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

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Until June 30: The School of Shanghai (1840-1920)
During the 19th Century, armed conflicts shook the Qing Dynasty so hard that many artists, painters and calligraphers chose to flee to Shanghai where, under the protection of Western armies, they could develop their art. The combination of traditional Chinese visual art with freedom of drawing [...]

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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 9, 2013; 11:00 am to 2:00 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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Harrogate, Yorkshire, England – Great Yorkshire Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Harrogate, Yorkshire, England – Great Yorkshire Show

[ July 9, 2013 9:00 am to July 11, 2013 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Harrogate, Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.yas.co.uk/Harrogate, Yorkshire, England
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Harrogate, Yorkshire, England – Great Yorkshire Show
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Harrogate, Yorkshire, England – Great Yorkshire Show

[ July 9, 2013 7:30 am to July 11, 2013 7:30 pm. ] For more information please see http://www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk/html/home/Harrogate, Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk/html/home/Harrogate, Yorkshire, England
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Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd, Wales – Sun, Sea and Sailing ships
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:56 am | No Comment
Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd, Wales – Sun, Sea and Sailing ships

[ July 9, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Inspired by the North Wales coastline, these beautiful pictures from artist Judith Samuels form a stunning exhibition for Penrhyn.More Information: Penrhyn Castle, 01248 353 084, penrhyncastle@nationaltrust.org.ukPenrhyn Castle, Gwynedd, Waleshttp://www.nationaltrust.org.ukPenrhyn Castle, Gwynedd, Wales
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Plas Mawr, Conwy, Conwy, Wales – Spooky Tour
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:53 am | No Comment
Plas Mawr, Conwy, Conwy, Wales – Spooky Tour

[ July 9, 2012; 6:00 pm; ] Shadows dance and doors creak and what do you see from the corner of your eye? Stories of old are told, some you will remember, some you will try to forget!Plas Mawr, Conwy, Conwy, Waleshttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/allevents/5991286/?lang=enPlas Mawr, Conwy, Conwy, Wales
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St Davids Bishops Palace, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Teatime Guided Tour
By: | June 19, 2012 – 10:53 am | No Comment
St Davids Bishops Palace, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales – Teatime Guided Tour

[ July 9, 2012; 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Take a look at the smallest city in Britain, its majestic cathedral and its magnificent bishops palace in the company of our expert guide. Children can come dressed up in medieval costume!St Davids Bishops Palace, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Waleshttp://cadw.wales.gov.uk/events/allevents/6034427/?lang=enSt Davids Bishops Palace, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, 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 9, 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

Chertsey – Black Cherry Fair
By: | January 4, 2012 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Chertsey – Black Cherry Fair

[ July 9, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Henry VI granted the Abbot of Chertsey the right to hold an annual fair back in 1440 and apart from a brief hiatus in the latter part of the twentieth century it?s been held ever since, gaining its name from the cherry harvest. Nowadays it?s organised by the local Rotary Club and there are over [...]

Cheshire – Tarporley Carnival
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:21 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Tarporley Carnival

[ July 9, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Tarporley Carnival 2011 features live music, street parade and fire service demonstrations. Fun for all the family.Tarporley Community Centre FieldsHigh StreetTarporleyCheshireCW6 0AYTel:01829 730247Email:carnival@tarporleyrotary.org.ukCheshireCheshire

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Cheshire – Warrington Music Festival
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:16 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Warrington Music Festival

[ July 9, 2011 9:00 am to July 16, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Warrington Music Festival 2011 kicks off this month and local clubs and pubs are being invited to host music events in the run up to the main musical extravaganza taking place at Golden Square shopping centre on July 15 and 16.Old Market PlaceGolden Square Shopping CentreWarringtonCheshireWA1 1QBTel:01925 442345Email:claire@thinkdewinter.co.ukCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Chester Races – Totesport Day
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Chester Races – Totesport Day

[ July 9, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Enjoy a day at the races.Chester RacecourseChesterCheshireCH1 2LYTel:01244 304600Email:enquiries@chester-races.comCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – FAME (Fashion, Art, Music, Macclesfield Museum Exhibition
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:14 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – FAME (Fashion, Art, Music, Macclesfield Museum Exhibition

[ July 9, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A Wearable Arts Show presented by local primary and secondary studentsHeritage CentreRoe StreetMacclesfieldCheshireSK11 6UTTel:01625 613210CheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Folk Set In Sandstone celebrate the songs of Joni Mitchell
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:14 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Folk Set In Sandstone celebrate the songs of Joni Mitchell

[ July 9, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Folk Set In Sandstone are Celebrating the Songs Of Joni Mitchell with singer Vin Barrett and guitarist Stew Lupton at Bickerton Village Hall. Bickerton Village HallLong LaneBickertonMalpasCheshireSY14 8AUTel:07790 082523Email:lynnebarnes@cheshirefolk.comCheshireCheshire

Cheshire – Live in the Park
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:13 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Live in the Park

[ July 9, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Picnic Concert and Firework Spectacular.Arley Hall & GardensArleyNorthwichCheshireCW9 6NATel:0844 4771000CheshireCheshire

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Cheshire – Nantwich Family Fun Day
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:12 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Nantwich Family Fun Day

[ July 9, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The annual Nantwich Family Fun Day is a firm favourite with families across Cheshire, combining traditional elements such as a fun fair and Punch and Judy, with new activites such as a mini farm and Zorb balls.Barony ParkNantwichCheshireTel:07769 742090Email:vscafferty@yahoo.co.ukCheshireCheshire

Littlehampton Carnival
By: The Editor | July 9, 2011 – 10:41 am | No Comment
Littlehampton Carnival

[ July 9, 2011; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
High Street, Littlehampton,
there is also an evening procession

World Mountain Bike Bog Snorkelling
By: The Editor | July 8, 2011 – 6:52 am | No Comment
World Mountain Bike Bog Snorkelling

[ July 9, 2011; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
Waen Rhydd bog, near Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys LD5 4SB
£15.00 Adults
£10 Juniors (14-17)

Garforth, West Yorkshire – Garforth Arts Festival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:59 pm | No Comment
Garforth, West Yorkshire – Garforth Arts Festival

[ July 9, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] For more information about the Garforth Arts Festival, please contact the festival office on 0113 336 8619 or email enquiries AT garforthartsfestival.co.uk (note please type @ in the usual way – we have presented it like this to avoid Spam)Garforth, West Yorkshirehttp://www.garforthartsfestival.co.uk/Garforth, West Yorkshire

Holmfirth, West Yorkshire – Holmfirth Artweek
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire – Holmfirth Artweek

[ July 9, 2011; 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. ] artWEEK is a local event with a national reputation most of the exhibitors are from this area but visitors come from all over the country to view and to buy. It is astounding how much artistic talent there is locally it is this that makes the event such a success . . . [...]

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Brighton – The Barefoot Open -UK Footvolley Championships
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Brighton – The Barefoot Open -UK Footvolley Championships

[ July 9, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Brighton beach will have a taste of Brazil this July when the South American sport of footvolley comes to town – Nevea Sun Yellowave Beach SportsBrightonhttp://www.visitbrighton.comBrighton

Acton, Birmingham – Acton Carnival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Acton, Birmingham – Acton Carnival

[ July 9, 2011; 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Acton Carnival takes place every year in July, and is the highlight of Actons calendar. There are around 30 carnival groups that take to the streets of Acton, in a spectacle of colour, costume, music and dance. The Parade leaves Woodlands Park, Crown Street at 12 noon and travels down the High Street to Acton [...]

Chippenham, Wiltshire – Chippenham Dragon Boat Race
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:53 pm | No Comment
Chippenham, Wiltshire – Chippenham Dragon Boat Race

[ July 9, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Colourful 40ft long Chinese style dragon boats race for charity on the picturesque River Avon at Monkton Park, Chippenham. Enter a team or just spectate. Teams consist of 16 paddlers and 1 drummer (20 person team squads recommended). All team members are expected to raise a minimum of 20 for charity and 2/3rds of the [...]

Inkberrow, Worcestershire – Inkberrow Horse Show
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:53 pm | No Comment
Inkberrow, Worcestershire – Inkberrow Horse Show

[ July 9, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] INKBERROW VILLAGEHORSE SHOWAND FUN DOG SHOWTo be held at:Springfield Farm, Worcester Road(access off Appletree Lane)Inkberrow, Worcs WR7 4LHBy kind permission ofMarcus and Sylvia Deakin and FamilyOn Saturday 9 July 20119.00 am startInkberrow, Worcestershirehttp://www.inkberrow.org.uk/events.htmlInkberrow, Worcestershire

Chertsey, Surrey – Black Cherry Fair
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:52 pm | No Comment
Chertsey, Surrey – Black Cherry Fair

[ July 9, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Over 100 stalls, Free entry, Arena events, Competitions, Music stage, FairgroundChertsey, Surreyhttp://www.blackcherryfair.comChertsey, Surrey

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Gower – Summer Craft Fayre
By: The Editor | June 1, 2011 – 5:28 am | No Comment
Gower – Summer Craft Fayre

[ July 9, 2011 to July 10, 2011. ]
Gower Heritage Centre, Parkmill, Gower, Swansea, SA3 2EH,
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The Village Green, Witcham, Cambridgeshire – World Peashooting Championships
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:45 pm | No Comment
The Village Green, Witcham, Cambridgeshire – World Peashooting Championships

[ July 9, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Try your target skills at the World Peahsooting Championships in Witcham. You can buy your peashooter and peas there (although why not make your own?) and practice before trying to hit the 12 target 12 feet away. Theres a BBQ, stalls and traditional family entertainment to keep everyone else occupied while you shoot. Entry on [...]

RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset – International Air Day 2011
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:43 pm | No Comment
RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset – International Air Day 2011

[ July 9, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] The RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day 2011 will this year celebrate 40 years since the first flight of the Lynx aircraft. Designed to meet a world-wide need for a small ship helicopter able to take the battle to the enemy, fight autonomously and survive in the most hostile environment the Westlands Lynx, XW835, undertook its [...]

Preston – Goosnagh & Longridge Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:42 pm | No Comment
Preston – Goosnagh & Longridge Show

[ July 9, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Goosnagh & Longridge Show. The Goosnargh and Longridge show is a celebration of farming, food and rural living. We have classes for Dogs, Cattle, Sheep, Heavy horses, Vintage machinery, Horticulture, Handicraft and a Junior section. We also have a large light horse [...]