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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 [...]

Picnic in the park
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:06 pm | No Comment
Picnic in the park

[ July 17, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Thirsk Hall. Picnic in the park. Beatles tribute band Thirsk Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01845 522755

Keeping up Appearances.
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:06 pm | No Comment
Keeping up Appearances.

[ 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

Abba Mania
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:06 pm | No Comment
Abba Mania

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

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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.

Bispham with Norbreck Children’s Gala
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:06 pm | No Comment
Bispham with Norbreck Children’s Gala

[ July 17, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Crowning of the Queen with precessions and fairground. Gala Field All Hallows Road. Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

Town Criers Championship
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:06 pm | No Comment
Town Criers Championship

[ July 17, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Town Criers Championship. St John’s, 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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Baldersby Park Family music festival
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Baldersby Park Family music festival

[ July 17, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] www.deershedfestival.com Thirsk Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01845 522755

The Gruffalo
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
The Gruffalo

[ July 27, 2010 9:00 am to July 28, 2010 6:00 pm. ] A magical musical adaptation of the best-selling picture book. The Grand Theatre Church Street, Blackpool www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk 01253 290190

Abba Mania
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Abba Mania

[ July 29, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Abba Mania. Winter Gardens and Opera HouseChurch Street, Blackpoolwww.blackpoollive.com01253 292029

Back for Good
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Back for Good

[ July 23, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Back for Good. Winter Gardens and Opera HouseChurch Street, Blackpoolwww.blackpoollive.com01253 292029

Lancashire Hot Pots
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Lancashire Hot Pots

[ July 23, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Lancashire Hot Pots. North Pier. Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

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Blackpool Obedience Dog Show – Tower Dog Training Club
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Blackpool Obedience Dog Show – Tower Dog Training Club

[ July 25, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] More than 300 entries from all over the UK. Stanley Park Showground, East Park Drive, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

Rebellion 2010 Punk Festival.
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Rebellion 2010 Punk Festival.

[ August 5, 2010 9:00 am to August 8, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Rebellion 2010 Punk Festival. Winter Gardens and Opera HouseChurch Street, Blackpoolwww.blackpoollive.com01253 292029

Tall Ships Races 2010
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Tall Ships Races 2010

[ August 7, 2010 9:00 am to August 10, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Hartlepool Tall Ships Races 2010 Thirsk Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01845 522755

Pride & Prejudice
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Pride & Prejudice

[ August 4, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Mount Grace Priory. Chapter House Theatre Co. Pride & Prejudice 7pm Tel: 0844 2491895 Thirsk Tourist Information CentreTel: 01845 522755

Rock Around the Clock
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Rock Around the Clock

[ August 5, 2010 9:00 am to August 8, 2010 6:00 pm. ] A non-stop hit parade of rock ‘n’ roll classics. The Grand Theatre Church Street, Blackpool www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk 01253 290190

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Alfresco Food Festival & Falconry Display
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Alfresco Food Festival & Falconry Display

[ July 31, 2010; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Swinton Park, Masham. Alfresco Food Festival & Falconry Display 11-4pm Thirsk Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01845 522755

The Grumbleweeds
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
The Grumbleweeds

[ October 27, 2010 9:00 am to November 1, 2010 6:00 pm. ] The Grumbleweeds, Sundays

UDO World Street Dance Championships
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
UDO World Street Dance Championships

[ August 27, 2010 9:00 am to August 29, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Annual competition for all ages in all disciplines of street and break dancing. Winter Gardens and Opera HouseChurch Street, Blackpoolwww.blackpoollive.com01253 292029

Tractor Pulling Championships
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Tractor Pulling Championships

[ August 28, 2010 9:00 am to August 29, 2010 6:00 pm. ] European Invitational British Championship Rounds

Champion of Champion Weekend
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Champion of Champion Weekend

[ August 25, 2010 9:00 am to August 26, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Bowling Competition. Waterloo Bowling Green, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

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UDO Live presents Urban night featuring Chipmunk
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
UDO Live presents Urban night featuring Chipmunk

[ August 27, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] UDO Live presents Urban night featuring Chipmunk . Winter Gardens and Opera HouseChurch Street, Blackpoolwww.blackpoollive.com01253 292029

Pride & Prejudice
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Pride & Prejudice

[ August 14, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Fountains Abbey. Chapter House Theatre Co. Pride & Prejudice 7pm Tel: 0844 2491895 Thirsk Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01845 522755

Antique & Collectors Fair
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Antique & Collectors Fair

[ August 15, 2010; 9:30 am to 3:45 pm. ] Thirsk Town Hall. Antique & Collectors Fair 9.30-3.45pm Tel: 07779342782 Thirsk Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01845 522755

Lytham Proms
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Lytham Proms

[ August 21, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] With the Manchester Camerata and Lesley Garrett