As the largest production centre in the UK outside London, home to over 150 film, television and new media production companies and with plans to develop new studios, Cardiff is an appropriate choice to host the 26th Celtic Film and Television Festival this year (April 6-9).

The official residences of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II have an exciting programme of exhibitions throughout 2005, exploring different aspects of The Royal Collection. The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace will display 51 examples of the finest Dutch 17th century paintings.

London's 2012 bid organisers have released plans for the next generation of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The city is one of the five candidates to hold the 2012 games: the decision as to which city will do so will be announced by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in July.

From 24 February to 8 May, the V&A will host a different fashion exhibition, Spectres: When Fashion Turns Back, bringing together beautiful historic costumes by designers such as Christian Dior and Elsa Schiaparelli and clothes by today's designers such as Jean-Paul Gaultier and Martin Margiela.

Calling all cryptic crossword enthusiasts. The Castle Hotel in Taunton is holding a Cruciverbal Weekend starting on Friday 29 April and hosted by Tim Moorey a professional crossword setter for, among others, The Sunday Times and The Independent.

Lorraine Kelly, Sir Steve Redgrave, Gordon Ramsay and Blazin' Squad are all leading a campaign which aims to get 20,000 families across the UK fit and active.

A new guide to Britain's waterways will help visitors get the most of its 2,000-mile network of canals, lakes and navigable rivers - both on and alongside the water. The brochure, "Enjoy Britain's Waterscape" has been produced by Waterscape.com and is available free from VisitBritain's offices overseas.

Just opened at London's Jewish Museum in Finchley, Connections - Hidden British Histories is a new exhibition documenting the relationships, connections and shared experiences of Britain's Asian, Black and Jewish communities.