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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RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane Rettenden Common, Chelmsford, England – Little Acorns Pre-School Gardening Club
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:44 pm | No Comment
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane Rettenden Common, Chelmsford, England – Little Acorns Pre-School Gardening Club

[ February 6, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join us for fun hands-on gardening and art & craft activities.RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane Rettenden Common, Chelmsford, Englandhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/details.aspx?id=10131&r=trueRHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane Rettenden Common, Chelmsford, 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 [...]

Floors Castle, Kelso, Roxburghshire, England – Gardening Workshop – Garden Preparations
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:44 pm | No Comment
Floors Castle, Kelso, Roxburghshire, England – Gardening Workshop – Garden Preparations

[ February 6, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Join Head Gardener, Andrew Simmons, for a full days workshop designed to give you the knowledge and practical skills to prepare your garden for the coming season.Floors Castle, Kelso, Roxburghshire, Englandhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/details.aspx?id=9848&r=trueFloors Castle, Kelso, Roxburghshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other [...]

RHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington, Devon, England – Rose Pruning
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:43 pm | No Comment
RHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington, Devon, England – Rose Pruning

[ February 6, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] This comprehensive demonstration will cover the pruning and training of all roses, from climbers through to ramblers, shrubs and modern varieties. We will also look at nutrition and disease control, and offer some handy tips on establishing roses.RHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington, Devon, Englandhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/details.aspx?id=9681&r=trueRHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington, Devon, England
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Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, England – Horse Clinic
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:21 pm | No Comment
Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, England – Horse Clinic

[ February 6, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Join our Stables Manager, Rebecca Holland, at Audley End this winter for one of our dedicated horse clinics dealing with a variety of subjects. Audley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukAudley End House & Gardens, Saffron Walden, Essex, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and [...]

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Central London, London, England – London Walk: The City Churches of Sir Christopher Wren
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:21 pm | No Comment
Central London, London, England – London Walk: The City Churches of Sir Christopher Wren

[ February 6, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] There are still over 20 surviving churches designed by the offices of Sir Christopher Wren. Join Joe Studman on this walk as we visit six examples of his work and hear the history of the rebuilding of London after the Great Fire. Central London, London, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukCentral London, London, England
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Stonehenge, Amesbury, Wiltshire, England – Stonehenge: Up Close
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:21 pm | No Comment
Stonehenge, Amesbury, Wiltshire, England – Stonehenge: Up Close

[ February 6, 2013; 8:00 pm; ] Gain a rare and fascinating insight into the famous World Heritage Site with exclusive access to the stone circle and an expert lead guided tour around the site and wider landscape. Stonehenge, Amesbury, Wiltshire, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukStonehenge, Amesbury, Wiltshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in [...]

Eltham Palace & Gardens, Greenwich, London, England – Eltham Palace & Gardens Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:21 pm | No Comment
Eltham Palace & Gardens, Greenwich, London, England – Eltham Palace & Gardens Guided Tour

[ February 6, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Exclusive Staff-led tours for English Heritage Members. Eltham Palace & Gardens, Greenwich, London, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukEltham Palace & Gardens, Greenwich, London, 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 [...]

Home of Charles Darwin (Down House), Downe, Kent, England – Down House Lecture Series
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:21 pm | No Comment
Home of Charles Darwin (Down House), Downe, Kent, England – Down House Lecture Series

[ February 6, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Enjoy a fascinating lecture at The Home of Charles Darwin, Down House. Each week join one of our expert speakers as they share their knowledge about the Darwin family and the house and gardens they called home for 40 years. Home of Charles Darwin (Down House), Downe, Kent, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukHome of Charles Darwin (Down House), Downe, [...]

Eltham Palace & Gardens, Greenwich, London, England – Eltham Palace & Gardens Guided Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:21 pm | No Comment
Eltham Palace & Gardens, Greenwich, London, England – Eltham Palace & Gardens Guided Tour

[ February 6, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. ] Exclusive Staff-led tours for English Heritage Members. Eltham Palace & Gardens, Greenwich, London, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukEltham Palace & Gardens, Greenwich, London, 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 [...]

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Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Get Active! Health Walk
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:17 pm | No Comment
Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England – Get Active! Health Walk

[ February 6, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Get inspired for gentle exercise on short sociable walks around Gibside with our healthy walking group four times a month. Free entry!Gibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukGibside, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, 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 [...]

London – Clowns Church Service
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:08 am | No Comment
London – Clowns Church Service

[ February 6, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The first Sunday in February is the annual clowns church service at Holy Trinity Church in Dalston, east London. Clowns attend a church service in memory of the clown Joseph Grimaldi. The clowns usually perform for the public after the church service.This has been an annual tradition since 1946. The service moved to Holy Trinity [...]

Felt Spiral Bead Bracelet Workshop
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:25 pm | No Comment
Felt Spiral Bead Bracelet Workshop

[ February 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] You will learn how to make marbled felt balls and spiral beads to use in necklaces, bracelets and earrings.Beetlefelt23 Chatburn RoadChorltonManchesterM21 0XPUnited KingdomTel: 0161 881 6309Fax: Email: beetlefelt@googlemail.com

Rhayader Walkers Sunday Walks
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:17 pm | No Comment
Rhayader Walkers Sunday Walks

[ February 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] 6 Feb Sunday 10 a.m. Llandrindod Lake, Gilwern Hill. Distance 7 1/2 miles, Walk Leader Ray Harvey 01597810047 ?People joining walks do so at their own risk, with no responsibility being attached to any other individual or the group as a whole. It is suggested that walkers carry food and drink and wear footwear and [...]

Hands on History
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:05 pm | No Comment
Hands on History

[ February 6, 2011; 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Fun family learning with the Museums collection of objects especially for handling. Drop in event. Families with children 5 yrs+Dublinhttp://www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspxDublin

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Chinese New Year
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:05 pm | No Comment
Chinese New Year

[ February 6, 2011; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] The event will officially start at 11am in Guildhall Square with the Mayor of Southampton performing the ceremony of dim jing. This involves dotting the eye of the dragon. It is a symbolic ritual to bring the dragon to life, the eyes of the dragon are painted which helps to ward off evil spirits and [...]