29 May - 2 Nov 2008 Science Museum
The Science Museum's Films of Fact exhibition looks at the history of science on film. Nature documentaries, 1950s science news programmes and episodes of Tomorrow's World all feature. Some of the films have not been screened in over 50 years. More
2 Jul - 15 Nov 2008 Science Museum
Offsetting your carbon emissions when you fly is a good start, and you can find out more about global gas emissions caused by aeroplanes at the Science Museum's Does Flying Cost The Earth? exhibition. More
May 2009 (annual) Barbican Centre
Have you ever wondered where to get eco-friendly undies? If you're green at heart but need a helping hand, the Barbican's London Aware event offers environmentally sustainable products to help make your life greener and guilt-free. More
11 Mar 2008 - 1 Jan 2009 Science Museum
The Plasticity exhibition at London's Science Museum looks at the influence, effects and future of plastic, a world-changing material that was discovered a century ago by Leo Baekeland. More
Mar 2009 (annual) Toynbee Studios Please note: The Spit-Lit Festival is not taking place in 2008.London's Spitalfields Market lends its name to a festival celebrating women's writing at Toynbee Studios and other venues in the area. Coinciding with International Women's Week and in conjunction with East-London based Alternative Arts, Spit-Lit presents over 100 writers from across the globe. More
Jan - Feb 2009 (annual) ExCeL London
The MCN London Motorcycle Show at ExCel, features displays of racing motorcycles and appearances by the personalities who ride them, trade stands packed with motorcycles, scantily clad women and hundreds of bike accessories. More
13 Sep 2008 (annual) River Thames
Gigs, skiffs, Chinese dragon boats, Hawaiian war canoes, Viking longboats, Irish curraghs, shallops, wherries, whalers and more provide a wonderful spectacle on the Thames at the annual Great River Race. The race roots out the UK's Traditional Boat Champion. More
Aug 2009 (annual) London
The Red Bull Air race series stages spectacular stunt-flying competitions across the world, with fearless pilots reaching up to 400 km/h while passing through low-level inflatable "air gates". This leg of the 2008 edition is held above London's River Thames. More
The Science Museum's Films of Fact exhibition looks at the history of science on film. Nature documentaries, 1950s science news programmes and episodes of Tomorrow's World all feature. Some of the films have not been screened in over 50 years. 
Have you ever wondered where to get eco-friendly undies? If you're green at heart but need a helping hand, the Barbican's London Aware event offers environmentally sustainable products to help make your life greener and guilt-free. 
