Exhibitions Until May 18 ‘By George! Handel's Music for Royal Occasions', The Foundling Museum, 40, Brunswick Square, London WC1. Marking the 300th anniversary of George I's Coronation, with loans from the British Museum, National Portrait Gallery and Westminster Abbey (www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk; 020-7841 3600)
Until February 24 ‘Clare Leighton: Working Life', Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, West Sussex. Striking wooden engravings of agricultural life (above), displayed beside the original woodblocks and related prints (01243 774557; www.pallant.org.uk)
Fair February 21-23 The Powderham Castle Antiques and Fine Art Fair, Kenton, Devon. Including furniture, paintings and jewellery. 11am- 5pm, £5 (www.cooperevents.com)
Family day out Until February 23 Lambing Time, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, Cornwall. Meet the flock of Devon and Cornwall Longwools. Free with entry to the garden (01726 845100; http://heligan.com)
Talk February 24 ‘Caroline Charles: 50 Years in Fashion', the V&A, Cromwell Road, London SW7. The designer looks back on 50 years in the fashion industry. 7pm- 8pm, followed by a reception. £15 (020-7942 2000; www.vam.ac.uk)
Point to points this weekend February 23 Blankney at North Carlton, Lincolnshire, plus Countryside Alliance Club (Wessex) at Badbury Rings, Dorset. Check for weather conditions on Talking Point 09068 446061 or at www.pointtopoint.co.uk
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The real name of a 'ghost' rainbow, the first ever omnishambles, and golf on the moon: Country Life Quiz of the Day 20 February 2025Some real brainteasers for you in our Quiz of the Day. Good luck!
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Tom Parker Bowles's favourite recipe: French onion soupThis dish is no mere Gallic broth, rather pure bonhomie in a bowl — a boozy, beefy, allium-scented masterpiece that cries out for the chill depths of winter
