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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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:40 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ August 7, 2013; 10:45 am to 1:45 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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Umberleigh , Devon, England – North Devon Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:18 am | No Comment
Umberleigh , Devon, England – North Devon Show

[ August 7, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Umberleigh , Devon, Englandhttp://www.northdevonshow.com/Umberleigh , Devon, England
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Wigtown , Wigtownshire, Scotland – Wigtown Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:18 am | No Comment
Wigtown , Wigtownshire, Scotland – Wigtown Show

[ August 7, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Wigtown , Wigtownshire, Scotlandhttp://www.wigtownshow.org.uk/Wigtown , Wigtownshire, Scotland
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Sutton Hoo , Suffolk, England – Get Crafty – Summer Holiday
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:54 am | No Comment
Sutton Hoo , Suffolk, England – Get Crafty – Summer Holiday

[ August 7, 2012; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Drop in and make your own piece of Sutton Hoo treasure to take homeSutton Hoo , Suffolk, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukSutton Hoo , Suffolk, England
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Egton Bridge, nr Whitby, North Yorkshire – The Egton Bridge Gooseberry Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:10 am | No Comment
Egton Bridge, nr Whitby, North Yorkshire – The Egton Bridge Gooseberry Show

[ August 7, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Egton Bridge, eight miles from Whitby in the North York Moors National Park, is the setting for the oldest surviving gooseberry show in the country, established in 1800. The show is held on the first Tuesday in August each year by the Egton Bridge Old Gooseberry Society.Egton Bridge, nr Whitby, North Yorkshirehttp://www.egtongooseberryshow.org.uk/Egton Bridge, nr [...]

Egton Bridge – Gooseberry Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Egton Bridge – Gooseberry Show

[ August 7, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Egton Bridge, eight miles from Whitby in the North York Moors National Park, is the setting for the oldest surviving gooseberry show in the country, established in 1800. The show is held on the first Tuesday in August each year by the Egton Bridge Old Gooseberry Society.Egton Bridgehttp://www.egtongooseberryshow.org.uk/index.htmEgton Bridge

Cheshire – Presence engaging natural landscapes of the North West
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:17 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Presence  engaging natural landscapes of the North West

[ August 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] An Exhibition of Fine Art Landscape Photography by John Eastwood Castle Park Arts CentreOff Fountain LaneFrodshamWA6 6SETel:078 559 13983Email:info@photolandscape.co.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – VW North West Car Show
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:16 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – VW North West Car Show

[ August 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The largest gathering of Volkswagen, both air and water cooled, in the North of England. Specialist trade stands, auto-jumble, concourse with massive car club displays and cars for sale.Tatton ParkKnutsfordCheshireWA16 6QNTel:01625 374400 / 0161 339 1124Email:tatton@cheshireeast.gov.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Cranford – Chapterhouse Theatre Company
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:16 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Cranford – Chapterhouse Theatre Company

[ August 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Relax into a lazy summers evening of delightful entertainment as Chapterhouse transports you to the sleepy Victorian town of Cranford.Tatton ParkKnutsfordCheshireWA16 6QNTel:01625 374400Email:tatton@cheshireeast.gov.ukCheshireCheshire

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Cheshire – Antique & Collectors Fair
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:16 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Antique & Collectors Fair

[ August 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A quality fair with up to 120 stands selling a wide range of Antiques & Collectables.Stanney Oaks Leisure CentreStanney LaneEllesmere PortCheshireCH65 9DBTel:01938 580438Email:vandafairs@talk21.comCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – At the Chalk Face
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:16 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – At the Chalk Face

[ August 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The provision of education or the lack of it can have a considerable impact upon the way a community develops for generations. This walk will look at how education was provided within the town and some of the conflicts.Congleton MuseumMarket SquareCongletonCheshireCW12 1ETTel:01260 276360Email:info@congletonmuseum.co.ukCheshireCheshire

Aston le Walls, Northamptonshire – BRC Horse Trials
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:14 pm | No Comment
Aston le Walls, Northamptonshire – BRC Horse Trials

[ August 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] National Equestrian EventAston le Walls, Northamptonshirehttps://www.bhs.org.ukAston le Walls, Northamptonshire

Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire – Festival of British Eventing
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:11 pm | No Comment
Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire – Festival of British Eventing

[ August 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] National Equestrian EventMinchinhampton, Gloucestershirehttp://www.gatcombe-horse.co.uk/Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire

Aston le Walls, Northamptonshire – European CIC** Championships
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:09 pm | No Comment
Aston le Walls, Northamptonshire – European CIC** Championships

[ August 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] National Equestrian EventAston le Walls, Northamptonshirehttps://www.bhs.org.ukAston le Walls, Northamptonshire

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Gweek, Cornwall – Holifair
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:09 pm | No Comment
Gweek, Cornwall – Holifair

[ August 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Holifair is now in its 5th year and gets more popular every time. It is set on the beautiful 32 acre Holifield farm; which is also a day care centre for people with special needs. Holifair is a community fund rasing event for the Special needs day care centre. Each year we try and [...]

Oxfordshire – Jousting Tournament featuring ‘The Knights of Royal England’ at Blenheim Palace
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:08 pm | No Comment
Oxfordshire – Jousting Tournament featuring ‘The Knights of Royal England’ at Blenheim Palace

[ August 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A spectacular battle will take place at Blenheim Palace with a mighty jousting tournament on the South Lawn featuring The Knights of Royal England.From 5th – 7th August the battle will strike in deadly earnest and the Knights, as in medieval times, will give no quarter! Families can watch and cheer as points are [...]

Hackney – Hackney Carnival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Hackney – Hackney Carnival

[ August 7, 2011; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Thousands enjoy Hackney One CarnivalHackney One Carnival takes place on Sunday 7 August. An extravaganza of colourful costumes, steel pan tunes and energetic soca aerobics has given residents a taster of whats to come at this summers Hackney One Carnival. It kicks off in Gillett Square and will work its way through the borough to [...]

West Dean, nr Chichester, West Sussex – Chilli Fiesta
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
West Dean, nr Chichester, West Sussex – Chilli Fiesta

[ August 7, 2011; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] West Deans Chilli Fiesta is an essential date for your diary this summer. 2010 was the hottest year yet with over19,000 visitors over the three days. Now, anticipation is building for this years red hot event which looks set to raise the roof!In 2011 the fiery Chilli Fiesta at West Dean Gardens, near Chichester in [...]

Birmingham – Birmingham Carnival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Birmingham – Birmingham Carnival

[ August 7, 2011; 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Birminghams biennial carnival is a colourful, festival celebrating African-Caribbean culture, art, food and entertainment. Everyone is welcome at this multicultural celebration, which starts with a fantastic carnival procession from Handsworth Park to Perry Park, led by a new Carnival Queen. The Queen will lead the carnival procession, and will be the face of carnival for [...]

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Dartmouth, Devon – South Devon Crab Festival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:52 pm | No Comment
Dartmouth, Devon – South Devon Crab Festival

[ August 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Where else but in South Devon would you find a week-long festival dedicated to crabs and all things crabby? The South Devon Crab Festival is held all over South Devon at various locations and includes events, tasting, demonstrations, crabbing competitions and a range of beach events to enjoy.Summer in the West Country is a combination [...]

Whitfield Court, Herefordshire – Herefordshire Country Fair
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:45 pm | No Comment
Whitfield Court, Herefordshire – Herefordshire Country Fair

[ August 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] The Country Fair is returning to its spiritual home at the Whitfield Estate. We are grateful to Mr & Mrs Edward Clive for their permission to hold the event here again and given with the same enthusiasm as the late George Clive who originally hosted the fair in the early 1980s.?Edward and Tamsin Clive and [...]

Watton, Norfolk – Wayland Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:45 pm | No Comment
Watton, Norfolk – Wayland Show

[ August 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Wayland Show. The Show is one of the oldest one-day Agricultural Shows shows in the country, now in its 138th year. The Mian Arena program and details of all the many other attractions at the 2011 Agricultural Show will be posted here as [...]

Trimpley, nr Bewdley, Worcestershire – Trimpley Steam and Vintage Rally
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:45 pm | No Comment
Trimpley, nr Bewdley, Worcestershire – Trimpley Steam and Vintage Rally

[ August 7, 2011; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Trimpley Steam and Vintage Rally in aid of Midland Air Ambulance and other local charities. Bite Farm, Trimley, Bewdley, WorcestershireTrimpley, nr Bewdley, Worcestershirehttp://www.bvmc.org.uk/Trimpley, nr Bewdley, Worcestershire

Sykehouse, GOOLE – Sykehouse Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:44 pm | No Comment
Sykehouse, GOOLE – Sykehouse Show

[ August 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Sykehouse Show. A traditional village Agricultural Show, with Classes for Shire horses, Dairy and Beef Cattle; Commercial and Jacob Sheep; Ponies, Hunters, Show Jumping and Gymkhana. We have a very busy Arts & Crafts Section and Horticulture and Agriculture Marquee as well. With [...]

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Rhyl, North Wales – Rhyl Airshow
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:43 pm | No Comment
Rhyl, North Wales – Rhyl Airshow

[ August 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Rhyl Airshow – 6th and 7th August 2011. Please refer to website for further information.Rhyl, North Waleshttp://www.rhylairshow.co.uk/Rhyl, North Wales

Old Warden, Beds – Military Pageant Airshow
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:41 pm | No Comment
Old Warden, Beds – Military Pageant Airshow

[ August 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Air display content will be posted on the website nearer the time.Prior to the display, visitors have the opportunity to take to the air in a real vintage aircraft – choose from a Tiger Moth flight, or sightseeing trip in a 1930s Dragon Rapide airliner, and at some of the shows we may have the [...]

Nr Marlock – Cromford Steam Rally
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:41 pm | No Comment
Nr Marlock – Cromford Steam Rally

[ August 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] The Cromford Steam Rally Society has been established since 1970, and is now one of the most highly rated shows in this part of the country.The rally is of interest and amusement for the whole family, whilst at the same time retaining the essence of the bygone spirit of our event. Our tractor section will [...]

Inverness – Belladrum – Tartan Heart Festival 2011
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:38 pm | No Comment
Inverness – Belladrum – Tartan Heart Festival 2011

[ August 7, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Belladrum Tartan Heart is quite simply, the friendliest, wackiest, most inclusive festival in Scotland!?Homegrown in the Highlands – Scotlands Best Festival of Music and Performing Arts for all ages!?Come and join us for our 8th edition of Bella on the 5th and 6th of August 2011!Invernesshttp://www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk/Inverness