In the footsteps of Jean Cocteau
By: Frederic de Poligny | June 18, 2013 – 5:52 am | No Comment

One of the appeals of Menton on the French Riviera is the largest museum dedicated to the works of Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), a famous French artist who died fifty years ago. Frederic exolores the museum and the three towns forever linked with his work

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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:40 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ August 6, 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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Charmouth, West Dorset, England – Family Fossil Walk
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:40 pm | No Comment
Charmouth, West Dorset, England – Family Fossil Walk

[ August 6, 2013; 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] Superb Value Fossil Hunting Walks on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset5 per person, Child under 4 years old free (equates to 20 for a family of 4 if all over the age of 4 years)Charmouth, West Dorset, Englandhttp://www.fossilwalks.com/events.htmCharmouth, West Dorset, England
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Charmouth, West Dorset, England – Family Fossil Walk
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:40 pm | No Comment
Charmouth, West Dorset, England – Family Fossil Walk

[ August 6, 2013; 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Superb Value Fossil Hunting Walks on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset5 per person, Child under 4 years old free (equates to 20 for a family of 4 if all over the age of 4 years)Charmouth, West Dorset, Englandhttp://www.fossilwalks.com/events.htmCharmouth, West Dorset, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events [...]

Cheshire – Acrylic Painting
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:16 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Acrylic Painting

[ August 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Chris Beesley will show you how to paint. A weekend for beginner and intermediate abilities. No experience necessaryThe Potters BarnRoughwood LaneHassall GreenSandbachCheshireCW11 4XXTel:01270 884080CheshireCheshire

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Cheshire – Cloud 9 Festival
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cheshire – Cloud 9 Festival

[ August 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] CLOUD 9 Festival Saturday 6th August with overnight camping including The Futureheads, Cassette Jam, The Sunshine Underground, The Answering Machine.Cheshires biggest home grown music festival is back!Love Lane FarmSandbachCheshireCW11 2TTEmail:talk@cloud9festival.co.ukCheshireCheshire

Church Stretton – Church Stretton & South Shropshire Arts Festival
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:08 pm | No Comment
Church Stretton – Church Stretton & South Shropshire Arts Festival

[ August 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Our musical treats range from classical to jazz and pop; there?s drama, stage shows, monologues, illustrated talks,a performance project for young people and a spectacular Art and Crafts exhibition! We present solo artists, small ensembles and big bands. Our stars for 2011 include Ann Widdecombe, The Temperance Seven and the London Festival Opera. [...]

Comrie, Perthshire – Comrie Fortnight
By: | July 22, 2011 – 4:08 pm | No Comment
Comrie, Perthshire – Comrie Fortnight

[ August 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Comrie Fortnight is an annual festival held in the village, during July and August. The Comrie Fortnight was originally started by Jack Elliot and Mrs Palmer, in the late 1960s, to coincide with the traditional Glasgow Trades Fortnight. Scotland has local holidays at various times of the year, (eg September) and also trade fairs [...]

Cardiff – Cardiff Mas Carnival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Cardiff – Cardiff Mas Carnival

[ August 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Its the 22nd annual Cardiff MAS Carnival this summer ! The Carnival brings Cardiff City Centre alive with hundreds of flamboyant costumes and carnival creations, masks and headpieces, giant puppets on backpacks and mobile sculptures – all dancing dynamically to the funky streetbands through the streets of Cardiff with a finale presentation at The Big [...]

Leicester – Leicester Caribbean Carnival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:55 pm | No Comment
Leicester – Leicester Caribbean Carnival

[ August 6, 2011; 12:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] From humble beginings, the Leicester Caribbean Carnival has in recent years become a hugely popular multicultural event, celebrating the diverse cultures in Leicester in addition to keeping the cultural traditions of the Caribbean alive. It began in 1985 as an event to keep the cultural traditions of the Caribbean alive has now become a multi-cultural [...]

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London – Great British Beer Festival
By: | June 14, 2011 – 5:54 pm | No Comment
London – Great British Beer Festival

[ August 6, 2011; 12:00 pm to 10:30 pm. ] The Great British Beer Festival at Earls Court, Britains biggest beer festival, once again brings together a wide range of real ales, ciders, perries and international beers. Theres plenty to occupy you at the festival, you can play on some traditional pub games, enjoy live music, sample some food, including good traditional pub snacks, and [...]

Thimbleby, near Northallerton – Osmotherley Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:45 pm | No Comment
Thimbleby, near Northallerton – Osmotherley Show

[ August 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Osmotherley Show. Agricultural show with in-hand and ridden ponies, cattle, sheep, sheep dog trials. Horticultural and agricultural produce, handicrafts,childrens classes, trade and craft stands. Vintage DisplayThimbleby, near Northallertonhttp://osmotherleyshow.co.uk/Thimbleby, near Northallerton

Tenbury Wells – Tenbury Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:45 pm | No Comment
Tenbury Wells – Tenbury Show

[ August 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Tenbury Show. The Tenbury Countryside Show is an traditional countryside show featuring livestock, horses and horticulture and rural arts and crafts. Now in its 153nd year, it continues to grow, and every year a team of dedicated volunteers put on a show that [...]

London – The Great British Beer Festival
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:40 pm | No Comment
London – The Great British Beer Festival

[ August 6, 2011; 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] The Great British Beer Festival at Earls Court, Britains biggest beer festival, once again brings together a wide range of real ales, ciders, perries and international beers. * Tickets Now on SaleTheres plenty to occupy you at the festival, you can play on some traditional pub games, enjoy live music, sample some [...]

HUDDERSFIELD – Emley Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:38 pm | No Comment
HUDDERSFIELD – Emley Show

[ August 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Emley ShowHUDDERSFIELDhttp://www.emleyshow.org.uk/HUDDERSFIELD

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Hackney, London – Field Day Festival
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:37 pm | No Comment
Hackney, London – Field Day Festival

[ August 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] All day music festival held in Londons Victoria Park.Hackney, Londonhttp://www.fielddayfestivals.com/Hackney, London

Garstang, Nr. Blackpool – Garstang Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:36 pm | No Comment
Garstang, Nr. Blackpool – Garstang Show

[ August 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Garstang Show.Events include: Cheese Show: After an absence of some 70 years, in 2009 we were extremely pleased to re-introduce the Cheese Show, including cheese demonstration and display of vintage cheese making equipment, which was very kindly sponsored by Booths. For more [...]

Brecon, Powys – Brecon County Show
By: | May 24, 2011 – 5:30 pm | No Comment
Brecon, Powys – Brecon County Show

[ August 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. ] Agricultural and Equestrian ShowBrecon, Powyshttp://www.asao.co.uk/events_calendar/brecon_county_showBrecon, Powys

Hackney, London – Field Day Festival
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:20 pm | No Comment
Hackney, London – Field Day Festival

[ August 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] All day music festival held in Londons Victoria Park.Hackney, Londonhttp://www.fielddayfestivals.com/Hackney, London

Thimbleby, near Northallerton – Osmotherley Show
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:20 pm | No Comment
Thimbleby, near Northallerton – Osmotherley Show

[ August 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Osmotherley Show. Agricultural show with in-hand and ridden ponies, cattle, sheep, sheep dog trials. Horticultural and agricultural produce, handicrafts,childrens classes, trade and craft stands. Vintage DisplayThimbleby, near Northallertonhttp://osmotherleyshow.co.uk/Thimbleby, near Northallerton

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HUDDERSFIELD – Emley Show
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:20 pm | No Comment
HUDDERSFIELD – Emley Show

[ August 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Emley ShowHUDDERSFIELDhttp://www.emleyshow.org.uk/HUDDERSFIELD

Brecon, Powys – Brecon County Show
By: | April 18, 2011 – 7:16 pm | No Comment
Brecon, Powys – Brecon County Show

[ August 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Agricultural and Equestrian ShowBrecon, Powyshttp://www.asao.co.uk/events_calendar/brecon_county_showBrecon, Powys

Garstang, Nr. Blackpool – Garstang Show
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:36 pm | No Comment
Garstang, Nr. Blackpool – Garstang Show

[ August 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Garstang Show.Events include: Cheese Show: After an absence of some 70 years, in 2009 we were extremely pleased to re-introduce the Cheese Show, including cheese demonstration and display of vintage cheese making equipment, which was very kindly sponsored by Booths. For more [...]

Tenbury Wells – Tenbury Show
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:36 pm | No Comment
Tenbury Wells – Tenbury Show

[ August 6, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A great day out for all the family at this years Tenbury Show. The Tenbury Countryside Show is an traditional countryside show featuring livestock, horses and horticulture and rural arts and crafts. Now in its 153nd year, it continues to grow, and every year a team of dedicated volunteers put on a show that [...]

London – The Great British Beer Festival
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:31 pm | No Comment
London – The Great British Beer Festival

[ August 6, 2011; 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] The Great British Beer Festival at Earls Court, Britains biggest beer festival, once again brings together a wide range of real ales, ciders, perries and international beers. * Tickets Now on SaleTheres plenty to occupy you at the festival, you can play on some traditional pub games, enjoy live music, sample some [...]

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Spalding, Lincs – Buzzing! Anneliese Emmans Dean John Rayson On Viola at the South Holland Centre, Spalding
By: | April 18, 2011 – 6:31 pm | No Comment
Spalding, Lincs – Buzzing! Anneliese Emmans Dean John Rayson On Viola  at the South Holland Centre, Spalding

[ August 6, 2011; 2:30 pm to 3:25 pm. ] Enter a world of bees, millipedes, flies, moths, butterflies, mites and beetles – youll never look at your garden in the same way again! A fun celebration of the tiny world of garden creepy crawlies with hilarious poems, glorious wildlife images and live music. Great for families and bug hunters aged 6 to 106.Sat 6th [...]

St Endellion Summer Festival (Camelford)
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:55 pm | No Comment
St Endellion Summer Festival (Camelford)

[ August 6, 2010 to August 16, 2010. ] Tel: 01208 850463

Chilli Fiesta at West Dean Gardens (Chichester )
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:54 pm | No Comment
Chilli Fiesta at West Dean Gardens  (Chichester )

[ August 6, 2010 to August 8, 2010. ] Chilli Fiesta at West Dean Gardens 01243 818210 www.westdean.org.uk

Skulls, Pellets and Poos!
By: | August 2, 2010 – 3:54 pm | No Comment
Skulls, Pellets and Poos!

[ August 6, 2010; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Skulls, Pellets and Poos! Wyre Forest Discovery Centre, Callow Hill, Bewdley. DY14 9XQ. 10.30am-12noon. Booking essential. £3.50. 5-11 yrs. Tel: 01299 266929. www.forestry.gov.uk