YOUR WEEK AHEAD

MON May13

■ Christian Aid Week runs until May 18. Seven days of fundraising to fund lasting change.

■ Misconduct hearing after fatal joyrider chase. Metropolitan Police PC Edward Welch was driving a police car in pursuit of a stolen Ford Focus when it mounted the pavement and killed a 10-year-old and his aunt. Former office PC Jack Keher was the passenger.

VOLUME VALUE

Duke of Sussex’s memoir Spare could win a prize. The ghost-written autobiography has been given British Book Awards nods. Ceremony in London.

TUE May14

■ Cybersecurity conference hosted by the National Cyber Security Centre and GCHQ at the ICC in Birmingham. More than 2,000 cyber security leaders and professionals meet.

■ Google’s annual developer conference in California, where the company unveils its major product announcements for the coming year.

DOGS’ DAY

International Chihuahua Appreciation Day honours one of the smallest breeds of dog. Established by Nadia Alterio to coincide with her Chihuahua’s birthday.

WED May 15

■ International Family

Day – spend time with your nearest and dearest, create memories.

■ Plea hearing for the son of wealthy art collector, Maximilian Bourne, 25, charged with attempted murder following the stabbing of live-in maid Joselia Do Nascimento at the family’s property in Justice Walk, Chelsea, in February.

STAGE RIGHT

Premiere of Fawlty Towers on the West End. John Cleese has written a twohour play based on two episodes of the sitcom – including the Germans.

THU May16

■ Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final second leg: Leeds versus Norwich at Elland Road.

■ Wear Purple for Peace Day is a unique observance that encourages people to embrace unity and peace.

■ Giro d’italia. South Carolina: BMX World Championships.

■ Kentucky: Golf ’s US PGA Championship runs to May 19.

RIEU THE DAY

André Rieu, the Dutch violinist and conductor, is at Leeds First Direct Arena today and Resorts World Arena, Birmingham tomorrow.

FRI May 17

■ First night of The Girls Aloud Show UK and Ireland Tour. The band is reuniting for an arena tour in memory of their late bandmate Sarah Harding. 3 Arena, North Wall Quay, North Dock, Dublin, Ireland.

■ Billie Eilish’s new album arrives. Her third studio record Hit Me Hard And Soft has been released.

■ World Telecommunications Day.

FILM FIRST

A young girl who goes through a difficult experience begins to see everyone's imaginary friends in IF, opening in UK cinemas.

SAT May 18

■ Sky Bet League One play-off final, Wembley: Bolton v Oxford.

■ Cynthia Erivo among those to be honoured at

Los Angeles LGBT Centre Gala. The British actress will be honoured with the Schrader Award at the ceremony, recognising her achievements in entertainment and activism championing the LGBTQ+ community.

STAR SPOT

International Astronomy Day. Visit a museum or planetarium, chart the stars and see how many constellations you can find to celebrate space.

SUN May 19

■ The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s wedding anniversary. Harry and Meghan wed at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, on Saturday, May 19, 2018.

■ Whit Sunday, celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter, marks a vibrant occasion in the Christian calendar known as Pentecost.

■ Italian Open tennis tournament ends in Rome.

BAKE OFF

World Baking Day was created to spread the joy of baking all around the world, especially to those who perhaps don’t bake too often.