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Matlock Raft Race 2013 - Boxing Day

All aboard for some raft race madness in Matlock

The annual Matlock Raft Race takes place every Boxing Day on the River Derwent and attracts plenty of costumed participants and thousands of spectators…

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Got that sinking feeling? Enjoy the Minehead Raft Race and become more buoyant

The annual Minehead Lifeboat Raft Race Day has been going for 34 years and this year takes place on Saturday 31st August…

Clovelly Lifeboat Weekend (Photo: Kelvin Bennett)

Celebrate the Spirit of Clovelly with the Lifeboat Weekend

Clovelly Lifeboat Weekend on 3rd and 4th August is held in aid of the RNLI and is a popular celebration of the Clovelly Lifeboat…

World Pooh Sticks Championships

When: 28th March 2010 Where: Days Lock, Little Wittenham, OX14 4RB £: 2-10 to take part What is it? The World Pooh Sticks Championships will be held on the River Thames at Days Lock, Little Wittenham.  The championships started when the Lock Keeper noticed walkers recreating Pooh’s pastime on the river and thought this would be […]

Curiosity of the Week

Take a ride through history at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool Pleasure Beach sign

For our latest Curiosity of the Week, we thought we’d bring you a bit of cheery escapism in the form of fairground rides!

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Discover nocturnal wildlife wonders at Virtual Dark Skies Festival
Dalby Forest North York Moors Dark Skies cSteve Bell

This year’s Dark Skies Festival is going virtual to help you explore space, nocturnal wildlife and the night sky…

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