Bon Bini! Curacao has it all in one very small island
By: Irene Middleman Thomas | May 25, 2013 – 6:44 am | No Comment

Irene Thomas found Curacao the most successfully diverse country she has ever visited – and one of the most beautiful as well

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Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – The Coombe Valley series, an Exhibition by Rob Collins
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:37 am | No Comment
Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – The Coombe Valley series, an Exhibition by Rob Collins

[ April 17, 2013 11:00 am to April 21, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Local artist Rob Collins brings his exhibition back from London to be showcased at Newark Park. This exhibition shows a series of landscapes, one painted for each week of a year, all of the same view of the Coombe Valley. The series by renowned artist Rob Collins, a local of Wotton-under-Edge, expresses the changing seasons [...]

Watersmeet, Lynmouth, Devon, England – The Great South West Walk: Porlock Weir to Lynton
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:36 am | No Comment
Watersmeet, Lynmouth, Devon, England – The Great South West Walk: Porlock Weir to Lynton

[ April 17, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] The Great South West Walk is being organised by the South West Coast Path Association (SWCPA). Were leading the 12.5 mile stretch from Porlock Weir to Lynton. Join us and help to raise essential funds for the South West Coast Path. With its 40th anniversary in 2013, the SWCPA is celebrating this milestone by organising [...]

Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Victorian Baking Days
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:32 am | No Comment
Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, England – Victorian Baking Days

[ April 17, 2013; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Imagine visiting Cragside House to be greeted by the smell of freshly baked cakes as you step through the door.On Wednesdays between 1 and 4pm our volunteer cooks will be in costume recreating authentic Victorian recipes in our magnificent kitchen. Each week there will be a different recipe. Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Cragside, Morpeth, Northumberland, [...]

Avebury, Avebury, Wiltshire, England – Walk and talk with an archaeologist
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:32 am | No Comment
Avebury, Avebury, Wiltshire, England – Walk and talk with an archaeologist

[ April 17, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Put a Spring in your step and join archaeologist and Avebury expert Dr Nick Snashall for this half-day walk. When youve finished your journey of discovery join Nick for a delicious light lunch as she answers your questions about Avebury and our prehistoric ancestors. Avebury, Avebury, Wiltshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Avebury, Avebury, Wiltshire, England
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Blickling Estate, Norwich , England – History comes to life
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:28 am | No Comment
Blickling Estate, Norwich , England – History comes to life

[ April 17, 2013; 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Whose house is it? See the Diggers, our costumed interpretation group ghosting.Blickling Estate, Norwich , Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBlickling Estate, Norwich , England
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Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Nature Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:49 pm | No Comment
Emmetts Garden, Sevenoaks, Kent, England – Nature Walk

[ April 17, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Our volunteer will take you on a walk of discovery as you learn fascinating facts about what is living in the garden and surrounding woodland The walk will be approximately 1.5 miles long and is suitable for walkers of different abilities. Hills and stiles maybe encountered. Bring walking shoes, outdoor clothing and drinks.Emmetts Garden, [...]

Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Quilting Workshop Topping Topiary
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:46 pm | No Comment
Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Quilting Workshop  Topping Topiary

[ April 17, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Quilting workshop by award-winning quilter Gail Lawther. Stitch your own version of Gails Topiary quilt, your own classic topiary garden without the heavy lifting.Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England
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Moseley Old Hall, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England – Something old, something new?
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:43 pm | No Comment
Moseley Old Hall, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England – Something old, something new?

[ April 17, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Discover something new about something old with our Conservation and Engagement team. Find out how we look after our objects and the story behind a different piece each week.Moseley Old Hall, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Moseley Old Hall, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
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Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Special Exhibition
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:43 pm | No Comment
Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Special Exhibition

[ April 17, 2013 1:00 pm to April 21, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Gift to the Nation. Our collection of contemporary photographs and images explores how and why Quebec House was saved for the nation.Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England
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Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England – Tai Chi in the Garden
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:38 pm | No Comment
Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England – Tai Chi in the Garden

[ April 17, 2013; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ] Tai Chi in a tranquil setting Experience the Chinese art of Tai Chi with instructor Derek Kent in the peaceful setting of an 18th century landscape garden. Suitable for beginners and experienced Tai Chi practioners alike.Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher, Surrey, England
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Ashridge Estate, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England – Gentle Strolls at Ashridge 2013
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:23 pm | No Comment
Ashridge Estate, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England – Gentle Strolls at Ashridge 2013

[ April 17, 2013; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Brian and Sin Barton continue their ever-popular informal strolls at Ashridge. These provide a chance to discover the wildlife in different parts of the Estate and to look for animal tracks, deer sightings, birds and other items of interest. The strolls may take up to 2 hours, are open to all and do not [...]

Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Guided House Tours
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:21 pm | No Comment
Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Guided House Tours

[ April 17, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:45 pm. ] Fascinating 1 hour tour, every 15 minutes. Entry by timed ticket, available at Reception. Please note – there is no free-flow access to the house on these days.Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
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East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England – Herb Border and Garden Stroll
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:19 pm | No Comment
East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England – Herb Border and Garden Stroll

[ April 17, 2013; 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Come and learn about how our garden grows with our head gardener, Jill. Jill will take you on a walk through our gardens, explaining how we keep it all going throughout the year. She will share tips for greener gardening, and will try to answer any questions you may have about your own garden. [...]

Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Ladies Wednesday Evening Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:17 pm | No Comment
Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England – Ladies Wednesday Evening Walk

[ April 17, 2013; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] An evening walk aimed at ladies who fancy a bit of me time.Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England
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Greenway, near Brixham, Devon, England – Exhibition: Becky Bettesworth
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:01 pm | No Comment
Greenway, near Brixham, Devon, England – Exhibition: Becky Bettesworth

[ April 17, 2013 10:30 am to April 21, 2013 5:00 pm. ] 2012 was officially a new start and re-launch for Becky. Her exhibition in the Barn Gallery will start the contemporary art season off at Greenway with an explosion of colour, many of the pieces will be based around Greenway and of the local area. Becky will be also joining the Greenway property as resident [...]

Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – From plot to vase
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:57 pm | No Comment
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England – From plot to vase

[ April 17, 2013; 11:15 am to 1:00 pm. ] House Meed Judith, our volunteer flower arranger, and learn about the floral arrangements in the house, created from flowers grown in the Kitchen Garden.Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England
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Hoo House Nursery, Gloucestershire, England – Success with peat-free compost – Growing & Propagation
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:45 pm | No Comment
Hoo House Nursery, Gloucestershire, England – Success with peat-free compost – Growing & Propagation

[ April 17, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Join award-winning nursery owner Julie Ritchie for a talk about peat-free compost, a demonstration of potting with generally available brands, and a discussion of additional materials for best results in propagation. This event is also available on the 20th April 2013.Hoo House Nursery, Gloucestershire, Englandhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/details.aspx?id=9999&r=trueHoo House Nursery, Gloucestershire, England
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Maes yr Haf Hall, Mid Glamorgan, Wales – Planning a herb garden by Jekka McVicar
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:44 pm | No Comment
Maes yr Haf Hall, Mid Glamorgan, Wales – Planning a herb garden by Jekka McVicar

[ April 17, 2013; 7:15 pm to 9:15 pm. ] ROWING FOR SUCCESS TALK Hosted by Ynyswen Gardening Club with support from four other gardening societies from the Rhondda ValleyMaes yr Haf Hall, Mid Glamorgan, Waleshttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/details.aspx?id=10184&r=trueMaes yr Haf Hall, Mid Glamorgan, Wales
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Bluebell Cottage Gardens, Warrington, Cheshire, England – Propagation Workshop (Half Day)
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:43 pm | No Comment
Bluebell Cottage Gardens, Warrington, Cheshire, England – Propagation Workshop (Half Day)

[ April 17, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Join owner Sue Beesley at Bluebell Cottage Gardens for a demonstration of a range of propagation techniques, with tips on timing and aftercare. Guided tour of stock bed and gardens with opportunity to see and practice propagation techniques with stock plants. Morning sessions available on the 11th, 12th 17th and 18th April or 4th and [...]

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Pershore College, Worcestershire, England – GFS – Wildside by Keith Wiley
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:43 pm | No Comment
Pershore College, Worcestershire, England – GFS – Wildside by Keith Wiley

[ April 17, 2013; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] A GROWING FOR SUCCESS TALK Hosted by Pershore College Keith Wiley talks on wild planting – taking naturalistic planting to a new levelPershore College, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/details.aspx?id=10119&r=falsePershore College, Worcestershire, England
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Stonehenge Landscape, near Amesbury, Wiltshire, England – Wings over Stonehenge
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:41 pm | No Comment
Stonehenge Landscape, near Amesbury, Wiltshire, England – Wings over Stonehenge

[ April 17, 2013; 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Walk in the slipstream of the early pioneer military aviators at Larkhill. See where the Bristol Boxkite made its first flight in 1910 and where the first British military aeroplane unit was formed in 1911. These walks will cover how aviation developed on Lark Hill from 1909-1914 and how military aviation took offaround Stonehenge from [...]

The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England – Women in The Workhouse exhibition
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:40 pm | No Comment
The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England – Women in The Workhouse exhibition

[ April 17, 2013 12:00 pm to April 21, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Launching on International Womens Day this fascinating exhibition charts the significant contribution made by women during The Workhouses recent past. Testimonies of a former matron, nurse, seamstress, hairdresser and inmates provide an insight in to the changing nature of workhouse life.The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/The Workhouse, Southwell, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England
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Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Clandon Discovered
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:37 pm | No Comment
Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Clandon Discovered

[ April 17, 2013; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] With a different subject every week these talks, tours, displays and discussions take place between 1.30pm and 3.30pm, each bite-sized event lasting 30 minutes. Talks and activities for curious minds. Every Wednesday between March and October you can join us to enjoy the little known and unusual aspects of Clandon Park.Clandon Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Clandon [...]

Eltham Palace, London – Art Deco Tours
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:44 am | No Comment
Eltham Palace, London – Art Deco Tours

[ April 17, 2012; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Join an expert guide to tour the 1930s house and view its stunning interiors and furnishings, reflecting the high fashion of the 1930s. You will learn more about Art Deco as well as Stephen and Virginia Courtauld who built the house. Tours last approx. 1 hour.Tours are regularly over subscribed so we strongly recommend advance [...]

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Nottingham – Hit The Deck Festival
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:41 pm | No Comment
Nottingham – Hit The Deck Festival

[ April 17, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Hit The Deck takes place across three venues in Nottingham Rock City, The Rescue Rooms and Stealth on Sunday 17th of April 2011.Tickets cost 20 and can be booked by telephone from our box office on 0845 413 4444, or online from Alt-Tickets by clicking the link on the menu above.Nottinghamhttp://www.hitthedeckfestival.comNottingham

Lincoln, Lincolnshire – Lincoln International Concert Series
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:40 pm | No Comment
Lincoln, Lincolnshire – Lincoln International Concert Series

[ April 17, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Lincoln International Concert Series 2011, Paul WatkinsLincoln, Lincolnshirehttp://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/events/concerts.htmLincoln, Lincolnshire

Belfast Spring Fair
By: The Editor | April 14, 2011 – 5:27 pm | No Comment
Belfast Spring Fair

[ April 17, 2011; 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm. ]
Malone House and Barnett Demesne, Belfast

The East Anglian Game & Country Fair
By: The Editor | April 14, 2011 – 4:43 pm | No Comment
The East Anglian Game & Country Fair

[ April 17, 2011; 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]
Norfolk Showground, Norwich.,
Adult £12.00, Children 5-16 Years £5.00, Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) £34, Under 5′s Free
Free Car Parking