In the footsteps of Jean Cocteau
By: Frederic de Poligny | June 18, 2013 – 5:52 am | No Comment

One of the appeals of Menton on the French Riviera is the largest museum dedicated to the works of Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), a famous French artist who died fifty years ago. Frederic exolores the museum and the three towns forever linked with his work

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Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:52 pm | No Comment
Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations

[ November 30, 2013 11:00 am to December 1, 2013 4:00 pm. ] See how this fully restored workng water mill produces stone-ground wholemeal flour using the power of the river Itchen.Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukWinchester City Mill, Hampshire, England
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:46 pm | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park

[ November 30, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Try your hand at Green woodworking in our woodland workshop. Meet Dave our friendly Bodger in the copse at Trelissick and learn the skills of bodging and working with wood, warm up next to the fire and discover your creative side.Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall, England
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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:46 pm | No Comment
Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun

[ November 30, 2013; 9:00 am to 10:00 am. ] A free 5K family event for runners of all ages and abilities. Its not a race but a timed run organised and marshalled by local volunteers. Register at parkrun.org.uk/killerton free entry.Killerton, Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukKillerton, Exeter, Devon, England
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:46 pm | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park

[ November 30, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Try your hand at Green woodworking in our woodland workshop. Meet Dave our friendly Bodger in the copse at Trelissick and learn the skills of bodging and working with wood, warm up next to the fire and discover your creative side.Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall, England
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Starnberg Five Lake Region, Bavaria, Germany – Starnberg Five Lake Region Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:31 am | No Comment
Starnberg Five Lake Region, Bavaria, Germany – Starnberg Five Lake Region Christmas Market

[ November 30, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Between Munich and the Alps: This region is named after its five lakes, each of which has its own unique character: the pensive Wrthsee, the romantic Pilsensee, the idyllic Welinger See and then the two larger lakes the tranquil Ammersee and the elegant

Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales – Denbigh Christmas Festivities
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:40 pm | No Comment
Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales – Denbigh Christmas Festivities

[ November 30, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Fun for all the family at the Denbigh Christmas Festivities. Denbigh, Denbighshire, Waleshttp://www.visitdenbigh.co.uk/Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales
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Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Ladies Night
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:40 pm | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Ladies Night

[ November 30, 2012; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Ladies Night in the Pavilion Tea-room 17.00 Beauty tips and therapies, craft items to buy, fashion on display and a buffet supper. Booking required, telephone 01492 650758 . 6.30pm – 9.30pm Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales

Blue Lagoon Waterpark, Canaston Bridge, Narbeth, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Wild Water
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:34 pm | No Comment
Blue Lagoon Waterpark, Canaston Bridge, Narbeth, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Wild Water

[ November 30, 2012; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] On Friday, why not start the weekend off with a bang? Let the Blue Lagoon really kick off your weekend with some wild water antics. Big Nerves, Big Waves Come and enjoy our state of the art waterpark with its Waves, Cannons and Jets all on max power!!!

Tredegar Town Clock, Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, Wales – Tredegar Christmas Lights
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:31 pm | No Comment
Tredegar Town Clock, Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, Wales – Tredegar Christmas Lights

[ November 30, 2012; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Santa meets the Dragons in Tredegar.This year, Tredegars Christmas lights will be switched on by 2 Dragons, but not Welsh dragons as 2 All Blacks will be in town to add a little southern hemisphere flavour to the event. New Zealanders Ben Castle and Tom W

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Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Warwickshire – The World Shakespeare Festival
By: | April 3, 2012 – 12:18 pm | No Comment
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Warwickshire – The World Shakespeare Festival

[ November 30, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Join us next summer to celebrate Shakespeare as the worlds playwright. World Shakespeare Festival . It is an unprecedented collaboration with leading UK and international arts organisations, produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company, and with Globe to Globe, a major international programme produced by Shakespeares Globe. Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Warwickshirehttp://www.visitwarwick.co.ukRoyal Shakespeare Theatre, Warwickshire

Sevenoaks, Kent – Christmas Floral Demonstrations
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:26 pm | No Comment
Sevenoaks, Kent – Christmas Floral Demonstrations

[ November 30, 2011; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Watch and learn as Pauline Trigg explains the art of flower arranging and makes beautiful festive displays. Followed by a 2-course lunch in the restaurant and an opportunity to win the flower arrangements in a raffle.Sevenoaks, Kenthttp://visitkent.co.uk/whats-on/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=1036&GroupId=1&venue=3090219&easi=trueSevenoaks, Kent

London – Columbia Road Christmas Shopping Evenings
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:25 pm | No Comment
London – Columbia Road Christmas Shopping Evenings

[ November 30, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Shops open late Wednesday eveningsLondonwww.columbiaroad.infoLondon

Renishaw, Debyshire – Renishaw Hall Victorian Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:18 pm | No Comment
Renishaw, Debyshire – Renishaw Hall Victorian Christmas Market

[ November 30, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Renishaw, Debyshirehttp://www.visitderbyshire.co.uk/fa_christmas_shopping08.ihtmlRenishaw, Debyshire

Cheshire – Bearmania 2011
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Bearmania 2011

[ November 30, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] In 2011 this little town thinks it is a big city as it is putting on a Cultural Arts Festival only ever seen before in major conurbations such as Manchester (Cows), London (Elephants), Chester (Rhinos), Bath (Lions) and Bristol (Gorillas). Congleton Town CentreVarious LocationsCongletonCheshireCW12 1BNTel:07896 011565Email:ellen@ravensworthestates.co.ukCheshireCheshire