Letter from France: May 2013
By: Frederic de Poligny | May 19, 2013 – 6:42 am | No Comment

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Until June 30: The School of Shanghai (1840-1920)
During the 19th Century, armed conflicts shook the Qing Dynasty so hard that many artists, painters and calligraphers chose to flee to Shanghai where, under the protection of Western armies, they could develop their art. The combination of traditional Chinese visual art with freedom of drawing [...]

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Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Dinefwr Monthly Talk- Dolaucothi Goldmines
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:27 am | No Comment
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales – Dinefwr Monthly Talk- Dolaucothi Goldmines

[ March 18, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] We have some interesting talks at Dinefwr on the 18th of every month. Why not join us this month and find out about Dolaucothi Goldmines; – a place of immense importance in Welsh history, archaeology and geology.Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales
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Dyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, England – Discover the Garden
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:26 am | No Comment
Dyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, England – Discover the Garden

[ March 18, 2013 12:00 pm to March 19, 2013 3:00 pm. ] Join one of our guides for a tour of the garden and discover the story of its original development as an impressive Dutch-inspired water garden as well as finding out about its plants.Dyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDyrham Park, near Bath, Somerset, England
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Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Palm Sunday Display
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:48 pm | No Comment
Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Palm Sunday Display

[ March 18, 2013 10:00 am to March 24, 2013 3:30 pm. ] See the Chancel decorated with exotic plants and palms from the Walled Kitchen Garden and learn where these traditions come from.Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England
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Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall, England – Spring Garden guided walks
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:43 pm | No Comment
Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall, England – Spring Garden guided walks

[ March 18, 2013 2:00 pm to March 22, 2013 3:00 pm. ] Join our volunteer garden guides to marvel at magnolia, camellia and rhododendron in the stunning spring garden Tours most days in March, please phone for details Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall, England
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Tintagel Old Post Office, Tintagel, Cornwall, England – The Cornish bake off
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:37 pm | No Comment
Tintagel Old Post Office, Tintagel, Cornwall, England – The Cornish bake off

[ March 18, 2013 11:00 am to March 24, 2013 1:00 pm. ] Come and see our 200 year old cloam oven being lit and used to make wonderful tea-time treats. The oven will only be lit on certain days, please call the property for more information.Tintagel Old Post Office, Tintagel, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Tintagel Old Post Office, Tintagel, Cornwall, England
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Easter Floral Centrepiece Workshop
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:03 pm | No Comment
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Easter Floral Centrepiece Workshop

[ March 18, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Create a beautifully designed Easter garden, making a lovely centrepiece for any Easter meal. Learn how to soak foam properly, line a container, create a design at differing heights and discuss design layout. Followed by a delicious two course lunch.Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal [...]

East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England – Flora and Fauna Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:59 pm | No Comment
East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England – Flora and Fauna Walk

[ March 18, 2013; 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Join our groundsman Nick, as he takes you on a stroll around our fields looking at the flora and fauna. This will be a great walk for anyone interested in finding out more about some of the wonderful plants that grow in this area, along with discovering how we have had to battle with [...]

Bolsover Castle, Bolsover , Derbyshire, England – Time Travellers Go… Cavaliers & Roundheads
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Bolsover Castle, Bolsover , Derbyshire, England – Time Travellers Go… Cavaliers & Roundheads

[ March 18, 2013; 11:00 am; ] Pikes at the ready! Join Oliver Cromwells army and discover what it took to be a soldier of the English Civil War. Then test your agility in the childrens battle and learn to use a pike in our soldiers drill. Bolsover Castle, Bolsover , Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukBolsover Castle, Bolsover , Derbyshire, England
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Chethams School of Music, Manchester, Manchester, England – Lunch, Recital and Tour
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:18 pm | No Comment
Chethams School of Music, Manchester, Manchester, England – Lunch, Recital and Tour

[ March 18, 2013; 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Enjoy a performance of classical music by some of Englands most talented young musicians in the marvellous Medieval Hall at Cheethams School of Music. Chethams School of Music, Manchester, Manchester, Englandhttp://www.english-heritage.org.ukChethams School of Music, Manchester, Manchester, England
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David Livingstone Centre, Glasgow – Mother’s Day
By: | March 15, 2012 – 11:14 am | No Comment
David Livingstone Centre, Glasgow – Mother’s Day

[ March 18, 2012; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Mums can relax in the tearoom while their kids get busy making Mothers Day gifts. Ages 7+. Tea, coffee and cake for mums is included in the price. First child 4, each additional child 2.Contact:For further information please call 0844 4932207David Livingstone Centre, Glasgowhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/David-Livingstone-Centre/1888/David Livingstone Centre, Glasgow

Nunnington Hall, York – The Surrealist Master – Salvador Dali
By: | March 15, 2012 – 11:13 am | No Comment
Nunnington Hall, York – The Surrealist Master – Salvador Dali

[ March 18, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Marvel at the Surrealist genius work as Dali comes to North Yorkshire. Features a selling exhibition of lithographs, etchings, photographs, sculptures and drawings with Fairhead Fine Arts Ltd.More Information: Main Office, 01439 748283, nunningtonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk Normal admission charges apply.Nunnington Hall, Yorkhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nunnington-hall/things-to-see-and-do/events/Nunnington Hall, York

Sherborne Castle: Spring Bulbs & Daffodils Weekend
By: The Editor | March 14, 2012 – 12:38 pm | No Comment
Sherborne Castle: Spring Bulbs & Daffodils Weekend

[ March 18, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
New Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NR
Castle and Gardens; Adult £10.00, Senior £9.50, Children (0-15) Free (maximum of 4 children per paying adult)

RHS Garden Hyde Hall, CHELMSFORD – National Science Week
By: | February 14, 2012 – 12:31 pm | No Comment
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, CHELMSFORD – National Science Week

[ March 18, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Browse a selection of information boards around the garden to learn how science relates to everyday gardening. Normal garden admission applies. Booking not required. RHS Garden Hyde Hall, CHELMSFORDhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/Search.aspxRHS Garden Hyde Hall, CHELMSFORD

Brighton: The Chocolate Festival
By: The Editor | February 13, 2012 – 11:05 am | No Comment
Brighton: The Chocolate Festival

[ March 18, 2012; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]
New Road, Opposite Royal Pavilion, Brighton, East Sussex,
Free

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NEC, Birmingham – Miniatura – The International Dolls’ House Modelling Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:15 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – Miniatura – The International Dolls’ House Modelling Show

[ March 18, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] If you ever thought that dolls houses are for children – think again! Dedicated dolls house collectors are almost exclusively adults, who will travel from far and wide to add to their collections.Miniatura, The International Dolls House Show at the NEC, is a highly specialised visitor attraction event, showcasing highly skilled exhibitors from the [...]

NEC, Birmingham – The National Wedding Show – Birmingham
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:13 am | No Comment
NEC, Birmingham – The National Wedding Show – Birmingham

[ March 18, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Details on websiteNEC, Birminghamhttp://www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk/NEC, Birmingham

Brighton – Brighton Eco Veggie Fayre
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Brighton – Brighton Eco Veggie Fayre

[ March 18, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Vegfest UK Brighton is a celebration of all things vegan with loads of stalls serving awesome food as well as bodycare, clothes, accessories, gifts and also lots of campaigning groups and merchandise, plus stacks of info, talks, demos, performances, passion and positive energy. Loads of freebies and tasters add to the attraction. People of all [...]

West Cumbria – West Cumbria Beer Festival
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:33 pm | No Comment
West Cumbria – West Cumbria Beer Festival

[ March 18, 2011 12:00 pm to March 19, 2011 11:00 pm. ] 30+ Real Ales, Ciders + Perry.Free Commemorative Glass.Afternoon sessions 12-5 (entry 3), evening sesions 6-11(entry 4). Entry free for card-carrying CAMRA membs.Beer tasting master classes taking place Sat 19, beginners 1pm, advanced, examining more unusual flavours 3pm.Each session costs 4, places ltd- can be booked in advance via kathryn.flagner@hotmail.co.ukMore information on the website: www.westcumbriacamra.org.ukWest Cumbriawww.westcumbriacamra.org.ukWest [...]

Bristol – 14th Bristol Beer Festival
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:33 pm | No Comment
Bristol – 14th Bristol Beer Festival

[ March 18, 2011 11:30 am to March 19, 2011 4:00 pm. ] Approx 130 real ales + 40 ciders/perries.Food avail all sessions, price inc admission, prog, commemorative pint glass + 5 worth of tokens.Details: Fri 11.30am-4pm (10; inc 5 of tokens), 7pm-11pm (10, inc 5 of tokens); Sat 11.30am-4pm (10, inc 5 of tokens), 7pm-11pm (9, inc 5 of tokens).Card-carrying CAMRA membs get voucher for a free [...]

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Winslow – Winslow Beer Festival
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:33 pm | No Comment
Winslow – Winslow Beer Festival

[ March 18, 2011 7:00 pm to March 19, 2011 11:00 pm. ] 40+ Beers. Run by Lions Club of Winslow in assoc w/Milton Keynes CAMRA, run as Charity Fundraising event for local charities – come drink for charity.Three sessions: Fri 7pm-11pm; Sat 11am-7pm (with Live RBS Six Nations Rugby being shown (if covered by BBC)), then 7-11pm.Session entrance fee 5 inc Commemorative glass + Prog (CAMRA card-carrying [...]

Hitchin – Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:33 pm | No Comment
Hitchin – Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival

[ March 18, 2011 11:00 am to March 19, 2011 11:00 pm. ] In assoc w/Hitchin Round Table. Poss last event in current format.At least 60 real ales plus good range of cider, perry + foreign beer inc foreign draught beer. Quiet festival.Open: Fri noon-11pm; Sat 11am-11pm. Entry free to card-carrying CAMRA + Round Table membs, otherwise 1 before 3pm Fri, 2.50 all other times.Disabled Access + toilet [...]

Langsett – Langsett Independent Film Festival
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:33 pm | No Comment
Langsett – Langsett Independent Film Festival

[ March 18, 2011 9:00 am to March 19, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Langsett Independent Film Festival at the Waggon & Horses in the Peak District National Park, Yorkshire. is happening again, on the 18th and 19th of March 2011.There is a 16 year history of people coming together to show and enjoy independent films at the pub. Previous festivals have seen work by professional filmmakers, artists and [...]

Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire – The Edible Garden Show
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:33 pm | No Comment
Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire – The Edible Garden Show

[ March 18, 2011 10:00 am to March 20, 2011 5:00 pm. ] The Edible Garden Show is THE ultimate Grow Your Own event – perfect for anyone passionate about grow your own, home produce or rearing livestock and poultry keeping. FoodLoversBritain.com will have a dedicated FoodLovers Area featuring our very own FoodLovers Approved local and regional producers. With a host of seminars and exhibitions The Edible [...]

Comedy Night
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:05 pm | No Comment
Comedy Night

[ March 18, 2011 9:00 am to March 19, 2011 6:00 pm. ] A nightful of laughs with a mixture of comedians including MC – Jim Smallman, Daliso Chaponda, Ro Campbell and Jason Cook.The Laugh InnStation RoadChesterCheshireCH1 3NTUnited KingdomTel: Fax: Email: info@thelaughinnchester.co.uk

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Dublin Swell
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:04 pm | No Comment
Dublin Swell

[ March 18, 2011; 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] As part of St. Patricks Festival join us for a compelling cultural evening as we celebrate Dublin UNESCO City of Literature. Irelands best loved names from literature, music, film and theatre including Sebastian Barry, Dermot Bolger, Damien Dempsey, Roddy Doyle, Paul Durcan, Christine Dwyer Hickey, Glen Hansard, Paul Howard ( Ross OCarroll Kelly), Declan Hughes, [...]