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By: Kaye | May 22, 2012 – 6:31 am | No Comment

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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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 [...]

What You Think Of Us
By: The Editor | August 7, 2010 – 6:13 am | No Comment
What You Think Of Us

As some of you may remember and at the risk of not knowing what you might say, we invited some of you you to an online focus group so that we could learn your thoughts on what you thought of us. What did you want to read about? Did we cover all that you wanted? What do you like or dislike?
Firstly, thank you to all who gave us their views during the four sessions that were scheduled. That they went on longer than we anticipated was because the conversations were so helpful. Secondly, the results are from a small number of people. They aren’t indicative of many or all of you. The idea was to give us some guidance. As some of you may remember and at the risk of not knowing what you might say, we invited some of you might want.
So what are the results?

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

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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

Nocturne Series ( Blackpool Stage)
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Nocturne Series ( Blackpool Stage)

[ August 7, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Night time closed circuit professional cycle raceTown Centre, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

St Endellion Summer Festival (Camelford)
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:55 pm | No Comment
St Endellion Summer Festival (Camelford)

[ August 6, 2010 to August 16, 2010. ] Tel: 01208 850463

A Peep Behind the Scenes
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:54 pm | No Comment
A Peep Behind the Scenes

[ August 7, 2010 9:00 am to August 8, 2010 6:00 pm. ] A Peep Behind the Scenes. Severn Valley Railway. Kidderminster: DY10 1QX. Tel: 01299 403816. www.svr.co.uk

Bare Faced Murder
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:54 pm | No Comment
Bare Faced Murder

[ August 7, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Bare Faced Murder. Murder mystery evening. Severn Valley Railway, Comberton Hill, Kidderminster. DY10 1QX. 7pm for 7.30pm. £43. Tel: 01562 827232. www.svr.co.uk

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Chilli Fiesta at West Dean Gardens (Chichester )
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:54 pm | No Comment
Chilli Fiesta at West Dean Gardens  (Chichester )

[ August 6, 2010 to August 8, 2010. ] Chilli Fiesta at West Dean Gardens 01243 818210 www.westdean.org.uk

Merchant of Venice
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:54 pm | No Comment
Merchant of Venice

[ August 7, 2010; 7:30 pm; ] Merchant of Venice. Witley Court. Great Witley, WR6 6JT. 7.30pm. Tel: 01299 896636. www.english-heritage.org.uk/witleycourt

NGS Gardens Open for Charity
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:54 pm | No Comment
NGS Gardens Open for Charity

[ August 7, 2010; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] NGS Gardens Open for Charity: Stone House Cottage Gardens. Stone. DY10 4BG. 10am-5pm. £3. Tel: 01562 69902

Selsey Festival (Chichester )
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:54 pm | No Comment
Selsey Festival  (Chichester )

[ August 6, 2010 to August 10, 2010. ] Selsey Festival (in and around the village) Sue Graves 01243 602260 www.selseyfestivities.co.uk

Shamrock Bowl XXIV
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:46 pm | No Comment
Shamrock Bowl XXIV

[ August 7, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Shamrock Bowl XXIVFrom 7/8/2010 to 7/8/2010 Shamrock Bowl XXIV is the culmination of the Irish American Football League (IAFL). This year sees

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Play 4 Africa
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:46 pm | No Comment
Play 4 Africa

[ August 7, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Play 4 AfricaFrom 7/8/2010 to 7/8/2010 Venue:Mc Grattans bar, off Baggot Streetcharity concertin aid of African projects – Aids Par

Trio Time (for children aged 5 & 6)
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:46 pm | No Comment
Trio Time (for children aged 5 & 6)

[ August 7, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Trio Time (for children aged 5 & 6)From 7/8/2010 to 7/8/2010 Trio Time is an opportunity for young children and their grown-ups to make music to

Trio Time (for children aged 3 & 4)
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:46 pm | No Comment
Trio Time (for children aged 3 & 4)

[ August 7, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Trio Time (for children aged 3 & 4)From 7/8/2010 to 7/8/2010 Trio Time is an opportunity for young children and their grown-ups to make music to

Songs for Joyce
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:46 pm | No Comment
Songs for Joyce

[ August 6, 2010 9:00 am to August 7, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Songs for JoyceFrom 3/8/2010 to 7/8/2010 The Shannon Colleens bring their own particular earthy brand of harmonies to some of James Joyce’s best-love

Trio Time (for children aged 1 & 2 )
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:46 pm | No Comment
Trio Time (for children aged 1 & 2 )

[ August 7, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Trio Time (for children aged 1 & 2 )From 7/8/2010 to 7/8/2010 Trio Time is an opportunity for young children and their grown-ups to make music t

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Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show 2010
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:46 pm | No Comment
Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show 2010

[ August 7, 2010 9:00 am to August 8, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show 2010From 4/8/2010 to 8/8/2010 The Horse Show is a Dublin institution. A celebration of Ireland’s affinity with the h

Irish Greyhound Derby Festival Week
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:46 pm | No Comment
Irish Greyhound Derby Festival Week

[ August 7, 2010 9:00 am to August 8, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Irish Greyhound Derby Festival WeekFrom 3/8/2010 to 8/8/2010 Racing Venues:Harold’s Cross: Tuesday 3rd, Wednesday 4th and Sunday 8th Augu

Collecting the New: Recent Acquisitions to the IMMA Collection
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:46 pm | No Comment
Collecting the New: Recent Acquisitions to the IMMA Collection

[ August 6, 2010 9:00 am to August 8, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Collecting the New: Recent Acquisitions to the IMMA CollectionFrom 19/5/2010 to 8/8/2010 An exhibition presenting artworks recently acquired for IMMA

Concerts of the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne in Dublin
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:45 pm | No Comment
Concerts of the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne in Dublin

[ August 5, 2010 9:00 am to August 12, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Concerts of the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne in DublinFrom 5/8/2010 to 17/8/2010
Continues until the 17th August

Jennifer Cunningham and Cathy Hayes
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:43 pm | No Comment
Jennifer Cunningham and Cathy Hayes

[ August 5, 2010 9:00 am to August 12, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Jennifer Cunningham and Cathy HayesFrom 5/8/2010 to 27/8/2010 A two person exhibition of new work by artists Jennifer Cunningham and Cathy Hayes.
Continues until the 27th August

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Art in Clay
By: The Editor | July 31, 2010 – 2:22 pm | No Comment
Art in Clay

[ August 6, 2010 10:00 am to August 8, 2010 5:30 pm. ]
Hatfield House, Hertfordshire

National Eisteddfod
By: The Editor | July 31, 2010 – 1:31 pm | No Comment
National Eisteddfod

[ August 6, 2010 to August 13, 2010. ]
Ebbw Vale, Wales
shuttle transport from park-and-rides and station
tickets vary in price but check local papers for discounts

Feathers & Flight – Cilgerran Castle
By: The Editor | July 31, 2010 – 1:30 pm | No Comment
Feathers & Flight – Cilgerran Castle

[ August 7, 2010 to August 8, 2010. ]
Cilgerran Castle, Pembrokeshire
no extra cost other than normal admission
archery & falconry exhibition

Medieval Fantasy – Beaumaris Castle
By: The Editor | July 31, 2010 – 12:18 pm | No Comment
Medieval Fantasy – Beaumaris Castle

[ August 7, 2010 to August 8, 2010. ]
Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey,
Ordinary entrance price includes the Fantasy