Unmissable events
Sculpture Until September 17 Waveney Valley Sculpture Trail (right), Raveningham Centre, Norfolk. Wander hidden paths and romantic groves to discover the works of 50 artists, such as Vanessa Pooley, Liz Mcgowan and Gordon Senior, dotted around the three-acre site. 10am–5pm, adult admission £5 (http://waveneyandblytharts.com; 01379 855235)
Walk September 3 Walk With a Fork, Helmingham Hall, Stowmarket, Suffolk. Seven-mile walk chosen by Lady Tollemache, with local food, cider and musical entertainment, in support of the Ormiston Families charity. Tickets £23, dogs welcome (01473 724517; www. ormiston.org)
September 7 East Anglian Partridge Group Farm Walk, Manor Farm, Ixworth Thorpe, Suffolk. Discover how farming is successfully integrated with game and wildlife conservation on the estate and get updates on the latest partridge research and advisory issues. 5.30pm, tickets £15 including refreshments, places limited (01425 651013; www. gwct.org.uk)
Festival September 1–30 Totally Thames 2017, various locations across London. A variety of events in celebration of our great river, including the touring Future Dust installation made from plastic from some 40 beaches, a contemporary response to Handel’s Water Music and The Great River Race. Most events are free, but some require booking— see website for full programme (www. totallythames.org; 020–7928 8998)
Cinema September 7 John le Carré: An Evening with George Smiley, nationwide. Broadcast live to cinemas across the UK from London’s Royal Festival Hall, the author will discuss his career, share the secrets behind his much-loved character and give readings from his new book, A Legacy of Spies, in aid of Médecins Sans Frontières. Visit website to find cinemas and book tickets (www.johnlecarrelive.com)
Music September 2 Come & Sing (right), Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire. A wonderful opportunity to sing Haydn’s Creation, conducted by Ian Wicks, in the Cathedral. Registration from 12pm, rehearsal 1pm– 3.50pm, performance 7.15pm–9pm. Adult singers £15, including score, audience £10 (01722 500541; www. salisburymusicalsociety.org.uk)
Book now September 18 Romantic Revolution, London Palladium, W1. This one-off collaboration between the London Russian Ballet School and the Bolshoi Ballet will include the classic Don Quixote and a specially created new work. 7.30pm start, tickets from £20 (0844 412 4655; www.london-palladium.co.uk)
September 29–October 1 Beautifully British Autumn Floral Tour with Jonathan Moseley, Herefordshire. Over the course of a long weekend, guests will visit the Great British Florist, Far Hill Flowers and Stockton Bury Gardens, enjoying workshops and demonstrations. From £465pp, based on two sharing a room (0800 298 0588; http:// floristrytours.com)