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
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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ October 7, 2013; 11:45 am to 2:45 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
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted [...]

Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ October 5, 2013; 10:30 am to 1:30 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
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted [...]

Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ October 6, 2013; 11:15 am to 2:15 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
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted [...]

Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ October 17, 2013; 9:00 am to 12:00 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
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted [...]

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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ October 18, 2013; 9:45 am to 12:45 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
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted [...]

Beachy Head, East Sussex, England – Family Fossil Hunt
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Beachy Head, East Sussex, England – Family Fossil Hunt

[ October 12, 2013; 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Travel back 100 million years with fossil hunter Roy Shepherd to the Late Cretaceous Epoch, a time when predatory ammonites patrolled the warm seas that covered the area. The fossil hunt begins with an introduction to the local geology and demonstration of the fossils we might encounter, followed by a two hour hunt for fossils [...]

Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ October 9, 2013; 1:00 pm to 4:00 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
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted [...]

Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ October 21, 2013; 11:45 am to 2:45 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
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted [...]

Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ October 22, 2013; 12:15 pm to 3:15 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
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted [...]

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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ October 19, 2013; 10:30 am to 1:30 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
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted [...]

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

[ October 20, 2013; 11:15 am to 2:15 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
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted [...]

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

[ October 23, 2013; 12:45 pm to 3:45 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
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted [...]

Old Buckenham , Norfolk, England – Military Revival
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:23 pm | No Comment
Old Buckenham , Norfolk, England – Military Revival

[ October 4, 2013 9:00 am to October 6, 2013 6:00 pm. ] Norfolks military spectacular. Battles commemorating conflicts throughout the 20th Century, Air displays by warbirds of all eras. Acres of Living History encampments in our wooded areas and on our main battle field. Huge Arena with demonstrations all day. Enormous Parades, 1940s hangar dance, trade stalls and funfair to keep the family happy. All of this [...]

IWM Duxford Cambridgeshire , Cambridgeshire, England – Autumn Air Show
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IWM Duxford Cambridgeshire , Cambridgeshire, England – Autumn Air Show

[ October 13, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Autumn Air Show closes the flying season in relaxed and informal style. The show will be throwing the spotlight on the historic aeroplanes that are operated by IWM flying partners based at the museum, with displays by some of the iconic aircraft that call Duxford home. There will also be fun activities across the [...]

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Old Warden , Bedfordshire, England – Shuttleworth Autumn Air Display
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:23 pm | No Comment
Old Warden , Bedfordshire, England – Shuttleworth Autumn Air Display

[ October 6, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The final chance to see aircraft from the world famous Shuttleworth Collection fly before the long winter months. SG18 9EPOld Warden , Bedfordshire, Englandhttp://www.shuttleworth.org/Old Warden , Bedfordshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to [...]

Llanwarne, near Hereford, Herefordshire, England – British National Ploughing Championships
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:19 am | No Comment
Llanwarne, near Hereford, Herefordshire, England – British National Ploughing Championships

[ October 12, 2013 9:00 am to October 13, 2013 6:00 pm. ] County Show: Food, drink and entertainment for all the family!Llanwarne, near Hereford, Herefordshire, Englandhttp://www.ploughmen.co.uk/Llanwarne, near Hereford, Herefordshire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find out what programs are available, and what the benefits [...]

Bristol, Bristol, England – Love Food Festival 2013
By: | January 7, 2013 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Bristol, Bristol, England – Love Food Festival 2013

[ October 27, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Bristol, Bristol, Englandwww.lovefoodfestival.comBristol, Bristol, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find out what programs are available, and what the benefits are can be found at the following page:
http://www.cd-traveller.com/membership/

Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – Love Food Festival 2013
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Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England – Love Food Festival 2013

[ October 13, 2013; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Newark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, Englandwww.lovefoodfestival.comNewark Park, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England
There are many organisations in the UK which offer membership allowing discounted visits and events to members, in addition to other benefits. Links which you can use to find out what programs are available, and what the benefits are can be found at the following page:
http://www.cd-traveller.com/membership/

Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Walk the Beauty of Bodnant
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:41 pm | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Walk the Beauty of Bodnant

[ October 2, 2012; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Walk the Beauty of Bodnant, be inspired by a fascinating tour with one of our expert Gardeners and discover more about this world-famous Garden. Free event, NAP. Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales

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Conwy Nature Reserve, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Wales – Binocular and telescope demonstrations
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:41 pm | No Comment
Conwy Nature Reserve, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Wales – Binocular and telescope demonstrations

[ October 7, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Equipment demo, Conwy – First Saturday and Sunday of each month. Take this opportunity to try out our great range of telescopes and binoculars. Conwy Nature Reserve, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Wales

Bodelwyddan Castle, Rhyl. , Denbighshire, Wales – Ghost Walks
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:41 pm | No Comment
Bodelwyddan Castle, Rhyl. , Denbighshire, Wales – Ghost Walks

[ October 6, 2012; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Join Bodelwyddan Castles paranormal team on a ghost walk around the castles haunted rooms. You will learn about the history of the house and its inhabitants, as well as hearing ghost stories and personal accounts of paranormal experiences Bodelwyddan

Plas Mawr, High Street, Conwy, Conwy, Wales – Spooky tales and tours of Plas Mawr
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:41 pm | No Comment
Plas Mawr, High Street, Conwy, Conwy, Wales – Spooky tales and tours of Plas Mawr

[ October 4, 2012; 9:00 am to 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, High Street, Conwy, Conwy, Wales

Conwy Castle, Conwy, Wales – Walks with the Washerwoman
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:41 pm | No Comment
Conwy Castle, Conwy, Wales – Walks with the Washerwoman

[ October 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Our washerwoman will lead you around the castle and take you into the town.Conwy Castle, Conwy, Waleshttp://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/Conwy Castle, Conwy, Wales
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Conwy Nature Reserve, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Wales – Saturday wildlife walks
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:41 pm | No Comment
Conwy Nature Reserve, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Wales – Saturday wildlife walks

[ October 6, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Guided walk, Conwy – Join our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers on a guided walk and learn more about our birds and wildlife. Conwy Nature Reserve, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Wales

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Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Wonderful Wood
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:41 pm | No Comment
Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Wonderful Wood

[ October 7, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] A celebration of wood and its products.- Gwynedd Longbowmen demonstration and have-a-go (Sat only).- A large variety of wood working and greenwood activities- Magic and Punch & Judy shows (Sun 11am and 2pm)- Fine Classical guitar making (Sat only)- Baske

Conwy Nature Reserve, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Wales – Wildlife Explorers Group
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:41 pm | No Comment
Conwy Nature Reserve, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Wales – Wildlife Explorers Group

[ October 6, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Price: 2 per Wildlife Explorer memberBooking essentialRSPBs Wildlife Explorers Group usually meets on the first Saturday of the month. It provides an opportunity for young people aged 8-12 years to get outdoors, share their interest in wildlife and learn

Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Storytelling for Children
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Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales – Storytelling for Children

[ October 6, 2012; 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Storytelling for Children, hear the enthralling tales of Timothy Crumble and his friends and their wonderful adventures in the Garden. Free event, NAP. Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-cafn, Nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales

Plas Mawr, High Street, Conwy, Conwy, Wales – Spooky tales and tours of Plas Mawr
By: | September 28, 2012 – 2:41 pm | No Comment
Plas Mawr, High Street, Conwy, Conwy, Wales – Spooky tales and tours of Plas Mawr

[ October 11, 2012; 9:00 am to 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, High Street, Conwy, Conwy, Wales