Letter from France: May 2013
By: Frederic de Poligny | May 19, 2013 – 6:42 am | No Comment

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Until June 30: The School of Shanghai (1840-1920)
During the 19th Century, armed conflicts shook the Qing Dynasty so hard that many artists, painters and calligraphers chose to flee to Shanghai where, under the protection of Western armies, they could develop their art. The combination of traditional Chinese visual art with freedom of drawing [...]

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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

[ October 23, 2013; 12:45 pm to 3:45 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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GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Creepy Crafts- Make a witchs pet
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:37 pm | No Comment
GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Wales – Creepy Crafts- Make a witchs pet

[ October 23, 2012; 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] One of the many events at Greenwood Forest Park over the Halloween period.GreenWood Forest Park, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, Waleshttp://www.greenwoodforestpark.co.uk/GreenWood F

Bradley:Newton Abbot, Devon, England – Guild of Enamellers exhibition
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:53 am | No Comment
Bradley:Newton Abbot, Devon, England – Guild of Enamellers exhibition

[ October 23, 2012; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Work reflecting and based on different aspects of Bradley house has been created by South West members of the Guild of Enamellers. This beautiful work will be on display in Bradley throughout the season, with selected pieces for sale. Come along to Bradley to enjoy the fantastic exhibition, and learn more about the Guild at [...]

Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate – Ranger Guided Children’s Event: Autumn Crafts
By: | February 14, 2012 – 12:32 pm | No Comment
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate – Ranger Guided Children’s Event: Autumn Crafts

[ October 23, 2012; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Try your hand at making leaf bowls and other crafts using autumn leaves and other seasonal find.All our events begin and end in the propertys car park where there is a car parking charge for non-members.Childrens walks are aimed at 5-12 year olds. Crathes Castle, Garden & Estatehttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Detail/1816/Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate

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NEC – Dive 2011
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:32 pm | No Comment
NEC – Dive 2011

[ October 23, 2011; 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. ] Coming to the NEC, Birmingham on 22-23 October, the next big date for your diary is DIVE 2011. Saturday 22nd October 2011 – 9:30am-6pmSunday 23rd October 2011 – 9:30am-5pmIf youve been to the Birmingham Dive Show before, youll know that everything under the sun (and the sea) can be found there. Compare or buy all [...]

Cott Road, Lostwithiel, Cornwall – Duchy of Cornwall Nursery – Apple Day
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:20 pm | No Comment
Cott Road, Lostwithiel, Cornwall – Duchy of Cornwall Nursery – Apple Day

[ October 23, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Special Menus in the Caf- An apple a Day- each day a different apple dessert eg Apple Pie, Eves Pudding, Apple Charlotte, Tarte Tatin, Baked Apples, Apple and Walnut Strudel and main courses using local cider eg Pork in Cider Sauce, Cheese and Apple Soup , Apple Cake etc Lecture lunch and talk on [...]

Kelvedon Road, Inworth, Tiptree, Essex – Perrywood Nurseries Apple Day
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:20 pm | No Comment
Kelvedon Road, Inworth, Tiptree, Essex – Perrywood Nurseries Apple Day

[ October 23, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] To celebrate the quintessentially English apple they will be running a series of events from October 21 to 23. Family run nursery, Perrywood, stock more than 20 varieties of apples including those suitable for desserts, cooking and for growing in smaller spaces. Try before you buy tasting & Match-making service Visitors will have the [...]

Boiling Wells Site- Bristol, UK – Annual Apple Day
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:19 pm | No Comment
Boiling Wells Site- Bristol, UK – Annual Apple Day

[ October 23, 2011; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] There will ba a giant apple press again so bring along your apples and you can take away some freshly pressed juice! We will have a host of apple related family activities for you to enjoy. Mulled cider and hot spiced juice will be on sale all accompanied by music and merriement! 3 per adult, [...]

Glasgow: Cruise Show
By: The Editor | October 13, 2011 – 9:34 am | No Comment
Glasgow: Cruise Show

[ October 23, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
SCCC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW
Ticket Prices: On the door £10 (in advance £6) Under 16s freecloses at 4pm on the last day

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Flavours of Herefordshire Food Festival
By: The Editor | August 6, 2011 – 5:44 pm | No Comment
Flavours of Herefordshire Food Festival

[ October 23, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. ]
Hereford Racecourse, Roman Road, Hereford, HR4 9QU
Day Tickets: Adult: £7.00, Under 14: £4.00, Under 3: Free, Concession (over 65): £6.00, Family ticket: £22
Two Day Tickets: Adult: £12.00, Under 14: £6.00, Concession: £10.00, Family ticket: £38.00

Cheshire – Tatton Garden Society Lecture
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:21 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Tatton Garden Society Lecture

[ October 23, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Vicky Fox. Heuchera 2.30pm Lecture. Tel TGS 01477 537 698 or e mail: tattongardensociety@hotmail.comTatton ParkKnutsfordCheshireWA16 6QNTel:01477 537698Email:tattongardensociety@hotmail.comCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – To Macc Forest and Back
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:17 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – To Macc Forest and Back

[ October 23, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] ** Part of Bollington Walking Festival 2011**Over to Higher Hurdsfield to join the Gritstone Trail towards Teggs Nose, then into the quiet paths of Macc Forest and return via White Nancy.East Cheshire RamblersJackson Lane Car ParkKerridgeBollingtonCheshireCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Upstairs, Downstairs
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:17 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Upstairs, Downstairs

[ October 23, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] **Part of the Bollington Walking Festival 2011**Travel back in time to discover the vastly different lives of the rich and the poor during the Industrial Revolution.Bridgend Centre104 Palmerston RoadBollingtonCheshireSK10 5PWTel:01625 576311Email:info@bridgendcentre.org.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Heritage Walk
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:13 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Heritage Walk

[ October 23, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] ** Part of Bollington Walking Festival 2011** Enjoy a walk around the historic parts of Bollington with explanations of past developments as we go. Possibly some short slopes to climb. 2 miles, easy walk. Meet at 2pm, Bollington Discover Centre.Bollington Civic SocietyBollington Discovery CentreCanal 5, Clarence Mill, Clarence RoadBollingtonCheshireSK10 5YZCheshireCheshire

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Cheshire – Northwest Food Lovers Festival at Tatton Park
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:12 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Northwest Food Lovers Festival at Tatton Park

[ October 23, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The largest selection of regional fine food under one roof.Tatton ParkKnutsfordCheshireWA16 6QNTel:01244 350233Email:hannah@scwirrel.com, stephen@scwirrel.comCheshireCheshire

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

[ October 23, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Line up includes special guests Zu93, Electric Wizard and Secret Chiefs 3joined bya.P.A.t.T., Agathe Max, Antilles, Astro, Bardo Pond, Blarke Bayer/Black Widow, Cloaks, Eternal Tapestry, Fire! w/ Oren Ambarchi, Lucky Dragons, Monarch, Pekko Kppi, Scorn, The Skull Defekts, White Hills, Wolves In The Throne Room, ZombiLimited early bird tickets available from www.theticketsellers.co.ukIn-keeping with tradition, Supersonic [...]

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve – Sunday Roasts
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:44 pm | No Comment
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve – Sunday Roasts

[ October 23, 2011; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Relax and enjoy a roast beside the seaside at Knoll Beach Cafe.Studland Beach and Nature Reservehttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-events/w-events-find_event.htm?c=1Studland Beach and Nature Reserve

SECC, Glasgow, Scotland – BBC Good Food Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:43 pm | No Comment
SECC, Glasgow, Scotland – BBC Good Food Show

[ October 23, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Come and join us for the perfect day out for food lovers at the BBC Good Food Show 2011.The Show will be packed with entertainment and delicious food to taste and buy with fantastic shopping from hundreds of exhibitors; fresh seasonal produce and live cookery demos from celebrity chefs.SECC, Glasgow Scotlandwww.bbcgoodfoodshow.comSECC, Glasgow Scotland

Louth, Alford and Lincolnshire Wolds – Wolds Word (Louth, Alford and Lincolnshire Wolds)
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:19 pm | No Comment
Louth, Alford and Lincolnshire Wolds – Wolds Word (Louth, Alford and Lincolnshire Wolds)

[ October 23, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Over the past decade Wolds Words has become one of Lincolnshires real cultural gems. As its supporters make plans on how to best celebrate the eleventh year of its existence, the festival has reinvented itself. The resulting changes offer residents and visitors the opportunity to take part in a truly boutique festival. Louth, Alford and [...]

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Durham – Durham Book Festival
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:17 pm | No Comment
Durham – Durham Book Festival

[ October 23, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Autumn Destination for Book Lovers: Set in the beautiful historic city of Durham. (DATES PROVISIONAL)Durhamhttp://www.bookfestival.org.uk/ Durham

Manchester – Manchester Literature Festival
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:17 pm | No Comment
Manchester – Manchester Literature Festival

[ October 23, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The 2011 Manchester Literature Festival.Writers will be travelling to Manchester from as far afield as North Africa, China, Scandinavia and the United States to take part in this years festival.Manchesterhttp://www.manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/Manchester

SECC, Scotland – BBC Good Food Show
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:31 pm | No Comment
SECC, Scotland – BBC Good Food Show

[ October 23, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Come and join us for the perfect day out for food lovers at the BBC Good Food Show 2011.The Show will be packed with entertainment and delicious food to taste and buy with fantastic shopping from hundreds of exhibitors; fresh seasonal produce and live cookery demos from celebrity chefs.SECC, Scotlandwww.bbcgoodfoodshow.comSECC, Scotland

Concert by the Fine Arts Brass Ensemble
By: | October 8, 2010 – 3:01 pm | No Comment
Concert by the Fine Arts Brass Ensemble

[ October 23, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] This is the first in the 39th series of eight professional concerts organised by Holmes Chapel Music Society.Tickets are available from Chethams, 38 London Road, Holmes Chapel CW4 7AJ. Contact 01477 537 769 or contactus@themusicsociety.org.uk 8.00 pm startCost Members £7.50, Non-Members £12.00, see our website for more details ,Web: www.themusicsociety.org.ukPrices: [...]

Shell Chester Literature Festival: Identity Parade (ptry) – 23rd Oct 2010
By: | October 8, 2010 – 3:01 pm | No Comment
Shell Chester Literature Festival: Identity Parade (ptry) – 23rd Oct 2010

[ October 23, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] PERFORMANCE SATURDAY EVENTIdentity Parade: ptry with Roddy Lumsden, Jean Sprackland, Paul Farley and Deryn Rees-JonesWesley Centre l 23rd Oct l 8.30 pm l £7.50Identity Parade presents new British and Irish ptry at a time of great vibrancy [...]

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Shell Chester Literature Festival: Chester Writers – 23rd Oct 2010
By: | October 8, 2010 – 3:01 pm | No Comment
Shell Chester Literature Festival: Chester Writers – 23rd Oct 2010

[ October 23, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] PERFORMANCE SATURDAY EVENTStories from Chester WritersWesley Centre l 23rd Oct l 4.30 pm l FREEChester Writers are a long-established group who meet monthly. You will hear readings from prize-winning local writers as well as those new to [...]

Shell Chester Literature Festival: Storytelling with Nick Hennessey – 23rd Oct 2010
By: | October 8, 2010 – 3:01 pm | No Comment
Shell Chester Literature Festival: Storytelling with Nick Hennessey – 23rd Oct 2010

[ October 23, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] PERFORMANCE SATURDAY EVENTStorytelling with Nick Hennessey: The Sleeping KingWesley Centre l 23rd Oct l 7.00 pm l £5Nick Hennessey is in demand all over the world as a storyteller. His compelling performance in last year’s festival with [...]

Shell Chester Literature Festival: Handbridge Yarns – 23rd Oct 2010
By: | October 8, 2010 – 3:01 pm | No Comment
Shell Chester Literature Festival: Handbridge Yarns – 23rd Oct 2010

[ October 23, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] PERFORMANCE SATURDAY EVENTHandbridge YarnsThe Carlton Tavern, Hartington Street l 23rd Oct l 2.00 pm l FREERemember the Old Tobacco Factory? Or Mrs Davies’s shop on Bradford Street? Or the Snuff Mill’s waterwheel?Come and hear the stories which [...]

Shell Chester Literature Festival: Words and Biscuits – 29th Oct 2010
By: | October 8, 2010 – 3:01 pm | No Comment
Shell Chester Literature Festival: Words and Biscuits – 29th Oct 2010

[ October 23, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] PERFORMANCE SATURDAY EVENTPtry and stories with Words and BiscuitsWEsley Centre l 23rd Oct l 2.15 pm l FREEThis band of 10 Chester women entertains you with varied prose and ptry. They have regularly broadcast on Radio Merseyside [...]