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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 [...]

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

Playing Trains in Your Hotel Room
By: The Editor | September 11, 2010 – 8:01 am | No Comment
Playing Trains in Your Hotel Room

Whilst the Washington Hotel in Tokyo, might appeal to some people I am not so sure that there may be marriages and families that couldn’t be thoroughly upset if they had to stay in this hotel. Why? Because the Washington has just installed a train set in one of its hotel rooms. You can bring your own engines or hire one from about £8. There is only one room at the moment and it is well booked out, but could this be the start of whole new range of features to entice us to stay in hotels?

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RAF Leuchars Air Show
By: The Editor | August 25, 2010 – 6:13 am | No Comment
RAF Leuchars Air Show

[ September 11, 2010; 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]
RAF Leuchars, Scotland
Adults £20, Seniors/Children, £10, family Ticket £48

Open Cambridge
By: The Editor | August 19, 2010 – 11:38 am | No Comment
Open Cambridge

[ September 11, 2010 to September 13, 2010. ]
a long weekend of free talks and guides through the colleges.
Cambridge, Cambs.

Tour of Britain Cycle Race Stage 1 Finish
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
Tour of Britain Cycle Race Stage 1 Finish

[ September 11, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The world’s best cyclists cross the finish line in Blackpool. West Park Drive, Blackpool Visitor Centre 01253 478222.

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

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

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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

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

[ September 11, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Runaway BrideFrom 11/9/2010 to 11/9/2010 Venue: Ha’Penny BridgeWomen of Ireland: dedicate yourself to the cause not the groom & raise

The Liffey Swim 2010
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:30 pm | No Comment
The Liffey Swim 2010

[ September 11, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Liffey Swim 2010From 11/9/2010 to 11/9/2010 Once again swimmers are challenged with the competition and excitement of swimming throughout the hea

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Adult Gallery: A History of Collins Baracks – walking tour
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:30 pm | No Comment
Adult Gallery: A History of Collins Baracks – walking tour

[ September 11, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Adult Gallery: A History of Collins Baracks – walking tourFrom 11/9/2010 to 11/9/2010 Take a walk back in time to explore the history of Collins Barr

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

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

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Kington Show
By: The Editor | June 29, 2010 – 8:35 am | No Comment
Kington Show

[ September 11, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]
Kington, Herefordshire
£10 adults, £8 pensioners, £5 10-16 year olds, children up to 10 years free,
parking free

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

Medieval Extravaganza
By: The Editor | June 29, 2010 – 7:40 am | No Comment
Medieval Extravaganza

[ September 11, 2010 11:00 am to September 12, 2010 5:00 pm. ]
Caldicot Castle, Caldicot, Monmouthshire
£3.75 adults; £2.50 concessions; £12 family ticket (2+3) under 5’s free – Monmouthshire Museum Pass Holders £2.50 adults and £1.50 concessions.

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

American Civil War at the Old Hall
By: | June 16, 2010 – 2:57 pm | No Comment
American Civil War at the Old Hall

[ September 11, 2010 12:00 pm to September 12, 2010 5:00 pm. ] The members of the American Civil War Society are among the most approachable and enthusiastic re-enactors on the living history scene. Share themyth, romance and reality of the period as you walk and talk yourway through their encampment. Skirmish and gunfire, bugle and drum as well as rest and recreation offer vignettes of other lives. [...]

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Chesterfield Day of Dance
By: | June 14, 2010 – 12:39 pm | No Comment
Chesterfield Day of Dance

[ September 11, 2010; ] Many different dance forms come together in New Square, Chesterfield. Be amazed by the powerful rhythms, the energy and the colourful displays as each performance gives you a glimpse into their world of dance. For further information contact Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre on tel: 01246 345777/8, email: tourism@chesterfield.gov.uk or visit www.visitchesterfield.info

Country Show
By: | May 11, 2010 – 10:50 am | No Comment
Country Show

[ September 11, 2010 to September 12, 2010. ] Shugborough, Stafford

Garden Festival
By: | May 11, 2010 – 10:50 am | No Comment
Garden Festival

[ September 11, 2010 to September 12, 2010. ] Trentham Gardens, Stafford

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