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Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Garden Walk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:23 pm | No Comment
Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England – Garden Walk

[ June 13, 2013; 2:15 pm to 3:45 pm. ] Free guided walk around the garden talking about the history of the garden and highlighting whats good to see each week. Guided walk led by one of our garden volunteers sharing their passion for the property and love of plants.Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hinton Ampner, Alresford, Hampshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK [...]

Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England – Little Lambs Group
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:16 pm | No Comment
Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England – Little Lambs Group

[ June 13, 2013; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] A crafty fun club for toddlers at Dunstable Downs Enjoy a chat with other mums as the kids enjoy creative play! They will get to make all sorts of crafty fun with us as you relax and watch. The children can try creative craft activities every week and imaginative play!In term time only.Dunstable Downs, Chilterns [...]

Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Wolfe and Quebec House
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:41 pm | No Comment
Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Wolfe and Quebec House

[ June 13, 2013; 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Free guided tours every Thursday from 7 March 2013 to 31 October 2013. Guided tour taking a closer look at Wolfes achievement in winning the war for North America.Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition [...]

ICC Champions Trophy: England v Sri Lanka
By: The Editor | April 2, 2013 – 11:49 am | No Comment
ICC Champions Trophy: England v Sri Lanka

[ June 13, 2013; ]
The Kia Oval, Kennington, London SE11 5SS

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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:41 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ June 13, 2013; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Get Fossilling on the Jurassic Coast! Come and join in with one of our famous Fossil Walks along this historic stretch of Dorset coast with Lyme Regis Museum Geologist Paddy Howe and Marine Biologist Chris Andrew.Lyme Regis, West Dorset, Englandhttp://www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk/whats-on/fossil-walksLyme Regis, West Dorset, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted [...]

Melford Hall, Suffolk, England – Threads, canvas and paint
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:59 am | No Comment
Melford Hall, Suffolk, England – Threads, canvas and paint

[ June 13, 2012 1:30 pm to June 17, 2012 4:30 pm. ] Threads, canvas and paintOnce again we invite East Anglian artists and artisans to exhibit and sell at Melford Hall. Demonstrations on most days by artists, potters, weavers, spinners and embroiderers. All work is for a sale, a percentage of sales kindly donated to Melford Hall for our ongoing conservation work.More Information: Melford Hall, 01787 379 [...]

Balmacara Estate, Kyle, West Highlands, Scotland – Historic Plockton Village Tour
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Balmacara Estate, Kyle, West Highlands, Scotland – Historic Plockton Village Tour

[ June 13, 2012; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Explore the historic planned village of Plockton, dating from 1801 with the Trust ranger. The tour visits the main areas of the village, the old pier and pontoons, the Brae with its crofts and ancient trees, the Open Air Church and the War Memorial. Learn about the history of crofting and planned villages in the [...]

Fowey Estuary to Pencarrow Head, Cornwall – Creeks by Canoe
By: | May 1, 2012 – 11:46 am | No Comment
Fowey Estuary to Pencarrow Head, Cornwall – Creeks by Canoe

[ June 13, 2012; 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. ] Kayaking down the river Fowey is a great way to soak in the beauty and tranquility of the estuary. The National Trust and Encounter Cornwall offer you the unique experience of exploring National Trust property on the beautiful Fowey estuary. Travelling in double kayaks you will have plenty of space. Full instruction and equipment provided. [...]

Gower Folk Festival
By: The Editor | June 1, 2011 – 5:26 am | No Comment
Gower Folk Festival

[ June 13, 2011 to June 14, 2011. ]
The festival is sold out but there is a waiting list on the website

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Vintage Tractor & Stationary Engine Rally
By: | June 14, 2010 – 12:48 pm | No Comment
Vintage Tractor & Stationary Engine Rally

[ June 13, 2010; ] Vintage Tractor & Stationary Engine Rally West Bay Road, Bridport www.wdvtsec.co.uk

Treemonisha
By: | June 14, 2010 – 12:46 pm | No Comment
Treemonisha

[ June 13, 2010; 7:30 pm; ] Following their successful production of Delius’ Koanga at Sadler’s Wells, Pegasus Opera Company once more offers audiences a rarely performed but seminal operatic work.7.30pm£17.50£15.00 concsGreenwich TheatreCrooms HillGreenwichLondonSE10020 8858 7755www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk

Arts and Crafts Exhibition
By: | June 14, 2010 – 12:43 pm | No Comment
Arts and Crafts Exhibition

[ June 13, 2010; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Visitors Centre, Shuttleworth Collection, Old Warden, Biggleswade Friends of the Swiss Garden. All exhibits should have the Swiss Garden or adjacent woodland as the theme or inspiration for the design. Competition entry fee £1 per entry. Children free. Categories:- 1 Adults work 2.Under 14′s artwork 3. Nature photograph [...]

The Old Vicarage, Westoning
By: | June 14, 2010 – 12:42 pm | No Comment
The Old Vicarage, Westoning

[ June 13, 2010; 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm. ] Church Road, Westoning (MK45 5JW)Traditional 2 acre vicarage garden on sandy soil with box and laurel hedges, formal lawn, large magnolia grandiflora and many other matrure shrubs and trees. More recent additions incl colour co-ordinated herbaceous beds, rose garden, pond, rockery, small vegetable garden and an annual meadow. Spring interest with hellebores and daffodils.£3.50, [...]

Gypsies ‘ Who Are Ya’
By: | June 14, 2010 – 12:42 pm | No Comment
Gypsies ‘ Who Are Ya’

[ June 13, 2010; ] Gypsies ‘ Who Are Ya’ Worcestershire County Museum, Hartlebury, Nr Kidderminster. DY11 7XZ. 11am-5pm (last admission 4:30pm). £2.25 – £4.50. Tel: 01299 250416. www.worcestershire.gov.uk/museum

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National Garden Scheme Open Day
By: | June 14, 2010 – 12:42 pm | No Comment
National Garden Scheme Open Day

[ June 13, 2010; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] The Lodge, Sandy (RSPB)The Lodge opens its gardens, laid out in the 1870′s and re-landscaped in the 1930′s and the interior of this Victorian Tudor style mansion as part of the UK open day. Wildlife gardening advice, children’s activities, etc.£5, RSPB members £3, Children freeRSPB01767 650541www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide

NGS Gardens Open for Charity:
By: | June 14, 2010 – 12:42 pm | No Comment
NGS Gardens Open for Charity:

[ June 13, 2010; ] NGS Gardens Open for Charity: Astley Country Gardens. Astley, nr Stourport-on-Severn. DY13 0SG. 1pm-6pm. £5. Tel: 01299 823769

Gardens of Shelton
By: | June 14, 2010 – 12:42 pm | No Comment
Gardens of Shelton

[ June 13, 2010; 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Shelton – 5 miles west of Kimbolton (PE16 0NP)This pretty village has a good variety of stunning gardens. Ranging from the formal and wild garden through to the charming cottage gardens and some elegant planting running down to the stream of Shelton Hall. The 12th C church will also be open to visit.£4British [...]

Green Scythe Fair
By: The Editor | May 14, 2010 – 4:55 pm | No Comment
Green Scythe Fair

[ June 13, 2010; ]
Thorney Lakes, Muchelney near Langport, Somerset
also incorporates the 6th West Country Scythe Competition
entrants should contact Simon Fairlie at chapter7@tlio.org.uk

Childrens Day
By: | May 11, 2010 – 10:45 am | No Comment
Childrens Day

[ June 13, 2010; 12:00 am; ] Stewarts Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum33 The Balk, Pocklington, York

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Hook in Bloom Table Top Sales
By: | May 11, 2010 – 10:45 am | No Comment
Hook in Bloom Table Top Sales

[ June 13, 2010; 12:00 am; ] Hook Memorial Hall, High Street, Hook, Goole

Toy Fair
By: | May 11, 2010 – 10:10 am | No Comment
Toy Fair

[ June 13, 2010; ] Staffordshire County Showground, Stafford

Garden Festival
By: | May 11, 2010 – 10:10 am | No Comment
Garden Festival

[ June 13, 2010; ] Trentham Gardens, Stafford

RAF Cosford Air Show
By: | May 11, 2010 – 10:10 am | No Comment
RAF Cosford Air Show

[ June 13, 2010; ] Cosford, Stafford

Commercial Vehicles Day
By: | May 11, 2010 – 9:44 am | No Comment
Commercial Vehicles Day

[ June 13, 2010; ] Commercial Vehicles Day @ Vintage Vehicles ShildonLorry Museum. Admission