Bon Bini! Curacao has it all in one very small island
By: Irene Middleman Thomas | May 25, 2013 – 6:44 am | No Comment

Irene Thomas found Curacao the most successfully diverse country she has ever visited – and one of the most beautiful as well

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Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:52 pm | No Comment
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club

[ November 10, 2013 12:00 pm to November 16, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Many things on the list of 50 Things to do before youre 11 are available all year round at Dinefwr. Become part of the Family Weekend Club and fill your Saturdays or Sundays with free activities for all the family. Youll need a 50 Things scrapbook and your imagination!Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDinefwr [...]

Conwy Nature Reserve, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Wales – Saturday wildlife walks
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:40 pm | No Comment
Conwy Nature Reserve, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Wales – Saturday wildlife walks

[ November 10, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Guided walk, Conwy – Join our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers on a guided walk and learn more about our birds and wildlife. Conwy Nature Reserve, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Wales

Small World Centre, Bath House Road, Cardigan Aberteifi, Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales – Herbs for Winter Ills
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:34 pm | No Comment
Small World Centre, Bath House Road, Cardigan Aberteifi, Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales – Herbs for Winter Ills

[ November 10, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Explore the strong Welsh tradition of using herbs to ward off winter ills from thyme cough syrup to elderberry wine. In this fascinating afternoon Medical Herbalist Lara Bean will discuss the science behind remembered remedies. This hands-on workshop ta

Pontardawe Arts Centre, Herbert Street, Pontardawe, Swansea, Wales – Squashbox: Stones and Bones
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:30 pm | No Comment
Pontardawe Arts Centre, Herbert Street, Pontardawe, Swansea, Wales – Squashbox: Stones and Bones

[ November 10, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Find out all about archaeology and fossils, say hello to one of your stone-age ancestors, head stories of giants and wizards, see a volcano erupting before your very eyes, and maybe even glimpse a dinosaur or two Come on a journey to Ancient CornwallA l

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Royal Highland Showground, Mid Lothian, Mid Lothian, Scotland – Gundog Breeds Assoc of Scotland Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:41 am | No Comment
Royal Highland Showground, Mid Lothian, Mid Lothian, Scotland – Gundog Breeds Assoc of Scotland Dog Show

[ November 10, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowRoyal Highland Showground, Mid Lothian, Mid Lothian, Scotlandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukRoyal Highland Showground, Mid Lothian, Mid Lothian, Scotland
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Chester – Chester’s Classic Christmas
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:32 pm | No Comment
Chester – Chester’s Classic Christmas

[ November 10, 2011; 9:00 am; ] A range of exciting Christmas events including Christmas Market, international street entertainers, outdoor theatre shows and toboggan ride and of course lots of lights!Chesterhttp://www.visitchester.com/whats-on/chester-s-classic-christmas-p128731Chester

Chester Centre – Chester’s Classic Christmas
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:26 pm | No Comment
Chester Centre – Chester’s Classic Christmas

[ November 10, 2011; 9:00 am; ] A range of exciting Christmas events including Christmas Market, international street entertainers, outdoor theatre shows and toboggan ride and of course lots of lights!Chester Centrehttp://www.visitchester.comChester Centre

Cardiff – Step into Christmas
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:17 pm | No Comment
Cardiff – Step into Christmas

[ November 10, 2011; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Join us on 10 November 4pm to 8pm for Step into Christmas an exciting city centre wide celebration of the start of Christmas in Cardiff. See the streets of Cardiff come to life with lights, music and festive entertainment there will be plenty of surprises in store! For more information and offers visit www.cardiffswinterwonderland.comCardiffhttp://www.cardiffchristmasmarket.com/Cardiff

Cardiff: Step Into Christmas
By: The Editor | November 3, 2011 – 11:38 am | No Comment
Cardiff: Step Into Christmas

[ November 10, 2011; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
Queen Street, Cardiff for switching on the lights.
see the website for locations of the Christmas markets and other events.

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Christmas lights switch-on: Cribbs Causeway
By: The Editor | October 31, 2011 – 11:52 am | No Comment
Christmas lights switch-on: Cribbs Causeway

[ November 10, 2011; 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm. ]
The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, BS34 5DG
To be turned on by Ollie Murs.This is a ticket only event and details of when the free tickets will be available is on the website. After the swtch-on, there will be a freee concert by Murs – again ticket only.

Midsomer Norton – West Country Illuminated Carnival
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:31 pm | No Comment
Midsomer Norton – West Country Illuminated Carnival

[ November 10, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] The Somerset Carnivals are highly regarded as the largest illuminated procession in the world. Midsomer Nortonhttp://www.somersetcarnivals.co.uk/events.aspMidsomer Norton

Cranfield, Bedfordshire – Propagating and planting tree seeds for woodland creation projects, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:59 pm | No Comment
Cranfield, Bedfordshire – Propagating and planting tree seeds for woodland creation projects, Cranfield, Bedfordshire

[ November 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Based at a recently established woodland created using seed for an ancient woodland SSSI, this day provides an opportunity to learn from the experiences of the Community Tree Trust (Please book at www.floralocale.org)Cranfield, Bedfordshirehttp://www.grasslands-trust.org/news.php?newsid=56Cranfield, Bedfordshire

Chester Music Society: Celebrity Concert – William Oinn & Yshani Perinpanayagam
By: | October 8, 2010 – 3:01 pm | No Comment
Chester Music Society: Celebrity Concert – William Oinn & Yshani Perinpanayagam

[ November 10, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] WILLIAM OINN obYSHANI PERINPANAYAGAM pianoBozza Fantaisie PastoraleSchumann Three RomancesRubbra Sonata in CPoulenc Sonata for Ob and PianoHowells SonataDebussy BruyèresJ S Bach Sonata in G MinorColin Premier Solo de ConcourseWill Oinn was born in Cambridge in 1986 and began learning the ob aged 9. From the age of 15 he was fortunate to study with Nicholas [...]

Elizabeth Gaskell: Curator Tour and Close-Up
By: | October 8, 2010 – 2:59 pm | No Comment
Elizabeth Gaskell: Curator Tour and Close-Up

[ November 10, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] **Part of the Elizabeth Gaskell Bi-Centenary 2010**Join the curator of A Connected Life for a tour of the exhibition, see some of the items from the Library’s extensive Gaskell collections which didn’t make it into the exhibition, and discuss Elizabeth Gaskell’s life and works.24th July 2010 – 12pm – 12.45pm – Booking is essential.29th September [...]

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The History of Plant Medicine
By: | October 8, 2010 – 2:57 pm | No Comment
The History of Plant Medicine

[ November 10, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Friends of Macclesfield Silk Heritage programme of talks – The History of Plant Medicine – Some of the earliest and most effective remedies are plant based and we all have our favourites. Lyndon Murgatroyd’s illustrated talk will expand our knowledge and perhaps debunk a few myths in the process! 7.30pm.Visitors Welcome.,Web: www.macclesfield.silk.museumPrices: 1x [...]

Echoes of Other Worlds
By: | September 28, 2010 – 10:39 am | No Comment
Echoes of Other Worlds

[ November 10, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Echoes of Other Words, Stables Gallery, Orleans House, Riverside, Twickenham TW1 3DJ Phone 020 8831 6000

Chester Music Society: Celebrity Concert – William Oinn & Yshani Perinpanayagam
By: | September 21, 2010 – 4:47 pm | No Comment
Chester Music Society: Celebrity Concert – William Oinn & Yshani Perinpanayagam

[ November 10, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] WILLIAM OINN obYSHANI PERINPANAYAGAM pianoBozza Fantaisie PastoraleSchumann Three RomancesRubbra Sonata in CPoulenc Sonata for Ob and PianoHowells SonataDebussy BruyèresJ S Bach Sonata in G MinorColin Premier Solo de ConcourseWill Oinn was born in Cambridge in 1986 and began learning the ob aged 9. From the age of 15 he was fortunate to study with Nicholas [...]

Joe Brown – Rock ‘n’ Roll Music
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:55 pm | No Comment
Joe Brown – Rock ‘n’ Roll Music

[ November 10, 2010 7:30 pm to November 11, 2010 10:00 pm. ] Joe BrownRock ‘n’ Roll MusicIt was half a century ago that Joe joined his first band and he’s been confounding people’s expectations on a regular basis ever since. Joe’s talent has placed him among a musical elite which has seen him perf

The Tinker’s Curse
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:23 pm | No Comment
The Tinker’s Curse

[ November 10, 2010 9:00 am to November 14, 2010 5:00 pm. ] The Tinker’s CurseFrom 15/7/2010 to 16/10/2010 Universally acclaimed, this is a sad, funny story of one man’s broken heart.A traveller cl