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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The Church House, Newton Abbot, Devon, England – Exhibition by local artist
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The Church House, Newton Abbot, Devon, England – Exhibition by local artist

[ June 18, 2013 10:30 am to June 30, 2013 4:00 pm. ] Acrylic paintings by Sarah Hortop, local artist, on show in the upper gallery of Sextons Cottage.The Church House, Newton Abbot, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/The Church House, Newton Abbot, Devon, England
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Dunham Massey Hall, Altrincham, Cheshire, England – Guided Walk – Habitats
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Dunham Massey Hall, Altrincham, Cheshire, England – Guided Walk – Habitats

[ June 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] Find out about the variety of habitats in the park and the species that make Dunham their home.Dunham Massey Hall, Altrincham, Cheshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Dunham Massey Hall, Altrincham, Cheshire, England
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Going Digital Photography Workshop
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Going Digital  Photography Workshop

[ June 1, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Improve your landscape and wildlife photography skills in this one day workshop. 75.00. Booking essential. Tel: 07545 962572 or visit www.goingdigital.co.ukFountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Family Nature Walk Deer me!
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Family Nature Walk  Deer me!

[ June 1, 2013; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Join our monthly family nature walk to uncover the wildlife of the deer park. Well go at the childrens pace as we use all our senses to learn more about the three different types of deer here at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal.Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Fountains Abbey and [...]

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Alfriston Clergy House, Polegate, East Sussex, England – Half Term hunt – Smugglers Search
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Alfriston Clergy House, Polegate, East Sussex, England – Half Term hunt – Smugglers Search

[ June 2, 2013; 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Embark on a fun smugglers search around the garden.Alfriston Clergy House, Polegate, East Sussex, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Alfriston Clergy House, Polegate, East Sussex, England
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Rufford Old Hall, near Ormskir, Lancashire, England – Half term holiday fun
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Rufford Old Hall, near Ormskir, Lancashire, England – Half term holiday fun

[ June 2, 2013; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Further details to followRufford Old Hall, near Ormskir, Lancashire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Rufford Old Hall, near Ormskir, Lancashire, England
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Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, England – Horseback Falconry and Medieval Jousting
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, England – Horseback Falconry and Medieval Jousting

[ June 1, 2013; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] This display is unique to the UK with beautiful horses performing amazing feats while stunning falcons are flown to the lure. The falcons and horses work together accompanied by beautiful music. The show also includes a jousting tournament with knights in shining armour, squires, ladies and even a medieval jester. Tickets only available on the [...]

Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, England – Medieval Falconry: Birds of Prey
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Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, England – Medieval Falconry: Birds of Prey

[ June 2, 2013; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Jonathan Marshall presents falcons, eagles and hawks demonstrating their spectacular aerial manoeuvres. Falcons dive from thousands of feet at speeds of over 100mph while eagles and hawks skim the top of your head. 2 different displays, at 11.30am and 3.30pm, as well as a Parade of Hawks at 1.30pmCorfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Corfe Castle, Wareham, [...]

Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, England – Hand Sheep Shearing Course
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:12 am | No Comment
Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire, England – Hand Sheep Shearing Course

[ June 1, 2013; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] For those people thinking of acquiring sheep or having a small flock of sheep this course will give you the confidence to tackle sheep shearing with traditional blades. The course content includes how to sharpen and use the shears, how to handle the sheep ready for shearing, how to wrap the fleece and grade the [...]

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Springhill, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland – Mid Ulster Vintage Rally
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Springhill, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland – Mid Ulster Vintage Rally

[ June 1, 2013; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Come along and enjoy the largest vintage vehicle rally in Mid-Ulster. Hundreds of vehicles, items of machinery on display and fun for all the family. Hosted by the Mid Ulster Vintage Vehicles Club.Springhill, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Irelandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Springhill, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
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Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, England – Medieval Free Company
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Trerice, Kestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall, England – Medieval Free Company

[ June 2, 2013; 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Explore are tented Medieval Village and see what life would have been like in c. 1471 Discover how a mercenary group of English archers and their families lived during the War of the Roses c 1471. Meet the Taverner, Cook, Fletcher, Scrivener, Herbalist, Patten maker, Spinster and Dyer among others, all brought to life through [...]

Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, England – Old Games
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Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, England – Old Games

[ June 1, 2013; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Play with 1930 and 1940s garden games and have a day in the life of a Georges Yard child.Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Greyfriars House and Garden, Worcester, Worcestershire, England
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Mompesson House, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England – Northumbrian Pipers
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Mompesson House, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England – Northumbrian Pipers

[ June 1, 2013; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Listen to live music from Salisburys Northumbrian Pipers. Free to National Trust members.Mompesson House, Salisbury, Wiltshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Mompesson House, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
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Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Needles and Thimbles
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Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England – Needles and Thimbles

[ June 2, 2013; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Learn more about 18c needlework and the decorative skills that bought 18c fabrics and cloths to life.Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Quebec House, Westerham, Kent, England
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South Foreland Lighthouse, Dover, Kent, England – ‘Murder before Midnight’
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:11 am | No Comment
South Foreland Lighthouse, Dover, Kent, England – ‘Murder before Midnight’

[ June 1, 2013; 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Join us for a truly unique evening at South Foreland Lighthouse. During the annual party at South Foreland lighthouse, a terrible murder is committed in the tower but who did it? Help the lighthouse keeper solve the mysterybut think quickly.You have to solve the murder before the sun goes downor you might be next!South [...]

Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England – Playthings and pastimes
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Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England – Playthings and pastimes

[ June 2, 2013; 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. ] Games, Skittles, Playtime, Learn how the Georgians of all classes amused themselves and then try your hand at a game of cards or skittles – 18th centrury styleWordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England
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Saltram, Plymouth, Devon, England – Picture Perfect
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Saltram, Plymouth, Devon, England – Picture Perfect

[ June 6, 2013; 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] A series of exhibitions, talks, tours and activities throughout the season exploring Saltrams pictures. Rediscover the internationally significant oil paintings that the Parker Family collected, and gain a more intimate insight into their lifestyle through the personal drawings and photographs of family members that have been brought out of storage.Saltram, Plymouth, Devon, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Saltram, Plymouth, Devon, [...]

Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, England – Pigling Bland weekend at the Farm
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Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, England – Pigling Bland weekend at the Farm

[ June 2, 2013; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Join us in celebrating the 100 year anniversary of The Tale of Pigling Bland. Published the year that Beatrix Potter was married and settled down to farming life for good. Join us in celebrating the 100 year anniversary of The Tale of Pigling Bland. Beatrix Potter kept pigs and she sketched them for this story, [...]

Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons, Minchinhampton and Rodborough, Gloucestershire, England – Photography workshop: A fun way to see the Commons with new eyes
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Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons, Minchinhampton and Rodborough, Gloucestershire, England – Photography  workshop: A fun way to see the Commons with new eyes

[ June 1, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] A photography worskshop kept simple, playful and fun Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons are a beautiful place to discover how photography can be used to explore our relationship with the land. We will look at colour, texture, and form, the big picture and the detail, our sense of place and the impact we leave on the [...]

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Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, England – Red Cross Historic Car Boot
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Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, England – Red Cross Historic Car Boot

[ June 1, 2013; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] A prestigious sale: antiques, clothing, bric a brac and furniture. Find a bargain in a beautiful setting. In partnership with the Red Cross. 5 entrance.Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, England
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Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, England – Pottery Workshop
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Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, England – Pottery Workshop

[ June 1, 2013; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Come and learn how to create a pot. With the help of Linda you will use the wheel to create your very own pot.3 per pot12 to glaze your pot.Car parking charge appliesTrelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, England
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The Needles Old Battery and New Battery, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, England – Round the Island Yacht Race Breakfast
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The Needles Old Battery and New Battery, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, England – Round the Island Yacht Race Breakfast

[ June 1, 2013; 6:30 am to 11:00 am. ] Enjoy a hearty breakfast whilst watching the yachts go round the Needles rocks or just come along and enjoy the view. The Needles Old Battery will be open early on this race day so as well as enjoying breakfast and watching the yachts you can explore this Victorian fort. Normal admission charges apply and there [...]

Ormesby Hall, near Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England – Stables Open Day
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Ormesby Hall, near Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England – Stables Open Day

[ June 1, 2013; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Tour the working stables of the Cleveland Police Mounted Section and meet its inhabitants. A much sought after opportunity to visit Ormesbys working stables. Open in conjunction with Cleveland Police. You will be able to see areas not normally open to visitors and meet the horses and men who ride them.Ormesby Hall, near Middlesbrough, North [...]

Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Rediscover Killertons garden- trees
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Killerton, Exeter, Devon, England – Rediscover Killertons garden- trees

[ June 2, 2013; 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] The second of four events throughout the year that will let you rediscover the remarkable hillside garden at Killerton. Uncover the richness of Killertons tree collection with guided walks showing off the conifers and unusual shrubs. Follow the discovery trails and activities. Get a chance to meet the gardeners and see what makes this garden [...]

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Stourhead, near Mere, Wiltshire, England – Stourhead Summer Exhibition
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Stourhead, near Mere, Wiltshire, England – Stourhead Summer Exhibition

[ June 18, 2013 11:00 am to June 30, 2013 5:00 pm. ] The annual exhibition of visual arts, open to all media including paintings, ceramics, bronze and wood.Stourhead, near Mere, Wiltshire, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Stourhead, near Mere, Wiltshire, England
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Sutton House, Hackney, London, England – Sutton House Saturday Writes
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Sutton House, Hackney, London, England – Sutton House Saturday Writes

[ June 1, 2013; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Four creative writing workshops with Creative Writes Join Creative Writes to explore this unique, historic house and take inspiration from its many stories. You will be guided through fun, fast paced creative writing exercises and we will create story, character work and poetry. No writing experience needed. The workshops are for adults aged 18 and [...]

Cherryburn, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Live Printing Demonstrations
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Cherryburn, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England – Live Printing Demonstrations

[ June 2, 2013; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] See the processes used by Thomas Bewick demonstrated using traditional methods on our original hand presses. Normal admission applies.Cherryburn, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, Englandhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Cherryburn, Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England
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Tyntesfield, Bristol, Bristol, England – The Tyntesfield Affair
By: | May 23, 2013 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Tyntesfield, Bristol, Bristol, England – The Tyntesfield Affair

[ June 1, 2013; 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm. ] A 1940s evening of music, dancing and entertainment during our WW2 weekend. Pin up your victory rolls and dust off your medals and join us for a 1940s evening down on Tyntesfields Croquet Lawn. A programme of surprise acts, forties antics and wartime favourites awaits you in a marquee overlooking the Victorian gothic house and [...]