Tourism Malaysia will be running a competition on their stand (26-27, Marquee 5) whereby if visitors can name a selection of birds from the pictures presented to them then they will be entered into a prize draw. Spectacular prizes include a six day/f…
The long awaited refit of the Museum of Scotland is set to wow visitors when it reopens on Friday. £47 million has been spent to create a bigger exhibition space with 20,000 objects in 36 galleries. Many of the exhibits have not been on public …
The Indian environment and forestry ministry has just completed its latest census and the good news is that the number of tigers in India's wild has gone up by 20%. The population has risen from 1,411 in the last census that took place in 2007 to…
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has set out its plan to ensure that international biodiversity targets are met. The organisation's objective is to create a 'Space for Nature' while ensuring vital habitats are protected and rescuing spec…
Carnival atmosphere gripped Slovenian towns as shrovetide festivities culminated with processions of costumed figures that attracted record numbers of visitors this year. As every year, the biggest procession was held in Slovenia's oldest tow…
Women, passion and sex were subjects that were often on the mind of the artist Pablo Picasso – and they form the basis of an exhibition in Bern. Picasso: The Power of Eros at the Museum of Fine Arts Bern brings together around 100 of the 20…
2 days after World Book day, the great book giveaway that is World Book Night happens. 20000 volunteers will, between them, distribute 1million books all over the UK and Ireland to friends, colleagues, strangers, hospitals and prisons. The list of 25…
A decision about the future of the Cheese Rolling championship at Cooper's Hill, Gloucestershire is still in the balance. The official 2010 event was cancelled for Health & Safety reasons but an unofficial meeting went ahead with plenty of committed …
In 2011 Venice Biennale plays host to Dance, Art, Architecture, Cinema, Music and Theatre! Although held every 2 years, events within the Biennale season overlap ensuring that there is always something happening. Dance 17 January - 15 May 2011 …
April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day is celebrated in many parts of the world on 1st April. Good natured teasing, tricks and pranks are played on family, friends and work colleagues. Even national newspapers and the BBC take part as shown in the Firest…