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Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – The Coombe Valley series, an Exhibition by Rob Collins
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:36 am | No Comment
Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – The Coombe Valley series, an Exhibition by Rob Collins

[ April 19, 2013; 11:00 am to 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 [...]

Woolacombe, Mortehoe and Ilfracombe, Woolacombe, Devon, England – The Great South West Walk: Combe Martin to Woolacombe
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Woolacombe, Mortehoe and Ilfracombe, Woolacombe, Devon, England – The Great South West Walk: Combe Martin to Woolacombe

[ April 19, 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 12.6 mile stretch from Combe Martin to Woolacombe. 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 [...]

Basildon Park, Berkshire, England – Nature Walks 2013
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:29 am | No Comment
Basildon Park, Berkshire, England – Nature Walks 2013

[ April 19, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join us for a nature walk around our magnificent parkland. These will be led by our warden or one of our wildlife volunteers. Meet the group in the stableyard.Basildon Park, Berkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukBasildon Park, Berkshire, England
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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

[ April 19, 2013; 12:00 pm to 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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Cotehele, Saltash, Cornwall, England – Natures Spring Larder
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:50 pm | No Comment
Cotehele, Saltash, Cornwall, England – Natures Spring Larder

[ April 19, 2013; 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. ] Explore the woodlands and hedgerows on the Cotehele Estate and collect edible plants. With freshly baked bread from Cotehele Mill enjoy a feast using the fruits of your labours.Cotehele, Saltash, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Cotehele, Saltash, Cornwall, England
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Smallhythe Place, Tenterden, Kent, England – Our Town
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:48 pm | No Comment
Smallhythe Place, Tenterden, Kent, England – Our Town

[ April 19, 2013 7:00 pm to April 20, 2013 8:30 pm. ] Nice town, yknow what I mean? Nobody very remarkable ever come out of it, sfar as we know. Apollo Theatre Company return to The Barn Theatre with Thornton Wilders classic tale of American life in the early 20th Century.An exciting new production celebrating this classic plays 75th anniversary.Smallhythe Place, Tenterden, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Smallhythe Place, Tenterden, [...]

Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, England – Skywatch
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:43 pm | No Comment
Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, England – Skywatch

[ April 19, 2013; 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Want to learn more about the universe and bag one of your 50 things at the same time? Join us at Allan Bank for an illustrated talk from local astronomer Stuart Atkinson. Weather permitting, therell be stargazing with telescopes in the grounds and the chance to see and hold some meteorites – real pieces [...]

Coleridge Cottage, Bridgwater, Somerset, England – The Cottage Uncovered
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Coleridge Cottage, Bridgwater, Somerset, England – The Cottage Uncovered

[ April 19, 2013; 11:30 am to 3:15 pm. ] 1940s tanks, petrol pumps and phantom dogs What do these have to do with Coleridge Cottage? Join our expert guides on this tour of the forgotten history of the cottage and find out. Coleridge Cottage, Bridgwater, Somerset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Coleridge Cottage, Bridgwater, Somerset, England
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Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England – Lyme, the End of a Golden Era
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:16 pm | No Comment
Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England – Lyme, the End of a Golden Era

[ April 19, 2013 11:00 am to April 23, 2013 5:00 pm. ] Get closer to the Edwardian story. Explore the lives of the family and the workers.Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Lyme Park, House and Garden, Stockport, Cheshire, England
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Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Drop in Walk at Ilam Park
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:07 pm | No Comment
Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Drop in Walk at Ilam Park

[ April 19, 2013; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Enjoy one of our regular Friday drop in walks around Ilam Park The walk will last for approximately 1 hour, Take in the beautiful scenery at Ilam Park in the Peak Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England
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Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Drop in Walk around Ilam
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:06 pm | No Comment
Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, England – Drop in Walk around Ilam

[ April 19, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. ] Enjoy one of our regular Friday drop in walks to take in the beautiful scenery at Ilam Park and in the surround area in the Peak District. Find out more about the history and local points on interest. The walk will last for approximately 2 – 2.5 hour.Peak District: White Peak, White Peak, Derbyshire, [...]

Sandscale Haws, near Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, England – Evening natterjack toad walk 19th April 2013
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Sandscale Haws, near Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, England – Evening natterjack toad walk 19th April 2013

[ April 19, 2013; 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. ] A great chance to see and hear this rare species at one of its last remaining strongholds. The males calls can be heard up to a mile away on a still night Sandscale Haws, near Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sandscale Haws, near Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, England
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Spinners Garden, Hampshire, England – Woodland Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:45 pm | No Comment
Spinners Garden, Hampshire, England – Woodland Walk

[ April 19, 2013; 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] A guided walk around the woodland garden taking in the spring flowers, followed by tea and a chance to further explore the garden and nursery. This tour takes place every week in April (Thursday 4th, Thursday 11th, Friday 19th and Saturday 27th April 2013).Spinners Garden, Hampshire, Englandhttp://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder/details.aspx?id=10035&r=trueSpinners Garden, Hampshire, England
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Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Windmill Hill Archive – Public Drop
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:41 pm | No Comment
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – Windmill Hill Archive – Public Drop

[ April 19, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] The new Archive and Reading room at Windmill Hill is a new space to enjoy contemporary art. A unique opportunity to view the inside of this magnificent building, designed by Stephen Marshall architects. The archive is ten minutes from the Manor by car or you can reach it on foot.Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, [...]

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Cotehele, Saltash, Cornwall, England – Birds of Chicago
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:39 pm | No Comment
Cotehele, Saltash, Cornwall, England – Birds of Chicago

[ April 19, 2013; 8:00 pm to 10:15 pm. ] Barn Grooves is our new occasional series of music in the Barn Restaurant – book by phone on 0844 249 1895 or online via the blue button American folk roots stars Allison Russell (PoGirl) and JT Nero (JT and the Clouds) collaborate for a UK tour. Sublime and soulful harmonies. Check them [...]

Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset, England – Brownsea Island War Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:38 pm | No Comment
Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset, England – Brownsea Island War Walk

[ April 19, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Celebrate 50 years of the National Trust on Brownsea Island with our outdoor festival season Come and join this free guided walk that explores the islands wartime historyBrownsea Island, Poole, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset, England
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Croome, near High Green, Worcester, Worcestershire, England – Casino Evening
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:37 pm | No Comment
Croome, near High Green, Worcester, Worcestershire, England – Casino Evening

[ April 19, 2013; 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Our Volunteer Fundraising Group are hosting a 1920sthemed Casino Evening in our RAF Visitor Centre. All proceeds will go towards a proejct at Croome. Your ticket will include a buffet and 20,000 Croomes (play money) to test your luck. Prize awarded for the biggest winner!Croome, near High Green, Worcester, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Croome, near High Green, [...]

Hardcastle Crags, near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England – Crafty Friday: Fairisle with Ann Kingstone
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:36 pm | No Comment
Hardcastle Crags, near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England – Crafty Friday: Fairisle with Ann Kingstone

[ April 19, 2013; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Yorkshire lass, Ann Kingstone, author of recently published book of knitting designs Born and Bred, returns to Hardcastle Crags to lead a workshop on fairisle knitting. This traditional and beautiful colourwork technique is addictive and versatile – and easier than you might think! Learn about managing several strands, how to put colours together, the [...]

Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire – The Searchers
By: | April 3, 2012 – 12:18 pm | No Comment
Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire – The Searchers

[ April 19, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] In a remarkable career now spanning 5 decades and with such classic hits as Sweets For My Sweet; Needles and Pins; Don’t Throw Your Love Away , Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room, The Searchers have contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the world?s leading nation in the music industry. [...]

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Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Warwickshire – Family Workshop
By: | April 3, 2012 – 12:18 pm | No Comment
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Warwickshire – Family Workshop

[ April 19, 2012; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon 10:00 to 11:30Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Warwickshirehttp://www.visitwarwick.co.ukRoyal Shakespeare Theatre, Warwickshire

Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park – Brodick Country Park Volunteer Group
By: | February 14, 2012 – 12:32 pm | No Comment
Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park – Brodick Country Park Volunteer Group

[ April 19, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Get mucky in the name of nature conservation!Volunteer group meeting once a month to help the Brodick ranger team with practical conservation work.Meet like-minded people and get some outdoor exercise whilst making a valuable contribution towards nature conservation!Work ranges across the whole spectrum of hands-on tasks such as footpath maintenance, fencing, rhodie bashing and tree [...]

Tatton Garden Society AGM & Lecture
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:24 pm | No Comment
Tatton Garden Society AGM & Lecture

[ April 19, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Graham Hardman. The Gardens of Japan AGM 7.15pm, Lecture 8pm. Call TGS 01477 537 698 or e mail: tattongardensociety@hotmail.comTatton ParkKnutsfordCheshireWA16 6QNUnited KingdomTel: 01477 537698Fax: Email: tattongardensociety@hotmail.com

A talk entitled The development of Manchester’s suburbs
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:17 pm | No Comment
A talk entitled The development of Manchester’s suburbs

[ April 19, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The North Cheshire Family History Society will be hosting a talk entitled The development of Manchesters suburbs by historian and author Chris Makepeace on Tuesday the 19th of April 2011.North Cheshire Family History SocietyThe Civic HallLondon RoadHazel GroveCheshireSK7 4DFUnited KingdomTel: Fax: Email: