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The Pedal Paddle Pace triathlon

The Pedal Paddle Pace triathlon is a family charity event, held in the beautiful Itchen Valley in the heart of Winchester on the 18th July 2010…

Dunkirk anniversary weekend at Dover Castle

When: 29th – 31st May 2010, 10am – 5pm Where: Dover Castle, Kent £: 15.90 (concessions 13.80, children 8 and family ticket 39.80).  English Heritage members: 2 (concessions 2, children 1 and family ticket 5). What is it? An event to mark the 70th anniversary of the evacuation of troops from France.  Take part in […]

Time to jest

When: 4th – 7th April 2010, 10am-6pm Where: Dover Castle, Kent £: 13.90 adults, 11.80 concessions 7 children, 34.80 family ticket and English Heritage members free.  All children are welcome to join in the Time Travellers Go… events.  An additional £1 will be charged on admission for every child, member and non-member, to help fund this […]

Battle your way to some Easter enjoyment

When:  2nd – 5th April 2010, 10am-6pm Where: 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, East Sussex £: 7 adults, 6 concessions, 3.50 children, 17.50 family ticket and English Heritage members free. What is it? Head to Battle Abbey for their Easter Fun event.  Take part in the Easter trail and quiz or enjoy some storytelling and […]

Book signing and poetry reading event

When: 27th March 2010 at 2.30pm Where: The Grand Hotel, 97-99 King’s Road, Brighton, BN1 2FW £: Free but please register by calling 0117 916 6644 or emailing info@silverwoodbooks.co.uk What is it? You are invited to meet 93-year-old Dame Vera Lynn, ‘the Forces’ Sweetheart’. She will make a rare appearance to promote two publications of […]

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 […]

My Mother Told Me Not To Stare

When: 19th February – 10th April 2010 Where: Various theatres across the UK in Darlington, Middlesbrough, Keswick, Washington, Poole, Lincoln, Ellesmere Port, London, Hatfield, Ormskirk, Carmarthenshire, Colchester, Reading, Southampton £: Ticket prices vary What is it? This is a quirky play for children and their grown ups. Bobby Rogers lives in a town where everyone […]

Tis the season for a Christmas market

When: 10th – 20th December 2009 Where: Oxford Castle, Oxford £: What is it? The Oxford Christmas Market is a German-style Christmas Market with 30 stalls selling gifts and food.  And if that isn’t enough to get you into the Christmas spirit, why not enjoy a glass of mulled wine and some entertainment?  Local choirs […]

Fayre way to enjoy food

When: 1st November 2009 Where: Fairfield Halls, Croydon £: 3 for adults & 1 for children What is it? Croydon Eco Veggie Fayre will have a host of Eco, Veggie and Fairtrade stalls.  In addition there will be talks, demos, free tasters and a kids area. More info: Croydon Eco Veggie Fayre

Club V – the place to be?

When: 28th August 2009 Where: Fareham Town Football Club £: Free What is it? Club V is an independent music showcase featuring three breaking artists (Chichino, Dan Crisp and Joe Ward).  The night is promising a super-chic environment, friendly service and exciting new music. More info: Club V