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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Bluestone Holiday Village, Canaston Bridge, Narbeth, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Celtic Ale Festival
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:37 pm | No Comment
Bluestone Holiday Village, Canaston Bridge, Narbeth, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Celtic Ale Festival

[ September 30, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Come and join us for some great countryside medieval fun and frolics for the whole family at our Celtic Ale Festival on the 29th and 30th September.Bluestone Holiday Village, Canaston Bridge, Narbeth, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Conferencing, Tregynon, Nr Newtown, Powys, Wales – Tour of Gregynog Hall
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:37 pm | No Comment
Conferencing, Tregynon, Nr Newtown, Powys, Wales – Tour of Gregynog Hall

[ September 30, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A general tour of the Hall with Mary Oldham, the Halls librarian who has a fantastic knowledge of the Halls history and cultural importance.New for 2012 : themed tours – please see separate entry for May and August. Advance booking advisable. Shop and Cou

Conferencing, Tregynon, Nr Newtown, Powys, Wales – Tour of Gregynog Hall
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:37 pm | No Comment
Conferencing, Tregynon, Nr Newtown, Powys, Wales – Tour of Gregynog Hall

[ September 30, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A general tour of the Hall with Mary Oldham, the Halls librarian who has a fantastic knowledge of the Halls history and cultural importance.New for 2012 : themed tours – please see separate entry for May and August. Advance booking advisable. Shop and Cou

Conferencing, Llandinam, Powys, Wales – Open Doors at Broneirion
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:37 pm | No Comment
Conferencing, Llandinam, Powys, Wales – Open Doors at Broneirion

[ September 30, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Broneirion is situated on the side of a steep, wooded valley overlooking the River Severn and the village of Llandinam. It makes a wonderful setting for the pale stone coloured House with its Welsh slate roof, which is a fine example of a mansion in Itali

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Tintern Abbey – Cadw, Tintern, Chepstow, , Monmouthshire, Wales – History Chef
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:34 pm | No Comment
Tintern Abbey – Cadw, Tintern, Chepstow, , Monmouthshire, Wales – History Chef

[ September 30, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Here is a treat for the senses: join the History Chef as she prepares and cooks typical monastic fare and sample the dishes. +44 01291 689251 , Tintern Abbey – Cadw, Tintern, Chepstow, , Monmouthshire, Wales

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre, Blaenavon, Caerphilly, Wales – Forgotten Landscapes Walks – Iron Mountain Trail 1
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:34 pm | No Comment
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre, Blaenavon, Caerphilly, Wales – Forgotten Landscapes Walks – Iron Mountain Trail 1

[ September 30, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Walk around some of the major sites of the Blaenavon Industrial Lancapeswith the World Heritage Site Volunteer Ranges.Iron Mountain Trail 11.5km/7miles/energeticMeet: Keepers Car Park SO254107 Blaenavon World Heritage Centre, Blaenavon, Caerphilly, W

Pembrey Country Park, Nr Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Miniature Rail & Road Rally
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:30 pm | No Comment
Pembrey Country Park, Nr Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Miniature Rail & Road Rally

[ September 30, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Llanelli Model Engineers presents its 7th Miniature Rail & Road Rally. The event will incude over 40 Miniature Railway locomotives from 3.5 to 7.25 scale running on our 2 tracks. 30 Traction engines in steam and running around the beautiful parkland, wit

Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival
By: The Editor | September 16, 2012 – 10:45 am | No Comment
Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival

[ September 30, 2012; ]
Snape Maltings, Nr Aldeburgh, Suffolk,IP17 1SR
Although key events happen on two days, other events run until 14th October across East Suffolk.

Cheshire Food Festival
By: The Editor | September 16, 2012 – 9:19 am | No Comment
Cheshire Food Festival

[ September 30, 2012; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]
Walton Hall, Walton Lea Road, Warrington, Cheshire. WA4 6SN
starts 18.00 on Friday; see website for opening hours

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St Andrews: Autumn Harvest Day
By: The Editor | September 16, 2012 – 8:30 am | No Comment
St Andrews: Autumn Harvest Day

[ September 30, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. ]
St Andrews Botanic Garden‐ Canongate ‐St Andrews‐ KY16 8RT
Free

Dufftown: Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival
By: The Editor | September 16, 2012 – 8:27 am | No Comment
Dufftown: Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival

[ September 30, 2012 to October 1, 2012. ]

London, – Real Food Festival, Southbank,
By: | September 13, 2012 – 4:18 pm | No Comment
London,  – Real Food Festival, Southbank,

[ September 30, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]
Taking over the whole Southbank Centre site, along the river Thames and around the Royal Festival Hall, the Real Food Festival is going outdoors! This year the Real Food Festival will take place on the 28th – 30th September running in association with So

York Food & Drink Festival
By: | September 13, 2012 – 4:18 pm | No Comment
York Food & Drink Festival

[ September 30, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]
York Festival of Food and Drink is a not for profit organisation, providing a 10 day city-wide event to promote local and regional food and drink.Monies raised, from market stands and ticket sales, help to cover the costs of the community programme.

Truro, Cornwall, – Cornwall Food & Drink Festival, Truro
By: | September 13, 2012 – 4:18 pm | No Comment
Truro, Cornwall, – Cornwall Food & Drink Festival, Truro

[ September 30, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Now firmly established as one of the nations favourite food festivals, Cornwall Food & Drink Festival brings together everything that people love about Cornish food. Three days jam-packed with the countys finest chefs and award winning producers, guarante

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Galway, Ireland, – Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival
By: | September 13, 2012 – 4:18 pm | No Comment
Galway, Ireland,  – Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival

[ September 30, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Each September, Galway City comes alive with seafood & oysters as it celebrates the Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival, the most internationally recognised food festival in Ireland and the worlds longest running International Oyster FestivalTh

Macroom, Co Cork, Ireland – Macroom Food Festival,
By: | September 13, 2012 – 4:18 pm | No Comment
Macroom, Co Cork, Ireland – Macroom Food Festival,

[ September 30, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]
Macroom Food & Family festival will take place from Fri 28th to Sun 30th of Sept, 2012.With something for everyone, and fun for all the family, visitors to the Food Festival will enjoy food demonstrations, Irish food produce, live entertainment, kids play area.

Bryncae Community Centre, Mid Glamorgan, Mid Glamorgan, Bridgend & District Kennel Association Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:41 am | No Comment
Bryncae Community Centre, Mid Glamorgan, Mid Glamorgan, Bridgend & District Kennel Association Dog Show

[ September 30, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowBryncae Community Centre, Mid Glamorgan, Mid Glamorgan, http://www.thekennelclub.org.ukBryncae Community Centre, Mid Glamorgan, Mid Glamorgan,

Lockmeadow Market, Kent, Kent, England – Ashford, Faversham & District Canine Society Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:41 am | No Comment
Lockmeadow Market, Kent, Kent, England – Ashford, Faversham & District Canine Society Dog Show

[ September 30, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowLockmeadow Market, Kent, Kent, Englandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukLockmeadow Market, Kent, Kent, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer

Marketgate Community Centre, Angus, Angus, Scotland – Angus & Kincardineshire Canine Assoc Dog Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:41 am | No Comment
Marketgate Community Centre, Angus, Angus, Scotland – Angus & Kincardineshire Canine Assoc Dog Show

[ September 30, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowMarketgate Community Centre, Angus, Angus, Scotlandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukMarketgate Community Centre, Angus, Angus, Scotland
There are many organisat

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Belfast, N. Ireland, Belfast, England – Belfast Dog Show Society Road Show
By: | August 28, 2012 – 11:41 am | No Comment
Belfast, N. Ireland, Belfast, England – Belfast Dog Show Society  Road Show

[ September 30, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Dog ShowBelfast, N. Ireland, Belfast, Englandhttp://www.thekennelclub.org.ukBelfast, N. Ireland, Belfast, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer m

Cornwall Food and Drink Festival 2012
By: The Editor | August 2, 2012 – 11:39 am | No Comment
Cornwall Food and Drink Festival 2012

[ September 30, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ]
Lemon Quay, Truro, Cornwall
check website for events, locations and times

Stourhead, Wiltshire, England – Eeles Family Pottery
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:54 am | No Comment
Stourhead, Wiltshire, England – Eeles Family Pottery

[ September 30, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] An exhibition to celebrate fifty years of making pottery in Mosterton, Dorset. Posters of the pottery and work from 1962 to 2012 will be displayed alongside current creations.More Information: Jane Parfitt, 01747 840747, jane@first-view.co.ukStourhead, Wiltshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukStourhead, Wiltshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in [...]

Saltram , Devon, England – Michaelmas Cider Making and Feast Day
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:54 am | No Comment
Saltram , Devon, England – Michaelmas Cider Making and Feast Day

[ September 30, 2012; 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. ] Celebrate Michaelmas by helping to collect apples from the Saltram orchard and then having a go at making cider. Enjoy other rural skills demonstrations and entertainment from the Dartington Morris Men, with traditional food and drink.More Information: Admin Office, 01752 333500, saltram@nationaltrust.org.ukSaltram , Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukSaltram , Devon, England
There are many organisations in the UK which [...]

Trerice, near Newquay – Lute On Sundays
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:50 am | No Comment
Trerice, near Newquay – Lute On Sundays

[ September 30, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Listen to the relaxing period sound of the lute drifting through the house as lutenist Brian Wright plays in the Elizabethan Great Chamber. Selected Sundays only from March to October 2.00pm-4pmTrerice, near Newquayhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=d0ebc308-dd00-47b9-8504-401616275a9bTrerice, near Newquay
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other [...]

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Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwick, Warwickshire – The Master?s Garden – Open Garden for NGS
By: | April 3, 2012 – 12:15 pm | No Comment
Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwick, Warwickshire – The Master?s Garden – Open Garden for NGS

[ September 30, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Restored historic walled garden hidden behind the medieval buildings of this home for retired ex-servicemen, also open to the public. Mixed shrub and herbaceous planting with climbing roses and clematis, Norman arch, ancient Egyptian Nilometer, thatched summerhouse, gazebo, knot garden and C18 pineapple pit. Open:Open daily (not Mons) Closed Good Friday, open BH Mons. more [...]

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

[ September 30, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The Harrogate International Centre is situated in the heart of the city with space set over several halls and suites. It proved a popular venue for the first exhibition staged by The UK Wedding shows in Yorkshire in 2009. The flexible space enables a variety of exhibitors to attend, and is an excellent showcase for [...]

Westpoint Centre, Exeter – Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Westpoint Centre, Exeter – Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts

[ September 30, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Please refer to the listed website for more details regarding this eventWestpoint Centre, Exeterhttp://www.ichf.co.uk/creativestitchesWestpoint Centre, Exeter

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

[ September 30, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The Harrogate International Centre is situated in the heart of the city with space set over several halls and suites. It proved a popular venue for the first exhibition staged by The UK Wedding shows in Yorkshire in 2009. The flexible space enables a variety of exhibitors to attend, and is an excellent showcase for [...]