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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Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:54 pm | No Comment
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Family Weekend Club

[ July 13, 2013 12:00 pm to July 20, 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 [...]

Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:54 pm | No Comment
Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, England – Weekend Milling Demonstrations

[ July 13, 2013 11:00 am to July 14, 2013 4:00 pm. ] See how this fully restored workng water mill produces stone-ground wholemeal flour using the power of the river Itchen.Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukWinchester City Mill, Hampshire, 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 [...]

Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:48 pm | No Comment
Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun

[ July 13, 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
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:47 pm | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park

[ July 13, 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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Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, England – CHESHIRE STEAM RALLY
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:41 pm | No Comment
Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, England – CHESHIRE STEAM RALLY

[ July 13, 2013 9:00 am to July 14, 2013 6:00 pm. ] Steam engines, vintage vehicles and displays, bar, catering and camping.Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, Englandhttp://www.outdoorshows.co.uk/Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, 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 [...]

Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:41 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ July 13, 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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Swansea , Swansea , Wales – Wales National Airshow
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:24 pm | No Comment
Swansea , Swansea , Wales – Wales National Airshow

[ July 13, 2013 9:00 am to July 14, 2013 6:00 pm. ] Waless premier airshow will feature participation from the Royal Air Force, Navy and Army. SA1 9SASwansea , Swansea , Waleshttp://www.walesnationalairshow.com/Swansea , Swansea , Wales
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North Coates Airfield , Lincolnshire, England – North Coates Classic Wings & Wheels
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:24 pm | No Comment
North Coates Airfield , Lincolnshire, England – North Coates Classic Wings & Wheels

[ July 13, 2013 9:00 am to July 14, 2013 6:00 pm. ] Fly-in and classic cars on show at North Coates AIrfield in Lincolnshire. DN36 5XUNorth Coates Airfield , Lincolnshire, Englandhttp://homepage.ntlworld.com/northcoatesflyingclub/events.htmlNorth Coates Airfield , Lincolnshire, England
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RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset , England – RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day 2013
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:24 pm | No Comment
RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset , England – RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day 2013

[ July 13, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A change back to a more traditional date for Air Day. The Royal Navys biggest airshow of the year with extensive air and ground displays for the UK and beyond BA22 8HBRNAS Yeovilton, Somerset , Englandhttp://www.yeoviltonairday.co.uk/RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset , England
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IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, England – Flying Legends 2013
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:24 pm | No Comment
IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, England – Flying Legends 2013

[ July 13, 2013 9:00 am to July 14, 2013 6:00 pm. ] Europes, if not the Worlds premier warbird airshow which year on year attracts aircraft from across Europes and sometimes from the US too. CB22 4QRIWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, Englandhttp://www.fighter-collection.com/IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, England
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Tendring, Essex, England – Tendring Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Tendring, Essex, England – Tendring Show

[ July 13, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Tendring, Essex, Englandhttp://tendringshow.co.uk/Tendring, Essex, 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 be found [...]

Island of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland – Point Agricultural Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Island of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland – Point Agricultural Show

[ July 13, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Island of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotlandhttp://www.pointshow.co.uk/Island of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
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Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland – Kirriemuir Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland – Kirriemuir Show

[ July 13, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotlandhttp://www.kirriemuir-show.co.uk/Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland
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Newport Show, Newport Show, Wales – Newport Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Newport Show, Newport Show, Wales – Newport Show

[ July 13, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Newport Show, Newport Show, Waleshttp://www.newportshow.org/Newport Show, Newport Show, Wales
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Echt, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – Echt Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Echt, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – Echt Show

[ July 13, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Echt, Aberdeenshire, Scotlandhttp://www.echtshow.co.uk/Echt, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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Great Eccleston, Lancashire, England – Gt. Eccleston Agricultural Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Great Eccleston, Lancashire, England – Gt. Eccleston Agricultural Show

[ July 13, 2013 9:00 am to July 14, 2013 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Great Eccleston, Lancashire, Englandhttp://www.greatecclestonshow.co.uk/Great Eccleston, Lancashire, 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 [...]

Bristol , Bristol, England – Foodies Festival 2013
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Bristol , Bristol, England – Foodies Festival 2013

[ July 13, 2013 9:00 am to July 15, 2013 6:00 pm. ] Join us at a Foodies Festival near you this summer for the chance to meet top chefs and experience the most exciting mix of food, drink and culinary talent.Bristol , Bristol, Englandhttp://www.foodiesfestival.com/Bristol , Bristol, England
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Caerphilly Castle, Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan, Wales – Awen
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:53 am | No Comment
Caerphilly Castle, Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan, Wales – Awen

[ July 13, 2012; 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Myths and legends have always been intriguing and Awen is no different. It involves a three-day celebration of poetic inspiration through sculpture, film, dance, music and drama. This will be a festival to truly reflect the vibrancy and culture of the region. Its also a chance for all to take time out and reflect on [...]

Segontium Roman Fort, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales – Meet the Archaeologist
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:53 am | No Comment
Segontium Roman Fort, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales – Meet the Archaeologist

[ July 13, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Our expert archaeologist will be on site all day to answer all of your questions about Segontium Roman Fort. Take a guided tour of the fort.Segontium Roman Fort, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Waleshttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/allevents/5888784/?lang=enSegontium Roman Fort, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales
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Cheshire – tenThing Brassensemble: 13 July 2011
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:17 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – tenThing Brassensemble: 13 July 2011

[ July 13, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] An all-female brass ensemble! Great music and fabulous entertainment!VENUE:Town Hall, Assembly RoomsChester, CH1 2HJDATE: 13 July 11TIME: 7.30pmTel:0845 241 7868Email:info@chesterfestivals.co.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Mid Cheshire Music Train: Time Bandits
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:13 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Mid Cheshire Music Train: Time Bandits

[ July 13, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Toot toot – all aboard the music train!The Mid Cheshire Railway Music Train combines toe tapping rhythms and big bossa novas with a trip through the scenic Cheshire countryside.Starts from Chester Railway StationChesterCheshireCH1 3NTEmail:musictrains@midcheshirerail.org.ukCheshireCheshire

City of London Cart Marking Ceremony
By: The Editor | June 16, 2011 – 9:21 am | No Comment
City of London Cart Marking Ceremony

[ July 13, 2011; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ]
Guildhall yard, Guildhall, London EC2V 5AE
The annual tradition where vintge vehicles are “marked” with a red hot poker onto a wooden plaque on each vehicle
Free

Oxford – Pond creation and conservation, Oxford.
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Oxford – Pond creation and conservation, Oxford.

[ July 13, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Comparrison of a variety of wildlife ponds, demonstrating why ponds are important and new ponds can have an immediate effect on local biodiversity (Please book at www.floralocale.org)Oxfordhttp://www.grasslands-trust.org/news.php?newsid=56Oxford

Great Yorkshire Show
By: The Editor | April 1, 2010 – 9:09 am | No Comment
Great Yorkshire Show

[ July 13, 2010 to July 15, 2010. ] www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk/html/home/Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate

Adults; £21 (in advance £18)
Seniors; £20 (in advance £17)
Children; £10 (in advance £8)