What to do this weekend: November 6
Country Life rounds up the best books to read, exhibitions to visit and days out for the family.
Exhibition November 8–December 6 Hannah Woodman, Hilton Fine Art, Bath, Somerset. Atmospheric landscapes (01225 311311; www.hiltonfineart.com)
Fairs November 8–9 Windsor Contemporary Art Fair, Royal Windsor Racecourse, Windsor, Berkshire. More than 150 artists, printmakers, photographers, sculptors, ceramicists and selected galleries exhibiting, with prices from £40 to £4,000. Tickets £7 in advance, £9 on the door (01753 591892; www.windsorcontemporaryartfair.co.uk)
November 9 The National Vintage Fishing Tackle Fair, Kingsley Sports Centre, Redditch, Worcestershire. More than 120 tables of vintage fishing tackle and books for sale, plus reel repairs and rod restorations. 9am–2pm, entry £2 (07980 274383)
November 10–12 WellChild Christmas Fair, Daylesford Organic Farm, near Kingham, Gloucestershire. Luxury gifts for sale, plus festive cookery demonstrations and Champagne tasting. Advance tickets from £6 or from £12 on the door (0845 458 8171; www.wellchild.org.uk)
Concert November 9 Remembrance Sunday: Britten’s War Requiem, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7. Performed by the Royal Choral Society, supporting Veterans Aid. 3.30pm, tickets from £17.29 (0845 401 5045; www.royalalberthall.com)
Seminar November 11–12 A Dreamer of Dreams, Playfair Library, University of Edinburgh. Celebrating the life and career of Sir Robert Lorimer, the ‘Lutyens of the North’, with guided visits, discussions and receptions. Organised by the Lorimer Society: for details, email Prof Aline-Wendy Dunlop (a.w.a.dunlop@strath.ac.uk)
What to book this weekend November 15 A Game Supper, Bruisyard Hall, Saxmundham, Suffolk. Supporting the Countryside Alliance. 7.30pm for 8pm. Tickets £50 (01728 639000; www.bruisyardhall.co.uk)
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