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Article Archive for 22 July 2011

Cheshire – The Last Five Years
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:17 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – The Last Five Years

[ January 15, 2011 9:00 am to July 16, 2011 6:00 pm. ] A fun event for all abilities.Chester Forum Studio Theatre, Hamilton Place, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2BHTel: 01244 341296email: mikej@gbevents.net

Cheshire – Visions of Paradise
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:16 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Visions of Paradise

[ March 26, 2011 9:00 am to July 3, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Showcasing a range of Japanese Gardens from its native origins through to influencing UK garden designs. Normal Mansion opening times and prices applyTatton Park MansionKnutsfordCheshireWA16 6QNTel:01625 374400Email:tatton@cheshire.gov.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Chester Ghost Tour
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Chester Ghost Tour

[ April 1, 2011 9:00 am to May 31, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Take a night-time journey around the eerie haunts of Chester with your very own Ghosthunter Guide and hear spine-chilling tales of ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump in the night.Visit www.ghostcity.co.uk for further informationMeet at Chesters Official Visitor Information CentreTown Hall SquareChesterCheshireCH1 2HJTel:0845 647 7868Email:tours@marketingcheshire.co.ukCheshireCheshire

Christ Church, Oxford – Oxford (Sunday Times) Literary Festival
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:17 pm | No Comment
Christ Church, Oxford – Oxford (Sunday Times) Literary Festival

[ April 2, 2011 9:00 am to April 10, 2011 6:00 pm. ] The 2011 Festival will present the most impressive and prestigious programme yet staged at Oxford – more than 550 speakers over 9 days at Christ Church, Corpus Christi and Merton Colleges.This year THE SHELDONIAN THEATRE will be the venue for 10 major events:-HM KING ABDULLAH II OF JORDAN will deliver The Chancellors Lecture on OUR [...]

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Edinburgh, Scotland – Easter Flower Power
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:17 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – Easter Flower Power

[ March 26, 2011 10:00 am to April 9, 2011 3:00 pm. ] Decorate plant pot and take bulb home to grow into a flower. Suitable for ages 6-14 years.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.dynamicearth.co.ukEdinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh, Scotland – Jesper Carlsen
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:17 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – Jesper Carlsen

[ March 6, 2011 12:00 pm to April 3, 2011 6:00 pm. ] A solo exhibition of work by Jesper Carlsen.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.sierrametro.comEdinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh, Scotland – Humanity in War
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:17 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – Humanity in War

[ April 1, 2011 9:45 am to April 15, 2011 4:45 pm. ] Humanity in War will depict warfare across the last 150 years from the American Civil War to the conflicts of the early twenty-first century through stunning photography selected from the collection of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.nms.ac.uk/our_museums/war_museum.aspxEdinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh, Scotland – Marcus Adams: Family Activity Bags
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – Marcus Adams: Family Activity Bags

[ April 1, 2011 9:00 am to April 15, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Activity bags designed to bring the exhibitions alive for 7-11 year olds and their families. They contain games, activities and challenges and are included in the standard admission price.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.royalcollection.org.uk/default.asp?action=article&ID=36Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh, Scotland – Alice in Wonderland
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – Alice in Wonderland

[ April 1, 2011 10:00 am to April 15, 2011 8:00 pm. ] A selection of delightful early editions of Alices adventures in Wonderland features in our Treasures display. Written by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll, this childrens classic was published in 1865 and featured illustrations by John Tenniel. Our display includes a rare first issue of the first edition, alongside letters from the author, [...]

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Edinburgh, Scotland – Ceilidh Culture
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – Ceilidh Culture

[ April 1, 2011 9:00 am to April 16, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.ceilidhculture.co.ukEdinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh, Scotland – Bethan Huws: Billboard for Edinburgh
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – Bethan Huws: Billboard for Edinburgh

[ April 1, 2011 10:00 am to April 15, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Welsh artist Bethan Huws is the 11th artist to make a work for Ingleby gallerys 10ft x 14ft billboard. Huws grew up speaking both Welsh and English. Her work, which takes various forms including drawing, sculpture, film and installation, often has a strong interest in language and communication. It also has an art historical interest [...]

Edinburgh, Scotland – Jeff Koons
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – Jeff Koons

[ March 27, 2011 10:00 am to April 14, 2011 5:00 pm. ] American artist Jeff Koons (b.1955) is one of the most internationally renowned artists working today. This display at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art offers the chance to explore some of the artists most important and iconic series.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/exhibition/5:368/19936/20653Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh, Scotland – Rosemarie Trockel
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – Rosemarie Trockel

[ April 1, 2011 10:00 am to April 15, 2011 5:00 pm. ] Drawings, Collages and Book Drafts is the most comprehensive presentation of Rosemarie Trockels works on paper to date. The project is a creative partnership between the Talbot Rice Gallery, Kunstmuseum Basel and Kunstmuseum Bonn. The exhibition will provide a fascinating glimpse of Trockels wide-ranging graphic output over the past 30 years.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.trg.ed.ac.ukEdinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh, Scotland – Portrait of the Nation
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – Portrait of the Nation

[ April 1, 2011 10:00 am to April 15, 2011 5:00 pm. ] A preview of how the newly renovated Portrait Gallery will look and how works will be displayed in this exciting new environment.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/page/2:115:2/Edinburgh, Scotland

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Edinburgh, Scotland – Shining Lights: The Story of Scotland’s Lighthouses
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – Shining Lights: The Story of Scotland’s Lighthouses

[ March 24, 2011 10:00 am to April 3, 2011 5:00 pm. ] Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.nms.ac.uk/our_museums/national_museum.aspxEdinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh, Scotland – Claude Cahun and Sue Tompkins
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – Claude Cahun and Sue Tompkins

[ March 27, 2011 10:00 am to April 12, 2011 5:30 pm. ] The first solo UK museum exhibition of photographs by the celebrated surrealist photographer Claude Cahun (1894-1954), and the first major solo exhibition in Scotland by Sue Tompkins.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.rbge.org.uk/rbge/web/news/ih.jspEdinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh, Scotland – Muriel Barclay
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – Muriel Barclay

[ March 26, 2011 11:00 am to April 5, 2011 5:00 pm. ] Muriels journey as an artist is an interesting one. Although she showed talent as a child, she followed more of a traditional career path and became a teacher, after studying History and Philosophy at Edinburgh University, Muriel became a teacher in Glasgow. Her passion for painting was never far away however, and she enrolled in [...]

Edinburgh, Scotland – White Knight
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – White Knight

[ March 25, 2011 11:00 am to April 3, 2011 5:00 pm. ] A show with new work Farbenlehre by Anna Mields and Alex Gross and Emily Wardills Full Firearms.Edinburgh, Scotlandhttp://www.collectivegallery.net/Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh, Scotland – Dead Calm
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Scotland – Dead Calm

[ March 24, 2011 11:00 am to April 3, 2011 6:00 pm. ] A show from Jean-Marc Bustamante that includes classic work from the 1980s and 1990s. It includes the large-scale photographs and sculptures with which he made his name and newer work from 2000 on, in particular a series of paintings on plexiglas made especially for the Fruitmarket gallery and completed in 2010. Though sitting outside recognisable [...]

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Brighton – Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival ‘Spring Harvest’
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:33 pm | No Comment
Brighton – Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival ‘Spring Harvest’

[ April 1, 2011 9:00 am to April 10, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Our 10-day Spring Harvest features a champagne & Local Sparkling Wine Festival, Beer Festival, the epic Big Sussex Market, Live Food Show, Sussex Gourmet Bus Tour, the launch of the Foodie Awards 2011 and Brighton & Hove Restaurnat Week! Celebrate fabulous food and drink with us in the spring! Entry: Free – 42 depending on [...]

Outdoor Pursuits
By: The Editor | March 17, 2011 – 8:41 am | No Comment
Outdoor Pursuits

[ April 3, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] http://www.scottishoutdoorpursuits.com/
Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB
Adult £10 (£8 if pre-booked online)
Children 5-16 £1
Students & Concessions £5

Mothering Sunday
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:26 pm | No Comment
Mothering Sunday

[ April 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Treat Mum this year to tea and cakes in Tattons Mansion and a visit to the estates beautiful 50 acre garden.Tatton ParkKnutsfordCheshireWA16 6QNUnited KingdomTel: 01625 374400 / 01625 374 456Fax: Email:

Felt Hat Making Workshop
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:25 pm | No Comment
Felt Hat Making Workshop

[ April 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Make an original hat with your choice of colour and style. You can embellish your hat with colourful shapes, threads and fabrics.Beetlefelt23 Chatburn RoadChorltonManchesterM21 0XPUnited KingdomTel: 0161 881 6309Fax: Email: beetlefelt@googlemail.com

Traditional Canal Bonnets
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:25 pm | No Comment
Traditional Canal Bonnets

[ April 2, 2011 9:00 am to April 3, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Introduction to making a canal boatwomans bonnet. Kit with all materials and instructions to make your own bonnet is provided. Please bring your own sewing machine. Tutor: Mary Parry, Waterways Craft GuildAudlem MillThe WharfAudlemCheshireCW3 0DXUnited KingdomTel: 01270 811059Fax: 07006 022604Email: sales@audlemmill.co.uk

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Tatton Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:24 pm | No Comment
Tatton Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair

[ April 1, 2011 9:00 am to April 3, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Quality fine art and antiques event featuring nationwide exhibitors specialising in jewellery, silver, contemporary art, furniture, traditional paintings, sculpture, glass, lighting, clocks and much more.Tatton ParkKnutsfordCheshireWA16 6QNUnited KingdomTel: 01278 784912Fax: Email: info@cooperevents.com

Year of Sense & Sensibility Event
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:04 pm | No Comment
Year of Sense & Sensibility Event

[ April 3, 2011; 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ] Mothering Sunday Lavender Bag childrens activity: Family activityChawton, 1 mile south-west of Alton, Hampshirewww.jane-austens-house-museum.org.ukChawton, 1 mile south-west of Alton, Hampshire

Magical Stratford Cruise
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:04 pm | No Comment
Magical Stratford Cruise

[ April 3, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Magical Stratford CruiseA gentle cruise along the beautiful River Avon, with stories of old Stratford and snippets of Shakespeare, wrapped up with a little magical entertainment. Member of the Magic Circle to entertain. Riverbank scenes to delight. Bar on board.Adults children 8Booking is essential.The cruise starts and ends at Bancroft Cruisers landing [...]

Ireland in Turmoil
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:03 pm | One Comment
Ireland in Turmoil

[ March 10, 2011 9:00 am to April 3, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Ireland in TurmoilFrom 7/10/2010 to 3/4/2011 The 1641 Depositions held in the Manuscripts and Archives Research Library comprise over 3,000 personal