Exhibition Hamish Mackie Solo Show, 28 Cork Street
Until October 19 London W1 020-7287 8408
Works both old and new by one of Britain's leading wildlife sculptors, including the life-sized bronze Leopard Stalking.
Talk Caring for the tapestries at Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Palace
October 17, 6.30pm-8pm, £12 East Molesey, Surrey 0844 482 7777
Learn the secrets of 100 years' worth of behind-the-scenes conservation work.
Courses The Fantastic World of Fungi, Forest Garden Shovelstrode October 26, 10am-5pm, £85 East Grinstead, West Sussex 07957 621672
Discover the multitude of fungi in Ashdown Forest. Includes lunch, tea and coffee. A practical hands-on sheep course, Pentwyn Farm,
October 18, 10am-4pm, £35 Near Monmouth, Monmouthshire 01600 740600
Vet Hilary Jones introduces common ovine-health issues, with the help of Gwent Wildlife Trust's flock of Hebridean and Hill Radnor sheep.
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Countryside Live, Great Yorkshire Showground
October 19-20, advance tickets £8 Harrogate, North Yorkshire 01423 541000
Sheepdog displays, ferret racing, a working forge, fruit, vegetable and flower show and showjumping. Fair
Eat Dorset Food Fair, Parnham House
October 19-20 Beaminster, Dorset
Cookery school and children's events. Book now A culinary tour of the Whistler Restaurant's history, Tate Britain
October 31, 8pm-11pm, £60 Millbank, London SW1 020-7887 8888 Explore food and drink from the 1920s to today.
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A blissful and beautifully named home in one of the most exclusive spots in CornwallPenny Churchill takes a look at Boswodegh, a wonderful home that makes the most of its superb location in Helford Passage.
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Philip Treacy, Gucci and Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, take centre stage at Chatsworth's latest floral-inspired exhibition'The Gorgeous Nothings: Flowers at Chatsworth’ traverses eras and art forms, raising questions about the environment.
