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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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:40 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ September 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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Nidderdale, Yorkshire, England – Nidderdale Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:19 am | No Comment
Nidderdale, Yorkshire, England – Nidderdale Show

[ September 23, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Nidderdale, Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nidderdaleshow.co.uk/Nidderdale, Yorkshire, England
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Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland – Westport Food Festival,
By: | September 13, 2012 – 4:18 pm | No Comment
Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland – Westport Food Festival,

[ September 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Westport Food Festival has partnered with Mayo County Enterprise Board to offer a one-day business event for small food businesses, food lovers and those with an interest in the food industry.Westport, Co. Mayo, , Ireland

Narberth, Pembrokeshire, – Narberth Food Festival
By: | September 13, 2012 – 4:18 pm | No Comment
Narberth, Pembrokeshire, – Narberth Food Festival

[ September 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] With free demonstrations and talks, free musical entertainment, free street theatre and free childrens activities, we reckon that Narberth Food Festival makes a great day out. (Not to mention over 50 food and drink stalls, a licensed bar and bargain-price

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Alnwick, Northumberland, – Alnwick Food Festival
By: | September 13, 2012 – 4:18 pm | No Comment
Alnwick, Northumberland, – Alnwick Food Festival

[ September 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Alnwick Food Festival has been an important feature of Alnwicks autumn events calendar since 2005 when it was founded by Don Watson. The Festival provides a showcase for local food producers and locally produced food. It coincides with the harvest tim

Cardiff, – Great British Cheese Festival, Cardiff Castle
By: | September 13, 2012 – 4:18 pm | No Comment
Cardiff, – Great British Cheese Festival, Cardiff Castle

[ September 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Great British Cheese Festival has made its home, slap bang in the middle of the beautiful setting of Cardiff Castle. Cardiff, Cardiff, Waleshttp://www.greatbri

Mold, Wales – Mold Food Festival
By: | September 13, 2012 – 4:18 pm | No Comment
Mold, Wales – Mold Food Festival

[ September 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Now a major event in the food calendar, the seventh Mold Food & Drink Festival showcases outstanding local produce, celebrity chef expertise and live music to create a fabulous foodie weekend for the whole family.Mold, Flintshire, Wales

Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, Bristol, England – Brisfest 2012
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:41 am | No Comment
Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, Bristol, England – Brisfest 2012

[ September 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Brisfest is a two day music and art extravaganza showcasing the very best up and coming talent from the South West alongside top name artists.Featuring over 200 local and well known bands, DJs, artists, comedians, circus and cabaret performances as well a

Aston by Stone Village Hall, Staffordshire, Staffordshire, England – The Wirehaired Dachshund Club Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:41 am | No Comment
Aston by Stone Village Hall, Staffordshire, Staffordshire, England – The Wirehaired Dachshund Club Dog Show

[ September 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowAston by Stone Village Hall, Staffordshire, Staffordshire, Englandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukAston by Stone Village Hall, Staffordshire, Staffordshire, England

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Looe, Cornwall, Cornwall, England – Looe Music Festival 2012
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:41 am | No Comment
Looe, Cornwall, Cornwall, England – Looe Music Festival 2012

[ September 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] No chance of muddy fields here. Its going to be 1 big party on the beach. Head for Cornwalls sunny south coast, fill your belly with pasties and your ears with the best live music. Headliners include The Stanglers, Levellers & The Skints with strong line

Best Western Weston Hall Hotel, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England – Cardigan Welsh Corgi Association Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:41 am | No Comment
Best Western Weston Hall Hotel, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England – Cardigan Welsh Corgi Association Dog Show

[ September 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowBest Western Weston Hall Hotel, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, Englandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukBest Western Weston Hall Hotel, Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England

Sutton Hoo, Suffolk, England – Anglo-Saxon Weaving, Spinning and Dyeing
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:54 am | No Comment
Sutton Hoo, Suffolk, England – Anglo-Saxon Weaving, Spinning and Dyeing

[ September 23, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Try your hand at these ancient traditional skills and create your very own Anglo-Saxon woven wall hanging. Materials and light lunch included.More Information: Visitor Reception, 01394 389714, suttonhoo@nationaltrust.org.ukSutton Hoo, Suffolk, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukSutton Hoo, Suffolk, England
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Dudmaston Estate , Shropshire, England – Orchard Day
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:54 am | No Comment
Dudmaston Estate , Shropshire, England – Orchard Day

[ September 23, 2012; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Celebrate our apple harvest with us. With over 14 varieties growing in our Orchard there is always one to suit every taste and need. Learn about the care of our trees, buy some apples to take home and get tips on the best recipes to try. Taste some of our freshly pressed juice and delicious [...]

Ightham Mote, Kent, England – Kent Wood Turners
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:54 am | No Comment
Ightham Mote, Kent, England – Kent Wood Turners

[ September 23, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Watch as members of the Kent Association of Wood Turners create wooden pieces. Commissions taken and items for sale.More Information: Ightham Mote Property Office, 01732 810378 ext 100, ighthammote@nationaltrust.org.ukIghtham Mote, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukIghtham Mote, Kent, England
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Morden Hall Park, London, England – Apple Day
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:54 am | No Comment
Morden Hall Park, London, England – Apple Day

[ September 23, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Discover more about the great British apple with apple displays, apple tasting and apple printingMore Information: Isabel Nancarrow, 020 8545 6852, isabel.nancarrow@nationaltrust.org.ukMorden Hall Park, London, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukMorden Hall Park, London, England
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Isle of Man – The Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:50 am | No Comment
Isle of Man – The Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival

[ September 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] For a small island the Isle of Man excels in the quality and variety of its locally produced food and drink and what better way to celebrate this than at the Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival?Isle of Manhttp://www.gov.im/daff/food_festival/Isle of Man
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Stratford-Upon-Avon – Stratford Food Festival
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:50 am | No Comment
Stratford-Upon-Avon – Stratford Food Festival

[ September 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Fabulous Baker Brothers – Tom and Henry – will be demonstrating at this years festival on Sunday 23rd.Stratford-Upon-Avonhttp://www.stratfordfoodfestival.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon
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Narberth,Wales – Narberth Food Festival
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:50 am | No Comment
Narberth,Wales – Narberth Food Festival

[ September 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Well never be the biggest food festival, but lots of people tell us that were the friendliest and most enjoyableNarberth,Waleshttp://www.narberthfoodfestival.com/Narberth,Wales
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Mold, North Wales – Mold Food & Drink Festival
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:50 am | No Comment
Mold, North Wales – Mold Food & Drink Festival

[ September 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The aim of the Festival has always been to showcase the high quality, local produce and hospitality providers that we have across the region.Mold, North Waleshttp://www.moldfoodfestival.co.uk/Mold, North Wales
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Cardiff Castle, Cardiff – Great British Cheese Festival
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:50 am | No Comment
Cardiff Castle, Cardiff – Great British Cheese Festival

[ September 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] In 2000 the GREAT BRITISH CHEESE FESTIVAL, now owned and run by Cardiff City Council, was added to educate and inspire the consumer.Cardiff Castle, Cardiffhttp://www.thecheeseweb.com/Cardiff Castle, Cardiff
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NEC, Birmingham – Toy Collectors’ Fair
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:14 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – Toy Collectors’ Fair

[ September 23, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] 600 stalls of toys, trains and models at Britains Biggest Toy Collectors FairThere is an amazing variety of collectables to be found amongst the stalls at the NEC Toy Fair.Visitors to the show can expect to find tables full of diecast models by Corgi, Dinky, Spot On, Tekno, Lledo, EFE, Sunstar, Norev and Miniichamps. Model [...]

Liverpool – Wedding Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:14 am | No Comment
Liverpool – Wedding Show

[ September 23, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The Show: The UK Wedding Shows has been staging exhibitions at St Georges Hall for the past 13 years. The neo-classical building is famous for its heritage and is Grade I listed. The exhibition is held in the Great Hall with its wooden floors and fantastic architectural details, and exhibitors are also able to use [...]

NEC, Birmingham – Toy Collectors’ Fair
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:11 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – Toy Collectors’ Fair

[ September 23, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] 600 stalls of toys, trains and models at Britains Biggest Toy Collectors FairThere is an amazing variety of collectables to be found amongst the stalls at the NEC Toy Fair.Visitors to the show can expect to find tables full of diecast models by Corgi, Dinky, Spot On, Tekno, Lledo, EFE, Sunstar, Norev and Miniichamps. Model [...]

Edinburgh – Scottish Quilt Championships
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:34 pm | No Comment
Edinburgh – Scottish Quilt Championships

[ September 23, 2011 10:00 am to September 25, 2011 4:30 pm. ] Spectacular displays of hundreds of quilts from all over the world. Patchwork and quilting suppliers stands, providing a unique opportunity to shop with our dedicated exhibitors under one roof.Good facilities including restaurant, disabled access, free parking.Workshops are available, and can only be booked at the show on a first come, first served basis. A list [...]

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Basildon Park – Nature Walks
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:34 pm | No Comment
Basildon Park – Nature Walks

[ September 23, 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 – 4:34 pm | No Comment
The Greyfriars, Worcester – Lifting the Lid on the Greyfriars

[ September 23, 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

Sheffield Park and Garden – White water spectacular
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:34 pm | No Comment
Sheffield Park and Garden – White water spectacular

[ September 23, 2011; 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. ] New for 2011 – see the biggest waterfall in the garden in full white water flow.Sheffield Park and Gardenhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/Sheffield Park and Garden

Bristol – Brisfest 2011
By: | October 18, 2011 – 4:21 pm | No Comment
Bristol – Brisfest 2011

[ September 23, 2011 9:00 am to September 25, 2011 6:00 pm. ] HarboursideBrisFest is a cutting edge showcase of creative talent, bringing you the best of local plus big name artists for an almightly send off to the summer. Its a three day urban spectacular that brings the excitement of a countryside festival to the heart of the city.Bristolwww.visitbristol.co.uk Bristol