For peat's sake

The 20th annual World Bog-Snorkelling (01591 610 270) contest is to be held in the muddy waters of Waen Ryth peat bog in Mid Wales at 11am tomorrow, entry is £12pp.

Capital in colour

Steel drummers and costumed bottom-shakers bring London to life at the Notting Hill Carnival today and tomorrow.

Fun in the forest

Eat spit roasts in the woods tomorrow at the National Forest Fair (www.nationalforest.org) at Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire.

Have a blow out

Wind farms across the UK are opening to the public today and tomorrow to celebrate wind energy. See www.embracewind.com/weekend.

Try some bison

Eat bison steaks and rooster burgers at the international food fair, in Leicester Expo (www.goleicestershire.com), today and tomorrow.