Kokova Magazine

Every year hundreds of thousands of artists perform at Fringe Festivals across the globe. There are nearly 300 Fringes around the world and they represent a hugely proactive touring network emerging as one of the fastest growing type of festival within the sector. World Fringe Network has represented the Fringe Festival sector for over five years, passionate about connecting the industry, developing networks, touring routes and building partnerships at a time when Fringes are at the centre of a booming industry.

Britain's love affair with curry is well known - and now twenty-one teams have been nominated to fight it out to be crowned Curry Capital of Britain, with this year's competition set to be bigger than ever. The annual awards are organised by the Federation of Specialist Restaurants (Fedrest), in association with lead sponsors www.hungryhouse.co.uk. Last year a quarter of a million foodie fans voted for their favourite city, with Bradford narrowly beating Glasgow and Wolverhampton to receive the prestigious Curry Capital crown for the third time.

The historic Staffordshire pottery company, Moorcroft, marks its hundred year anniversary with an exciting exhibition at the Potteries Museum with two unique launch days. On Friday 8th - Saturday 9th November 2013 Moorcroft will be offering some exciting opportunities for enthusiasts of the applied arts.

This summer, Ripley's Believe It or Not! London opens its first ever pop-up exhibition - a series of works by British 'sleep walking artist', Lee Hadwin. Opening on 16th August 2013 with a special appearance by the artist himself, visitors to London's most bizarre attraction can enjoy a mini exhibition showcasing 13 pieces of art that Lee has created whilst in a state of sleep.

CarFest made a spectacular return to the British summer events calendar last weekend 2nd - 4th August at Oulton Park circuit near Chester. With a second event taking place at the end of the month CarFest looks set to make over £1 million for BBC Children in Need. The first of this summer's two events - which were conceived back in the Spring of 2011 to raise money for BBC Children in Need - took place in front of an enormous crowd at this historic race track with CarFest South to follow in three weeks time at Laverstoke Park Farm near Basingstoke on 23rd - 25th August 2013.

Wellington College scored a double today at the Hurstpierpoint College National Schools and Pony Club Jumping Championships, claiming the Senior Schools Individual and Team titles. More than 100 teams from various schools and branches of the Pony Club across the country flocked to the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead in West Sussex for the annual competition, which gives young riders the chance to compete in the prestigious International Arena.