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

Whether you’re a novice or seasoned traveller, France will steal your heart. Each month, Frederic – our French correspondent – gives us the low-down on what to see and do across the channel

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Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, England – Tuesday toddler trails
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:34 am | No Comment
Dyrham Park, near Bath, Gloucestershire, England – Tuesday toddler trails

[ June 18, 2013; 10:45 am to 11:45 am. ] For some fresh air and family fun, join one of our garden and park trails designed for toddlers; learn about shape, colour and numbers while exploring nature. Meet outside the Orangery down by the house at 10.45am. Dont worry if youre a few minutes late, you can always join the group when you arrive. [...]

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Arlington, near Barnstaple, Devon, England – Unseen Arlington
By: | May 14, 2013 – 7:34 am | No Comment
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, Arlington, near Barnstaple, Devon, England – Unseen Arlington

[ June 18, 2013; 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Every Tuesday at 2pm, the House team will show you something special that you dont normally get to see here, bringing you closer to Arlington Courts people and collections. It might be a particular item, or a story from the familys history, or even a chance to find out how we deal with [...]

Eastbury Manor House, Barking, London, England – Tea and Talk
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:37 pm | No Comment
Eastbury Manor House, Barking, London, England – Tea and Talk

[ June 18, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Authors talk Come for tea and authors talk.Writers for this year include Maggie Freeman, Tracy Borman and Sarah Gristwood.Eastbury Manor House, Barking, London, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Eastbury Manor House, Barking, 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 [...]

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

[ June 18, 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 [...]

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Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England – Meet the Vernons
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:15 pm | No Comment
Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England – Meet the Vernons

[ June 18, 2013; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Meet a member of the Vernon family in the houseHanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, 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 [...]

Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – Behind the scenes
By: | May 13, 2013 – 8:39 pm | No Comment
Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England – Behind the scenes

[ June 18, 2013; 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm. ] Upstairs, downstairs – experience the unseen parts of Ham House through the eyes of the servants and glimpse how the house is used today on this 45 minute tour.Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Ham House and Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and [...]

The Cheshire Showground, Tabley, Cheshire, England – Cheshire County Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
The Cheshire Showground, Tabley, Cheshire, England – Cheshire County Show

[ June 18, 2013 9:00 am to June 19, 2013 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!The Cheshire Showground, Tabley, Cheshire, Englandhttp://www.cheshirecountyshow.org.uk/The Cheshire Showground, Tabley, Cheshire, 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 [...]

Tretower Court & Castle, Crickhowell, Powys, Wales – Medieval Garden Talk (BSL)
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:53 am | No Comment
Tretower Court & Castle, Crickhowell, Powys, Wales – Medieval Garden Talk (BSL)

[ June 18, 2012; 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm. ] An amusing and informative guide to medieval herbs and plant lore (with British Sign Language interpretation).Tretower Court & Castle, Crickhowell, Powys, Waleshttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/allevents/5931494/?lang=enTretower Court & Castle, Crickhowell, Powys, Wales
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 [...]

Order of the Garter Service
By: The Editor | March 20, 2012 – 10:34 pm | No Comment
Order of the Garter Service

[ June 18, 2012; ]
St George’s Chapel, Windsor, Berkshire
Visitors may watch the procession to the Chapel
see website for details

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Pendle – Pendle Witch Camp Festival
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Pendle – Pendle Witch Camp Festival

[ June 18, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] 8th Annual Pendle Witch Camp will be held over the weekend of 15th-18th June, 2012Pendlehttp://www.penwitchcamp.co.uk/Pendle

Borders Book Festival
By: The Editor | June 16, 2011 – 8:43 am | No Comment
Borders Book Festival

[ June 18, 2011 to June 19, 2011. ]
held at 3 different venues in Melrose, Scotland

Alresford, Hampshire – Alresford Music Festival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:59 pm | No Comment
Alresford, Hampshire – Alresford Music Festival

[ June 18, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Were pleased to announce the headline act for this summers festival as the popular 1990s Britpop trio Dodgy. Best known for their hit single in 1996 Good Enough, Dodgy will be rounding off the festival on 18 June with a string of their renowned summer anthems.Alresford, Hampshirehttp://www.alresfordmusicfestival.com/Alresford, Hampshire

Tottenham, London – Tottenham Carnival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Tottenham, London – Tottenham Carnival

[ June 18, 2011; 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. ] Every June, Tottenham comes together in the spirit of community and togetherness for the Festival and Carnival. Since it launched in 1997, the event has grown in popularity each year, and now has up to 60,000 people attending.There are five stages: comedy tent, Latin zone, kids zone, youth zone, pensioners zone. There is also a [...]

Glasgow, Scotland – Glasgow Science Festival 2011
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:55 pm | No Comment
Glasgow, Scotland – Glasgow Science Festival 2011

[ June 18, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Welcome to the Glasgow Science Festival 2011. Our 5th fantastic city wide festival will be the biggest and best yet. Glasgow, Scotlandhttp://www.glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk/Glasgow, Scotland

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Yate, Gloustershire – Festival of Youth Sport (FOYS)
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:55 pm | No Comment
Yate, Gloustershire – Festival of Youth Sport (FOYS)

[ June 18, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] 2011 marks the tenth anniversary of the Festival of Youth Sport.Over the last nine years this Award Winning Event has supported 29,000 young people through sports coaching in local schools and almost 10,200 have gone onto participate in the festival tournaments. With 93% of South Gloucestershire infants, primary and junior schools entering.The festivals are a [...]

Great Asby, Cumbria – Great Asby Fun Day
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:52 pm | No Comment
Great Asby, Cumbria – Great Asby Fun Day

[ June 18, 2011; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Great Asby Village Hall Fun Day18th June12pm – 6pmCompetitions, Well Dressing, Morris Dancers. Childrens SportCar Boot Sale. BBQ & Pork Roast, Vintage Vehicles, Garden TrailsCraft Stalls, Silver BandSomething For Everyone!contact: Elizabeth Hughes on 017683 51509Great Asby, Cumbriahttp://trust.edenriverstrust.org.uk/events.htmlGreat Asby, Cumbria

Under Milkwood Vehicle Run
By: The Editor | June 1, 2011 – 5:29 am | No Comment
Under Milkwood Vehicle Run

[ June 18, 2011; 10:15 am to 5:00 pm. ]
Starts Bracelet Bay car park, Mumbles, Swansea. Ends at Laugharne foreshore car park.

Gower Walking Festival
By: The Editor | June 1, 2011 – 5:24 am | No Comment
Gower Walking Festival

[ June 18, 2011 to June 19, 2011. ]
see website for prices, times of walks and length

Todmorden, Yorkshire – Todmorden Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:45 pm | No Comment
Todmorden, Yorkshire – Todmorden Show

[ June 18, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Todmorden Show: Bee KeepingCattleCaviesClassic Cars & BikesCommunity TentCountry CraftsDogsFerret ShowFunfairGoatsHandicraftHome PageHorsesHorticultureLinksPet ShowPigeonsPoultryRabbitsRare BreedsSheep .COUNTRY CRAFTS &SPECIAL EVENTSThere have been many EventsDuck Herding, Tractor PullingDog Agility, Owl DisplaysTodmorden, Yorkshirehttp://www.todshow.org/Todmorden, Yorkshire

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Reading, Berkshire – Reading Water Fest
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:42 pm | No Comment
Reading, Berkshire – Reading Water Fest

[ June 18, 2011; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Canal Barges, entertainment, Stalls, boat trips.0118 939 0373 or 0871 572 1935Reading, Berkshirehttp://www.reading.gov.uk/news/whatson/event.asp?id=SX9452-A783E653Reading, Berkshire

Oldmeldrum, Scotland – 81st OLDMELDRUM SPORTS & HIGHLAND GAMES
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:41 pm | No Comment
Oldmeldrum, Scotland – 81st OLDMELDRUM SPORTS & HIGHLAND GAMES

[ June 18, 2011; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Heavyweight Championship (6 events), British Caber Championship. European Tug O War Championship. North of Scotland Drum Major Championship. Glenfiddich Qualifying Heavy Events. Other Events: Highland Dancing, Pipe Band Contest, Grades 1, 11, 111 & 1V.Oldmeldrum, Scotlandhttp://www.oldmeldrum.org.uk/sportsOldmeldrum, Scotland

Newburgh, Fife – NEWBURGH HIGHLAND GAMES
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:41 pm | No Comment
Newburgh, Fife – NEWBURGH HIGHLAND GAMES

[ June 18, 2011; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Events: Running, Cycling, Heavy/Field Events. 90m & 1600m Youth Running, Pipe Bands. Stalls.Newburgh, Fifehttp://www.newburghgames.co.uk/Newburgh, Fife

Buckland Abbey – In-depth Tours
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:31 pm | No Comment
Buckland Abbey – In-depth Tours

[ June 18, 2011; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Join a member of the team to see behind the scenes, in the roof and down the tunnel! Booking advisedBuckland Abbeyhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-events/w-events-find_event.htm?c=1Buckland Abbey

Todmorden, Yorkshire – Todmorden Show
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:36 pm | No Comment
Todmorden, Yorkshire – Todmorden Show

[ June 18, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Todmorden Show: Bee KeepingCattleCaviesClassic Cars & BikesCommunity TentCountry CraftsDogsFerret ShowFunfairGoatsHandicraftHome PageHorsesHorticultureLinksPet ShowPigeonsPoultryRabbitsRare BreedsSheep .COUNTRY CRAFTS &SPECIAL EVENTSThere have been many EventsDuck Herding, Tractor PullingDog Agility, Owl DisplaysTodmorden, Yorkshirehttp://www.todshow.org/Todmorden, Yorkshire

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Wimbledon, London – Wimbledon Shorts 2011
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:31 pm | No Comment
Wimbledon, London – Wimbledon Shorts 2011

[ June 18, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Wimbledon Shorts is dedicated to showcasing new and innovative work in film and video from around the world. Whether your film is narrative driven, animated or experimental, were looking for films that challenge or shift the boundaries of conventional filmmaking just as long as its under 15 minutes!Wimbledon, Londonhttp://www.wimbledonshorts.comWimbledon, London

Spalding, Lincs – New York Boogie Rhythm Polka Dot Academy at the South Holland Centre
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:30 pm | No Comment
Spalding, Lincs – New York Boogie Rhythm Polka Dot Academy at the South Holland Centre

[ June 18, 2011; 2:00 pm to 9:10 pm. ] The amazing dance students from Polka Dot are back with their third annual dance show. Its time to visit the streets of New York and meet the various characters that make the Big Apple swing. Featuring dance styles including street jazz, hip hop, world dance and cheerleading, this fast paced show will wow audiences [...]

Three Counties Show
By: The Editor | March 8, 2011 – 3:21 pm | No Comment
Three Counties Show

[ June 18, 2011 to June 19, 2011. ] http://www.threecounties.co.uk/threecounties/index.html
Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcs, WR13 6NW Adult £15.30; on the day £18.00
Senior Citizen (65+) £13.60; on the day £16.00
Child (5-15 years) £4.80; on the day £6.00
Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) £35.70; on the day £42.00

Year of Sense & Sensibility Event
By: | February 2, 2011 – 6:04 pm | No Comment
Year of Sense & Sensibility Event

[ June 18, 2011; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Annual Dom Nicholas Seymour: LectureChawton, 1 mile south-west of Alton, Hampshirewww.jane-austens-house-museum.org.ukChawton, 1 mile south-west of Alton, Hampshire