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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National Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland – Conundrum Castle: Walter Scott the Antiquary
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:23 pm | No Comment
National Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland – Conundrum Castle: Walter Scott the Antiquary

[ January 28, 2013; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Cost: FreeBooking: Book tickets online or call 0300 123 6789. (1 online booking charge, telephone bookings free.)Join George Dalgleish, Keeper of Scottish History and Archaeology and a Trustee of Abbotsford, as he explores Walter Scotts relationship with the Society of Antiquaries and the museums collections, as well as the redevelopment of of Scotts Melrose home.In [...]

Newquay – Degembris All Day Breakfast
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Newquay – Degembris All Day Breakfast

[ January 28, 2012; 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. ] Back once again by popular demand Degembris is opening its doors from 9.30am until 6.00pm on Saturday 28th January 2012. Following the success of the last 2 years we will be serving delicious breakfasts with the aim of raising funds for our chosen charities, Cornwall Hospice Care, St Newlyn East branch of Cancer Research UK [...]

Retford – 2 4 1 Breakfast menu
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Retford – 2 4 1 Breakfast menu

[ January 28, 2012; 9:30 am to 11:00 am. ] Special 2 4 1 Breakfast Menu, promoting local produce, running from 9.30am until 11am throughout Farmhouse Breakfast Week.Retfordhttp://www.shakeupyourwakeup.com/EventDetail.aspx?EventId=335&PageId=27Retford

Ellon – A Week of Breakfast Events
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Ellon – A Week of Breakfast Events

[ January 28, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] We are planning a massive week of events @ The Store. Launching on Sunday 22nd our new Shake Up Your Wake Up Breakfast Sausage, we will have all day breakfasts everyday, school trips and public fun days. Watch this space for more details or go to www.thestorecompany.co.ukEllonhttp://www.shakeupyourwakeup.com/EventDetail.aspx?EventId=354&PageId=27Ellon

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Footloose The Musical
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:25 pm | No Comment
Footloose The Musical

[ January 28, 2011 9:00 am to January 29, 2011 6:00 pm. ] A great show featuring well-known songs and high-energy dance routines.The Grange TheatreBradburns LaneHartfordNorthwichCheshireCW8 1LUUnited KingdomTel: 07702 806365Fax: Email: curtaincall2009@googlemail.com

Burns night
By: | January 14, 2011 – 11:27 am | No Comment
Burns night

[ January 28, 2011; 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Hoots Mon, it’s a hootenannyA Burns Night supper will be taking place at West Bridgford Community Hall on Friday 28 January from 7.30pm – 11pm. The event will be an informal family friendly celebration of the life and work of the Scottish bard through song, dance and tasty traditional food.The night will include performances by [...]

Burns night
By: | January 14, 2011 – 11:27 am | No Comment
Burns night

[ January 28, 2011; 7:30 pm to 11:59 pm. ] “Beyond Burns” Night Supper in Kilrea28 January 2011, 19:30, Kilrea Orange HallRuns to 28 January 2011Kilrea & District Ulster Scots Society are holding a “Beyond Burns” Night Supper in Kilrea Orange Hall, on Friday 28th January, 2011 commencing at 7.30 pm (sharp).The Alexander Brothers will be the Highlight of the evening, after a traditional Burns [...]

Burns Night 2011
By: | January 14, 2011 – 11:27 am | No Comment
Burns Night 2011

[ January 28, 2011; 7:30 pm to 11:59 pm. ] Burns Night Celebration Friday 28th Jan 7.30pmCelebration of Robbie Burns commencing in the atmospheric Denbies cellars, dinner & Scottish dancing until midnight in the Conservatory Atrium and Garden Room. Bag pipes, 4 course meal including haggis neeps & tattis, mulled wine on arrival, Denbies wine with the meal and of course, a [...]

Burns Night 2011
By: | January 14, 2011 – 11:27 am | No Comment
Burns Night 2011

[ January 28, 2011; 7:15 pm to 11:59 pm. ] Burns Night is one of the highlights of our year. As well as 3 hours of dancing you get Haggis (vegetarian or meat), Neeps (turnips) and Tatties (potatoes) served in buffet style. It is available from 7:15 onwards. During the break, the haggis will be piped in and there will then be a recital of [...]

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Burns Night at The Lamb at Hinsden
By: | January 14, 2011 – 11:26 am | No Comment
Burns Night at The Lamb at Hinsden

[ January 28, 2011 6:00 pm to January 29, 2011 11:00 pm. ] A piper in full Highland regalia will pipe the haggis at each participating table from 6pm until 11pm and the speaker will address the haggis with all the verses of An Ode to Haggis by Robbie Burns and conduct the ceremony in the traditional manner.The Lamb Inn, Hindon, Wiltshire SP3 6DPWeb: http://www.boisdale.co.uk/burns_night.aspx

St Andrews Links Trust Ladies Burns Supper
By: | January 14, 2011 – 11:26 am | No Comment
St Andrews Links Trust Ladies Burns Supper

[ January 28, 2011; 7:00 pm to 11:59 pm. ] St Andrews Links Trust is hosting a Ladies Burns Supper in the Eden Clubhouse on Friday 28th January 2011. The evening begins at 7.00pm and includes a three course meal and entertainment. The menu for the evening is Cullen Skink served with warm soda bread, ’THE HAGGIS’ with a whisky and chive sauce, Crannachan with [...]

Vladimir McTavish, Burns Night at The Voodoo Rooms
By: | January 14, 2011 – 11:26 am | No Comment
Vladimir McTavish, Burns Night at The Voodoo Rooms

[ January 28, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Friday Fix – Stand up Burns Supper: Vladimir McTavish, Neil McFarlane, Viv Gee, James Kirk, Cammy Sinclair19a West Register Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH2 2AA
Web: www.thevoodoorooms.com

Love And Liberty
By: | January 14, 2011 – 11:26 am | No Comment
Love And Liberty

[ January 28, 2011; 7:30 pm to 11:59 pm. ] An Evening Of The Songs And Poems Of Robert Burns. Strathaven Bowling Club plays host to Rankin File in an intimate evening, bringing to life the works and loves of Robert Burns. An introduction, for those not so acquainted with his work and a joyful revisiting, for those who already enjoy his rich heritage. [...]

Newcraighall Poosie Nansie Burns Club Burns Supper
By: | January 14, 2011 – 11:26 am | No Comment
Newcraighall Poosie Nansie Burns Club Burns Supper

[ January 28, 2011; 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm. ] Newcraighall Poosie Nansie Burns Supper – refer to website for further information.Friday 28th January 2011 at Gilmerton Miners ClubPlease arrive at 6pm the supper starts 6:30 sharpGilmerton, EdinburghWeb: http://www.poosie-nansie.com/Main%20Pages/burnssupper.html

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Silk at Pickford’s House Museum
By: | January 13, 2011 – 4:47 pm | No Comment
Silk at Pickford’s House Museum

[ January 28, 2011 9:00 am to January 31, 2011 5:30 pm. ] The versatile material silk is woven into our collective textile history. It is a prestigious fabric, worn throughout the centuries by the rich and famous, and a global trading commodity upon which empires have been built. Fascinating stories of prestige, fashion, global trade, industry and science are revealed through a rich display of objects from [...]

Past Present Perfect
By: | January 13, 2011 – 4:47 pm | No Comment
Past Present Perfect

[ January 28, 2011 9:00 am to January 30, 2011 5:30 pm. ] An exhibition showcasing innovative work by designers and makers based in Norway and Greater Manchester responding to a theme of tradition with a contemporary twist. The exhibition is part of the NICE Festival 2010, celebrating Norwegian and North West creativity through high profile exhibitions, events and cultural exchanges.Grosvenor Museum25-27 Grosvenor StreetChesterCheshireCH1 2DDTel:01244 402033Web:www.grosvenormuseum.co.uk

The Holiday World Show – Dublin
By: The Editor | November 30, 2010 – 10:35 pm | No Comment
The Holiday World Show – Dublin

[ January 28, 2011 11:00 am to January 30, 2011 5:30 pm. ]
RDS Simmonscourt, (Dublin on opening day open from 13.00-20.00)
Adults € 7
OAPs € 4
Students € 3
Family 2 Adults & up to 4 children – € 14

Aladdin
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:11 pm | No Comment
Aladdin

[ January 28, 2011 9:00 am to January 30, 2011 6:00 pm. ] AladdinFrom 28/11/2010 to 30/1/2011 The Pantomime is one of the most spectacular, with lavish scenery, a glittering ‘Transformation’ scene in the cav

Holiday World Show
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:11 pm | No Comment
Holiday World Show

[ January 28, 2011 9:00 am to January 30, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Holiday World ShowFrom 28/1/2011 to 30/1/2011 Get INSIDE INFORMATION on what is happening in the travel industry and how the savvy traveller can find

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Irish High Cross Exhibition
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:11 pm | No Comment
Irish High Cross Exhibition

[ January 28, 2011 9:00 am to January 31, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Irish High Cross ExhibitionFrom 1/7/2010 to 31/12/2010 From July 1st at the National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History, you can explo

The Novak/O’Doherty Collection
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:11 pm | No Comment
The Novak/O’Doherty Collection

[ January 28, 2011 9:00 am to January 30, 2011 6:00 pm. ] The Novak/O’Doherty CollectionFrom 8/9/2010 to 30/1/2011 The Novak / O’Doherty Collection will open in the New Galleries on the occasion of the gener