Unmissable events
Exhibition October 14–January 7, 2018 ‘Howard Hodgkin: India on Paper’, Victoria Art Gallery, Bath, Somerset. Until his death last March, Hodgkin visited India most years. This exhibition includes Indian Views (1971), scenes from the windows of trains, the large prints Delhi, Heat and In India (2012) and the Indian Waves series (1990–91), painted on handmade Indian paper. Entry £4 (www.victoriagal.org.uk; 01225 477233)
October 17–November 18 ‘Dislocations’, Fairhurst Gallery, Norwich, Norfolk. Local artist Joni Smith’s paper art and installations are created from cut and twisted fragments of maps and atlases (http://fairhurstgallery.co.uk; 01603 614214)
Fair October 11–12 The Dummer Fair, Dummer Cricket Centre, Hampshire. More than 95 stalls—including ibbi, Peachy Belts, Rock & Ruddle and Wingfield Digby, all of which have featured in COUNTRY LIFE’S Time to Buy—will be offering crafts, food, clothing and gifts. Wednesday: 6pm–9pm, £8 including wine. Thursday: 9.30am–3.30pm, £6. In aid of the Treloar Trust (01420 547469; www.dummerfair.org.uk)
October 19–22 The Northern Antiques Fair, Harrogate Convention Centre, North Yorkshire. The Harrogate Art & Antique Fair is back under its original name, bringing together furniture, fine art, jewellery and accessories from some 35 specialist dealers. Free e-tickets available online or £7.50 on the door (www.harrogateantiquefair.com; 01797 252030)
Walking October 12–16 Walk Scilly Weekend (below), Isles of Scilly. Some 19 guided walks across all five inhabited islands, from evening walks using bat-detector kits to rock-pool rambles, farm tours and sunset strolls exploring the local plants, birds and wildlife. Visit website for times, prices and to book (www.visitislesofscilly.com/ walkscilly; 01720 424036)
Auction October 12 Art & Design from 1860, Cheffins, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Art, furniture, glassware, paintings and jewellery, including a private collection of Omar Ramsden silverware and a previously unseen Giacometti sketch. 11am (www. cheffins.co.uk; 01223 213343)
Book now October 23–27 Sleeping Beauty Afternoon Tea (above), The Dorchester, Park Lane, London W1. Enjoy a selection of themed sandwiches and pastries while being entertained by young dancers from the English National Ballet School. Sittings from 12pm–5pm, £68 per adult including Champagne, £39 per child (020–7629 8888; www. dorchestercollection.com)
October 22 You’ve Written a Book: Now What? Bleddfa Centre, near Knighton, Powys. Information day hosted by a panel of authors and publishing experts with topics including how to land a literary agent and advice on discovering the different routes to publishing your work. £45, including refreshments and lunch (www.bleddfacentre.org; 01547 550377)
Millichope Park, Munslow, Shropshire SY7 9HA. October 15, 2pm–5pm. Admission £5, children free Autumn is a time for walks and the 18th-century landscape at Millichope, dropping gently away from the Classical house (not open), is the perfect setting. Lakes, cascades and pillared temples add to the warm seasonal hues contrasted with evergreen trees. As you wander, a series of rewarding views open up, providing a memorable and relaxing evocation of the season.