Bon Bini! Curacao has it all in one very small island
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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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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:41 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ July 10, 2013; 11:30 am to 2:30 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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Conwy Castle, Conwy, Wales – Walks with the Washerwoman Laundry, Lingerie and Lye
By: | June 19, 2012 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Conwy Castle, Conwy, Wales – Walks with the Washerwoman  Laundry, Lingerie and Lye

[ July 10, 2012; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Our washerwoman will lead you around the castle and take you into the town.Conwy Castle, Conwy, Waleshttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/allevents/5993495/?lang=enConwy Castle, Conwy, Wales
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Glencoe & Dalness – Glencoe Challenge
By: | February 14, 2012 – 12:32 pm | No Comment
Glencoe & Dalness – Glencoe Challenge

[ July 10, 2012; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ] Come and test your knowledge of the mountains and their wildlife and play the Glencoe Challenge.Come and test your knowledge of the mountains and their wildlife and play the Glencoe Challenge. This is a large scale board game well play outside if its fine and indoors if its wet! Glencoe & Dalnesshttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Detail/1692/Glencoe & Dalness

Cheshire – A Couple of Swells – Claire Martin and Richard Rodney Bennett: 10 July 2011
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:17 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – A Couple of Swells – Claire Martin and Richard Rodney Bennett: 10 July 2011

[ July 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Cabaret at its classiest!VENUE:Town Hall, Assembly RoomsChester, CH1 2HJDATE: 10 July 11TIME: 7.30pmTel:0845 241 7868Email:info@chesterfestivals.co.ukCheshireCheshire

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Cheshire – BMW Show
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:16 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – BMW Show

[ July 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Tatton Park once again plays host to the largest gathering of BMWs in the North of England.Tatton ParkKNUTSFORDWA16 6QNTel:01625 374400 / 0161 678 2088Email:tatton@cheshireeast.gov.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Chester Summer Music Festival Violin Open Day: 10th July 2011
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Chester Summer Music Festival Violin Open Day: 10th July 2011

[ July 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Calling all Cheshire violin students!VENUE: The Kings SchoolChester, CH4 7QLDATE: 10 July 11TIME: 10am – 4pmTEL: 01244 405639Tel:01244 405639Email:info@chesterfestivals.co.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Disability Awareness Day
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:14 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Disability Awareness Day

[ July 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The largest voluntary led disability event in Europe. A fun day out for all the familyWalton Hall & GardensWalton Lea RoadWaltonWarringtonCheshireWA4 6SNTel:01925 601617Email:waltonhall@warrington.gov.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Focus on lotions and potions
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:14 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Focus on lotions and potions

[ July 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Focus on lotions and potions – Herbs and spices were an essential part of Tudor life. Come and discover some of their interesting and bizarre uses. 11am 4pmLittle Moreton HallCongleton RoadCongletonCheshireCW12 4SDTel:01260 272018Email:littlemoretonhall@nationaltrust.org.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Inviting Inverts – RECORD INVERTEBRATES
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:13 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Inviting Inverts – RECORD INVERTEBRATES

[ July 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Join us for the sixth event in the series as we explore the grounds of Beeston Castle, with its breathtaking views and surrounding 40 acres of species-rich woodlands, in search of invertebrates and any other species we may encounter along the way.Beeston CastleTarporleyCheshireCW6 9TXTel:01244 383749Email:karen@record-lrc.co.ukCheshireCheshire

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Manchester – Sparkle, The National Transgender Celebration
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:59 pm | No Comment
Manchester – Sparkle, The National Transgender Celebration

[ July 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Sparkle is a celebration of all things transgender, from workshops and talks to parties, meals and fun, it is a weekend festival promoting the positive and at the same time providing support, help and friendship for those who need it. This year we plan to build on the success of 2010, with even more stalls [...]

Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire – Hebden Bridge Arts Festival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire – Hebden Bridge Arts Festival

[ July 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] 2011 sees the 18th consecutive annual Arts Festival in Hebden Bridge. Our programmers have worked hard to bring you some of the most talented, exciting and innovative performers available. This years exciting line up includes bassist of Joy Division and New Order Peter Hook; comedy from Robin Ince, Russell Kane and Cabaret Heaven; the [...]

Birmingham – 27th Birmingham International Jazz Festival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Birmingham – 27th Birmingham International Jazz Festival

[ July 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] 27TH Birmingham International Jazz & Blues FestivalJuly 1st to 10th 2011.200 performances in 50 venues across the City and the Region almost all free to the public.First confirmations include the Billie Holiday tribute Lady Sings The Blues with Val Wiseman, Digby Fairweather, Alan Barnes, Roy Williams, Brian Dee, Pat McCarthy, Len Skeat and Bobby Worth [...]

Solihull – 10th Summer Stroll in aid of TroopAid
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Solihull – 10th Summer Stroll in aid of TroopAid

[ July 10, 2011; 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. ] After 9 years we are relaunching our Summer Stroll with a new charity for 2011, we hope you will want to help us raise funds for this very worthy causeThere will be a choice of 3 signposted routes of 2, 5 or 8 miles along footpaths, towpaths and country lanes, passing by local country pubs. [...]

Solihull – Solihull & Warwickshire Bikeathon
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Solihull – Solihull & Warwickshire Bikeathon

[ July 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Whether you are looking for a challenge, love cycling or just want a fun day out with a fantastic atmosphere, then tell all your friends, family and colleagues to be a part of the Solihull & Warwickshire Bikeathon this year!Like all our Bikeathons this event is suitable for all ages. There will be a choice [...]

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Hampton Court Palace, Surrey – Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:55 pm | No Comment
Hampton Court Palace, Surrey – Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

[ July 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The worlds largest flower showHampton Court Palace Flower Show is the ultimate experience for passionate gardeners and those looking to start their own home-grown garden. This year dont miss:The RHS Edible Garden, for everything you want to know about growing your ownThe fabulous Festival of RosesInspirational show and small gardens, conceptual and English Poets GardensA [...]

Chichester – Chichester Festivities
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:55 pm | No Comment
Chichester – Chichester Festivities

[ July 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Start the summer in style with 17 days of world-class music, fireworks, talks, comedy, exhibitions and spectacular outdoor events as Chichester celebrates its 37th Festivities from 24 June 10 July.Renowned for its feast of music this years Festival offers much more with some 150 events of virtually non-stop entertainment. Audiences will be spoilt for [...]

Shoreham by the Sea – Chilli Fest
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:55 pm | No Comment
Shoreham by the Sea – Chilli Fest

[ July 10, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Chilli Fest (UK) is all about bringing together people for a total fun day out for chilli lovers alike but more importantly fun for all the family whether you like chilli or not. Chilli Fest (UK) events will host a variety of independent chilli traders & growers from all over the UK selling products like [...]

Dorset – Dorset Seafood Festival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:55 pm | No Comment
Dorset – Dorset Seafood Festival

[ July 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Dorset Seafood Festival is a charitable event, organised by the Weymouth Harbour Traders Association Ltd, a non-profit making social enterprise dedicated to the improvement and promotion of Weymouths harbour for the benefit of its visitors, businesses and the community.The festival celebrates Dorsets inseparable links with the sea and its fishing communities and takes place [...]

Birdingbury – Birdingbury Country Show
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:55 pm | No Comment
Birdingbury – Birdingbury Country Show

[ July 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The 2011 event will take place on the 9th and 10th July.Birdingburyhttp://birdingburycountryshow.com/Birdingbury

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Edinburgh, Lothian – Firth of Forth seabird cruises
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:53 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh, Lothian – Firth of Forth seabird cruises

[ July 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] We dont mind if we get a mouthful off other birds.Life can be tough when youre a small bird – like us puffins – competing for fish among flocks of hungry guillemots and razorbills. Thats why our colourful beaks arent just there to look pretty.With spines inside our beaks that can hold up to 60 [...]

Fladbury, Worcestershire – Fladbury Walkabout 2011
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:53 pm | No Comment
Fladbury, Worcestershire – Fladbury Walkabout 2011

[ July 10, 2011; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Experience the hidden treasures of this picturesqueand welcoming riverside village in the Vale of Evesham Flower Festival Open Gardens Boat Trips Stalls Entertainments Fun Run (Sunday) Refreshments Evening Concert (Saturday) Songs of Praise and (Sunday) EntranceAdults- 5 per day Children under 15- Free Weekend Ticket 8 Free Parking [...]

Evesham, Worcestershire – Evesham River Festival 2011
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:53 pm | No Comment
Evesham, Worcestershire – Evesham River Festival 2011

[ July 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] 8th 9th & 10th July 2011WORKMAN GARDENS, EVESHAMA weekend of Entertainment, Events, Stalls, Parades, Races and displays.Evesham, Worcestershirehttp://www.eveshamriverfestival.co.uk/Evesham, Worcestershire

Barbury, Wiltshire – Barbury International Horse Trials
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:53 pm | No Comment
Barbury, Wiltshire – Barbury International Horse Trials

[ July 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Set in a natural amphitheatre formed by the beautiful Marlborough Downs, Barbury offers probably the best views of a cross-country circuit – anywhere. The course has been designed by Mark Philips to test the skills and courage of the worlds finest horses and riders.If youre hungry or thirsty, theres a wide variety of food and [...]

Marlborough – Wiltshire County Show at Barbury for 2011
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:53 pm | No Comment
Marlborough – Wiltshire County Show at Barbury for 2011

[ July 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Shows aim will be to demonstrate the vital role that farming and food production play in Wiltshire and the wider community. It will be fun and informative with plenty to see and do for all the family.In 2011 the Show will run on Saturday and Sunday July 9th & 10th, with different rural [...]

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Box Hill, Surrey – Box Hill Village Fair
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:52 pm | No Comment
Box Hill, Surrey – Box Hill Village Fair

[ July 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Village Fair in Box Hil in SurreyBox Hill, Surreyhttp://www.boxhillcommunity.com/Box Hill, Surrey

Ullswater, Cumbria – Dalemain Food & Craft Fair
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:52 pm | No Comment
Ullswater, Cumbria – Dalemain Food & Craft Fair

[ July 10, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Admission Prices:The event will be held in marqueesOn the Day:Adults 5.50, Seniors 5.00, Children (8-16 years) 1.50Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) 12.50Advance Tickets:Adults 4.50, Seniors 4.00, Children (8-16 years) 1.00Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) 10.00Ullswater, Cumbriahttp://www.dalemain.com/events.htmUllswater, Cumbria

Buckfastleigh, Devon – South Devon Railway 1940s Weekend
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:52 pm | No Comment
Buckfastleigh, Devon – South Devon Railway 1940s Weekend

[ July 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A nostalgic return to Britain in the 1940s with military displays and a busy railway theme. Staged in co-operation with the Devon Area Military Vehicle Trust.Buckfastleigh, Devonhttp://www.southdevonrailway.co.uk/eventsBuckfastleigh, Devon

Wymeswold, Leics – Rempstone Steam & Country Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:45 pm | No Comment
Wymeswold, Leics – Rempstone Steam & Country Show

[ July 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Working steam displays, vintage vehicles, crafts, fairground traders, hundreds of exhibits, weekend camping etcWymeswold, Leicshttp://www.rempstonesteam.org/Wymeswold, Leics