[ 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 [...]

[ July 19, 2010 9:00 am to July 24, 2010 6:00 pm. ] A hilarious evening of social climbing gone awry in this sensational stage production of BBC TV’s successful comedy. The Grand Theatre Church Street, Blackpool www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk 01253 290190

[ July 22, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Abba Mania. Winter Gardens and Opera HouseChurch Street, Blackpoolwww.blackpoollive.com01253 292029

[ 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

[ 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

[ July 22, 2010; 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Introduction to feltmaking and fibres landscapes with Dennie Rose Highway Farm, West Road, Bridport, 10.30am – 4.30pm. Cost £35 plus fibres at cost. 01308 424321 www.highwayfarm.co.uk

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

[ July 21, 2010 10:00 am to July 24, 2010 5:00 pm. ] NGS Gardens Open for Charity: Stone House Cottage Gardens. Stone. DY10 4BG. 10am-5pm. £3. Tel: 01562 69902

[ August 7, 2010; ]
Mainsgate Park, Duns Castle Estate, Duns, Berwickshire

[ July 25, 2010 to July 31, 2010. ]

[ August 14, 2010 to August 15, 2010. ]
Traquair House, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire
For prices see website

[ July 31, 2010; ]
Traquair House, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire
Adult day tickets normally £20 – online £18, Child/Conc tickets normally £14 online £12 and Family tickets normally £46 online £44, children under 5 are free. Advance booking only until 27th July

[ July 30, 2010 to July 31, 2010. ]
Springwood Park, Kelso, Scotland
ADULTS £7.00, £12.00 (Sat)
Children (under 16) £3.00, £3.00
Senior Citizens £5.00, £6.00 (Sat)
Ringside Car Park (Members only) £10.00, £25.00(Sat)
Members Car Park FREE FREE
Public Car Park £3.00 £3.00

[ September 26, 2010; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
Bowhill, Selkirk, Scotland
£6 Adult/ £5 Child. Family (2+2) £20

[ July 28, 2010; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
Bowhill, Selkirk, Scotland
Adult £4.50/Child £3.50

What is the purpose of an airport regulator?
To make money? To manage the interests of our airports? Or the airlines? To control over-zealous ideas and practices? To make sure passengers fly safely?
I sometimes wonder.
Yesterday the Transport Secretary, Philip Hammond, announced that he was giving additional powers to the Civil Aviation Authority. (CAA) But this time the power is to look out for the passenger. Hammond said, “…the CAA’s primary duty will be to promote the interests of existing and future passengers.”

Canalside, Murano
Murano glass is known the world over. On the cable and satellite channels there are even programmes just selling the jewellery. Tourists cross from Venice to shop there, visit the glassblowers and see an island which seems more like a village where people live. As you walk along the canalside here, there are boats [...]

[ July 22, 2010; 12:00 am to 10:00 pm. ] Abba Mania. Winter Gardens and Opera House
Church Street, Blackpool
www.blackpoollive.com
01253 292029″

[ July 19, 2010 5:00 pm to July 25, 2010 2:00 am. ] A hilarious evening of social climbing gone awry in this sensational stage production of BBC TV’s successful comedy. The Grand Theatre Church Street, Blackpool

www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk
Tel: 01253 290190

[ July 22, 2010 to July 25, 2010. ]
Glasgow

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

[ July 20, 2010 to July 24, 2010. ] The North’s greatest gardening show. Set in one of Cheshire’s Gardens of Distinction, RHS Show Tatton Park has a fresh and vibrant feel bursting with sizzling colour and summer perfumes. Be inspired by conceptual and visionary show gardens, designed by up and coming talent and established designers. Enjoy fabulous collections of plants and flowers from [...]

[ July 21, 2010 to July 29, 2010. ] Brownsea Island , Bournemouth (Mons, Weds & Fris)

runs till 6th of August

[ July 12, 2010 to July 25, 2010. ] www.galwayartsfestival.com
Galway. Ireland

[ July 19, 2010 to July 22, 2010. ] www.rwas.co.uk/en/welsh-show/Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys
There isn’t much point in booking in advance apart from avoiding the crowds because there is a £2 discount for booking in advance but a £2 booking fee is added.
Adults £20 except for the last day when it is £18
Children £4

[ July 22, 2010 10:00 am to July 24, 2010 6:30 pm. July 22, 2010 10:00 am to July 24, 2010 6:30 pm. July 25, 2010; 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] http://www.rhs.org.uk/Shows-Events/RHS-Show-Tatton-Park/2010

21–25 July 2010 · Mereheath Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire

In advance: £22, on the day: £27

two children under 16 admitted free