BBC Summer Festival and BBC Good Food Show

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For a true celebration of life outdoors visit the Summer Festival & Good Food Show. Whether your interest is gardening, food, homes, outdoor pursuits or the environment, there's something on offer for you. Celebrity chefs at this year's event include Gordon Ramsay and James Martin who will be showing off their skills in the summer kitchen. Good Homes magazine will be supporting four themed sections including a fifth room area dedicated to making the most of conservatories and garden rooms.

BBC Gardeners World Live 2008

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With celebrity appearances ranging from Alan Titchmarsh to Monty Don, keen gardeners are sure to enjoy this year's show, now in its 16th year. The show promises to be bigger and better than ever, offering a tantalising mix of show gardens, floral displays, practical demonstrations and shopping opportunities.

Flashdance - The Musical

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Flashdance tells the story of 18-year-old Alex, a welder by day and a ‘flashdancer' by night, whose dream is to obtain a place at top dance academy, Shipley. Choreographed by Arlene Phillips (Strictly Come Dancing,) Flashdance - The Musical promises to be a theatrical masterpiece.

A Place in the Sun Live

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A Place in the Sun Live is the world's largest overseas property exhibition based on the hit Channel 4 TV series of the same name and its award-winning magazine counterpart. Visitors can get ideas, inspiration and advice on everything related to buying property abroad, alongside show features, attractions and entertainment. Advice is on hand regarding emigration and much much more.

The International Caravan and Motorhome 2008

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For your first opportunity to see the best selection of caravans, motorhomes, trailers and accessories, visit the UK's biggest caravan and motorhome show this autumn. Be among the first to see the new 2008 ranges from UK and international manufacturers under one roof and children under 15 go free.

The International Motorcycle and Scooter Show

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Babes and bikes are promised again at this year's event. With everything from biking demonstrations to classic bikes on display, there's something for every type of biker.

Clothes Show Live

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The largest fashion and beauty event in the world is back. Get the latest trends in time for Christmas, grab as many freebies as you can from the many stalls and exhibitors or be pampered by a fashion designer. Make sure you take an hour out from shopping to see models and dancers strut their stuff in the main arena and see designer creations up close. If you love clothes, music, celebrities and making yourself beautiful, you won't want to miss the Clothes Show.