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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Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Celtic Winter Fayre
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:40 pm | No Comment
Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Celtic Winter Fayre

[ November 11, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Large event undercover in marquees and cabins – around 100 food & Craft stalls offering a very wide choice and selection. There will be demonstrations, music and entertainment. FREE admission. What better way to gear up for Christmas than a visit to North

Erddig House, Flintshire, Wales – Book Fair
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:40 pm | No Comment
Erddig House, Flintshire, Wales – Book Fair

[ November 11, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Look out for some bargains or simply stock up on your Winter reading from thousands of books donated by the public. Erddig House, Flintshire, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/

Ceridwen Centre, Pen-y-banc, Velindre, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Winter Craft Fair
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:31 pm | No Comment
Ceridwen Centre, Pen-y-banc, Velindre, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Winter Craft Fair

[ November 11, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Following the huge success of our first craft fair in November 2011, we shall be hosting another in 2012 which will include many of the original crafts people and artists. Stalls will range from paintings in watercolours and pastels, makers of cards and

National Wetland Centre Wales, Llwynhendy, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales – November Weekends
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:31 pm | No Comment
National Wetland Centre Wales, Llwynhendy, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales – November Weekends

[ November 11, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] 11am – Family bird watching: join us in the observatory to use binoculars and a telescope to watch the birds. Use books and ID guides to identify them, and see how many different species you can spot! This session is suitable for adults and children of al

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BBC Good Food Show, London
By: The Editor | September 16, 2012 – 11:17 am | No Comment
BBC Good Food Show, London

[ November 11, 2012; 9:30 am to 7:00 pm. ]
Olympia, London 9closes earlier on Sunday)
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Earls Court 1, London, London, England – Discover Dogs 2012
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:41 am | No Comment
Earls Court 1, London, London, England – Discover Dogs 2012

[ November 11, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowEarls Court 1, London, London, Englandhttp://www.discoverdogs.org.uk/Earls Court 1, London, London, England
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Olympia, London – MasterChef Live/BBC Good Food Show
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:59 am | No Comment
Olympia, London – MasterChef Live/BBC Good Food Show

[ November 11, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Show will fill Olympia with everything you love about Good Food, plus The Wine Show remains an important part of your day out.Come along and watch your favourite BBC TV programmes come to life – live in our brand new 600 seat purpose built Supertheatre, including Great British Bake Off, Saturday Kitchen, MasterChef: [...]

NEC, Birmingham – Crafts for Christmas
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:31 pm | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – Crafts for Christmas

[ November 11, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Craft FairNEC, Birminghamhttp://www.ichf.co.ukNEC, Birmingham

NEC, Birmingham – Art Materials-Live
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:30 pm | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – Art Materials-Live

[ November 11, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Craft FairNEC, Birminghamhttp://www.ichf.co.ukNEC, Birmingham

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NEC, Birmingham – Cake International
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:27 pm | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – Cake International

[ November 11, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Craft FairNEC, Birminghamhttp://www.ichf.co.ukNEC, Birmingham

Bakewell, Derbyshire – Christmas Markets at Chatsworth House
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:25 pm | No Comment
Bakewell, Derbyshire – Christmas Markets at Chatsworth House

[ November 11, 2011 9:00 am to November 13, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Back by popular demand, the Christmas market weekends will be bigger and better than before, with more than 100 stalls complementing Chatsworths own range of food and gift shops.For group visits please call the Chatsworth bookings office on 01246 565430.Bakewell, Derbyshirehttp://www.visitchesterfield.info/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=5037&GroupId=1&venue=6024183&easi=trueBakewell, Derbyshire

NEC, Birmingham – Hobbycrafts
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:20 pm | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – Hobbycrafts

[ November 11, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Craft FairNEC, Birminghamhttp://www.ichf.co.ukNEC, Birmingham

Wells – West Country Illuminated Carnival
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:34 pm | No Comment
Wells – West Country Illuminated Carnival

[ November 11, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] The Somerset Carnivals are highly regarded as the largest illuminated procession in the world. Wellshttp://www.somersetcarnivals.co.uk/events.aspWells

NEC – The Footman James Classic Motor Show
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:32 pm | No Comment
NEC – The Footman James Classic Motor Show

[ November 11, 2011; 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. ] The Footman James Classic Motor Show is the biggest and most popular classic car exhibition in the UK. With over 1200 wonderful cars from all eras, showcasing a myriad of marques and models, this really is a motoring enthusiasts paradise!NEChttp://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/NEC

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Basildon Park – Nature Walks
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:32 pm | No Comment
Basildon Park – Nature Walks

[ November 11, 2011; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join the National Trust for a nature walk around their magnificent parkland. These will be led by our warden or a member of the Reading and District Natural History Society.Basildon Parkhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/Basildon Park

The Greyfriars, Worcester – Lifting the Lid on the Greyfriars
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:32 pm | No Comment
The Greyfriars, Worcester – Lifting the Lid on the Greyfriars

[ November 11, 2011; 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Every Friday morning come and lift the lid on the Greyfriars with their conservation tours. An hour long tour will show you how history has been preserved. Price: Adult 4.80, Child 2.40, Family 12The Greyfriars, Worcesterhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/The Greyfriars, Worcester

Bristol – Christmas in the City lights switch-on
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:31 pm | No Comment
Bristol – Christmas in the City lights switch-on

[ November 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] City centre shopping areaMark the start of Bristols festive Christmas season with the biggest and brightest Christmas lights throughout the whole of the city centre shopping area plus St Nicholas Market, The Centre Promenade, College Green and Park StreetBristolwww.visitbristol.co.uk Bristol

The Making of a Winter Garden
By: | October 8, 2010 – 3:01 pm | No Comment
The Making of a Winter Garden

[ November 11, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Talk and slide show on the creation of Britain’s largest Winter Garden, plus garden tour and 2 course lunch. Booking essential.,Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/eventsPrices: 1x at £25.00,

Chester Christmas Lights Switch On
By: | October 8, 2010 – 2:57 pm | No Comment
Chester Christmas Lights Switch On

[ November 11, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Christmas starts here as Chester’s Christmas lights are turned on, featuring snow, fireworks, Father Christmas and lots more.,

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Malvern Concert Club – Vanbrugh String Quartet
By: | September 28, 2010 – 10:39 am | No Comment
Malvern Concert Club – Vanbrugh String Quartet

[ November 11, 2010; 12:00 am; ] Malvern Concert Club – Vanbrugh String Quartet, 01684 892277

Son et Lumiere
By: | September 28, 2010 – 10:39 am | No Comment
Son et Lumiere

[ November 11, 2010 12:00 am to November 12, 2010 12:00 am. ] Son et Lumiere, Great Malvern Priory, 01684 561020

Chester Christmas Lights Switch On
By: | September 21, 2010 – 4:47 pm | No Comment
Chester Christmas Lights Switch On

[ November 11, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Christmas starts here as Chester’s Christmas lights are turned on, featuring snow, fireworks, Father Christmas and lots more.,

Vampires Rock
By: | August 2, 2010 – 4:04 pm | No Comment
Vampires Rock

[ November 11, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A musical rock theatre spectacular starring Steve Steinman. The Grand Theatre Church Street, Blackpool www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk 01253 290190

Michael Bolton
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:18 pm | No Comment
Michael Bolton

[ November 11, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Michael BoltonFrom 11/11/2010 to 11/11/2010 If you made a list of performers who have sold more than 53 million records, won multiple Grammys for Bes

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Bell X1
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:18 pm | No Comment
Bell X1

[ November 11, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Bell X1From 11/11/2010 to 11/11/2010 Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the release of their debut album, Neither Am I, Bell X1 are pleased to annou

Gorillaz
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:18 pm | No Comment
Gorillaz

[ November 11, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] GorillazFrom 11/11/2010 to 11/11/2010 Gorillaz are set to take their Plastic Beach around the world later this year. The band have today confirmed th

Chesterfield Farmers’ Market
By: | June 14, 2010 – 12:38 pm | No Comment
Chesterfield Farmers’ Market

[ November 11, 2010; ] Buy local produce at Chesterfield Farmers’ Market on the 2nd Thursday of every month and the last Sunday of every month except December. The Farmers’ Markets are held on Central Pavement adjacent to Market Place. For further information contact Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre on tel: 01246 345777/8, email: tourism@chesterfield.gov.uk or visit www.visitchesterfield.info