Letter from France: May 2013
By: Frederic de Poligny | May 19, 2013 – 6:42 am | No Comment

Whether you’re a novice or seasoned traveller, France will steal your heart. Each month, Frederic – our French correspondent – gives us the low-down on what to see and do across the channel

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Millwall to Richmond – Great River Race
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:35 pm | One Comment
Millwall to Richmond – Great River Race

[ September 17, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Described by many as Londons other Marathon, the Great River Race is Londons most colourful and spectacular river event. Each year contestants compete in a 22 mile race between Millwall and Richmond to find the UK Traditional Boat Champions. Up to 300 traditional boats, from wherries to war canoes, and from Cornish gigs to watermens [...]

Wessex – Wessex Guild of Craftsmen Exhibition and Sale of Work
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:34 pm | No Comment
Wessex – Wessex Guild of Craftsmen Exhibition and Sale of Work

[ September 17, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Craft EventWessexhttp://www.wessexguildofcraftsmen.co.uk/Wessex

Mere – West Country Illuminated Carnival
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:34 pm | No Comment
Mere – West Country Illuminated Carnival

[ September 17, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] The Somerset Carnivals are highly regarded as the largest illuminated procession in the world. Merehttp://www.somersetcarnivals.co.uk/events.aspMere

Mildenhall, Suffolk – Jubilee HallCraft & Gift Fair
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:21 pm | No Comment
Mildenhall, Suffolk – Jubilee HallCraft & Gift Fair

[ September 17, 2011; 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. ] Craft fairMildenhall, Suffolkhttp://www.wheeler-events.co.uk/Events.htmlMildenhall, Suffolk

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Wakehurst, West Sussex – The Great Seed Swap at Wakehurst Place
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:21 pm | No Comment
Wakehurst, West Sussex – The Great Seed Swap at Wakehurst Place

[ September 17, 2011; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Come and exchange your home-grown seeds with other gardeners, or pick up saved seeds for a small donation.Wakehurst, West Sussexhttp://www.kew.org/visit-wakehurst/whats-on/the-great-seed-swap-17Sep11.htmWakehurst, West Sussex

Thatcham – The Royal County of Berkshire Show
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:21 pm | No Comment
Thatcham – The Royal County of Berkshire Show

[ September 17, 2011 8:00 am to September 18, 2011 6:00 pm. ] The Royal County of Berkshire show is undoubtedly Berkshires best weekend. Where else can you see everything from chickens to llamas; horse driving to pig showing skills; taste Britains finest foods and watch cookery demonstrations; sample the best craft and watch traditional crafts in action or compare your horticultural skills to the expert displays on [...]

Victoria Gardens, Brighton – Fiery Food Festival
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:20 pm | No Comment
Victoria Gardens, Brighton – Fiery Food Festival

[ September 17, 2011 9:00 am to September 18, 2011 6:00 pm. ] With local producers, growers, restaurants, bars and food retailers firmly at its heart, its a showcase of the fantastic food, drink and hospitality to be found in the city and surrounding Sussex. As comprehensive a festival as you will find in the UK this summer, this month-long homage to Brighton, Hove and the wider Sussex [...]

Around Hastings – Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:20 pm | No Comment
Around Hastings – Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival

[ September 17, 2011 9:00 am to September 18, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Indulge in a mouth-watering weekend of delicious seafood and luscious wines at this spectacular festival.The festival site and the marquees on The Stade by the historic Net Huts house a range of food, wine and themed activities to tempt everyone from wine connoisseurs and seafood sophisticates to those who just enjoy trying something different. Superb [...]

Aberystwyth Food & Drink Festival
By: The Editor | September 16, 2011 – 11:10 am | No Comment
Aberystwyth Food & Drink Festival

[ September 17, 2011; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]
Baker Street in Aberystwyth, Mid Wales

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Glastonbury, Somerset – Tor Funfair, Glastonbury
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:27 pm | No Comment
Glastonbury, Somerset – Tor Funfair, Glastonbury

[ September 17, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Funfair in Glastonbury alongside A39 bypassGlastonbury, SomersetGlastonbury, Somerset

Birmingham – Tours of J.W. Evans Silver Factory
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:27 pm | No Comment
Birmingham – Tours of J.W. Evans Silver Factory

[ September 17, 2011; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] English Heritage stepped in to rescue J. W. Evans Silver Factory in 2008 and following the completion of a series of repairs, the site will open to the public in summer 2011 on a pre-booked guided-tour basis only. Time: 10.30, 12 and 2.30 (tours last an hour and a half)Established in 1881, J. W. [...]

Cheshire – Be a Silversmith for the Day: Shape and form
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Be a Silversmith for the Day: Shape and form

[ September 17, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Course includes an information pack, use of all tools and equipment, all materials, refreshments and a lunch!The Potters BarnRoughwood LaneHassall GreenSandbachCheshireCW11 4XXTel:01270 884080CheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Folk Set In Sandstone present Miriam Backhouse
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:14 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Folk Set In Sandstone present Miriam Backhouse

[ September 17, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Mims roots go back to the UK Folk Scene of the 70s when she was likened to Joan Baez, and ranked alongside Maddy Prior and other revivalists of the time.Bickerton Village HallLong LaneBickertonMalpasCheshireSY14 8AUTel:07790 082523Email:lynne@amandalynnemusic.comCheshireCheshire

Brighton – Shakedgoown Music Festival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Brighton – Shakedgoown Music Festival

[ September 17, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] New music festival in Brighton featuring chart-topping acts – Stanmer ParkBrightonhttp://www.visitbrighton.comBrighton

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Stokesley, North Yorks – Stokesley Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:44 pm | No Comment
Stokesley, North Yorks – Stokesley Show

[ September 17, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Stokesley ShowStokesley, North Yorkshttp://www.stokesleyshow.co.uk/Stokesley, North Yorks

Stainton – Eggleston Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:44 pm | No Comment
Stainton – Eggleston Show

[ September 17, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Eggleston Show. The show has classes for cattle, sheep, horses, driving, mounted fancy dress, unaffiliated show jumping, pony sports, harness racing, sheepdogs, gun dogs, pet dogs, sheepdog trials, poultry, vegetables, flowers, floral art and many more attractions.Staintonhttp://www.egglestonshow.org.uk/index.htmStainton

Old Warden, Beds – Bedfordshire Steam & Country Farye
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:41 pm | No Comment
Old Warden, Beds – Bedfordshire Steam & Country Farye

[ September 17, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Bedfordshire Steam & Country Farye – further details can be found on the websiteOld Warden, Bedshttp://www.shuttleworth.org/Old Warden, Beds

Stokesley, North Yorks – Stokesley Show
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:33 pm | No Comment
Stokesley, North Yorks – Stokesley Show

[ September 17, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Stokesley ShowStokesley, North Yorkshttp://www.stokesleyshow.co.uk/Stokesley, North Yorks

Stainton – Eggleston Show
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:33 pm | No Comment
Stainton – Eggleston Show

[ September 17, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Eggleston Show. The show has classes for cattle, sheep, horses, driving, mounted fancy dress, unaffiliated show jumping, pony sports, harness racing, sheepdogs, gun dogs, pet dogs, sheepdog trials, poultry, vegetables, flowers, floral art and many more attractions.Staintonhttp://www.egglestonshow.org.uk/index.htmStainton

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Colonsay Music Festival – Ceòl Cholasa
By: The Editor | April 7, 2011 – 10:21 am | No Comment
Colonsay Music Festival – Ceòl Cholasa

[ September 17, 2011 to September 18, 2011. ] http://www.ceolcholasa.com/Ceol_Cholasa/
Isle of Colonsay, Argyll, Scotland
Cost £60 for a full weekend pass
Payment can only be made by cheque to Ceòl Cholasa and sent to the following address:
Booking Office, Ceòl Cholasa, Isle of Colonsay, Argyll. PA61 7YW
Please include a stamped, addressed envelope with your cheque so that your tickets can be sent out.

Autumn Song Recital
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:29 pm | No Comment
Autumn Song Recital

[ September 17, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Autumn Song RecitalFrom 17/9/2010 to 17/9/2010 A programme of favourite songs and some new discoveries, including music by Brahms, Strauss, Elgar, Ch

Andrew Stanley
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:29 pm | No Comment
Andrew Stanley

[ September 17, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Andrew StanleyFrom 17/9/2010 to 17/9/2010 Andrew Stanley is one of the top comics working the worldwide comedy circuit today and is always high energ

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 2010–2011 Season
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:29 pm | No Comment
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 2010–2011 Season

[ September 17, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra 2010–2011 SeasonFrom 17/9/2010 to 17/9/2010 L’AmericaVilla-Lobos Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4 [22’]P

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra-The Late Nights
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:29 pm | No Comment
RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra-The Late Nights

[ September 17, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra-The Late NightsFrom 17/9/2010 to 17/9/2010 Trad. Scottish Folk MusicPiazzolla Milonga del AngelAgri Dede