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Step into a world where creativity meets the beauty of nature at RHS Garden Hyde Hall’s premier summer event, Brick Explorers. Located in the rolling countryside of Chelmsford, Essex, this unique family event combines the wonder of hands-on brick building with the rich bio-diversity of one of the UK’s most famous gardens. Running throughout the summer peak, this interactive experience is specifically crafted to engage children, parents, and outdoor enthusiasts alike in a celebratory mix of play and botanical learning. Unleash Your Imagination in Nature The Brick Explorers event offers visitors an unforgettable adventure set against the backdrop of vibrant floral displays, dramatic sweeping views, and lush woodlands. Designed to inspire curious minds, the event features a series of interactive building stations placed strategically around the gardens. Here, participants of all ages can try their hand at crafting their own brick masterpieces inspired by the surrounding flora and fauna. Whether you are building colorful mini-beasts, designing intricate plant sculptures, or taking on timed building challenges with fellow visitors, there is constant opportunity for artistic expression. Engaging Trails and Family Wildlife Learning Alongside the hands-on building zones, Brick Explorers invites families to take part in an immersive educational trail across the RHS Hyde Hall estate. As you wander along the manicured paths and through the iconic Dry Garden, interactive clue points and life-sized brick animal sculptures guide your path. Young explorers can collect activity stamps while learning fascinating facts about British wildlife, biodiversity, and ecosystem conservation. It is an ideal mix of education and fresh-air recreation, ensuring that children leave with a fresh appreciation for both engineering and environmental science. World-Class Facilities and Summer Fun A visit to RHS Garden Hyde Hall during the Brick Explorers event guarantees a full day of comfort and relaxation. Beyond the event features, guests can explore the site’s world-class facilities, including spacious open-air picnic lawns, play areas for younger children, and vibrant plant centers. Refuel during your visit at the onsite Clover Café or the Field Cafe, both serving locally sourced refreshments, artisan cakes, light lunches, and ice creams. With expansive outdoor pathways fully accessible to pushchairs and wheelchairs, every family member can navigate the picturesque venue with total ease. Plan Your Visit to Chelmsford Conveniently located near Chelmsford city centre, RHS Garden Hyde Hall offers an accessible escape for both Essex locals and summer tourists. The Brick Explorers event is included with standard garden admission, making it a budget-friendly option for families seeking high-quality holiday entertainment. Don't miss out on this standout summer highlights event featured on Visit Essex—book your ticket today to secure your place for an enchanting blend of brick building, fresh air, and seasonal beauty!

Middlesbrough Mela returns to Albert Park as one of the North East’s largest, most anticipated, and longest-running multicultural festivals. Organized by Middlesbrough Borough Council in partnership with community event specialists, this grand two-day celebration brings together tens of thousands of visitors from across Teesside, Yorkshire, and the wider UK. Rooted in unity, artistic expression, and community inclusion, the festival offers a rich tapestry of music, dance, visual arts, and international street food. The word "Mela" means gathering, and true to its name, this weekend creates an open, welcoming, and uplifting space for people of all backgrounds, ages, and walks of life to celebrate shared human connections. World-Class Live Music and Main Stage Performances The heart of the festival revolves around the iconic Main Stage, delivering dynamic live music and dance performances throughout Saturday and Sunday. Audiences can experience a stellar lineup featuring international headline acts, acclaimed UK urban and South Asian fusion singers, traditional Bhangra ensembles, and energetic tribute showcases. Complementing headline performers are regional community groups, emerging youth talent, and traditional folk troupes representing Caribbean, African, Far Eastern, and Eastern European heritage. Broadcast live in partnership with the BBC Asian Network, the main stage delivers non-stop, electrifying entertainment that keeps crowds dancing from afternoon to evening. Global Street Food Market and Cultural Bazaar An essential highlight of Middlesbrough Mela is the sprawling global market setup across the green lawns of Albert Park. Visitors are invited to take a culinary journey through dozens of artisan food stalls serving freshly cooked street food from around the globe. From authentic South Asian curries, kebabs, and samosas to Caribbean jerk dishes, sweet churros, and refreshing icy drinks, there are choices to satisfy every palate. Adjacent to the food village, the colorful bazaar features traders selling traditional textiles, embroidered garments, handmade jewelry, Henna body art, home décor, and unique handcrafted souvenirs created by independent regional makers. Interactive Family Activities and Community Engagement Middlesbrough Mela is designed with families and children in mind, offering an extensive range of free interactive activities, games, and creative creative zones. Children can participate in artist-led workshops covering clay modeling, banner making, and lantern creation, while enjoying walkabout street performers, face painting stations, and storytelling corners. A bustling funfair with rides for all ages adds to the celebratory carnival atmosphere. Local community organizations, health charities, and educational groups also host interactive stalls, providing valuable resources and promoting health, wellness, and civic participation across the local borough. Exploring Historic Albert Park Facilities Set in the iconic, award-winning greenery of Albert Park in central Middlesbrough, the event makes full use of the park’s heritage surroundings. Attendees can stroll around the lake, visit the historic bandstand, relax on open grass spaces, and enjoy the park’s natural beauty between musical acts. Middlesbrough Borough Council ensures the festival is fully accessible, providing designated quiet zones, accessible toilets, medical support, and information hubs throughout the grounds to ensure every visitor experiences a safe, comfortable, and thoroughly enjoyable day. Plan Your Visit and Transport Information Middlesbrough Mela is completely free to enter, requiring no tickets in advance. The festival runs from 12:00 PM to 07:00 PM on both days, making it an ideal weekend day out for groups of friends and whole families. Situated conveniently near Middlesbrough town centre on Linthorpe Road, the park is easily reached via local bus routes, train services to Middlesbrough Station, or nearby town centre car parks. Gather your family and friends to experience the warmth, rhythm, and festive spirit of Middlesbrough’s signature cultural event.

The European Association for Research in Learning and Instruction (EARLI) is proud to announce a significant collaborative academic event: the Joint Conference of Special Interest Groups (SIG) 10, 12, and 25, hosted in the historic city of Exeter. This prestigious gathering brings together three distinct yet overlapping pillars of educational research: Social Interaction in Learning and Instruction (SIG 10), Special Educational Needs (SIG 12), and Educational Theory (SIG 25). By merging these disciplines, the conference creates a unique interdisciplinary space where researchers can explore how social dynamics and theoretical frameworks impact inclusive education and diverse learning needs. The conference theme centers on "Inclusive Innovation: Bridging Theory and Social Practice in Modern Classrooms." In an era of rapid technological change and shifting social landscapes, the need for robust educational theories that account for diverse learner profiles has never been greater. Attendees will engage with cutting-edge research regarding how social interaction serves as a catalyst for learning, how instructional design can be adapted for special educational needs, and how foundational educational theories must evolve to meet 21st-century challenges. The University of Exeter, renowned for its excellence in educational research, provides the perfect backdrop for this intellectual exchange. The program is meticulously curated to include high-impact keynote addresses from world-leading scholars, interactive symposia, and paper sessions that challenge the status quo. Furthermore, the conference emphasizes the "Research-to-Practice" pipeline, ensuring that theoretical breakthroughs are grounded in the realities of the classroom. Participants can expect a rich social program alongside the academic sessions, designed to foster long-term international collaborations. From the opening reception at the Great Hall to the gala dinner overlooking the Exe Estuary, the event balances intensive academic rigor with the warmth of the Exeter community. Whether you are a senior academic or a junior researcher (JURE member), this joint conference offers a platform to gain visibility for your work, receive critical feedback from peers, and contribute to the global discourse on how humanity learns and grows together.