HIROSHIGE:IMAGES OF MIST, RAIN, MOON AND SNOW

More than 140 works by the Japanese master of the coloured woodcut are on display at the Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly, London W1, to celebrate his bicentary. Tickets: 0171 300 5676; group bookings: 0171 300 5733.

JULY 4-14

HARGATE TRIBUTE 1000

Six teachers from Castle View School, Canvey Island, are cycling 1,000 miles from John O’Groat‘s to the school to raise money for charity in memory of former deputy head, Mike Hargate. Falklands veteran Simon Weston will be at the school on July 14 to greet them. For information and donations, ring 01268 696811.

JULY 9-12

THE RAPHAEL TAPESTRY PROJECT

International seminar to mark the redisplay of the renowned Raphael Cartoons depicting the “Acts of the Apostles” at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London SW7. Useful for teachers interested in Renaissance art andor textiles. Fee: Pounds 90 (day rates available). Details: Morna Hinton, 0171 938 8620.

JULY 11

1996 GCSE ENGLISH APPEAL

The Independent Appeals Authority for School Examinations will hear an appeal at Newcombe House, 45 Notting Hill Gate, London W11, at 10am. Open to the public. Details: 0171 243 9245.