Article Archive for 8 October 2010
[ 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 [...]
[ 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 [...]
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…
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.
[ 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
[ 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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