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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Dover Castle, Dover, Kent, England – ARCHAEOLOGY QUEST
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Dover Castle, Dover, Kent, England – ARCHAEOLOGY QUEST

[ August 28, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Dig into the past and follow the trail of relics. Complete the quest and claim your prize.Dover Castle, Dover, Kent, Englandhttp://www.engl

Pershore, Worcestershire – Pershore Plum Festival
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:50 am | No Comment
Pershore, Worcestershire – Pershore Plum Festival

[ August 28, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Wear purple and come to Pershore for a Bank Holiday weekend of Plum EventsPershore, Worcestershirehttp://www.pershoreplumfestival.org.uk/index.php/main-festival/Pershore, Worcestershire
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 [...]

Glencoe & Dalness – Den Building
By: | February 14, 2012 – 12:32 pm | No Comment
Glencoe & Dalness – Den Building

[ August 28, 2012; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ] Join the rangers to build a den in the woods out of natural materials.Suitable for: Ages 5-11 (Please come dressed for the outdoors!) Glencoe & Dalnesshttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Detail/1693/Glencoe & Dalness

Beaumaris, Wales – Archaeology Tour (Guided Walk)
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:29 pm | No Comment
Beaumaris, Wales – Archaeology Tour (Guided Walk)

[ August 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Explore Angleseys rich archaeology in the company of expert guides, take in the beauty of the islands countryside and seascapes and enjoy good food and hospitality. Weekend breaks/holiday packages. More fieldtrips than guided tours for all those interested in the Celtic past. Beaumaris, Waleshttp://www.ancientfootprints.co.uk/Beaumaris, Wales

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Penrith, Cumbria – Hutton?s Historic Vehicle Show
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:23 pm | No Comment
Penrith, Cumbria – Hutton?s Historic Vehicle Show

[ August 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] It?s a fantastic day of motoring nostalgia, set amongst Hutton?s stunning gardens, which sees over 300 classic cars, motorcycles, vintage tractors and miniature steam engines, displayed by individual enthusiasts and many car clubs.Wonderfully restored cars ranging from magnificent Rolls Royce?s, Jaguars, Sunbeams, and classic sports cars sit alongside breath-taking Aston Martins, as well as old [...]

Norfolk – Sea Cadets Festival 202
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:22 pm | No Comment
Norfolk – Sea Cadets Festival 202

[ August 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Kings Lynn Sea Cadets grand summer festival, Festival 202 (T.S. Vancouvers unit number).Come and enjoy a day for all the family. There will be many stalls and events and displays including the Cadet Drum band, the Gun Run, a hawk display, dance troops, a car boot sale, licensed bar, hog roast – the list [...]

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire – Classic Cars
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:21 pm | No Comment
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire – Classic Cars

[ August 28, 2011; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] A beautiful display of classic cars in the stunning surroundings of Brodsworth Hall and Gardens. See grace, pace and horsepower all in one place. Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshirehttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukBrodsworth Hall and Gardens, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Delgatie Castle, Turriff – Back to Nature in Delgatie Woods
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:19 pm | No Comment
Delgatie Castle, Turriff – Back to Nature in Delgatie Woods

[ August 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A chance to learn or recall simple woodland skills; putting up a tarpaulin, lighting a fire with a sparker and char cloth, using s storm kettle, whittling, sharpening a knife or axe, tying knots, and putting a fire out.Delgatie Castle, Turriffhttp://www.banffshirecoast.comDelgatie Castle, Turriff

Cambridgeshire, Fen Drayton Lakes – Deadly Dozen Bug Hunt
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:19 pm | No Comment
Cambridgeshire, Fen Drayton Lakes – Deadly Dozen Bug Hunt

[ August 28, 2011; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Price: RSPB Wildlife Explorers 1, other children 2, accompanying adults free. FREE childrens places available on production of a Cambridgeshire Guided Busway ticket and voucher from the busway press.Booking essentialThe RSPB are running a series of summer bug-hunting expeditions for families to discover our top 12 predatory mini beasts. Each expedition will end with [...]

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Newport – Goshawks at Cwmcarn Forest
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Newport – Goshawks at Cwmcarn Forest

[ August 28, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Price: Free for AllWant to see a secretive woodland wanderer? Then Cwmcarn Forest is the place to be.You can see the elusive goshawks posing for the camera as they launch our brand new date with nature event for 2011.This is a unique opportunity to see live footage, from their secretly placed nest cam, of the [...]

Totnes Castle, Totnes, Devon – Much Ado About Nothing
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Totnes Castle, Totnes, Devon – Much Ado About Nothing

[ August 28, 2011; 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Rain or Shine Theatre Company will be performing one of the greatest comedies of all time – Shakespeares Much Ado About Nothing. Bring your chairs, picnics, wine and friends and enjoy an enchanting evening of outdoor theatre at its best. Totnes Castle, Totnes, Devonhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukTotnes Castle, Totnes, Devon

Kent – Summer Tours of Charles Darwin’s Garden
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Kent – Summer Tours of Charles Darwin’s Garden

[ August 28, 2011; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Garden tours looking at Charles Darwins garden experiments, seasonal interest in the garden and how the surrounding landscape inspired scientific discovery.Kenthttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukKent

Cleveland – Seals at Greatham Creek
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cleveland – Seals at Greatham Creek

[ August 28, 2011; 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Price: Free for everyoneLet them introduce you to the adorable seals at Greatham Creek – theyll be frolicking in the water or sunbathing on the mud.Rhian and her team of volunteers will be at the seal viewpoint to show you all the seals antics from Wednesday to Sunday every week until the end of October.Clevelandhttp://www.rspb.org.uk/events/details.aspx?id=tcm:9-286207Cleveland

Allington, Lincolnshire – BSPS Summer Championships
By: | August 22, 2011 – 4:14 pm | No Comment
Allington, Lincolnshire – BSPS Summer Championships

[ August 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] National Equestrian EventAllington, Lincolnshirehttp://www.arenauk.org/Allington, Lincolnshire

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Cheshire – The Early Music Man
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:17 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – The Early Music Man

[ August 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Early Music Man returns with his traditional instruments. Come and find out what a Hurdy Gurdy sounds like. 11am 4.30pm Little Moreton HallCongleton RoadCongletonCheshireCW12 4SDTel:01260 272018Email:littlemoretonhall@nationaltrust.org.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Creamfields 2011 – August Bank Holiday Weekend
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:16 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Creamfields 2011 – August Bank Holiday Weekend

[ August 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The original and the best is back, this August Bank Holiday, here in Cheshire.Daresbury EstateDaresburyCheshireWA4 4BBTel:0870 242 7326CheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Car Show – The 31st Cheshire Classic Car & Motorcycle Show
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Car Show –  The 31st Cheshire Classic Car & Motorcycle Show

[ August 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Car Show – The 31st Cheshire Classic Car & Motorcycle Show Inc North West Mercedes Day & Merseyside MGOC Charity Run Capesthorne HallSiddingtonMacclesfieldCheshireSK11 9JYTel:01625 861221 / 01484 667776Email:classicshows@btconnect.comCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Congleton Jazz and Blues Festival 2011
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Congleton Jazz and Blues Festival 2011

[ August 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The second ever Congleton Jazz and Blues Festival will hit the right notes and have residents dancing into the midnight hour over the August bank holiday weekend.Various Venues around Congleton Town CentreCongletonCheshireCW12 1BNCheshireCheshire

Allington, Lincolnshire – BSPS Summer Championships
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:12 pm | No Comment
Allington, Lincolnshire – BSPS Summer Championships

[ August 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] National Equestrian EventAllington, Lincolnshirehttp://www.arenauk.org/Allington, Lincolnshire

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Massed Pipe Bands Day
By: The Editor | July 14, 2011 – 12:11 pm | No Comment
Massed Pipe Bands Day

[ August 28, 2011; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Massed Pipe Bands Day
Floors Castle, Kelso, Borders
Tickets: Adults £9 / Seniors £7.00 / Child £5 / Family (2adults 2 children) £20
A fabulous family day out featuring a historic “Musical Ride” performance by the mounted Household Calvary, pipe band music, free castle and garden tours and children’s entertainment.
Tickets available on the day and in advance from [...]

Arundel Festival
By: The Editor | July 9, 2011 – 10:56 am | No Comment
Arundel Festival

[ August 28, 2011 to August 29, 2011. ]
at venues throughout the town. See the website for events and prices

World Bog Snorkelling Championships
By: The Editor | July 8, 2011 – 7:26 am | No Comment
World Bog Snorkelling Championships

[ August 28, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4SB
£15 adults, £12 juniors (14 – 17 yrs), spectators free

Penrith, Cumbria – Huttons Historic Vehicle Show
By: | June 14, 2011 – 6:00 pm | No Comment
Penrith, Cumbria – Huttons Historic Vehicle Show

[ August 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Its a fantastic day of motoring nostalgia, set amongst Huttons stunning gardens, which sees over 300 classic cars, motorcycles, vintage tractors and miniature steam engines, displayed by individual enthusiasts and many car clubs.Wonderfully restored cars ranging from magnificent Rolls Royces, Jaguars, Sunbeams, and classic sports cars sit alongside breath-taking Aston Martins, as well as old [...]

Dufton, Cumbria – Dufton Agricultural Show
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:52 pm | No Comment
Dufton, Cumbria – Dufton Agricultural Show

[ August 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Known locally as the Fellside Royal Dufton Agricultural Show established in 1864 is one of Cumbrias longest running local shows. Nestling on the fellside its a great day out for all the family. The show features traditional classes such as sheep and cattle horticulture produce and handicrafts dogs dry stone walling and vintage vehicles. The [...]

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Plymouth Seafront, Devon – Plymouth Airshow and Festival
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:42 pm | No Comment
Plymouth Seafront, Devon – Plymouth Airshow and Festival

[ August 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] This year the Airshow will be combined with a full family show, the show will be held over the evening of the 13th July and afternoon of the 14th.There will two stages, the main music stage and a smaller acoustic one, there will be a childrens and family entertainment area plus arena.Trade stands, exhibition area, [...]

Little Gransden, Cambs – Air & Vintage Vehicle Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:40 pm | No Comment
Little Gransden, Cambs – Air & Vintage Vehicle Show

[ August 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Supporting the BBC Children in Need Appeal 2011 and local charities, the Little Gransden Families Day Out Air & Vintage Vehicle Show will include over four hours of vintage and aerobatic flying displays, a vintage, veteran and classic vehicle rally plus numerous other attractions. We have been running our show since 1992 and have raised [...]

Lanhydrock – Food Tasting
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:39 pm | No Comment
Lanhydrock – Food Tasting

[ August 28, 2011; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Sample some locally produced treats in the gift shop on the last weekend of the month. Telephone for details of whats on offer.Lanhydrockhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-events/w-events-find_event.htm?c=1Lanhydrock

Bruntingthorpe, Leics – Cold War jets Open Day
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:31 pm | No Comment
Bruntingthorpe, Leics – Cold War jets Open Day

[ August 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Cold War jets Open DayBruntingthorpe, Leicshttp://www.bruntingthorpe.com/aircraft-museum.htmBruntingthorpe, Leics