"Secrets and Shadows" (Foyles Gallery, London, 12th May-18th May 2008) is a landmark exhibition for thirteen artists who are giving their own personal take on the darker side of the human psyche to mark the paperback launch of Sebastian Beaumont's latest novel 'Thirteen'.

Dance organisations across the country are being encouraged to put on showcase events on the weekend of 17th and 18th May 2008 to launch this year’s Adult Learners’ Week - co-ordinated by the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE). 

This Spring don't miss the baby boom at WWT National Wetland Centre Wales. Ducklings, goslings, cygnets and other babies are beginning to hatch and can now be seen around the grounds.

Treat yourself to a truly blooming Spring Bank Holiday this year and visit one of the 200 gardens throwing open their gates to the public with The National Gardens Scheme (NGS) from 24th to 26th May. If you are a garden lover, then the spectacular displays of flowers will not only make a memorable day out - but you'll also be contributing to a good causes.

With Spring now well on its way our favourite flowers will soon be in bloom - but a large number of popular plants and flowers are poisonous to animals and might pose a serious health risk.

For all you runners out there looking for a challenging but highly enjoyable run-out this May, the Dymock Half Marathon is now taking entries. It all kicks off at 11:00am on Sunday 25 May.

The time was when the local ‘Over Sixties Club’ offered little more than a few verses of ‘Daisy! Daisy!’, a cup of tea and a chat from the local vicar. No more. Now it is organised holidays, dinner parties and a host of other activities from computing to caravanning.