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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:51 pm | No Comment
Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun

[ February 9, 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
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park

[ February 9, 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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South Cornwall Coast, Cornwall, England – Formative orchard tree pruning workshop in South East Cornwall
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:51 pm | No Comment
South Cornwall Coast, Cornwall, England – Formative orchard tree pruning workshop in South East Cornwall

[ February 9, 2013; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Come along and find out how to care for young orchard trees. A hands on workshop were you can learn how to prune and care for young apple trees and get information on other orchard fruits, pests and diseases.South Cornwall Coast, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukSouth Cornwall Coast, Cornwall, England
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Polzeath to Port Quin, Cornwall, England – Scrub ‘n spuds at Polzeath
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Polzeath to Port Quin, Cornwall, England – Scrub ‘n spuds at Polzeath

[ February 9, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Help the local ranger team clear scrub from Pentire headland and enjoy a complimentary jacket spud baked on the bonfire. Come along and play a valuable part in managing our cliff top habitats. We need to clear invading scrub to allow diverse maritime flora to flourish. We will have a bonfire going to cook jacket [...]

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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Nordic Walking – Free Tasters
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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Nordic Walking – Free Tasters

[ February 9, 2013; 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Get fit and have fun in Killertons parkland. Nordic Walking burns up to 40% more than ordinary walking. Join our qualified Nordic Walking instructor Fiona Swan for a free 45 minute walk at Killerton.Killerton, Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukKillerton, Exeter, Devon, England
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – The Garden Shed – Willow Weaving Workshop
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:45 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – The Garden Shed – Willow Weaving Workshop

[ February 9, 2013; 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Work with Serena Hodgson, an artist from The Garden Shed and learn a new creative skill; create a beautiful bread or fruit basket out of willow in the stunning surroundings of Gibside Stables . Booking Essential – 55 per person, includes all materials, refreshments and a seasonal lunch.More Information: Serena Hodgson, 07774585818, serena@serenahodgson.comGibside, Gateshead, Tyne [...]

Polesden Lacey, Surrey, England – Volunteer Recruitment Coffee Mornings
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey, England – Volunteer Recruitment Coffee Mornings

[ February 9, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Polesden LaceyVolunteer Recruitment Coffee MorningsDiscover how you can make new friends, develop your skills and interests and contribute to your local community by becoming a volunteer. Polesden Lacey already has over 700 friendly volunteers, who would love to welcome you to the team. We have a wide range of roles available in the house and [...]

Greenbank Garden, Clarkston , Glasgow, Scotland – Garden Walk – Snowdrops
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Greenbank Garden, Clarkston , Glasgow, Scotland – Garden Walk – Snowdrops

[ February 9, 2013; 2:30 pm to 3:40 pm. ] Join the garden team to learn more about snowdrops.This months walk tours the garden and woodland to learn more about snowdrops, their cultivation and propagation. Greenbank Garden, Clarkston , Glasgow, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Greenbank-Garden/Garden-Walk-Snowdrops/Greenbank Garden, Clarkston , Glasgow, Scotland
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RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England – Growing vegetables under cover
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:43 pm | No Comment
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England – Growing vegetables under cover

[ February 9, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] From cloches to cold frames, poly-tunnels to greenhouses, there are a number of ways that you can get the best out of your vegetables by growing them under cover. Come on this course led by horticulture tutor and radio presenter Joe Maiden to find out which method of protection is best for which vegetables, and [...]

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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ February 9, 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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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Get Active! Health Walk
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:17 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Get Active! Health Walk

[ February 9, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Get inspired for gentle exercise on short sociable walks around Gibside with our healthy walking group four times a month. Free entry!Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukGibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
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Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England – Ilkley Beer Festival
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:15 am | No Comment
Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England – Ilkley Beer Festival

[ February 9, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Drink and be merry! More information on the website.Ilkley, West Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.ilkleybeerfestival.org.uk/Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England
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Fleetwood, Lancashire, England – Fleetwood Beer Festival
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:15 am | No Comment
Fleetwood, Lancashire, England – Fleetwood Beer Festival

[ February 9, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Drink and be merry! More information on the website.Fleetwood, Lancashire, Englandhttp://www.blackpoolcamra.org.uk/Fleetwood, Lancashire, England
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Moated Sites around Nantwich
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:26 pm | No Comment
Moated Sites around Nantwich

[ February 9, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A number of sites will be examined including the comparatively rare complete water-filled moat at Acton.Joseph Heler RoomNantwich MuseumPillory StreetNantwichCheshireCW5 5BQUnited KingdomTel: 01270 627104Fax: Email: enquiries@nantwichmuseum.org.uk

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Chester Music Society: Celebrity Concert – Piers Lane, piano
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:25 pm | No Comment
Chester Music Society: Celebrity Concert – Piers Lane, piano

[ February 9, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Australian pianist Piers LaneVENUE:St Marys CentreChesterCH1 2DWUnited KingdomTel: 0151 339 7326Fax: Email: celebtickets@chestermusicsociety.org.uk

Conservation Tour
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:05 pm | No Comment
Conservation Tour

[ February 9, 2011; 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Conservation TourAn opportunity to get behind the scenes at theMuseum to see how artefacts are conserved for thefuture. Includes a look at furniture and textileconservation, bookbinding and archaeologicalconservation. Booking essential.Dublinhttp://www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspxDublin

Cotswold AONB Guided Walks
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Cotswold AONB Guided Walks

[ February 9, 2011; 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Minchinhampton, Amberley and Box – Wednesday, February 09, 2011 – ModerateA bracing short winter walk skirting Minchinhampton Common and visiting the attractive villages of Amberley and Box.Start Time: 10:00Starting point: Roadside leading to common alongside Minchinhampton Churchyard.Leaders:Alan Bulley, Peter Russell2.5 hours; 5 milesExplorer 168 / 872009 Map square: C6Cotswoldshttp://www.cotswoldsaonb.org.uk/?page=walkresults&SearchFilter=Cotswolds

Cotswold AONB Guided Walks
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Cotswold AONB Guided Walks

[ February 9, 2011; 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. ] A Classic English Parkland – Wednesday, February 09, 2011 – EasyA walk through a classic English parkland setting with a chance to admire Barnsley Park. Then across open country before returning to Barnsley Village Pub for an optional pub lunch. Walk accessible by bus from Cirencester – Cotswold Green 860.Start Time: 10:00Starting point: [...]