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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Chiswick House & Gardens, London, England – Changing Views
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:22 pm | No Comment
Chiswick House & Gardens, London, England – Changing Views

[ January 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Explore the changing ways in which Chiswick House and Gardens have been depicted by painters and printmakers. Join Curator Esme Whittaker to discover what these paintings reveal about the houses past. Chiswick House & Gardens, London, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukChiswick House & Gardens, London, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and [...]

Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, England – Collection Store Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:22 pm | No Comment
Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, England – Collection Store Tour

[ January 24, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] A special chance to see some of the hidden treasures from the English Heritage collection not on display to the public, with Collections Curator Tom Boggis. Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukAudley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits [...]

Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, England – Pendennis Castle Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:22 pm | No Comment
Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, England – Pendennis Castle Guided Tour

[ January 24, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Exclusive Staff-led tours for English Heritage Members. Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukPendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find out what programs are available, and what the benefits are can [...]

Dover Castle, Kent, England – Secret Tunnels of Dover Castle: A Place in the Bunker
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:22 pm | No Comment
Dover Castle, Kent, England – Secret Tunnels of Dover Castle: A Place in the Bunker

[ January 24, 2013; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Enjoy a special tour of Dumpy level which is not open to the public and meet the Curators and Cold War expert Mark Bennett who will set the scene describing Britains first reaction to the new nuclear threat after WWII. Dover Castle, Kent, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukDover Castle, Kent, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer [...]

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Corbridge Roman Town – Hadrians Wall, Corbridge, Northumberland , England – Curator’s Choice: Corbridge Roman Town
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:22 pm | No Comment
Corbridge Roman Town – Hadrians Wall, Corbridge, Northumberland , England – Curator’s Choice: Corbridge Roman Town

[ January 24, 2013; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Join our Curator for Hadrians Wall and get a closer look at the objects on display and history behind them in the museum. There will also be the opportunity to handle some items from the collection and discussion on the conversation issues of these fascinating objects. Corbridge Roman Town – Hadrians Wall, Corbridge, Northumberland , [...]

Corbridge Roman Town – Hadrians Wall, Corbridge, Northumberland , England – Curator’s Choice: Corbridge Roman Town
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:22 pm | No Comment
Corbridge Roman Town – Hadrians Wall, Corbridge, Northumberland , England – Curator’s Choice: Corbridge Roman Town

[ January 24, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Join our Curator for Hadrians Wall and get a closer look at the objects on display and history behind them in the museum. There will also be the opportunity to handle some items from the collection and discussion on the conversation issues of these fascinating objects. Corbridge Roman Town – Hadrians Wall, Corbridge, Northumberland , [...]

York Cold War Bunker, Yorkshire, England – York Cold War Bunker Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:22 pm | No Comment
York Cold War Bunker, Yorkshire, England – York Cold War Bunker Guided Tour

[ January 24, 2013; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Exclusive staff led tours for English Heritage members. York Cold War Bunker, Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukYork Cold War Bunker, Yorkshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find out what programs are available, and what the [...]

Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, England – Pendennis Castle Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:22 pm | No Comment
Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, England – Pendennis Castle Guided Tour

[ January 24, 2013; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Exclusive Staff-led tours for English Heritage Members. Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukPendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find out what programs are available, and what the benefits are can [...]

York Cold War Bunker, Yorkshire, England – York Cold War Bunker Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:22 pm | No Comment
York Cold War Bunker, Yorkshire, England – York Cold War Bunker Guided Tour

[ January 24, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Exclusive staff led tours for English Heritage members. York Cold War Bunker, Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukYork Cold War Bunker, Yorkshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find out what programs are available, and what the [...]

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Scottish Exhibition & Conference Center(SECC), Glasgow, Scotland,United Kingdom – Scotlands Trade Fair Spring
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:13 am | No Comment
Scottish Exhibition & Conference Center(SECC), Glasgow, Scotland,United Kingdom – Scotlands Trade Fair Spring

[ January 24, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] For over 30 years Scotland?s Trade Fairs have been the primary market place for retail buyers and suppliers to meet and conduct business. Some 5000 buyers from department stores, multiples, mail-order and online, tourist attractions and independent retail outlets will visit the Show over its three days and it is the number one destination for [...]

Scottish Exhibition & Conference Center(SECC), Glasgow, Scotland,United Kingdom – Scotland Speciality Food Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:13 am | No Comment
Scottish Exhibition & Conference Center(SECC), Glasgow, Scotland,United Kingdom – Scotland Speciality Food Show

[ January 24, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The show brings together 120 exhibitors offering the very best fine food products from Scotland, UK and overseas. The fair regularly attracts a thousand buyers from delicatessens, farm shops, speciality food retailers and food halls as well as providing an opportunity for gift shops to purchase food and drink products to complement their ranges sourced [...]

Moretonhampstead – All Day Breakfast
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Moretonhampstead – All Day Breakfast

[ January 24, 2012; 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. ] All Day Breakfast in Moretonhampstead Community Hall. 9.00am unti 3.30pm. In aid of Childrens Hospice South West. As last year there will be three course Breakfast with waitress service. This will include a Midfields Granola, Yogurt and Fruit starter, Cooked Breakfast, Toast, Marmalade, Tea and coffee. Great atmosphere.Moretonhampsteadhttp://www.shakeupyourwakeup.com/EventDetail.aspx?EventId=371&PageId=27Moretonhampstead

Driffield – Shake Up Your Wake Up
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Driffield – Shake Up Your Wake Up

[ January 24, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Demonstration and tasting of alternative dishes to brighten up the start to your day. A talk on the nutritional value of breakfast and how it can energise you to tackle what the day has in store. Combine with this the opportunity to discover how a morning routine of stretches and gentle exercise will get your [...]

Up Helly Aa 2011
By: | January 14, 2011 – 11:27 am | No Comment
Up Helly Aa 2011

[ January 24, 2011; 2:00 pm to 11:59 pm. ] Up Helly Aa day involves a series of marches and visitations, culminating in a torch-lit procession and the burning of a galley. This is followed by hours of performing and dancing in halls throughout Lerwick.Shetland, ScotlandWeb: http://www.uphellyaa.org/

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Burns Night 2011 at The Flask Pub
By: | January 14, 2011 – 11:27 am | No Comment
Burns Night 2011 at The Flask Pub

[ January 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Haggis, Tatties and Neeps! Served 6pm until 10pm. BAG PIPER AND ADDRESS TO THE HAGGIS. Book early to avoid disappointment.Hampstead, London, EnglandWeb: http://www.theflaskhampstead.co.uk

Burns Night Celebration at Whatley Manor
By: | January 14, 2011 – 11:26 am | No Comment
Burns Night Celebration at Whatley Manor

[ January 24, 2011; 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Celebrate Burns Night at Whatley Manor where a choice of drinks using Benromach Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky gets the evening underway in Le Mazot Bar. The ’Burns Supper’ will be created by Michelin two star Head Chef Martin Burge in ’The Dining Room’ using specific ingredients from Rannoch Smokery. A few carefully selected Benromach [...]

The Holiday World Show
By: The Editor | September 28, 2009 – 11:28 am | No Comment
The Holiday World Show

[ January 22, 2010; January 23, 2010; January 24, 2010; ] 22-24 January 

RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin 4

www.holidayworldshow.com

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