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

[ July 24, 2013; 11:30 am to 2:30 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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Helston Cornwall – , Cornwall, England – RNAS Culdrose Air Day
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:23 pm | No Comment
Helston Cornwall – , Cornwall, England – RNAS Culdrose Air Day

[ July 24, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Navys other airshow takes place mid week to entice the holiday crowds. Strong support from the local squadrons as well as other naval units from across Europe.TR12 7RHHelston Cornwall – , Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/The-Fleet/Air-Stations/RNAS-Culdrose/Air-Day-2013Helston Cornwall – , Cornwall, England
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Sutton Hoo , Suffolk, England – Get Crafty – Summer Holiday
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:56 am | No Comment
Sutton Hoo , Suffolk, England – Get Crafty – Summer Holiday

[ July 24, 2012; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Drop in and make your own piece of Sutton Hoo treasure to take homeSutton Hoo , Suffolk, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukSutton Hoo , Suffolk, England
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St Davids Bishops Palace, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Bat Walk
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
St Davids Bishops Palace, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Bat Walk

[ July 24, 2012; 7:00 pm; ] Your guide from Pembrokeshire Coast National Park will lead you on a twilight walk around St Davids and the Bishops Palace to see and study these elusive night-time creatures. Meet at Oriel-y-Parc where there will be an opportunity for refreshments before beginning your journey.St Davids Bishops Palace, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Waleshttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/allevents/5998178/?lang=enSt Davids Bishops Palace, St [...]

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Denbigh Castle, Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales – Festival of Heritage Arts and Crafts
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Denbigh Castle, Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales – Festival of Heritage Arts and Crafts

[ July 24, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Try out interesting and unusual arts and crafts during this exciting day of hands-on activities. This event is part of the Festival of British Archaeology.Denbigh Castle, Denbigh, Denbighshire, Waleshttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/allevents/6065493/?lang=enDenbigh Castle, Denbigh, Denbighshire, Wales
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Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Wales – Festival of Heritage Arts and Crafts
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Wales – Festival of Heritage Arts and Crafts

[ July 24, 2012; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Try out interesting and unusual arts and crafts during this exciting day of hands-on activities. This event is part of the Festival of British Archaeology.Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Waleshttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/allevents/6064403/?lang=enBeaumaris Castle, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Wales
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Glencoe & Dalness – Come Fly A Kite
By: | February 14, 2012 – 12:32 pm | No Comment
Glencoe & Dalness – Come Fly A Kite

[ July 24, 2012; 10:30 am to 11:30 am. ] Recycle a plastic bag into a kite!It can often be windy in Glencoe so well be recycling plastic bags to make kites and if its windy enough well try to fly them too. Glencoe & Dalnesshttp://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Detail/1690/Glencoe & Dalness

Aldborough & Boroughbridge – Aldborough & Boroughbridge Show
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Aldborough & Boroughbridge – Aldborough & Boroughbridge Show

[ July 24, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Aldborough and Boroughbridge Agricultural ShowHORSES & PONIES, CATTLE, SHEEP, TERRIER & PET CLASSES, CHILDRENS CLASSES, PRESERVES & PRODUCE, HANDICRAFTS, PHOTOGRAPHY, HORTICULTURE, FARM PRODUCEAldborough & Boroughbridgehttp://www.aldandborshow.com/Aldborough & Boroughbridge

Cheshire – RHS Flower Show Tatton Park – 20th-24th July 2011
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:22 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – RHS Flower Show Tatton Park – 20th-24th July 2011

[ July 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Set in the striking Cheshire countryside, the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park offers a truly unique day out for all garden lovers.Tatton ParkKnutsfordCheshireWA16 6QNTel:0844 581 0818Email:tatton@cheshire.gov.ukCheshireCheshire

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Cheshire – Roman Talks in Middlewich
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:22 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Roman Talks in Middlewich

[ July 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Two fascinating talks about Roman Middlewich.The Wych CentreCivic WayMiddlewichCheshireCW10 9BXEmail:heritage@middlewich.org.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Cold-blooded Thriller 2 – The Return of the Reptiles!
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Cold-blooded Thriller 2 – The Return of the Reptiles!

[ July 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Another opportunity to find out how to identify and survey reptiles on the Common, followed by skimming the surface for grass snakes, common lizards and more.Little Budworth CommonLittle BudworthCheshireTel:01244 383749Email:karen@record-lrc.co.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:13 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

[ July 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9JYTel: 01603 660444

Cheshire – Middlewich Transport Festival
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:13 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Middlewich Transport Festival

[ July 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Middlewich Transport Festival – Displays, Exhibits. Classic Cars & BikesMarket Field/Civic WayMiddlewichCheshireTel:01606 833434Email:events@middlewich.org.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Port Sunlight Summer Festival
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:12 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Port Sunlight Summer Festival

[ July 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Port Sunlight Village, CH62 4XETel: 0151 644 6466

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Cheshire – Raku Day
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:12 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Raku Day

[ July 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Price includes materials, firing, lunch and pots to take homeThe Potters BarnRoughwood LaneHassall GreenSandbachCheshireCW11 4XXTel:01270 884080CheshireCheshire

Cheshire – RHS Flower Show Tatton Park – 20th-24th July 2011
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:12 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – RHS Flower Show Tatton Park – 20th-24th July 2011

[ July 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Set in the striking Cheshire countryside, the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park offers a truly unique day out for all garden lovers.Tatton ParkKnutsfordCheshireWA16 6QNTel:0844 581 0818Email:tatton@cheshire.gov.ukCheshireCheshire

Silverstone, Northamptonshire – The Silverstone Classic
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:12 pm | No Comment
Silverstone, Northamptonshire – The Silverstone Classic

[ July 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Silverstone Classic is a fabulous 3 day weekend of ?Flat Out Fun for all the Family? now celebrating its 21st birthday. The ?Worlds Biggest Classic Motor Racing Festival?, with around 800 fabulous and exotic race cars competing, attracting about 1000 competitors, over 7000 beautiful classic cars on the infield, an ?Access All Areas? [...]

Gloucester, Gloucestershire – Gloucester Quays Food Festival
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:12 pm | No Comment
Gloucester, Gloucestershire – Gloucester Quays Food Festival

[ July 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Gloucester Quays is hosting its first ever Food Festival this summer and has secured its very own special ingredient that?s sure to draw the crowds in. Two of the UK?s favourite TV chefs Gino D?Acampo and James Martin will be cooking live on stage in the Aga Rangemaster Cookery Theatre on Saturday and Sunday respectively, [...]

Topcliffe, Yorkshire – Deer Shed Festival
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:11 pm | No Comment
Topcliffe, Yorkshire – Deer Shed Festival

[ July 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Deer Shed Festival is not a long haul, it is super-concentrated, like Fairy Liquid. This year we are building the site to comfortably accommodate 5000 adults and kids – enough for a great atmosphere but not so many that you cant get out of the car park. Topcliffe, Yorkshirewww.deershedfestival.comTopcliffe, Yorkshire

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Coniston , Cumbria – Crook Morris – 30 years of Fun and Dancing
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:11 pm | No Comment
Coniston , Cumbria – Crook Morris – 30 years of Fun and Dancing

[ July 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Crook Morris is a mixed group of morris dancers based at Kendal, Cumbria, UK. Formed in 1981 after some years as part of Crook Folk Dance Group, the side has become a familiar sight around the UK, at festivals including Fylde, Redcar, Upton-upon-Severn, Bridgenorth, Scarborough, Cleethorpes, Chester, All Around The Wrekin and abroad at Turretot [...]

Athea, Limerick – Athea Road Race
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:09 pm | No Comment
Athea, Limerick – Athea Road Race

[ July 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Athea Road Races was established in 2002 and has formed part of the Southern round of the Motorcycling championship. Lively entertainment as well as street fair and kids amusements also enhance the event.Athea, Limerickhttp://www.limerick.ie/athearoadraces/Athea, Limerick

Silverstone, Northamptonshire – Lawn Mower Grand Prix
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:09 pm | No Comment
Silverstone, Northamptonshire – Lawn Mower Grand Prix

[ July 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Lawn Mower Silverstone, Northamptonshirehttp://silverstoneclassic.com/event-guide/Silverstone, Northamptonshire

Crossapol, Isle of Tiree – Tiree Music Festival
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:09 pm | No Comment
Crossapol, Isle of Tiree – Tiree Music Festival

[ July 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Once again, the festival features a fantastic array of musical talents, as well as interactive workshops, childrens ceilidhs, whisky tasting, BBQs and many other activities and events – all of which will take place in the grounds of An Talla, Tirees community Hall. Music by Wolfstone, Pearl & The Puppets, Skerryvore, Macdonald Bros, Face The [...]

Shetland Islands – Flavour of Shetland
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:08 pm | No Comment
Shetland Islands – Flavour of Shetland

[ July 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Over four days, locals and visitors will have the opportunity to sample the best of Shetland?s culture within the intimate setting of Lerwick harbour.Shetland Islandshttp://www.flavourofshetland.comShetland Islands

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Newton Abbot, Devon – Tours of Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:59 pm | No Comment
Newton Abbot, Devon – Tours of Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

[ July 24, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] The visiting place of many Kings, Queens and Noblemen.Informative talk given by local historian Michael Martyn who will take you back in time and retace the steps of many historic figures such as Charles 1, William of Orange and many more….Come along and view this magnificent Grade 1 listed building which has many original features [...]

Weybridge, Surrey – Brooklands Society Reunion
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:55 pm | No Comment
Weybridge, Surrey – Brooklands Society Reunion

[ July 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] This year the marques being celebrated are the MG Triple M Register and Wolseley Hornet Specials, with Test Hill in action. Normal Museum admission charges apply. Pre-war and classic cars only on the Museum site (via the Brooklands Road entrance). Visitor parking is at the Museum car park at Mercedes-Benz World.Contact: Brooklands Museum events@brooklandsmuseum.com [...]

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

[ July 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] For more information visit The Merchant City festival presents a programme of film, theatre, comedy, visual arts, street theatre, live music, food and fashion – all taking place amidst the architectural elegance of the Merchant City.Phone 0141 552 6027The Merchant City festival presents a programme of film, theatre, comedy, visual arts, street theatre, [...]

Hampshire – The Hampshire Food Festival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:55 pm | No Comment
Hampshire – The Hampshire Food Festival

[ July 24, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Farmers, producers, restaurants, pubs, cookery schools, attractions and town centres showcase the best of local food and drink during The Hampshire Food Festival which runs July 1st-31st.Hampshirehttp://www.hampshirefare.co.uk/food-festival.aspHampshire