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Anyone who’s read Helen Macdonald’s remarkable memoir H is for Hawk – about grief, nature and training a goshawk – will be aware of its powerful impact. The book has now been turned into a film starri

WHAT Dark Skies Festival WHEN 13 February-1 March 2026 WHERE North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales WHY See the magical night sky above beautiful Malham Cove on a five-mile night walk. HOW darkskiesnati

The unconventional instrumentation favoured by Tortoise is an indicator of how many different lineups have always jostled for space under the jazz umbrella. The national treasure that is The Pete Alle

6.30-9.30am BreakfastCHOICE 9.30am-1pm New Year’s DayConcert from Vienna1-4pm Classical Live4-5pm Composer of the WeekBritish Light Music5-6.15pm Words and Music6.15-7.30pm New Gen Artists7.30-9.15pm

Walking festivals offer wonderful, sociable ways to discover far-flung locations and those closer to your doorstep. They’ll motivate you to get out and walk, whether it’s for a stroll through a vineya

Buckle up because 2026 is shaping up to be one helluva ride. We take a look into the prog crystal ball and find out what live releases, reissues and shows are expected in the next 12 months.