Bon Bini! Curacao has it all in one very small island
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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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Batemans, Etchingham, East Sussex, England – AC Car Rally
By: | May 23, 2013 – 10:53 am | No Comment
Batemans, Etchingham, East Sussex, England – AC Car Rally

[ June 23, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] A car rally featuring AC cars. Formally known as Auto Carriers they are Britains oldest car manufacturer with the unique distinction of being in production since 1901.Batemans, Etchingham, East Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Batemans, Etchingham, East Sussex, England
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Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Pony Magic
By: | May 13, 2013 – 10:47 pm | No Comment
Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, England – Pony Magic

[ June 23, 2013; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] A truly magical experience with beautiful, safe ponies and experienced handlers. Pony rides for children. A 3-5 minute ride suitable for 2-11 year old children.Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Hatchlands Park, Guildford, Surrey, England
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Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, England – Cricket
By: | May 13, 2013 – 9:10 pm | No Comment
Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, England – Cricket

[ June 23, 2013; 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. ] Enjoy cricket on our historic pitch. Watch our resident team the Armadillos play other local cricket teams.There are normally cricket matches most weekends between April and September but please check back nearer the time for specific details on each match. Details will be available from 1 March – or on the Armadillos website: www.armadilloscc.co.ukSheffield [...]

ICC Champions Trophy: Final
By: The Editor | April 2, 2013 – 11:47 am | No Comment
ICC Champions Trophy: Final

[ June 23, 2013; ]
Edgbaston Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands B5 7QU

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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 23, 2013; 10:00 am to 1:00 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
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Whitehaven , Cumbria, England – Whitehaven Festival Airshow
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:24 pm | No Comment
Whitehaven , Cumbria, England – Whitehaven Festival Airshow

[ June 23, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Three day town festival concludes with a small flying display along the seafront.Whitehaven , Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.thewhitehavenfestival.co.uk/Whitehaven , Cumbria, England
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Kirkbride , Cumbria, England – Kirkbride Airfield Open Day and Fly-In
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:24 pm | No Comment
Kirkbride , Cumbria, England – Kirkbride Airfield Open Day and Fly-In

[ June 23, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Featuring flying displays by modern and historic aircraft. Plus a large turn out of light aircraft weather permitting. all held in aid of the Eden Valley Hospice. CA7 5HPKirkbride , Cumbria, Englandhttp://kirkbrideairfield.weebly.com/Kirkbride , Cumbria, England
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Elvaston, Derbyshire, England – Derbyshire County Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Elvaston, Derbyshire, England – Derbyshire County Show

[ June 23, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Elvaston, Derbyshire, Englandhttp://www.derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk/Elvaston, Derbyshire, England
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Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – Love Food Festival 2013
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:16 am | No Comment
Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – Love Food Festival 2013

[ June 23, 2013; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, Englandwww.lovefoodfestival.comNewark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England
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Celebrate the City
By: The Editor | June 22, 2012 – 9:25 am | No Comment
Celebrate the City

[ June 23, 2012 to June 24, 2012. ]
various locations in the City of London; see website for details.
most events are free.

Trelissick Garden , Cornwall, England – John Dyer Exhibition
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:59 am | No Comment
Trelissick Garden , Cornwall, England – John Dyer Exhibition

[ June 23, 2012; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] On Saturdays and Sundays the Barn at Trelissick will be hung with a spectacular collection of Johns paintings from his residencies with Alan Titchmarsh, Kim Wilde, Eden Porject and BBC Gardeners Wold Live and from his residences around the world during the last ten years painting the worlds major food harvests.More Information: Property Office, 01872 [...]

Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland – National Moth Night; Bats and Moths Walk
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:59 am | No Comment
Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland – National Moth Night; Bats and Moths Walk

[ June 23, 2012; 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Encounter the night-flying moths and bats of Culzean in close-up.Places limited bookings accepted only on day at Visitor Centre after 0900 (tel 01655 884400). Meet at Walled Garden car park bring a torch (weather permitting). Children must be accompanied. Culzean Castle [...]

David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, Scotland – Military & Family History Day
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:59 am | No Comment
David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, Scotland – Military & Family History Day

[ June 23, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Come along for talks, displays and help researching your military ancestors.Lanarkshire Family History Society will be running another fascinating event about the military history of Lanarkshire, as well as providing help and advice for anyone researching their family history. 3 for any combination of talks. David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/David-Livingstone-Centre/Military-Family-History-Day/David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre, [...]

Shaws Corner, Hertfordshire, England – Walk This Way – Guided walk around Ayot St Lawrence
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:59 am | No Comment
Shaws Corner, Hertfordshire, England – Walk This Way – Guided walk around Ayot St Lawrence

[ June 23, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Join the guided Walk this Way that George Bernard Shaw wrote about in his rhyming guide. A witty, and interesting walk with explanations of the village, Ayot St Lawrence, as seen by the man himself.Shaws Corner, Hertfordshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukShaws Corner, Hertfordshire, England
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David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, Scotland – Wildflower Wander
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:59 am | No Comment
David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, Scotland – Wildflower Wander

[ June 23, 2012; 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Ever wanted to know the name of that wildflower? Come along to find out!Learn more about wildflowers as we wander through the grassy fields and woodlands of the David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre. Sensible clothing and footwear advised. Children must be accompanied by an adult. David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/David-Livingstone-Centre/1937/David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre, South [...]

Flint Castle, Flint, Denbighshire, Wales – Spirits of Dragons
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:53 am | No Comment
Flint Castle, Flint, Denbighshire, Wales – Spirits of Dragons

[ June 23, 2012; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] This is a journey of discovery from mythic beginnings to the Roman, Norman and English invasions. Original instrumental and choral music enhance the stunning visual elements of the performance as it builds to its exhilarating climax and moves into a new era of international understanding.Flint Castle, Flint, Denbighshire, Waleshttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/allevents/6000065/?lang=enFlint Castle, Flint, Denbighshire, Wales
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Caerwent Roman Town, Monmouthshire, Wales – Celtic Learners Network: Boudicca: Hero or Villain?
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:53 am | No Comment
Caerwent Roman Town, Monmouthshire, Wales – Celtic Learners Network: Boudicca: Hero or Villain?

[ June 23, 2012; 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. ] Why and how did Boudiccas rebellion ignite? We shall examine the causes, timeline and outcome of this famous historical event.Caerwent Roman Town, Monmouthshire, Waleshttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/allevents/5976884/?lang=enCaerwent Roman Town, Monmouthshire, Wales
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Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, Killin, Perth & Kinross, Scotland – National Moth Night
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, Killin, Perth & Kinross, Scotland – National Moth Night

[ June 23, 2012; 9:30 pm; ] A chance to see some of the less visible moths in the closest thing we have to a brown field habitat, this years NMN target habitat, on the shores of Lochan na Lairige. Watch as they are attracted to our harmless traps. The rangers will be returning to the traps on Saturday morning to inspect [...]

Gladstones Land, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland – Stories Told At This Land
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Gladstones Land, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland – Stories Told At This Land

[ June 23, 2012; 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. ] Storytelling session at Gladstones Land.Gladstones Land will be hosting a storytelling event at Gladstones Land on the afternoon of Saturday 23 June. The show commences with an illustrated talk about 17th century Old Town Edinburgh from the Castle down to the Netherbow Port. This will be followed by a unique opportunity to hear what life [...]

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Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot, East Linton, East Lothian, Scotland – Midsummer Family Day
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot, East Linton, East Lothian, Scotland – Midsummer Family Day

[ June 23, 2012; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Join our team at Preston Mill for lots of activities for all the family Duck Race, Treasure Hunt, Ranger Craft activities, Tracker Packs, Egg Trail and more…..Free Entry, charge per activity. Usual admission charges apply for tours of the Mill. Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot, East Linton, East Lothian, Scotlandhttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Preston-Mill-Phantassie-Doocot/1908/Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot, [...]

Pavilion Theatre Rhyl – Crissy Rock
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:08 pm | No Comment
Pavilion Theatre Rhyl – Crissy Rock

[ June 23, 2012; 8:00 pm; ] Crissy Rocks hilarious one woman stand up show will reduce you to tears of laughter and emotion. Crissys role as Janey in Benidorm has been widely praised, she also recently appeared in Im A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.Pavilion Theatre Rhylhttp://www.rhylpavilion.co.uk/shows/show/id/751Pavilion Theatre Rhyl
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Ruthin Gaol, Ruthin – You are the prisoner!
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:08 pm | No Comment
Ruthin Gaol, Ruthin – You are the prisoner!

[ June 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Staff will conduct guided tours of the Gaol as visitors find out what it was like to be a prisoner in Victorian times!Ruthin Gaol, Ruthinhttp://search.visitwales.co.uk/details.aspx?contentid=971400&name=You-are-the-prisoner&industrytype=3&startdate=2012-05-30&nights=30&windowsearch=0&location=North+Wales&issearchformaccommodation=False&nonavailable=TrueRuthin Gaol, Ruthin
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Plas Brondanw Gardens, Penrhyndeudraeth – Opera Gala Buffet – Proms at the Plas
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:07 pm | No Comment
Plas Brondanw Gardens, Penrhyndeudraeth – Opera Gala Buffet – Proms at the Plas

[ June 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Robin Lyn Evans Tenor. Ros Evans Soprano, Kate Woolveridge Mezzo Soprano, Owen Webb Baritone, Annette Bryn Parry Accompanist. Bring a chair, a throw and an umbrella with you!Plas Brondanw Gardens, Penrhyndeudraethhttp://www.brondanw.org/english/garden/newsevents.htmlPlas Brondanw Gardens, Penrhyndeudraeth
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Chirk Castle, Wrexham – National Garden Scheme
By: | May 29, 2012 – 6:06 pm | No Comment
Chirk Castle, Wrexham – National Garden Scheme

[ June 23, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Support leading charities as Chirk Castle opens its award winning gardens for visitors with tours with the Head Gardener.Chirk Castle, Wrexhamhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chirk-castle/Chirk Castle, Wrexham
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London: Celebrate the City
By: The Editor | May 17, 2012 – 7:39 am | No Comment
London: Celebrate the City

[ June 23, 2012 to June 24, 2012. ]
various locations in the City of London. See website for details

Charmouth – Westbay, Dorset – Rock Around the Coast guided walk
By: | May 3, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Charmouth – Westbay, Dorset – Rock Around the Coast guided walk

[ June 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] and take a walk through time! Explore the unique geology, spectacular landforms, diverse wildlife and rich history of Englands only Natural World Heritage Site, the Jurassic Coast. This series of walks offers an exceptional opportunity to learn about the Jurassic Coast and the people that work to preserve and promote this amazing World Heritage [...]

Seaton, Lyme Regis, Dorset – Natural Seaton Festival
By: | May 3, 2012 – 11:45 am | No Comment
Seaton, Lyme Regis, Dorset – Natural Seaton Festival

[ June 23, 2012; 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. ] The Natural Seaton Festival is a celebration of the geological and ecological wealth of Seaton. This year our events include: a photography exhibition at Seaton Town Hall; guided walks and wildlife activities at Seaton Hole, the Undercliff, around the harbour and on the Axe Estuary Wetlands as well as exhibitions by local artists, local food [...]

Loseley Park, Surrey – RAF Musical Salute to the Queen’s Jubilee
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Loseley Park, Surrey – RAF Musical Salute to the Queen’s Jubilee

[ June 23, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] RAF Bands will pay tribute to the Queens Diamond Jubilee accompanied by some select flying participants GU3 1HS- more information on other UK airshows can be found here – http://www.airshows.org.uk. Loseley Park, Surreyhttp://www.airshows.org.uk/2012/calendar/www.synergyeventsuk.comLoseley Park, Surrey