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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NEC, Birmingham, England – Livestock Event
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham, England – Livestock Event

[ July 3, 2013 9:00 am to July 4, 2013 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!NEC, Birmingham, Englandhttp://www.livestockevent.co.uk/NEC, Birmingham, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find out what programs are available, and what the benefits are can be found [...]

Bradley:Newton Abbot, Devon, England – Guild of Enamellers exhibition
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:56 am | No Comment
Bradley:Newton Abbot, Devon, England – Guild of Enamellers exhibition

[ July 3, 2012; 10:30 am; ] 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 [...]

Glencoe & Dalness – Wildlife Detectives
By: | February 14, 2012 – 12:33 pm | No Comment
Glencoe & Dalness – Wildlife Detectives

[ July 3, 2012; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ] Become a wildlife detective and solve our wildlife crime!Can you tell a fox print from a badger print? Come and find out how, and see if you can work out who done it to solve our wildlife crime. Glencoe & Dalnesshttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Detail/1691/Glencoe & Dalness

Cheshire – A Pub Crawl through Time
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:16 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – A Pub Crawl through Time

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Congleton was renowned, in the past, for the high number of inns, taverns, and drinking houses for the size of its population.Congleton MuseumMarket SquareCongletonCheshireCW12 1ETTel:01260 276360Email:info@congletonmuseum.co.ukCheshireCheshire

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Cheshire – BIG SING eve! Musical Sing-a-long: 3 July 2011
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:16 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – BIG SING eve! Musical Sing-a-long: 3 July 2011

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Come and sing numbers from all your favourite musicals!VENUE:Town Hall, Assembly RoomsChester, CH1 2HJDATE: 3 July 11TIME: 7.30pmTel:0845 241 7868Email:info@chesterfestivals.co.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Festival in the Park
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:14 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Festival in the Park

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A fun day out for all the family!Castle Park & Art CentreOff Fountain LaneFrodshamCheshireWA6 6SETel:01928 735832CheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool Bike Ride
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:13 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool Bike Ride

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] 18th annual Liverpool – Chester – Liverpool Bike Ride, with a choice of four routes.CheshireCheshire

Chichester – Goodwood Festival of Speed
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:59 pm | No Comment
Chichester – Goodwood Festival of Speed

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The worlds greatest celebration of car culture event will be bigger for 2011 with a record number of Formula One Drivers and Teams, classic vehicles, planes and bikes galore in attendance.Chichesterhttp://www.goodwood.co.uk/festival-of-speed/welcome.aspxChichester

Beaminster, Dorset – Beaminster Festival 2011
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:59 pm | No Comment
Beaminster, Dorset – Beaminster Festival 2011

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Every year, the festival seems to expand and we are mindful of presenting a programme of events that appeals to all tastes and all pockets. Our website is a wonderful way to browse around all we have in store for you this summer.You will find plenty on the menu that will tempt you to venture [...]

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Brighton – Garden Gadabout
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Brighton – Garden Gadabout

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Glorious Garden Gadabout sees a variety of fascinating and beautiful gardens and community spaces, opening their gates to the public across two weekends in June and July to raise vital funds for The Sussex BeaconBrightonhttp://www.visitbrighton.comBrighton

Brighton – Paddle Round The Pier
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Brighton – Paddle Round The Pier

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The best free beach festival in the UK has live music, have a go activities and of course all manner of craft taking to the sea including dinghies, blow-up whales and even a turtle on a surf board – Hove LawnsBrightonhttp://www.visitbrighton.comBrighton

Pembrokeshire – Pembrokeshire Fish Week
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Pembrokeshire – Pembrokeshire Fish Week

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A family friendly fun week celebrating Pembrokeshires amazing coastal areas, excellent seafood and interesting history.Pembrokeshirehttp://www.pembrokeshirefishweek.co.ukPembrokeshire

Glasgow, Scotland – Glasgow Jazz Festival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:55 pm | No Comment
Glasgow, Scotland – Glasgow Jazz Festival

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The 25th Glasgow Jazz Festival takes place 29 June – 3 July 2011 with over 80 gigs at 24 venues across the city and featuring almost 500 performers.Glasgow, Scotlandhttp://www.jazzfest.co.uk/Glasgow, Scotland

Edinburgh – Taste of Edinburgh
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:55 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh – Taste of Edinburgh

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Food Festival 1-3 July on The Meadows, EdinburghEdinburghhttp://www.tasteofedinburgh.co.uk/Edinburgh

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Teignmouth, Devon – Festival of Flowers and Music
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:54 pm | No Comment
Teignmouth, Devon – Festival of Flowers and Music

[ July 3, 2011; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Festival of Flowers and Music entitled Its Heaven in Devon with 44 floral exhibits and daily programme of music by choirs; organ recital, handbell ringing and short evening performances of light classical music for a Summer evening.Refreshments and gift stall. Festival ends with Songs of Praise service at 6.30pm Sunday 3rd July.Further details 01626 779821.Teignmouth, [...]

Chippenham, Wiltshire – Calne Charity Country Music Festival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:53 pm | No Comment
Chippenham, Wiltshire – Calne Charity Country Music Festival

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] 22nd Country Music Festival 2nd & 3rd July 2011Chippenham, Wiltshirehttp://www.calnecountrymusic.com/calnecountrymusic.com/festival.htmlChippenham, Wiltshire

Heddington, Wiltshire – Heddington & Stockley Steam Rally and Country Fair
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:52 pm | No Comment
Heddington, Wiltshire – Heddington & Stockley Steam Rally and Country Fair

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Heddington and Stockley Steam Rally has been an annual event for the past 37 years, with a few exceptions. It is one sof the biggest steam rallies in the area, attracting exhibitors and visitors from all over the country, who enjoy our friendly and relaxed rally.Exhibits include vintage traction engines in full steam, miniature [...]

Birmingham – The Mostly Jazz Festival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:52 pm | No Comment
Birmingham – The Mostly Jazz Festival

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] We are an, open air, one site festival, exclusively dedicated to contemporary jazz, funk and soul. In 2010 we held the first ever Mostly Jazz Festival and invited pioneering artists such as the Sun Ra Arkestra and Courtney Pine to perform alongside leaders of the new wave of British talent such as Polar Bear, Led [...]

Penrith, Cumbria – Gamekeeper’s Walk
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:52 pm | No Comment
Penrith, Cumbria – Gamekeeper’s Walk

[ July 3, 2011; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Gamekeepers Walk 11.30am to 1pmPenrith, Cumbriahttp://www.hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk/events.htmlPenrith, Cumbria

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Steyning – Wiston Steam Rally
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:44 pm | No Comment
Steyning – Wiston Steam Rally

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Steam vehicles, working exhibits, vintage vehicles, tractors, funfair, stallsSteyninghttp://www.sussexsteamrally.co.uk/Steyning

Reading, Berkshire – Reading Arts Week
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:42 pm | No Comment
Reading, Berkshire – Reading Arts Week

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Reading Arts Week (RAW) is a week long festival of art being created in Reading by adult learners and local artists.Contact the council on 0871 572 1935.Reading, Berkshirehttp://www.readingartsweek.co.uk/Reading, Berkshire

RAF Waddington, Lincs – Waddington International Air Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:42 pm | No Comment
RAF Waddington, Lincs – Waddington International Air Show

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Held annually each July at Royal Air Force Waddington, the RAF Waddington International Air Show is the largest of all RAF air showsThe Royal Air Forces main surveillance & reconnaissance base, RAF Waddington is situated three miles south of the city of Lincoln. The Air Show offers a truly unforgettable days entertainment for the whole [...]

Oxfordshire – Cornbury Festival
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:42 pm | No Comment
Oxfordshire – Cornbury Festival

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] his years Cornbury Festival is gearing up to be one of the hottest tickets of the summer, especially as the Saturday night headliner is the newly reunited Faces, featuring original members Ronnie Wood, Kenney Jones and Ian McLagan, with vocalist Mick Hucknall. This is their only festival appearance in the UK this summer. More legends [...]

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

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Air display content will be posted 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 T6 Harvard available. [...]

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North Weald Airfield, Essex – British Classics Fly-in
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:41 pm | No Comment
North Weald Airfield, Essex – British Classics Fly-in

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Air-Britains Fly-In is the longest established UK Fly-In organised independently by and for aviation enthusiasts.The Air-Britain Classic Fly-In aims to bring aviation enthusiasts, historians, pilots and anyone interested in aviation together in a relaxed atmosphere to enable the sharing of experiences and enjoy an aviation environment. It offers pilots and aviators the opportunity to see [...]

Hollowell, Northamptonshire – Hollowell Steam & Heavy Horse Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:38 pm | No Comment
Hollowell, Northamptonshire – Hollowell Steam & Heavy Horse Show

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] The 25th Hollowell Steam Rally and Heavy Horse Show will be held on 2nd and 3rd of July 2011. Gates open 9.00 A.M. to 5.30 P.M. on both daysHollowell, Northamptonshirehttp://www.hollowellsteam.com/Hollowell, Northamptonshire

Hampshire – Blissfields
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:37 pm | No Comment
Hampshire – Blissfields

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Make sure you dont miss this fantastic homecoming gig for Frank Turner!Frank is a Hampshireman to his core as he always tells his audiences.Not only that, but he is from just down the road in Winchester, so his headlining Blissfields this year will be a very special event for his fansHampshirehttp://www.blissfields.co.uk/Hampshire

Goodwood, W. Sussex – Goodwood Festival of Speed
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:36 pm | No Comment
Goodwood, W. Sussex – Goodwood Festival of Speed

[ July 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] The theme for the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed, from 1 to 3 July, will be Racing Revolutions Quantum leaps that shaped motor sport, celebrating the ceaseless quest for increased power; greater efficiency; more speed. The worlds largest car event in the heart of Sussex promises to be bigger and better for 2011 [...]