The English seaside
By: Kaye | May 23, 2013 – 6:08 am | No Comment

Photographer Peter Williams celebrates the peculiar eccentricities and quintessential charms – from helter-skelters to lighthouses, pirates, palmists and Punch and Judy – of this cherished and rapidly changing English landscape

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Chesterfield, Derbyshire – Art Class – Linocut Printing Christmas Cards
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
Chesterfield, Derbyshire – Art Class – Linocut Printing Christmas Cards

[ November 13, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Part of the BEANS Coffee Shop Gallery programme of art classes for 2011.The Coffee Shop and Gallery offer a nice selection of great coffees and teas and homemade light snacks. However, they are quickly becoming known for their art classes and special events. Also available is a growing collection of jewellery, prints, cards, stained glass, [...]

Bristol: Meet Santa & His Reindeer
By: The Editor | November 3, 2011 – 12:49 pm | No Comment
Bristol: Meet Santa & His Reindeer

[ November 13, 2011; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] The Mall at Cribbs Causeway, Bristol BS34 8DG
The petting area is next to the ice rink.
Tickets £4 (includes an age appropriate gift)

East of England Christmas Festival
By: The Editor | October 19, 2011 – 5:58 am | No Comment
East of England Christmas Festival

[ November 13, 2011; 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. ]
East of England Showground, Peterborough, PE2 6XE
Adults: £4, (Friday) Saturday and Sunday £5. Children, free
Parking, free

NEC – Top Gear Live
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:32 pm | No Comment
NEC – Top Gear Live

[ November 13, 2011; 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. ] UEL INJECT YOUR SENSES at Top Gear Live, the Ultimate Motoring Event… all in the Spirit of Top Gear. Experience our first ever Indoor Track and biggest ever Live Action Arena plus a recreation of the Top Gear studio, special tributes to Top Gears greatest challenges and some of the more creative and famous machinery [...]

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Olympia – LONDON MUSICMANIA
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:32 pm | No Comment
Olympia – LONDON MUSICMANIA

[ November 13, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Everyone makes the annual pilgrimage to London Musicmania and now its easier – with a central London venue and an underground station on site! At this world famous venue, visitors youll be able to buy or sell CDs and vinyl PLUS memorabilia, DVDs, books, videos, tapes, posters, autographs, T-shirts, programmes, gold discs, magazines, promos, tour [...]

Earls Court – The London Golf Show
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:32 pm | No Comment
Earls Court – The London Golf Show

[ November 13, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Designed to provide a truly interactive experience for golfers of all ages with informed expert advice, PGA tuition, Celebrity guests, Driving ranges, Custom fitting, Club testing, Simulatorsand the latest golf gadgets.Supported by some of the biggest and best household names in golf, you can test and buy the newest equipment including Callaway, TaylorMade, Cleveland, Yonex, [...]

NEC – The Footman James Classic Motor Show
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:31 pm | No Comment
NEC – The Footman James Classic Motor Show

[ November 13, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] The Footman James Classic Motor Show is the biggest and most popular classic car exhibition in the UK. With over 1200 wonderful cars from all eras, showcasing a myriad of marques and models, this really is a motoring enthusiasts paradise!NEChttp://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/NEC

Doncaster – Toy & Train Fair
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:31 pm | No Comment
Doncaster – Toy & Train Fair

[ November 13, 2011; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Up to 380 stalls. There is always something for everyone to enjoy at each fair – whether it be for investing, collecting or just for the sheer enjoyment of buying something that can not be purchased at the usual high street stores. Doncasterhttp://www.dualco.co.uk/Doncaster

Earls Court – Discover Dogs
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:31 pm | No Comment
Earls Court – Discover Dogs

[ November 13, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Sponsored by Royal Canin, the event is expected to welcome over 26,000 visitors and 3,000 dogs over the two days of the show.The event provides a fantastic opportunity for visitors to meet, greet and discover over 200 different breeds of purebred dog, and learn all about the distinctive personalities, traits and looks of each breed [...]

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Weymouth – Cod Open at Abbotbury
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:20 pm | No Comment
Weymouth – Cod Open at Abbotbury

[ November 13, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Organised by the Weymouth Angling Society, entry fee applicable. Contact 01305 777771Weymouthhttp://www.visitweymouth.co.ukWeymouth

Chichester – Christmas Market at Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:55 pm | No Comment
Chichester – Christmas Market at Weald & Downland Open Air Museum

[ November 13, 2011; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Find that perfect gift or treat at a traditional Christmas market, set in and around our historic buildings. Dozens of stalls with arts, crafts, food, unusual gifts and much more. Avoid the parking charges in town and shop in our lovely downland setting! Admission only 2.50, including access to all Museum exhibits. 10.30am 4pmChichesterhttp://www.wealddown.co.uk/Events-Information/Christmas-MarketChichester

Olympia, London – MasterChef Live 2011
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:41 pm | No Comment
Olympia, London – MasterChef Live 2011

[ November 13, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] MasterChef Live captures the imagination by bringing the hugely popular TV programme to life. Olympia, Londonwww.londonbbcgoodfoodshow.com
Olympia, London

Dundee – NEON Digital Arts Festival
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:35 pm | No Comment
Dundee – NEON Digital Arts Festival

[ November 13, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] NEoN is a seven-day international digital arts festival based in Dundee featuring moving image, performance, music and technology driven arts.Dundeehttp://www.northeastofnorth.com/Dundee

Dundee – Dundee Science Festival
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:35 pm | No Comment
Dundee – Dundee Science Festival

[ November 13, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Following the success of last years festival, Dundee Science Festival will be held again this year between 29th October and 13th November.Dundeehttp://www.dundeesciencefestival.org/Dundee

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Peak District National Park – Peak Festival
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:17 pm | No Comment
Peak District National Park – Peak Festival

[ November 13, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Peak literary festival was launched in 2005 and has been held annually in the Peak District National Park, the second most visited national park in the world with over 22 million visitors per year. The main festival is held in October/ November. Events have been held at historic venues to include Chatsworth House and [...]

Olympia, London – MasterChef Live 2011
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:30 pm | No Comment
Olympia, London – MasterChef Live 2011

[ November 13, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] MasterChef Live captures the imagination by bringing the hugely popular TV programme to life. Olympia, Londonwww.londonbbcgoodfoodshow.comOlympia,London

NCO with Peter Lawson, Piano
By: | October 8, 2010 – 3:01 pm | No Comment
NCO with Peter Lawson, Piano

[ November 13, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] NCO with Peter Lawson, piano. Mozart, Divertimento K137Bloch, Concerto Grosso No.1Karen Tanaka, Hommage en CristalDvorak, Serenade for strings7.30pm. 0161 247 2220. www.ncorch.co.uk,Web: www.ncorch.co.ukPrices: 1x at £13.00,

Learn to Crochet
By: | October 8, 2010 – 2:58 pm | No Comment
Learn to Crochet

[ November 13, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] This is a project based workshop for absolute crochet novices. Crochet is everywhere, definitely the new cool! Whether you go for funky or vintage or contemporary, you can’t do it without crochet.YOU WILL LEARN.. how to hold the hook and yarn, make a chain and work double and treble crochet stitches, how to change colour, [...]

Opera Gala
By: | October 8, 2010 – 2:56 pm | No Comment
Opera Gala

[ November 13, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Opera Gala offers a selection of the best loved arias and duets in the opera repertoire with a sprinkling of lighter material and musical theatre added to the mix. This evening is always very popular and should offer a little something to please everyone, performed by a collection of very talented young singers.Supper served [...]

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The Flint Street Nativity
By: | September 21, 2010 – 4:48 pm | No Comment
The Flint Street Nativity

[ November 13, 2010 9:00 am to November 27, 2010 6:00 pm. ] An amateur performance by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd. Directed by Steve Davies, this hilarious comedy written by local Cheshire writer Tom Firth (Calender Girls; Kinky Boots) takes us into the world of the school nativity play. We meet two young girls fighting over the role of Mary; a screamingly funny innkeeper; and the boy [...]

Christmas Light Switch On
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
Christmas Light Switch On

[ November 13, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A chosen celebrity will switch on this year’s Xmas Lights, . St Johns, Town Centre & Promenade EventsBlackpoolwww.visitblackpool.com 01253 478222

Michael Bolton
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Michael Bolton

[ November 13, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Michael Bolton . Winter Gardens and Opera HouseChurch Street, Blackpoolwww.blackpoollive.com01253 292029

The Marriage of Figaro
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
The Marriage of Figaro

[ November 13, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Mozart’s classic opera is a heady mix of comedy and pathos. The Grand Theatre Church Street, Blackpool www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk 01253 290190

Chris Crist & David Wright – Cello & Harpsichord
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:55 pm | No Comment
Chris Crist & David Wright – Cello & Harpsichord

[ November 13, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Chris Crist & David WrightCello & HarpsichordSOUTH HOLLAND CONCERTS Classical MusicAn opportunity to hear live performances of two of the greatest instrumental works of the Baroque era – Bach’s suites for cello numbers

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Lord Of The Flies – ACT II THEATRE COMPANY
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:55 pm | No Comment
Lord Of The Flies – ACT II THEATRE COMPANY

[ November 13, 2010; 2:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Lord Of The FliesACT II THEATRE COMPANYYouth TheatreBased on the seminal novel by William Golding, Lord Of The Flies explores the physical and emotional hardships of children enduring loneliness. Classic characters, such as R

Christmas Market (Chichester)
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:47 pm | No Comment
Christmas Market  (Chichester)

[ November 13, 2010 to November 14, 2010. ] Christmas Market at Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 01243 811348 www.wealddown.co.uk

Michael Flatley – Lord of the Dance
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:18 pm | No Comment
Michael Flatley – Lord of the Dance

[ November 13, 2010 9:00 am to November 14, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Michael Flatley – Lord of the DanceFrom 13/11/2010 to 14/11/2010 Due to phenomenal demand an Extra Date has been added Live at The O2 Sunday 14th Nov

Dublin Toy and Train Fair
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:03 pm | No Comment
Dublin Toy and Train Fair

[ November 13, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dublin Toy and Train FairFrom 13/11/2011 to 13/11/2011 The Dublin Toy and Train Fair will this year celebrate 12 years in operation, attracting colle