What's On In September

On until 7th September The Art Of Surf, Grimsby

Grimsby's Fishing Heritage Centre is riding on the crest of a wave this summer- with a new exhibition on surfing. ‘The Art of Surf: An Art History of British Surfing’ looks at the sport's relationship with art. A collection of surfboards, surf-wear, artwork, posters and other memorabilia are on show in the museum's Muriel Barker Gallery. It has been put together by Brighton-based The Surfing Museum.

On until 13th September That’ll Be The Day, Bournemouth International Centre

Bournemouth’s summer season continues with That’ll Be The Day returning to the BIC.
Established as the nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll varitety show, the brand new production has over 100 classic gold hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s to the 80s with feel-good comedy routines combined to make the show bigger and better than ever. Prepare yourself for a ‘party’ with all the hits and much more in over two hours of non-stop nostalgia. Tickets cost between £18 - £20.50.

On until 13th September BBC Proms, Royal Albert Hall, London

The BBC proms return with another season of the finest classical music. For more information call 0845 401 5040.

On until 18th September Doctor Who Exhibition, Earls Court

The largest ever Doctor Who display in the UK is taking place in the Museum Hall, beneath Earls Court Exhibition Centre.
Visitors will be able to get up close to props, costumes, monsters and creatures from all the latest episodes of the hit BBC TV show, including the Christmas special and forthcoming eagerly-awaited fourth series. On display will be the famous TARDIS, K9, Daleks, Cybermen, many of the Doctor’s other enemies and much more – dare you visit? Ticket hotline 0871 230 1092.

On until 27th September Houses Of Parliament Summer Opening, London

During the summer break for Parliament it is possible to buy a ticket for a 75-minute guided tour of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

On until 28th September Amazing Rare Things: The Art Of Natural History In The Age Of Discovery, Buckingham Palace
A dazzling display of artworks depicting plant and animal species at the Queen’s Gallery. It is co-curated by the legendary naturalist and broadcaster, Sir David Attenborough. For further information call 020 7839 1377.

On until 29th September Summer Opening Of The State Rooms At Buckingham Palace, London
While the Queen visits Scotland each summer, it is possible to buy a ticket to see the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace.

On until September Thornton Abbey Maize Maze, Abbots Garden

In April this year over two million seeds were planted in the shape of the Humber Bridge on an area the size of seven football pitches giving visitors a chance to literally lose themselves in North Lincolnshire’s countryside. Bridges and towers give spectacular views across the maze and of the adjacent Thornton Abbey gatehouse while in the courtyard there are quick six-minute mazes and children’s rides on electric tractors. The maize maze is open everyday from 10am to 6pm and admission charges apply.

On until 2nd November Jack The Ripper & The East End, London

Telling the story of Jack the Ripper and the East End of London in its full and gruesome glory, this Museum in Docklands exhibition gives the public unprecented access to the murders and glory their legacy in the city of London. For further information call 0870 443850.

On until 2nd November Blackpool Illuminations, Blackpool

The seaside town of Blackpool is decorated with lights along 6 miles of the sea front.

On until 10th November Weird and Wonderful Inventions, London

Which genius thought up the original wrist-watch sat-nav or the mechanical page turner? Find out at the British Library’s Weird and Wonderful Inventions display this autumn, where a collection of original and strange gadgets are on show.

On until 30th October 2009 Dan Dare & The Birth Of High-Tech Britain, London

This exciting new temporary exhibition explores the role played by technology in creating post-war Britain.  For further information call 0870 970 4868.

1st – 29th Ramadan

Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. It lasts about 30 days, starting and ending with an official sighting of the new moon. Healthy Muslims who follow this tradition are not supposed to eat or drink between dawn and sunset during Ramadan - they eat meals just before and after these times. It is also a spiritual time: Muslims are encouraged to pray, to do good deeds (avoiding bad behaviour, thoughts or sights), and if possible to spend time with family members.

6th World Championship Boxing, MEN Arena Manchester

Amir Khan and Alex Arhur will be fighting it out at the MEN Arena with tickets still available between £30 - £200.

6th Braemar Gathering & Highland Games, Scottish Highlands

Braemar is a small Scottish village in the Highlands of Scotland, not far from Balmoral Castle. It is a tradition for the villages to organise a gathering each year, and these include highland games and competitions for bagpipes and Scottish dancing. The Braemar event is one of the last of these events, taking place on the first Saturday in September. It is particularly famous because it is usually attended by the Queen, who stays at Balmoral during the summer.

7th Screwfix Masters Football Final, NEC Arena Birmingham

The final of the Masters comes to Birmingham with Middlebrough, Bristol City, Tranmere Rovers, Glasgow Rangers, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Leicester City, West Ham and Manchester City legends all out to win the coveted Masters trophy. Tickets are available priced £14 for adults and £8 for children from http://www.mastersfootball.com/ticket_reg/tickets.asp?id=22.

7th Jethro Live, Bournemouth International Centre

The legendary Cornish Comic returns with another bout of heavyweight belly crunching comedy. Hear about the hilarious new antics from the likes of Denzel Penberthy and Slippalong Trevaskis, amongst others. Tickets are £18.

8th Stevie Wonder, NIA Birmingham

Stevie Wonders first European tour in over a decade kicks off in Birmingham. One of music’s most iconic stars with an astounding 25 Grammy awards will entertain fans performing his latest and greatest hits. Tickets are available from The Ticket Factory between £55 - £65 on 0871 945 6000.

10th Gloria Estefan, O2 Arena London

Cuban American singer songwriter Gloria Estefan arrives in the capital to perform one of her many record breaking hits. One of the top 100 selling music artists, Estefan also has five Grammy awards to her name. tickets are priced between £45 - £60.

11th – 14th The Knitting & Stitching Show, NEC Birmingham

If you are passionate about stitching, knitting, quilting, crafts or any other form of textiles this Show is for you.
The Knitting & Stitching Show is the definitive stitching exhibition that includes galleries of work from leading international textile artists and groups. With over 350 exhibitors selling unique products and specialist supplies, there are over 100 workshops to get you started. For tickets and more information call 01473 320407.

11th, 12th & 30th Stevie Wonder, O2 Arena London

Stevie Wonders first European tour in over a decade comes to the capital. One of music’s most iconic stars with an astounding 25 Grammy awards will entertain fans performing his latest and greatest hits. Tickets are available from The Ticket Factory between £55 - £65 on 0871 945 6000.

11th – 14th Heritage Open Days, England, Wales & Northern Ireland

Free entry is offered at many National Trust properties across the UK

11th – 28th Brechin Arts Festival, Scotland

There are 17 days of top-class events, workshops and exhibitions across a wide range of art forms, both visual and performance, including drama, the spoken word and traditional and classical music. Tickets are available to book in advance or on the day.

13th Paul McKenna’s I Can Make You Thin Live, ExCel Arena London

Paul McKenna’s weight loss seminars promise your relationship with food can change forever by following their dedicated seminars. Love food, lose weight.

13th The Great River Race, London

Over 200 different rowing boats race along the River Thames, from Ham House (Richmond) to Island Gardens (Isle of Dogs).

13th – 14th Thames Festival, London

Two days of free music and entertainment on the south bank of the Thames, between Westminster Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge. The event starts at noon and ends at about 10pm on each day. One of the highlights is the Night Carnival (Procession of Lights) on Sunday evening. This procession starts on Victoria Embankment, just after Waterloo Bridge, at about 7:30pm. It follows the road east, crosses the Thames at Blackfriars Bridge, and continues west along the South Bank before finishing behind the Royal Festival Hall at about 9:30pm. From 9:45pm to 10pm there will be fireworks launched from a barge between Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge.

14th Beyond The Baracade, Bournemouth International Centre

Recreating the songs, music and sound of the world’s most popular musicals.  This cast of past principal performers from Les Miserables and the West End perform songs from Miss Saigon, The Lion King, Phantom Of the Opera, We Will Rock You, Chicago, Blood Brothers and many more major hit productions, including songs from the ‘new shows’ on the block, Wicked, Spamalot and Billy Elliott climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Miserables. Tickets are available from £16 - £19.

15th – 16th International Property Show, Cheshire

Builders, developers and agents with a wide ranging show of products from Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, France and Florida will be there to show off property from 10.30am - 5.30pm daily.

16th East Of England Classic Car Show, Huntingdon Racecourse

In excess of 3,500 visitors are expected to the show with classic cars and bikes from over 80 clubs on show. A free car boot sale, free auto jumble area, club and trade stands, crafts, and amusements for the children. Gate price is £4 per adult on the day.

17th – 20th Canary Wharf Jazz Festival, London

Free jazz concerts in Jubilee Park, Canary Wharf. There are lunchtime and early evening concerts on Wednesday -Friday, then a full afternoon event on Saturday.

18th – 29th Riverfront Jazz, Greenwich

Also known as the Greenwich Jazz Festival, this is a series of jazz events (many of them free) in and around Greenwich.

19th – 21st London Homebuilding & Renovating Show, ExCel Arena London

Don’t miss the one show where you’ll find all the products and services you need to make your dream home a reality. See over 200 exhibitors, and attend free seminar and masterclass sessions, which cover all areas of self-build, renovation and automation. Tickets are £8 in advance or £12 on the door.

19th – 21st The Property Investor Show, ExCel Arena, London

The UK’s largest dedicated property exhibition, covering both residential and commercial property. The show will include around 300 exhbitirs from home and abroad – plus an unrivalled programme of seminars covering all aspects of buying, selling, financing and managing your property.

19th – 21st Davis Cup tennis, Wimbledon

World group semi finals and play-offs in this international tennis competition. Great Britain play Austria at Wimbledon in one of the play-offs.

20th Help For Heroes Rugby Match, Twickenham

Legends of the game from past and present unite in a special one-off friendly at the home of rugby. See the likes of Martin Johnson, Lawrence Dallaglio and Jonah Lomu all in action one more time. Tickets cost between £20 - £30 for adults.

22nd Autumn Equinox

The autumn equinox is when day and night are of equal length. Druids celebrate this at Primrose Hill, London and at Stonehenge and other ancient monuments.

26th – 30th Harrogate Antique Fair, Harrogate International Centre

A prestigious art and antique fair that has become part of the social season in Harrogate, an elegant spa town in the North of England. Specialists from London and around the UK bring more than £10 million worth of antiques to sell. Fans of the Antiques Road Show can learn a great deal. Items of special interest are featured in the catalogue which is included in the admission price of £7.50.

27th – 28th Great British Cheese Festival, Cardiff

Britain’s biggest cheese festival takes place every September. This year the foodie extravaganza has moved to Wales, with Cardiff Castle set to be the venue for cheese lovers everywhere. www.thecheeseweb.com

29th – 30th Rosh Hashanah

The start of the Jewish New Year. One of the traditions at this time is to blow the shofar (a ram's horn, used as an instrument) in the synagogues.

Coming Up

3rd October – 13th October Food & Drink Festival, Manchester

Tickle your taste buds in Manchester, as the city devotes 11 days to celebrating great food and drink. Take part in competitions, watch cookery demonstrations, meet celebrity chefs and be sure not to miss the farmers’ markets. www.foodanddrinkfestival.com

10th October – 19th October Cheltenham Festival Of Literature, Cheltenham

Creative minds come together as this annual event welcomes a host of novelists, storytellers, poets, artists and filmmakers. This year’s theme focuses on the family and festival goers should be in for a literary treat as this popular event attracts some of the biggest names in the business.  www.cheltenhamfestivals.co.uk

30th October Grass Masterclass, Wimborne's Knoll Gardens

Keen gardeners from across the UK can learn the tricks of the trade to perfect their grass at lawn at Wimborne’s Knoll Gardens Grass Masterclass. Knoll’s owner Neil Lucas will present the show in the impressive four-acre show garden for £25 each. For more information call 01202 873931 or visit www.knollgardens.co.uk.

26th November – 3rd Decemeber St Andrew’s Festival, Fife

Festival celebrations take place around St Andrew’s Day, which falls on 30th  November each year. Soak up Scotland’s rich culture and enjoy events such as concerts, exhibitors, arts and crafts, dance and street theatre. www.standrewsfestival.co.uk

27th Novemeber – 7th Decemeber Christmas Market, Bath

Located in an ideal setting between the city’s Roman Baths and the Abbey, this market is a perfect way to enjoy the Christmas spirit. Stroll around more than 100 stalls housed in cosy wooden chalets and pick up some unique, handmade gifts. Sip mulled wine and listen to the festive sounds of carol singers and choirs. www.bathchristmasmarket.co.uk

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