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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Wrest Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, England – PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Wrest Park, Luton, Bedfordshire, England – PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

[ August 16, 2012; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Chapter House Theatre Company brings outdoor theatre production of Pride and Prejudice to Wrest Park! Take a step back in time to meet Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters. Join family and friends for what promises to be the most splendid evening of the summe

Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, England – THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall, England – THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST

[ August 16, 2012 7:30 pm to August 17, 2012 6:00 pm. ] This summer, Miracle Theatre presents The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. Audiences of all ages enjoy the full open air theatre experience, by bringing along well stocked hampers, cushions and blankets for a fun and unique evening.Pendenn

Tintagel Castle, Tintagel, Cornwall, England – PIRATE TALES
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Tintagel Castle, Tintagel, Cornwall, England – PIRATE TALES

[ August 16, 2012; 11:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Enjoy swashbuckling piratical entertainment with colourful historical characters. Hear tales of strange voyages and cargoes, fortunes, and hearts won and lost in adventures that will be enjoyed by all the family.Tintagel Castle, Tintagel, Cornwall, E

Stokesay Castle, Ludlow, Shropshire, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… MYTHS & LEGENDS
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Stokesay Castle, Ludlow, Shropshire, England – TIME TRAVELLERS GO… MYTHS & LEGENDS

[ August 16, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Discover a whole range of myths and legends, from St George to King Arthur. Magical stories, games and hands on activities.Stokesay Castle, Ludlow, Shropshire, England

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The Horse Creek Farm Arena, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England – East Midlands Canine Society Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:43 am | No Comment
The Horse Creek Farm Arena, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England – East Midlands Canine Society Dog Show

[ August 16, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowThe Horse Creek Farm Arena, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, Englandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukThe Horse Creek Farm Arena, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England

Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – A Walk in the Park
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:54 am | No Comment
Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – A Walk in the Park

[ August 16, 2012; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] An evening stroll in the grounds of Mar Lodge.An evening stroll in the grounds of Mar Lodge and along the River Dee, with an opportunity to view the interior of the Stag Ballroom adorned with the Duke of Fifes antler collection. Booking essential.Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Mar-Lodge-Estate/A-Walk-in-the-Park/Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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West Bay, Salt House, Dorset – Jurassic Coast Family Fun Days
By: | May 3, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
West Bay, Salt House, Dorset – Jurassic Coast Family Fun Days

[ August 16, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Three days of free family activities at the Salt House in West Bay. Work on a large scale piece of art with a community artist, visit our fete of activities on the green and enjoy lots of craft activities to discover more about your natural environment.10:00 – 16:00VenueThe Salt HouseWest BayFree01308 458703www.jurassiccoast.comWest Bay, Salt House, [...]

Saltram, Plymouth – Themed Guided Tours
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:47 am | No Comment
Saltram, Plymouth – Themed Guided Tours

[ August 16, 2012; 11:15 am to 11:45 am. ] Join our National Trust trained tour guides for a themed half hour taster tour. Be enthralled as our guides bring to life the stories of the people that lived and worked here, upstairs and downstairs, and how they changed and influenced Saltram. Themes include: Where are the toilets?, Sir Joshua Reynolds and Servant Life at [...]

Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park – Brodick Country Park Volunteer Group
By: | February 14, 2012 – 12:32 pm | No Comment
Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park – Brodick Country Park Volunteer Group

[ August 16, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Get mucky in the name of nature conservation!Volunteer group meeting once a month to help the Brodick ranger team with practical conservation work.Meet like-minded people and get some outdoor exercise whilst making a valuable contribution towards nature conservation!Work ranges across the whole spectrum of hands-on tasks such as footpath maintenance, fencing, rhodie bashing and tree [...]

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Denbigh – Denbigh & Flint Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Denbigh – Denbigh & Flint Show

[ August 16, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Denbigh and Flint Show offers a wonderful day out with a variety of attractions and entertainments to suit the whole family on the 3rd Thursday in August each year. Denbighhttp://www.denbighandflintshow.com/Denbigh

Cheshire – Medieval Floor Tiles
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:13 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Medieval Floor Tiles

[ August 16, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Free, drop-in Take inspiration from the museums Medieval floor tiles and design your own crafty version to take home.Grosvenor Museum27 Grosvenor StreetChesterCheshireCH1 2DDTel:01244 402033CheshireCheshire

Oxfordshire – Blenheim Palace Summer Days Out for all the family
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:08 pm | No Comment
Oxfordshire – Blenheim Palace Summer Days Out for all the family

[ August 16, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] For the summer holiday period 23rd July to 29th August special costumed entertainment Below Stairs Stories by the Victorian Servants at Blenheim Palace will take place in the Great Court. Families can hear how the other half lived when our Victorian housemaid, ladies maid or butler will give a story-telling tour explaining what life [...]

Totnes, Devon – Meet Peppa Pig & George at Woodlands
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:54 pm | No Comment
Totnes, Devon – Meet Peppa Pig & George at Woodlands

[ August 16, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Oink Oink! Peppa Pig and her little Brother George had such a great time at Woodlands last year they are coming back again. Peppa Pig and George will be in the park on Saturday 2nd July and Tuesday 16th August at intervals throughout the day to see all their fans.Its going to be great fun [...]

Buckland Abbey – Sir Francis Drake at Home
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:31 pm | No Comment
Buckland Abbey – Sir Francis Drake at Home

[ August 16, 2011; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Meet the famous sailor and see his weapons and hear stories from the ocean waves!Buckland Abbeyhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-events/w-events-find_event.htm?c=1Buckland Abbey

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Bembridge Windmill – GUIDED TOURS OF NEARBY BEMBRIDGE FORT
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:29 pm | No Comment
Bembridge Windmill – GUIDED TOURS OF NEARBY BEMBRIDGE FORT

[ August 16, 2011; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Join one of our volunteer tour guides for a tour of this Victorian land fort which is not normally open to visitors. The fort is currently undergoing clearance and restoration work. Discover its history and its future.Bembridge Windmillhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-events/w-events-find_event.htm?c=1Bembridge Windmill

St. Roche Service on the Trundle (Chichester )
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:53 pm | No Comment
St. Roche Service on the Trundle   (Chichester )

[ August 16, 2010; ] St. Roche Service on the Trundle at Weald & Downland Open Air Museum 01243 811348 www.wealddown.co.uk

Arlo Guthrie in Concert
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:45 pm | No Comment
Arlo Guthrie in Concert

[ August 16, 2010; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Arlo Guthrie in ConcertFrom 16/8/2010 to 16/8/2010 Arlo Guthrie is the son of the great American music icon Woody Guthrie. Arlo’s debut album Alice’s

PANTO SUMMER CAMP
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:44 pm | No Comment
PANTO SUMMER CAMP

[ August 16, 2010 9:00 am to August 20, 2010 6:00 pm. ] PANTO SUMMER CAMPFrom 16/8/2010 to 20/8/2010 For the first year ever, the producers of The Helix Panto are running a Panto Camp for children aged 6 t

Northside Music Festival
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:44 pm | No Comment
Northside Music Festival

[ August 16, 2010 9:00 am to August 20, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Northside Music FestivalFrom 2/8/2010 to 20/8/2010 Now in its 4th year, the Northside Music Festival is a range of free summer time musical events pr

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Simply Music: Music Performance Workshops through Interactive Technology
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:44 pm | No Comment
Simply Music: Music Performance Workshops through Interactive Technology

[ August 16, 2010 9:00 am to August 20, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Simply Music: Music Performance Workshops through Interactive TechnologyFrom 16/8/2010 to 20/8/2010 Simply Music is an innovative way of working with

Songs for Joyce
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:44 pm | No Comment
Songs for Joyce

[ August 16, 2010 9:00 am to August 21, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Songs for JoyceFrom 16/8/2010 to 21/8/2010 The Shannon Colleens bring their own particular earthy brand of harmonies to some of James Joyce’s best-lo

Explore a Viking Chest
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:43 pm | No Comment
Explore a Viking Chest

[ August 16, 2010 9:00 am to August 22, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Explore a Viking ChestFrom 3/8/2010 to 24/8/2010 What does a Viking keep in his chest?Come and explore the Viking handling collection for

King Rat
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:31 pm | No Comment
King Rat

[ August 16, 2010 9:00 am to August 22, 2010 6:00 pm. ] King RatFrom 9/7/2010 to 4/9/2010 A dark and menacing exhibition, originally inspired by all things Gothic, King Rat presents a series of artworks.

Children’s Summer Entertainment
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:31 pm | No Comment
Children’s Summer Entertainment

[ August 16, 2010 9:00 am to August 22, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Children’s Summer EntertainmentFrom 22/7/2010 to 5/9/2010 Venue: Jervis Shopping CentreCome rain or shine this summer, at the Jervis Shopping Centre, Dublin

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Out and Active
By: | May 11, 2010 – 10:08 am | No Comment
Out and Active

[ August 16, 2010 12:00 am to August 20, 2010 12:00 am. ] Burton Road, Rosliston, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Rosliston Forestry Centre