Bon Bini! Curacao has it all in one very small island
By: Irene Middleman Thomas | May 25, 2013 – 6:44 am | No Comment

Irene Thomas found Curacao the most successfully diverse country she has ever visited – and one of the most beautiful as well

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Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:52 pm | No Comment
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club

[ November 17, 2013 12:00 pm to November 23, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Many things on the list of 50 Things to do before youre 11 are available all year round at Dinefwr. Become part of the Family Weekend Club and fill your Saturdays or Sundays with free activities for all the family. Youll need a 50 Things scrapbook and your imagination!Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDinefwr [...]

Studland Beach, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England – Seashore scavengers
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:47 pm | No Comment
Studland Beach, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England – Seashore scavengers

[ November 17, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Help clear litter from Studland Beach and enjoy a hearty walk along the sand at the same time.Studland Beach, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukStudland Beach, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England
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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:39 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ November 17, 2013; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Get Fossilling on the Jurassic Coast! Come and join in with one of our famous Fossil Walks along this historic stretch of Dorset coast with Lyme Regis Museum Geologist Paddy Howe and Marine Biologist Chris Andrew.Lyme Regis, West Dorset, Englandhttp://www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk/whats-on/fossil-walksLyme Regis, West Dorset, England
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Ascot, Berkshire , England – The Christmas Fair at Ascot
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
Ascot, Berkshire , England – The Christmas Fair at Ascot

[ November 17, 2012; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] UK Grand Sales who run the Ascot Really Good Deal Fashion Sales, are holding a Christmas Fair at Ascot from Thursday 15th Saturday 17th November. Held in the Pavilion, where the fashion sale takes place, the ground floor will be given over to a fabulous

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Market Square, Stafford, Staffordshire, England – Christmas Parade & Stafford Town Centre Lights Switch-On Event
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:36 am | No Comment
Market Square, Stafford, Staffordshire, England – Christmas Parade & Stafford Town Centre Lights Switch-On Event

[ November 17, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Market Square, Stafford, Staffordshire, Englandhttp://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/whats-on-events/christmasparadestaffordtown

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England – Creative Canaps
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:35 am | No Comment
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England – Creative Canaps

[ November 17, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Just in time for the festive season, head to Blackfriars Restaurant and enjoy a fun and interactive session with one of our top chefs who will show you just how easy it is to prep mouth-watering micro-morsels of sheer delight!Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyn

The Whitstable Castle and Gardens, Kent, England – Christmas at the Castle at The Whitstable Castle and Gardens
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:35 am | No Comment
The Whitstable Castle and Gardens, Kent, England – Christmas at the Castle at The Whitstable Castle and Gardens

[ November 17, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Enjoy a great festive feeling with the most spectacular Christmas at the Castle yet! We have a synthetic ice-rink for the day for you to enjoy (pre-booking advised) and we also have secured the services of Britains Got Talent Semi-Finalists Gay & Alan who

Conwy Nature Reserve, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Wales – Saturday wildlife walks
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:40 pm | No Comment
Conwy Nature Reserve, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Wales – Saturday wildlife walks

[ November 17, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Guided walk, Conwy – Join our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers on a guided walk and learn more about our birds and wildlife. Conwy Nature Reserve, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Wales

Bodelwyddan Castle, Rhyl. , Denbighshire, Wales – Ghost Walks
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:40 pm | No Comment
Bodelwyddan Castle, Rhyl. , Denbighshire, Wales – Ghost Walks

[ November 17, 2012; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Join Bodelwyddan Castles paranormal team on a ghost walk around the castles haunted rooms. You will learn about the history of the house and its inhabitants, as well as hearing ghost stories and personal accounts of paranormal experiences Bodelwyddan

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Small World Centre, Bath House Road, Cardigan Aberteifi, Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales – Knots
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:34 pm | No Comment
Small World Centre, Bath House Road, Cardigan Aberteifi, Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales – Knots

[ November 17, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] This is a wonderful opportunity to discover (or extend your skills in) the world of knot work. Small World Centre, Bath House Road, Cardigan Aberteifi, Cardigan, Ceredigion, Waleshttp://www

Nant Gwrtheyrn Hall, Llithfaen, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Christmas Fair
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:34 pm | No Comment
Nant Gwrtheyrn Hall, Llithfaen, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Christmas Fair

[ November 17, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Why not start your Christmas shopping early in 2012? Visit Nant Gwrtheyrn for a Special day of festive stalls and activities to get you ready for Christmas.Come and meet Father Christmas and enjoy a variety of festive performances by musicians and artists

Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Pembroke Festival
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:34 pm | No Comment
Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Pembroke Festival

[ November 17, 2012; 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] This year is Myths and Legends. So dress-up, decorate your wheels and roll along and join in in the procession on Thursday 12th July either on a bike, roller skates, skateboard or in a wheelchair pushing a pram, pushchair or shopping basket driving a go-k

Brecon Market Hall, The High Street, Brecon, Powys, Wales – Brecon Craft Fairs
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:34 pm | No Comment
Brecon Market Hall, The High Street, Brecon, Powys, Wales – Brecon Craft Fairs

[ November 17, 2012; 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] Brecon Craft Fair has been established for over 20 years and is based in the towns historic market hall.Each month up to 60 traditional independent craft workers and artists offer a wide range of high quality art and crafts. This provides the opportunity

Cwmbran Shopping, Gwent Square, Cwmbran, Torfaen, Wales – Festive Fun – Christmas Parade
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:31 pm | No Comment
Cwmbran Shopping, Gwent Square, Cwmbran, Torfaen, Wales – Festive Fun – Christmas Parade

[ November 17, 2012; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Santa is making his way to see you, along with his friends, arriving at 12noon on Gwent Square! There will be lots of brilliant entertainers working until 3pm and a super Christmas grotto. Cwmbran Shopping, Gwent Square, Cwmbran, Torfaen, Wales

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BATLEY – Annual Craft and Christmas Fair
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
BATLEY – Annual Craft and Christmas Fair

[ November 17, 2011; 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. ] Batley Town Hall, Market Place, Batley WF17 5DAAdmission 50pChristmas Market17 November 2011, 10.00am to 8.00pmThe Mill Department Store, Bradford Rd, Batley WF17 5LZHandmade crafts, festive decorations, gifts, etc. at this open-air marketBATLEYhttp://www.hello-yorkshire.co.uk/blog/christmas-fayres-christmas-markets-in-west-yorkshireBATLEY

The Square, Bournemouth – Bournemouth Christmas Market,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
The Square, Bournemouth – Bournemouth Christmas Market,

[ November 17, 2011; 10:00 am; ] Inspired by the Weihnachtsmarkt traditional German Markets the Bournemouth Christmas Market has been well established for six years now. In 2009 it was given a new lease of life by the new organisers S & D Leisure Europe Ltd who have taken over its running and promotion. We guarantee you will see a big improvement [...]

London – British Red Cross London Christmas Fair
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:27 pm | No Comment
London – British Red Cross London Christmas Fair

[ November 17, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Come to the annual Christmas Fair at the splendid Kensington Town Hall and do all your Christmas shopping under one roof. There are a fantastic selection of stalls selling clothes, accessories, homeware and gifts for all the family. There will also be delicious food and lots of fantastic prizes to be won. Londonhttp://www.redcross.org.uk/Get-involved/Events/Challenge-and-social-events/Social-events/London-Christmas-FairLondon

Plymouth – Plymouth Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:22 pm | No Comment
Plymouth – Plymouth Christmas Market

[ November 17, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Plymouthhttp://www.plymouth.gov.uk/eventitem?newsid=272604Plymouth

Bow Lane Christmas Lights
By: The Editor | October 19, 2011 – 4:57 pm | No Comment
Bow Lane Christmas Lights

[ November 17, 2011; 4:30 pm; ]
Bow Lane, Off Cheapside, London, EC4M 9EE

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Sutton House – Sutton House Book Brunchers
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:31 pm | No Comment
Sutton House – Sutton House Book Brunchers

[ November 17, 2011; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Meet in the cafe to discuss the book of the month! The cafe will be open for brunch and lunch. (Third Thursday of each month, May- November).Sutton Househttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/Sutton House

Gibside – Health Walk
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:31 pm | No Comment
Gibside – Health Walk

[ November 17, 2011; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join their ongoing programme of health walks on the first Wednesday and the third Thursday of each month. Exercise at an easy pace with a friendly group and the support of specially trained volunteers..Gibsidehttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/Gibside

Alsager Patchworkers & Quilters
By: | October 8, 2010 – 2:57 pm | No Comment
Alsager Patchworkers & Quilters

[ November 17, 2010 9:00 am to November 18, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Alsager Patchworkers and Quilters have a meeting each Third Thursday of the month (except August and December) at 7.30pm till 9.30pm, at Christ Church Hall, Church Road, Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2HS. Contact: lizstickley@talktalk.net. We have sewing evenings (making small items, learning new techniques), guest speakers, Meet the Neighbours with show and tell, [...]

Ken Dodd – Happiness Show
By: | October 8, 2010 – 2:57 pm | No Comment
Ken Dodd – Happiness Show

[ November 17, 2010 9:00 am to November 18, 2010 6:00 pm. ] KEN DODD is not only one of Britain’s funniest comedians, but he’s also a true comedy legend, icon and national treasure who has been entertaining us for over 50 years.Come and enjoy his famous ‘Happiness Show’ and you’ll be absolutely discumknockerated (that’s Knotty Ash for ‘over the moon’) by a truly tattifelarius evening of laughter [...]

The Hollow – SADOS
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:55 pm | No Comment
The Hollow – SADOS

[ November 17, 2010 7:30 pm to November 20, 2010 9:30 pm. ] The HollowSADOSAmateur TheatreBy Agatha ChristieAutumn is coming to The Hollow, Lord and Lady Angkatell’s country manor. It should be an exciting weekend where the guests, including an artist, a doctor and a Holly

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Tommy Tiernan ‘Crooked Man’
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:17 pm | No Comment
Tommy Tiernan ‘Crooked Man’

[ November 17, 2010 9:00 am to November 21, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Tommy Tiernan ‘Crooked Man’From 17/11/2010 to 21/11/2010 Tickets go on Sale Monday 10th May 2010 from Ticketmaster and other usual outlets nationwide