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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Loggerheads Country Park. Vanessa Warrington, Mold,, Denbighshire, Wales – Autumn Stroll
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:41 pm | No Comment
Loggerheads Country Park. Vanessa Warrington, Mold,, Denbighshire, Wales – Autumn Stroll

[ October 25, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A 6 mile circular autumnal walk to enjoy the fantastic colours of nature and beautiful views. Meet at Loggerheads Country Park. Please call to book a place. Loggerheads Country Park. Vanessa Warrington, Mold,, Denbighshire, Wales

Plas Mawr, High Street, Conwy, Conwy, Wales – Spooky tales and tours of Plas Mawr
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:41 pm | No Comment
Plas Mawr, High Street, Conwy, Conwy, Wales – Spooky tales and tours of Plas Mawr

[ October 25, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Shadows dance and doors creak and what do you see from the corner of your eye? Stories of old are told, some you will remember, some you will try to forget!Plas Mawr, High Street, Conwy, Conwy, Wales

GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Wood Turning
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:37 pm | No Comment
GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Wood Turning

[ October 25, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Our traditional Wood Turner John can be seen at GreenWood Forest Park creating works of art on his Lathe. John creates wood bowls and dishes as well as mushrooms, mice and toy cars. You will find John in the craft area of the Park GreenWood Forest Pa

Dartmouth Food Festival
By: The Editor | September 16, 2012 – 10:22 am | No Comment
Dartmouth Food Festival

[ October 25, 2012 to October 26, 2012. ]
various venues in Dartmouth, Cornwall; see website for details
entry free but tastings are charged
generally events start in the afternoon but see website for timings

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Staffordshire County Showground, Staffordshire, Staffordshire, England – Midland Counties Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:41 am | No Comment
Staffordshire County Showground, Staffordshire, Staffordshire, England – Midland Counties Dog Show

[ October 25, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowStaffordshire County Showground, Staffordshire, Staffordshire, Englandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukStaffordshire County Showground, Staffordshire, Staffordshire, Englan

Saltram, Plymouth – Themed Guided Tours
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:59 am | No Comment
Saltram, Plymouth – Themed Guided Tours

[ October 25, 2012; 11:15 am to 11:45 am. ] Join our National Trust trained tour guides for a themed half hour taster tour. Be enthralled as our guides bring to life the stories of the people that lived and worked here, upstairs and downstairs, and how they changed and influenced Saltram. Themes include: Where are the toilets?, Sir Joshua Reynolds and Servant Life at [...]

Halloween Fun and Fright
By: The Editor | October 25, 2011 – 6:06 am | No Comment
Halloween Fun and Fright

[ October 25, 2011; 10:40 am to 3:40 pm. ]
runs from Tenterden to Bodiam
Fares: Family £37 – Adult £13.50 – Senior £12:50 and Child £8.50.
Fright Night Trains 28 and 29 October 2011 – activities at Tenterden station start at 4:30pm and trains depart at 6pm. All seats £14.50 pp

Hinton Ampner – Conservation Tuesdays
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:32 pm | No Comment
Hinton Ampner – Conservation Tuesdays

[ October 25, 2011; 11:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] See staff and volunteers carrying out conservation with theme each weekHinton Ampnerhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/Hinton Ampner

East Riddlesden Hall – Free Health Walk
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:32 pm | No Comment
East Riddlesden Hall – Free Health Walk

[ October 25, 2011; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Come and join the National Trust for a relaxed health walk… and then follow it up with a cuppa in the tearoom!East Riddlesden Hallhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/East Riddlesden Hall

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Llangefni, Isle Of Anglesey – Celf Natur – Nature Art (Workshop)
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:26 pm | No Comment
Llangefni, Isle Of Anglesey – Celf Natur – Nature Art (Workshop)

[ October 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Art Workshop – Nature ArtOne of our many events taking place at Oriel Ynys Mon. For further information regarding the event and tomake a booking contact the Oriel receptionon 01248 752004 / 01248 724444. Llangefni, Isle Of AngleseyLlangefni, Isle Of Anglesey

Cheshire – Three Fine Peaks
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:17 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Three Fine Peaks

[ October 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] ** Part of Bollington Walking Festival 2011**From Lamaload to Shutlingsloe, via Shining Tor. Our return takes in Teggs Nose. Wonderful views. 13 miles, strenuous, mostly hill walking. Meet at 10am, Lamaload Car Park, Rainow, Bollington.East Cheshire RamblersLamaload Car ParkHooleyhey LaneRainowCheshireCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Walking the Way to Health
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:16 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Walking the Way to Health

[ October 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] **Part of the Bollington Walking Festival 2011**This is a gentle 2-3 miles walk for all ages and abilities. Explore the natural environment and industrial heritage of the canal and Middlewood Way (originally the Macclesfield to Marple Railway).Age UK in partnership with Bridgend CentreBridgend Centre104 Palmerston RoadBollingtonCheshireSK10 5PWTel:01625 576311Email:info@bridgendcentre.org.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Written in Stone
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:16 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Written in Stone

[ October 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] **Part of the Bollington Walking Festival 2011**Absorb the stories of quarrying as you climb to White Nancy, ramble along Kerridge Ridge and follow in the quarrymans footsteps, exploring their ancient paved paths.Bridgend Centre104 Palmerston RoadBollingtonCheshireSK10 5PWTel:01625 576311Email:info@bridgendcentre.org.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Historic Walk through Bollington
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:13 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Historic Walk through Bollington

[ October 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] **Part of the Bollington Walking Festival 2011**Bollington has a magic all of its own. Absorb this sense of history as you wander around the town. Church spires, mill chimneys and the canal meandering past the splendour of Clarence & Adelphi Mill.Bridgend Centre104 Palmerston RoadBollingtonCheshireSK10 5PWTel:01625 576311Email:info@bridgendcentre.org.ukCheshireCheshire

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Cheshire – Music with Maplewood
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:13 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Music with Maplewood

[ October 25, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] ** Part of Bollington Walking Festival 2011**Music with Maplewood – 8.30pm. Free entry The Poachers Inn95 Ingersley RoadBollingtonCheshireSK10 5RETel:01625 572086CheshireCheshire

Shell Chester Literature Festival: Clare Dudman – 25th Oct 2010
By: | October 8, 2010 – 3:00 pm | No Comment
Shell Chester Literature Festival: Clare Dudman – 25th Oct 2010

[ October 25, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Clare Dudman – The Miracle in the Desert: the Secret History of Britain’s Most Audacious Colony Forum Studio Theatre l Mon 25th Oct l 1 pm l £3Impoverished and oppressed, they’d been promised paradise on earth: a [...]

Shell Chester Literature Festival: Mark Kermode – 25th Oct 2010
By: | October 8, 2010 – 3:00 pm | No Comment
Shell Chester Literature Festival: Mark Kermode – 25th Oct 2010

[ October 25, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Mark Kermode: It’s Only a Movie l Town Hall Assembly Rooms l 7.30pm l £10In It’s only a Movie, the incomparable Mark Kermode takes us into the weird world of a life lived in widescreen. Join him [...]

Ramble round Pott Shrigley and Rainow
By: | October 8, 2010 – 2:59 pm | No Comment
Ramble round Pott Shrigley and Rainow

[ October 25, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] **Part of the Bollington Walking Festival 2010**Come on this 10 mile ramble across the beautiful hills, valleys and fields around Bollington, following ancient tracks and trails along the way. Please bring a picnic.This walk is led by The Bridgend Centre with support from the Peak District National Park Ranger Service.Meeting point – Bridgend Centre, [...]

Shell Chester Literature Festival: Mark Kermode – 25th Oct 2010
By: | September 21, 2010 – 4:48 pm | No Comment
Shell Chester Literature Festival: Mark Kermode – 25th Oct 2010

[ October 25, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Mark Kermode: It’s Only a Movie l Town Hall Assembly Rooms l 7.30pm l £10In It’s only a Movie, the incomparable Mark Kermode takes us into the weird world of a life lived in widescreen. Join him [...]

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Shell Chester Literature Festival: Clare Dudman – 25th Oct 2010
By: | September 21, 2010 – 4:48 pm | No Comment
Shell Chester Literature Festival: Clare Dudman – 25th Oct 2010

[ October 25, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Clare Dudman – The Miracle in the Desert: the Secret History of Britain’s Most Audacious Colony Forum Studio Theatre l Mon 25th Oct l 1 pm l £3Impoverished and oppressed, they’d been promised paradise on earth: a [...]

Roly Daniels and Dee Reilly
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:20 pm | No Comment
Roly Daniels and Dee Reilly

[ October 25, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Roly Daniels and Dee ReillyFrom 25/10/2010 to 25/10/2010 The Roly Daniels and Dee Reilly Show ‘Sweet Memories’With Special Guests L

Adidas Dublin Marathon 2010
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:20 pm | No Comment
Adidas Dublin Marathon 2010

[ October 25, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Adidas Dublin Marathon 2010From 25/10/2010 to 25/10/2010 This is the 31st year of the Lifestyle Sports – adidas Dublin Marathon, which is run through

Spookyshire
By: | May 11, 2010 – 10:09 am | No Comment
Spookyshire

[ October 25, 2010; 10:00 am; ] Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire The Heights of Abraham