In 1839 a horse called Lottery won the first Grand National and Captain Becher parted company with his horse at a now famous brook to signify the start of a British sporting institution. The Grand National 14th April is a race synonymous with Red Rum, a horse who captured the nation's hearts.
This year, British Food Fortnight which traditionally takes place during the autumn, runs at the same time as the Olympics under the title 'Love British Food 2012' 27 July - 12 August 2012. Promotions are planned in thousands of shops, pubs and restaurants.
This July and August, thousands of people are expected to pack up the picnic hampers and the champers and come together for the hugely popular Battle Proms picnic and firework concerts. Set in some of the most prestigious stately home locations in the country including Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, and Highclere Castle on the Berkshire/Hampshire border, now best known as the real Downton Abbey, an unrivalled blend of musical talent, expert displays, spectacular pyrotechnics and a celebratory atmosphere makes the Battle Proms a truly memorable occasion!
Folk by the Oak will be celebrating its fifth festival in 2012, and will once again be filling Hertfordshire's beautiful Hatfield Park with equally beautiful folk and acoustic music. Sunday 22nd July will certainly be a date for the diary, as the organisers announce another fabulous line-up: Show of Hands, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, Cara Dillon, Breabach, Chris Wood, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, and Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo.
GlobalGathering - the UK's most diverse and progressive electronic music festival - returns to Long Marston Airfield, Stratford Upon Avon on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th July featuring headline performances from Tinie Tempah, Chase & Status, Armin van Buuren, Skrillex and Friendly Fires, promising to make the 2012 festival the highlight of the summer for dance music fans.
'Love Food Festival' have released further news of their 'Spring Festival', which runs from the 31st March - 1st April 2012. Headliners 'The Fabulous Baker Boys' are very much looking forward to the event at the end of the month.
