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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 [...]

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
By: | September 21, 2010 – 4:49 pm | No Comment
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

[ September 9, 2010 9:00 am to September 18, 2010 6:00 pm. ] An amateur performance by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd. Directed by Gail Young, this wonderfully funny yet very moving play tells the story of a shy, reclusive girl named Little Voice, who lives with her larger than life mother Mari. Missing her dead father, Little Voice spends her time locked in her bedroom listening to [...]

12 Miles from Nowhere
By: | September 21, 2010 – 4:48 pm | No Comment
12 Miles from Nowhere

[ September 9, 2010 9:00 am to September 18, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Part of Chester Literature Festival. Action Transport Theatre present script-in-handperformance and after-show talk back about life, death and a pig named after Paul McCartney.,Web: www.chesterfestivals.co.uk

Ticket to ride
By: The Editor | September 10, 2010 – 11:27 am | No Comment
Ticket to ride

With the rest of the world to explore, it’s easy to overlook what’s on your doorstep: Blighty! Britain is prettiest in autumn – think deep sunsets and shadows and rich colour and contrast. Even getting drenched in a sudden downpour is curiously refreshing. What’s more, if you take a trip to a town where a friend or family member lives, there’s the bonus of free accommodation meaning that exploring the best of Britain need not be boring nor break the bank. Over the next week, CD Traveller gives you the lowdown on 10 towns you really shouldn’t miss…

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Forcing People to Take Holidays
By: Adrian | September 10, 2010 – 7:56 am | No Comment
Forcing People to Take Holidays

There was a headline in the Australian Financial Review, AFR, (the Aussie Financial Times equivalent) that said “Everyone needs a big holiday.” You might have thought that this was one of those health articles that says that we function better after taking a 14 day holiday from work enabling us to return recharged and invigorated. But no, the health aspect was barely covered.
Whereas in the UK it is often the case that if you don’t take your holiday with 12 months you lose the entitlement, it appears that, in Australia, you can add the days up.

Heritage Open Days (Chichester)
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:48 pm | No Comment
Heritage Open Days  (Chichester)

[ September 9, 2010 to September 12, 2010. ] Heritage Open Days

Jimmy Carr
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:30 pm | No Comment
Jimmy Carr

[ September 9, 2010 9:00 am to September 10, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Jimmy CarrFrom 9/9/2010 to 10/9/2010 One of the most original and distinctive stars on television, radio and the stage, Jimmy Carr will bring his bra

Chicane
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:30 pm | No Comment
Chicane

[ September 8, 2010 9:00 am to September 11, 2010 6:00 pm. ] ChicaneFrom 8/9/2010 to 11/9/2010 Civic Theatre and Gúna Nua in association with Draíocht, Everyman Palace and Belltable Arts CentreFrom

Cannonball Run
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:30 pm | No Comment
Cannonball Run

[ September 10, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Cannonball RunFrom 10/9/2010 to 10/9/2010 The Cannonball Run in aid of Barrattstown, noted to be one of the most spectacular events of 2009, is back

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The Diary of Anne Frank
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:30 pm | No Comment
The Diary of Anne Frank

[ September 10, 2010 9:00 am to September 11, 2010 6:00 pm. ] The Diary of Anne FrankFrom 10/9/2010 to 11/9/2010 Vivid and insightful, this heartrending opera recreates the world of 13 year-old Anne Frank in hid

Boss Grady’s Boys
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:30 pm | No Comment
Boss Grady’s Boys

[ September 9, 2010 9:00 am to September 11, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Boss Grady’s BoysFrom 31/8/2010 to 11/9/2010 Presented by Noel Pearson and Directed by Jim Culleton.A much anticipated and exciting new p

Les Miserables Schools Edition
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:30 pm | No Comment
Les Miserables Schools Edition

[ September 9, 2010 9:00 am to September 11, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Les Miserables Schools EditionFrom 7/9/2010 to 11/9/2010 Real Theatre Co. presents Les Miserables Schools Edition. With one of Dubl

Phizzfest
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:29 pm | No Comment
Phizzfest

[ September 9, 2010 9:00 am to September 12, 2010 6:00 pm. ] PhizzfestFrom 9/9/2010 to 12/9/2010 Venue: Phibsborough, Dublin 7.PUTTING THE “PHIZZ”INTO PHIBSBOROUGH!A fizzy fiesta i

‘Mountains to Sea’ Book Festival
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:29 pm | No Comment
‘Mountains to Sea’ Book Festival

[ September 8, 2010 9:00 am to September 12, 2010 6:00 pm. ] ‘Mountains to Sea’ Book FestivalFrom 7/9/2010 to 12/9/2010 For the 2010 Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival, the organisers were deeply conscious of t

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Hands on History
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:29 pm | No Comment
Hands on History

[ September 8, 2010 9:00 am to September 12, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Hands on HistoryFrom 5/9/2010 to 12/9/2010 Fun family learning with the Museum’s collection of objects especially for handling.Please not

Bromyard Folk Festival
By: The Editor | June 29, 2010 – 9:36 am | No Comment
Bromyard Folk Festival

[ September 10, 2010 to September 11, 2010. ]
Bromyard, Herefordshire

Ludlow Food Festival
By: The Editor | June 29, 2010 – 8:29 am | No Comment
Ludlow Food Festival

[ September 10, 2010 to September 12, 2010. ]
Ludlow, Shropshire

Warrington Art Group Exhibition
By: | June 16, 2010 – 2:57 pm | No Comment
Warrington Art Group Exhibition

[ September 8, 2010 to September 12, 2010. ] Now in its seventh year, the exhibition celebrates local art and is designed to encourage artistic talent in the community. Vote for your favourite piece of art work in the people’s choice competition. Open 10am – 4.45pm except opening day 1pm – 4.45pm. Closed Monday September 6th. Admission free. Car entry charge applies

Chesterfield Well Dressing Under Construction
By: | June 14, 2010 – 12:39 pm | No Comment
Chesterfield Well Dressing Under Construction

[ September 8, 2010 to September 10, 2010. ] Find out how this ancient Derbyshire tradition of well dressing is made by watching the well dressers at work. The team will begin by claying the board and then outlining the design. Dried materials such as straw, alder cones, dried chamomile flowers, peppercorns, etc will be used early in the week. Rowan berries will add [...]

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Boscombe Community Fair
By: | May 11, 2010 – 10:50 am | No Comment
Boscombe Community Fair

[ September 10, 2010 to September 12, 2010. ] King’s Park , Bournemouth

Poole Animal Windfest
By: | May 11, 2010 – 10:50 am | No Comment
Poole Animal Windfest

[ September 10, 2010 to September 12, 2010. ] Bournemouth

Tyne & Wear Heritage Open Days
By: The Editor | April 20, 2010 – 12:59 pm | No Comment
Tyne & Wear Heritage Open Days

[ September 10, 2010 to September 13, 2010. September 10, 2010 to September 13, 2010. ]
200 properties in the area will be open free of charge as part the EU/Council of Europe initiative