil exploration today.

National Veterans’ Day comes to Blackpool

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:29:25 +0100

The UK’s number one resort is masterminding the country’s largest ever celebration of HM forces veterans.

'Call to Arms' comes to National War Museum Scotland

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:27:40 +0000

The National War Museum's exciting new exhibition covers the bloody and important history of men on the fighting front of Scotland's battlefields - from 15th century mercenaries to infantry soldiers in today's army.

Introducing the ‘My Style’ Fashion Show

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:09:09 +0000

The fashion event of the year is coming to Manchester Central on the 30th March 2008, as MS Life presents the ‘My Style’ fashion show, in conjunction with Harvey Nichols Manchester.

Back to tradition at Lincoln Christmas Market

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:00:59 +0100

More a Christmas experience than anything else, a trip to Lincoln is guaranteed to melt the heart of even the most avowed anti- shopper, with one of the biggest events of its kind in Europe.

Veterans’ Day celebration in Leeds

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:17:45 +0100

The Second World War Experience Centre is inviting people in Yorkshire who remember 1939 – 45 to a free event to celebrate Veterans’ Day.

'We will remember them' - Sunderland announces details of Remembrance parade

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:38:22 +0100

Whilst, most regrettably, Remembrance parades throughout the length and breadth of Great Britain are declining, the Sunderland Remembrance parade is expanding and developing with each passing year.

Preparations are already well underway for this year’s parade, which is now widely recognised as being the biggest and most inclusive event of its kind outside of London.

One Rhythm Dance Festival comes to Leicester

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:55:35 +0100

2008 will be a landmark year for the city of Leicester. This year marks
the completion of the multi-million pound refurbishment of the city
centre and the completion and launch of Curve, Leicester’s new
performing arts centre. To celebrate these wonderful achievements
Leicester will be presenting a spectacular Festival of Dance entitled
the 'One Rhythm Dance Festival'.

Discover Edinburgh's darker side at Mary King's Ghost Fest 2008

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:26:26 +0000

Mary King's Ghost Fest, the hugely popular and award wining paranormal festival, returns to Edinburgh from Friday 9th to Sunday 18th May with a host of events which will enable fans and new visitors alike to explore Edinburghs other side.

Great Scottish walks

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:36:28 +0000

The Great Scottish Walks have established themselves as one of Scotland’s premier fundraising events, since their launch in Edinburgh in 1998. Join them as they celebrate their 10th Anniversary.

Leicester Libraries Spring events

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:24:21 +0000

Leicester Libraries are running the following events over the next few months.

Celebrate the life of Bess of Hardwick - the greatest celebrity of them all!

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:29:48 +0000

TV chefs, footballers, pop stars...lightweights, all of them, compared with Bess of Hardwick – the greatest celebrity of her era and the second richest woman in Elizabethan England. This year marks the 400th anniversary of her death and the National Trust is hosting a series of exciting family events at Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire to celebrate her amazing life.

Learn to Hedge Lay for a Day

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:21:39 +0000

Laying and maintaining the hedgerows along the boundaries of the restored Droitwich Canals is very important to help ensure that wildlife will continue to live and thrive there and your help is needed!

Melton Museum is Getting Musical!

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:50:44 +0000

Melton Carnegie Museum will be alive with the sound of music this half term, when children are invited to come and make their own musical instruments.