At the Breast Cancer Care shows, women and men who've all been diagnosed with breast cancer, will be strutting the catwalk at fashion shows

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Throughout October

There are a variety of events taking place this month to raise awareness about Breast Cancer. At the Breast Cancer Care shows, women and men who've all been diagnosed with breast cancer, will be strutting the catwalk at fashion shows in Scotland and London. There'll also be 'Pink Fridays' taking place around offices, schools and homes. Why not get involved by buying some of the Breast Cancer goodies on offer or donning some pink yourself?

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breastcancercare.org.uk

Great Bath Feast: Throughout October

This month-long food festival will launch on 2 October with a charity banquet in the spectacular setting of Bath Abbey. The who's who of the foody world will be in the area during October, with GH cover star Mary Berry, Angela Hartnett and Rachel Koo all making an appearance.

Join locals in this beautiful city for chef demonstrations, street food parties, supper clubs, wine tasting and lots more.

greatbathfeast.co.uk

Read our interview with celebrity chef Raymond Blanc who'll be holding various events at The Great Bath Fest this year.

Tour of Sudeley Castle Gardens: Every Friday and Saturday until 3 November 

Learn about the history of this beautiful castle and its award-winning gardens on a guided tour which may even be led by garden design and horticulture expert, Lyn Hall if you're in luck.

sudeleycastle.co.uk 

Derby Folk Festival: 4-6 October

The seventh Derby Folk Festival is set to bring a raft of BBC award winners and transatlantic musicians to the Midlands this Autumn for a three day guaranteed rain-free (because it's all indoors!) music extravaganza.

derbyfolkfestival.co.uk

Grow! Cook! Eat!: 5-6 October

Visit West Dean Gardens, near Chichester, for a celebration of the best of British harvest with a focus on seasonal and locally produced food. The Cookery Theatre sounds so good even Mary Berry will be popping by to offer inspiring recipes!

westdean.org.uk

The 57th BFI London Film Festival: 9-20 October

Visit venues across London for a rich and diverse programme of international films and events from both established and upcoming talent over a 12-day celebration of cinema. Fancy some star-gazing? Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson, Judi Dench and Sandra Bullock are all set to make an appearance at gala screenings.

bfi.org.uk/lff

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair: 10-13 October

This three-day event in Manchester presents an unrivaled opportunity to buy direct from over 150 makers selected for their excellence in textiles, jewellery, ceramics, wood and furniture, lighting, metal, glass and paper.  

greatnorthernevents.co.uk

Chocolate Week and Salon du Chocolat: 14-20 October

Calling all chocoholics! Demonstrations, talks and hands-on workshops from the UK's top chocolatiers will take place during this chocolate-fuelled week-long celebration. At Salon du Chocolat there'll be a chocolate fashion show, featuring couture outfits made entirely out of chocolate!

salonduchocolat.co.uk 

Halloween: 31 October

The spookiest day of the year is here. Check out the Autumn edition of Good Ideas (out now!) for our Halloween cupcakes and Toffee apple cake pops recipes as well as some spook-tacular party decoration tips!

Country Living Christmas Fair: 30 October -3 November

Join Country Living magazine for their festive extravaganza in London. This Christmas almost 300 of the UK's finest craftsmen and women will gather together under one roof to offer a superb range of hand-crafted, artisan produce guaranteed to delight.

countrylivingfair.com