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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Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Upstairs Downstairs Servants Tours at Belton
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:33 am | No Comment
Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Upstairs Downstairs Servants Tours at Belton

[ May 18, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] A look at life as a servant in the big house from the working areas below stairs, service in the family rooms and attic accommodation. Many stairs -warm clothing and flat shoes essential. We regret there is no disabled access. Coffee or tea provided.Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
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Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, England – Parkrun
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:47 pm | No Comment
Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, England – Parkrun

[ May 18, 2013; 9:00 am to 10:30 am. ] A free weekly 5km event for runners of all standards. A timed fun run offering an opportunity for all the local community, male or female, young or old, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy this beautiful park and get physically active into the bargain. For full details go to www.parkrun.org.uk/sheringham Sheringham Park, [...]

Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Storytelling for Children
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:38 pm | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Storytelling for Children

[ May 18, 2013; 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] An enchanting half hour of storytelling which will keep your little ones – and you – enthralled. Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Bodnant Garden, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Tai Chi in the Park
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:37 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Tai Chi in the Park

[ May 18, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Discover the ancient art of Tai Chi in a tranquil natural setting a great way to relax the mind and body. 5 per lesson and free entry!Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Gibside Farmers’ Market
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:22 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England – Gibside Farmers’ Market

[ May 18, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Buy fresh seasonal foods and high quality crafts direct from local producers, plus tasting and cooking demos. First and third Saturday every month. Free entry to Market however normal admission charges apply to the rest of the Estate.Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Going Digital Photography Workshop
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:21 pm | No Comment
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Going Digital  Photography Workshop

[ May 18, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Improve your landscape and wildlife photography skills in this one day workshop.Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England
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Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England – Guided Walks around Claremont
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:20 pm | No Comment
Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England – Guided Walks around Claremont

[ May 18, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Meet at the kiosk and enjoy a guided walk around Claremont looking at the history of the landscape garden from 1715 to the present.Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England
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Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Honey bees
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:18 pm | No Comment
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Honey bees

[ May 18, 2013; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Weather permitting. Ever wondered what goes on in a bee hive, interested in having a look? If so, then accompany the ranger and help inspect the beehives here in Kingston Lacy car park. All safety kit provided.Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England
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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton Farmers’ and Local Produce Market
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:18 pm | No Comment
Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton Farmers’ and Local Produce Market

[ May 18, 2013; 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. ] Browse and enjoy the many food stalls in the Visitor Car Park selling lots of fresh, tempting, local produce. Free parking and free tasters.Killerton, Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England
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Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, England – Level’s Best Craft and Farmers Markets
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:18 pm | No Comment
Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, England – Level’s Best Craft and Farmers Markets

[ May 18, 2013; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] All your local food and crafts at one quality market. Held in the old stables, this ever popular and awarding wining best in Somerset market is a must for those who like top quality local produce and crafts.Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, England
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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:17 pm | No Comment
Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun

[ May 18, 2013; 9:00 am to 10:00 am. ] Every Saturday of the year 9.00am start. A free 5K family event for runners of all ages and abilities. Its not a race but a timed run organised and marshalled by local volunteers. Register at parkrun.org.uk/killerton free entry. Every Saturday throughout the yearKillerton, Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England
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Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Mothers and Daughters
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:14 pm | No Comment
Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Mothers and Daughters

[ May 18, 2013; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] What did a nice girl in Georgian times do all day? Meet a Georgian teenager and her mother, hear what a young womans education would entail, have a chat about some of the very latest music from the Vauxhall Pleasure-Gardens.Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England
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Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Cycleabout Clumber
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:09 pm | No Comment
Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Cycleabout Clumber

[ May 18, 2013; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ] Suitable for all ages, following a route that takes about 1 hour.Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England
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Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:09 pm | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking  in the Park

[ May 18, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Try your hand at Green woodworking in our woodland workshop. Meet Dave our friendly Bodger in the copse at Trelissick and learn the skills of bodging and working with wood, warm up next to the fire and discover your creative side.Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, England
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Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Dawn Chorus Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:09 pm | No Comment
Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Dawn Chorus Walk

[ May 18, 2013; 5:30 am to 7:30 am. ] Start your day with the early birds and experience Emmetts like you have never heard or seen it before. Please wear warm clothes and dont forget your binoculars. Tea, coffee, squash and a pastry included.Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks, Kent, England
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Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, England – Dawn Chorus with Breakfast
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:09 pm | No Comment
Cliveden, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, England – Dawn Chorus with Breakfast

[ May 18, 2013; 5:30 am to 8:30 am. ] Experience Cliveden as it comes to life on a spring morning! Join us for a special guided tour to hear early morning birdsong in a spectacular setting. Clivedens 376 acres are home to an enormous variety of birds. Finish in the National Trust Orangery Caf for a delicious full English Breakfast. (Vegetarian options available). [...]

Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Digital Photography at Ilam Park
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:08 pm | No Comment
Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Digital Photography at Ilam Park

[ May 18, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] A practical workshop in The National Trust Learning Centre designed to build photographic skills and knowledge of digital photography in a stunning area of the Peak District.Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England
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Peak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors, Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire, England – Digital Photography Workshop with Jan Hunter
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:08 pm | No Comment
Peak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors, Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire, England – Digital Photography Workshop with Jan Hunter

[ May 18, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Build photographic skills, knowledge of digital photography and photo editing, make the most of your digital camera (compact or SLR).Peak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors, Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Peak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors, Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire, England
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Ashridge Estate, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England – Discover Ashridge Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:07 pm | No Comment
Ashridge Estate, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England – Discover Ashridge Walk

[ May 18, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Join us on a walk of about 6 miles long each taking in a different area of the Estate. All walks start from the Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre and are led by Kath a keen walker who volunteers at Ashridge. Just turn up ready to go at 10am with sensible walking shoes, warm waterproof [...]

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Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Wolfe’s Infantry
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:44 pm | No Comment
Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Wolfe’s Infantry

[ May 18, 2013; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Meet a soldier from the army General Wolfe knew, have the weaponry and drill demonstrated, and the uniform explained. Discover some insight into the lives of officers and men in this force which did so much to establish Britain as a great power.Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England
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Stonehenge Landscape, near Amesbury, Wiltshire, England – Wings over Stonehenge
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:41 pm | No Comment
Stonehenge Landscape, near Amesbury, Wiltshire, England – Wings over Stonehenge

[ May 18, 2013; 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Walk in the slipstream of the early pioneer military aviators at Larkhill. See where the Bristol Boxkite made its first flight in 1910 and where the first British military aeroplane unit was formed in 1911. These walks will cover how aviation developed on Lark Hill from 1909-1914 and how military aviation took offaround Stonehenge from [...]

Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, England – beginners Watercolour Workshops
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:39 pm | No Comment
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, England – beginners Watercolour Workshops

[ May 18, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Create your watercolour masterpiece in the grounds of Tatton Parks Garden of distinction with our expert art tutor. Some beginners classes also available for you to brush up on your skills. Create your watercolour masterpiece in the grounds of Tatton Parks Garden of distinction with our expert art tutor. Some beginners classes also [...]

Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Belton Archaeology Club
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:39 pm | No Comment
Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Belton Archaeology Club

[ May 18, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Children can have a go at all the things that archaeologists do. Small charge applies. Accompanying adults free.Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
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Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Car boot sales
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:37 pm | No Comment
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – Car boot sales

[ May 18, 2013; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] April – October – Every third Saturday of the month. Traders 8am arrival, Buyers 9am start, 12 noon finish.Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England
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Hughenden, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England – Countryside Workout
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:36 pm | No Comment
Hughenden, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England – Countryside Workout

[ May 18, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Get outdoors, meet other people and help conserve this special place Join our Ranger team on a countryside workout for fun and fresh air. Activities vary every month from scrub clearance to coppicing and nature surveys. All ages welcomeHughenden, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hughenden, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England
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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Gibside Farmers’ Market
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:55 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Gibside Farmers’ Market

[ May 18, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Buy fresh seasonal foods and high quality crafts direct from local producers, plus tasting and cooking demos. First and third Saturday every month. Free entry to Market.Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukGibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
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Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:48 pm | No Comment
Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, England – Dave’s Bodging Club : Green woodworking in the Park

[ May 18, 2013; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Try your hand at Green woodworking in our woodland workshop. Meet Dave our friendly Bodger in the copse at Trelissick and learn the skills of bodging and working with wood, warm up next to the fire and discover your creative side.Trelissick Garden, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukTrelissick Garden, Cornwall, England
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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:48 pm | No Comment
Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Killerton parkrun

[ May 18, 2013; 9:00 am to 10:00 am. ] A free 5K family event for runners of all ages and abilities. Its not a race but a timed run organised and marshalled by local volunteers. Register at parkrun.org.uk/killerton free entry.Killerton, Exeter, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukKillerton, Exeter, Devon, England
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