England's Calendar of Events | March
Bulb Burst at Kew Gardens
February 15 - March 11, 2009
Kew Gardens
From mid-February to early March, the first signs of spring bring a blaze of colour to Kew Botanical Gardens as over five million bulbs burst into flower, from the crocus carpet and blue chinidoxia to swathes of daffodils.
The flowers are, of course, at the mercy of the weather. In order to see them in their full glory, call before you visit to ensure that spring has indeed arrived. You may also be able to take in one of the many family events arranged around this time.
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Bird's Eye View - Women's Film Festival
March 5-13, 2009
London, Institute of Contemporary Art
The Birds Eye View Film Festival is the UK's first annual film festival devoted exclusively to women directors, hosted at the BFI, the Barbican and the ICA.
With only seven per cent of directors being female, the festival champions the largely untapped but very real talent that exists among women in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Films from some of the most exciting up-and-coming women directors are screened at the event, which is backed by some of the biggest names in the industry, including patrons Mira Nair, Joanna Lumley, Alison Steadman, Anthony Minghella, Mike Figgis and Juliet Stevenson.
The programme includes international feature films, short films and documentaries, parties, director Q&As, educational events, awards and much more.
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St Patrick's Day Festival
March 15, 2009
London
Trafalgar Square bursts with a huge festival and parade on St Patrick's Day. Traditional and contemporary Irish music take over the stage and the fountains pump out green water. Guinness and Irish fun also fill Covent Garden and Leicester Square.
The parade assembles on the northbound section of Park Lane, setting off at 12.30pm making its way through central London via Piccadilly, Regent Street, Trafalgar Square and on to Whitehall Place where it ends.
Aside from in Trafalgar Square, more live music is performed in Covent Garden which also hosts a two-day celebration of traditional Irish food. In Leicester Square, people will be able to take part in an outdoor Ceili Mor where a caller will lead participants in a lively afternoon of traditional Irish dancing.
The festivities also encompass a range of other events and activities including dance workshops, exhibitions, programmes for kids, classical concerts and guided walks.
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