'The Fair is complemented with a full lecture programme.' Usually held each year in June. Alert 'Haughton International Fairs has cancelled its annual ‘Art Antiques London’ fair in the face of “adverse market conditions and rapidly rising costs”.'

Details of over 100 Guilds affiliated to the Association, a number of which have their own websites and incorporate lectures and talks into their annual programmes.

'Monthly programme of meetings from October to April provides an opportunity for everyone with an interest in textiles to meet and discuss a range of textile-related topics with an invited speaker.'

Hold occasional national meetings, as well as sponsoring a number of Branches throughout the UK, each of which can organize their own talks. Non-members are welcome at all of the Society's meetings.

'Exists to support those interested in spinning, weaving and dyeing. The Guild meets on the first Saturday of each month in Amersham. The Guild invites speakers from all aspects of crafts, and also arranges workshops, demonstrations and "doing" days. Visitors are welcome.'

Occasional talks.

'The society started in 1982 when a group of women wanted to continue to meet and share their interest in embroidery after forming a friendship during their City and Guilds embroidery course. They also wanted to introduce others to the many delights of embroidery. The society has developed its interests since that time, and now encompasses all forms of textile art, both modern and traditional. To keep abreast of new techniques we invite well known and progressive artists to speak to the group each month.'

'The trust initiates its own art and craft projects as well as supporting and facilitating others. To cover administrative costs it organises a programme of lectures from September to May each year, on a variety of subjects relating to the arts and architecture.'

Have offered monthly lectures on 'Sport and Fashion', Wednesday afternoon at 2 pm.

Can feature details of lectures and talks about "Marga", one of the great "Later Arts & Crafts Movement" stained-glass artists, her main career being from 1910-1930. Her works can be seen in churches across three continents, and in museums in America.

'Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month (except January which is on the second Tuesday) at 8 pm (doors open at 7.30 for refreshments).'

Monnow Valley Academy 'Once a month during the season, we will hold an evening event where you can meet like minded people interested in cultural matters over a glass of wine and participate in a stimulating discussion.' Alert The Arts Centre is now closed, but note the Posting on the Garden of the Wind Facebook Page: 'Facebook hasn't allowed us to change the page name of Monnow Valley Arts into Garden of the Wind, after the closure of the arts centre. Please like our new page for news and updates about the gardens, as we close down Monnow Valley Arts and its website, Facebook page and other public presences. Although Monnow Valley Arts Centre is now closed, the gardens remain open every last weekend of the month from 2 - 5 until September inclusive.'

'The NCS holds monthly meetings, usually – but not always – on the last Saturday of the month. We always have two lectures – one at 11.30 am and the other at 2.00 pm. Meetings are held in September, October and November and then we take a break for December and January (although those suffering from withdrawal symptoms can come to the Winter Weekend on the last weekend in January!) We resume in February to May. In the afternoon of the May meeting we hold our AGM, which is always followed by a Pot Session where members bring various ceramics for discussion. This is always a very interesting session. In June we have a Summer Visit to a museum, house or private collection.'

Winter monthly talks, Saturdays: 'Coffee is served from 10.30 and the talk is from 11.00 - 12.00.'

Programme of lectures across the area covered by the Society: 'Any non-member attending a meeting, who subsequently joins the Society at that meeting, will be refunded the difference between the Members Meeting Fee and the Guest Meeting Fee for that meeting.'

Range of lectures and related events: 'All events are free of charge unless otherwise stated, pre-booking for all events is advised' (and need to buy tickets for the Fair itself). Usually held each year in June.

'Nine of the eleven monthly meetings (there is a summer break) feature a speaker of some distinction on a printing- or book-related topic or take the form of a visit to a noted library, Press or museum. There is generally time for a stimulating interchange of news and ideas between members before the talk - and afterwards an opportunity to meet the speaker.'

Programme of talks of various kinds.

'The Midland region runs several workshops every year in addition to a varied programme of visiting speakers and demonstrators. The workshops are designed to address basic training needs and to introduce elements of design, finishing and decoration. We also have an annual weekend outing to places of beauty and interest. Non-members welcome (£3.00 charge for meetings).'

'With a membership of around 100, we meet four times a year ... Meetings are informal and friendly and open to everyone who enjoys the art of patchwork and quilting. We have a regular programme of national and international speakers and most meetings include a "show and tell" session for members' work, stalls by reliable traders and a "library" with the latest books and instructive DVDs.'

'Meetings are held ... at 7.30 on the first Monday of the month.'