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Ahead of the Golden Gate Bridge’s 75th birthday on May 27, San Francisco has never looked more golden writes Kaye Holland. Read her guide to the city with its head in the clouds, here

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Article Archive for 8 October 2010

Chester Rows: The Inside Story
By: | October 8, 2010 – 2:56 pm | No Comment
Chester Rows: The Inside Story

[ June 1, 2010 9:00 am to October 1, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Explore inside the Rows stores and help unravel their mysterious past. You will be taken to a part of the city that’s rich in hush-hush history and a tea shop where high tea is definitely on the menu!These tours will give you a much closer look at the city’s unique treasures than ever before [...]

Rolls Royce Rally
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:06 pm | No Comment
Rolls Royce Rally

[ July 18, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Annual gathering of around 60 Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor Cars. West Beach Lytham St Annes, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

The Merchant of Venice
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:06 pm | No Comment
The Merchant of Venice

[ July 18, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Thorpe Perrow Arboretum. Chapterhouse Theatre Co. The Merchant of Venice 7pm Tel: 01677 425323 Thirsk Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01845 522755

Northern Rail Cup and Northern Rail 9s competition
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Northern Rail Cup and Northern Rail 9s competition

[ July 17, 2010 9:00 am to July 18, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Rugby Football League. Blackpool Football Club Stadium. Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

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Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival

[ July 16, 2010 to July 18, 2010. ] Tolpuddle, Nr Dorchester Free festival commemorating the bravery of the martyrs’ struggle against poverty and authority, featuring a wide range of music and speakers including stand up comedy, poetry and family entertainment. The festival is free, but

The South Dorset Ridgeway Festival
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
The South Dorset Ridgeway Festival

[ July 16, 2010 to July 31, 2010. ] Varied programme of performances, talks, workshops and guided walks. Explore the Ridgeway with poets, archaeologists, storytellers, artists and geologists for a very special experience. See website for full listings. .01305 228241 www.dorsetaonb.org.uk/ou

Wednesday Art Group Annual Exhibition
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Wednesday Art Group Annual Exhibition

[ July 16, 2010 9:00 am to July 30, 2010 5:00 pm. ] Bridport TIC South St Window display by the Wednesday Art Group Paintings for sale. Shop opening hours 9am-5pm Monday – Saturday 01308 456845

Peco Open Garden Day for Charity
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:02 pm | No Comment
Peco Open Garden Day for Charity

[ July 18, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Pecorama at Beer (East Devon) Free entry to the Gardens and Model railway Exhibition (charges for other attractions). Donations welcome to participating charities.01297 21542

Durnovaria Silver Band
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:02 pm | No Comment
Durnovaria Silver Band

[ July 18, 2010; 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Borough Gardens, Dorchester, 2pm

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Classics at the Castle (Classic Cars)
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:02 pm | No Comment
Classics at the Castle (Classic Cars)

[ July 18, 2010; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Sherborne Castle, 10am – 4pm. Over 1,000 vehicles plus veteran and classic car tours, displays, trade and club stands, autojumble, crafts and children’s entertainment. 01935 474630 www.sherbornecastle.com

Blue Light Day at Sherborne Police Station
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:02 pm | No Comment
Blue Light Day at Sherborne Police Station

[ July 18, 2010; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Sherborne Police Station, Digby Road, Sherborne, 10am – 4pm. A free event – with the Fire Brigade, St. John’s Ambulance, Sherborne Museum and Midwest Radio in attendance plus stalls, games and refreshments.01305 229534 www.dorset.police.uk

Steam train in Sherborne
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:02 pm | No Comment
Steam train in Sherborne

[ July 18, 2010; 11:45 am to 6:00 pm. ] Sherborne station, 11:45am. Steam engine ‘Tangmere’ calls in at Sherborne on its journey from Waterloo to London and then down to Weymouth.Steam Dreams 01483 209888 www.cathedralsexpress.co.uk

Petworth Festival (Chichester)
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:55 pm | No Comment
Petworth Festival (Chichester)

[ July 15, 2010 to August 1, 2010. ] 01798 345055 www.petworthfestival.org.uk

Maison Martin Margiela ’20’ The Exhibition
By: The Editor | July 13, 2010 – 8:18 pm | No Comment
Maison Martin Margiela ’20’ The Exhibition

[ July 7, 2010 10:00 am to July 18, 2010 6:00 pm. ]
Somerset House, Strand, London
Adults:£6, Seniors: £5, under 12s free
Runs until 5th September

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Taste of Birmingham
By: The Editor | July 8, 2010 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Taste of Birmingham

[ July 16, 2010 12:00 pm to July 18, 2010 9:30 pm. ]
Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham
STANDARD ADVANCE £12.00 £12.78 (with booking fee)
STANDARD (SMOOTH) £12.00 £12.78 (with booking fee)
STANDARD TASTE & CRICKET (Save £7) £25.00 £26.63(with booking fee)
CHILD TICKET (0-15 YRS) free
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VW Dubs in the Park
By: The Editor | June 29, 2010 – 7:25 am | No Comment
VW Dubs in the Park

[ July 16, 2010 to July 19, 2010. ]
Caldicot Castle, Caldicot, Monmouthshire
£25 per adult (children under 16 yrs free), Day tickets on sale, Saturday £10 per adult, and Sunday £10 per adult

Hornsea Carnival
By: The Editor | June 28, 2010 – 10:03 pm | No Comment
Hornsea Carnival

[ July 16, 2010 to July 18, 2010. ]
Hall Garth Park, Hornsea

Parklife
By: The Editor | June 20, 2010 – 3:29 pm | No Comment
Parklife

[ July 18, 2010; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Tredegar House and Gardens, Newport, South Wales
Newport’s free family day out

The Gower Festival
By: The Editor | June 20, 2010 – 10:04 am | No Comment
The Gower Festival

[ July 17, 2010 7:30 pm to July 31, 2010 11:00 pm. ]
chrurches throughout the Gower peninsula

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Pennard Carnival
By: The Editor | June 20, 2010 – 10:01 am | No Comment
Pennard Carnival

[ July 16, 2010 to July 18, 2010. ]
Pennard Playing Fields, Gower, West Wales
On Friday in the evening
On Saturday the procession starts at 12.15

Cholmondeley Pageant of Power
By: The Editor | June 17, 2010 – 3:23 pm | No Comment
Cholmondeley Pageant of Power

[ July 17, 2010 to July 18, 2010. ] http://www.cpop.co.uk/
Cholmodeley Castle, near Whitchurch, Cheshire
Paddock tickets from £25
Park Tickets from £15
no charge for children when booked in advance

Tatton Park Biennial 2010 Events Weekend
By: | June 16, 2010 – 2:57 pm | No Comment
Tatton Park Biennial 2010 Events Weekend

[ July 17, 2010 9:00 am to July 18, 2010 6:00 pm. ] This weekend, the Biennial brings artists, curators and specialists from a range of disciplines to the estate delivering talks, tours and workshops. A free-to-use shuttle service will be in operation between Manchester Cornerhouse and the Biennial twice daily. For up to date details, visit: www.tattonparkbiennial.org

Rare Breeds Weekend at the Farm
By: | June 16, 2010 – 2:57 pm | No Comment
Rare Breeds Weekend at the Farm

[ July 17, 2010 12:00 pm to July 18, 2010 5:00 pm. ] The Farm is a Rare Breed approved conservation centre, so come along and meet Gertie the Gloucester Old Spot, all her piggy friends and help promote and raise awareness of these endangered breeds. 12pm – 5pm (last entry 4pm). Call 01625 374400.

Beverley Puppet Festival
By: | June 14, 2010 – 12:39 pm | No Comment
Beverley Puppet Festival

[ July 16, 2010 to July 18, 2010. ] www.beverleyarts.co.uk

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Driffield Agriculture Show
By: | June 14, 2010 – 12:39 pm | No Comment
Driffield Agriculture Show

[ July 17, 2010 to July 21, 2010. ] www.driffieldshow.co.uk

East Yorkshire Classic National Circuit Race Championships
By: | June 14, 2010 – 12:39 pm | No Comment
East Yorkshire Classic National Circuit Race Championships

[ July 18, 2010; ] www.eastyorkshireclassic.co.uk/nationals

Hull Model Boat Club Scale Event
By: | May 11, 2010 – 10:45 am | No Comment
Hull Model Boat Club Scale Event

[ July 18, 2010; 12:00 am; ] East Park, Holdernness Road

Beach Volleyball Festival
By: | May 11, 2010 – 10:13 am | No Comment
Beach Volleyball Festival

[ July 17, 2010 to July 18, 2010. ] Sandbanks, Bournemouth