October 24, 2011 by Chris Brant
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Each year, the beautiful area between the stunning Bath Abbey and the internationally renowned visitor attraction, the Roman Baths, is transformed into a Christmas shopper’s haven – the Bath Christmas Market. We are delighted to announce that the Bath Christmas Market is now running for an additional week – a total of 18 days! Dates for the Bath Christmas Market 2011 are 24th November – 11th December.
In the heart of Bath’s main shopping district, 129 traditional wooden chalets adorn the streets; each one offering unique, handmade and unusual gifts, decorations and food items – everything you will need for the perfect Christmas celebration.
October 24, 2011 by Chris Brant
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A pumpkin trail, spooky train ride, Howl-o-ween feeds and pumpkin carving competition await those who dare to visit Cotswold Wildlife Park this Halloween half term.
Visitors will be able to explore the pumpkin trail in the park, take a spooky train ride, get made over with some frightening face painting and enjoy special animal Howl-o-ween feeds with the animals.
Entrance costs: £12.50 for adults, £8.50 for children aged 3 – 16 and £8.50 for senior citizens aged 65 and over.
Tel: 01993 823006 www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
October 24, 2011 by Chris Brant
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The Hamswell valley contains a wealth of prehistoric, medieval, civil war & Georgian features all clearly visible within a small area, providing a unique insight into how successive ages developed and used a compact natural landscape, and how they might have interpreted the landscape in terms of astronomy, aesthetics, politics, warfare or economics.
Walks will be in groups of 30-40 people, will take about 2 hours and are free. No dogs please, except for a disability, because of livestock.
Tea at Lilliput Farm afterwards for which there will be a charge. We will be soliciting donations for Help for Heroes to be made direct to their website. Bookings will be needed – if interested, and for more details please look on our website: www.lilliputfarm.org.uk
October 10, 2011 by Chris Brant
Join Dave Shorten, from the Cotswold Fungus Group to explore Westonbirt’s remarkable diversity of fungi and discover the hidden roles they play in supporting our trees.
Meet in the Education Centre. £8 per adult, £5 per child (in addition to admission). Call 01666 880220 to book. No dogs allowed.
October 10, 2011 by Chris Brant
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Discover why our trees change colour and witness the spectacular Westonbirt autumn first hand. Then have a go at your own tree inspired art. There will be a different art activity each day so why not come more than once!
Free after admission.
Tuesday 25 – Friday 28 October, 10.30am – 4pm, age 4+
Tel: 01666 880220
October 10, 2011 by Chris Brant
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Make your very own newspaper pot, grab a handful of soil and a pinch of wildflower seed. Help butterflies, bees and many other invertebrates by planting the pots in your garden to create your own mini wildflower meadow!
This RSPB event is free after admission and perfect for children. Visit the new bird viewing area at Holly Bush Gate to take part.
Tel: 01666 880220 for further information.
October 10, 2011 by Chris Brant
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Come along to Combe Mill and see our working beam engine and line shafting together with the restored waterwheel. Demonstrations of craftsmen’s tools together with our collection of working historic tower clocks make for an enjoyable visit.
Time: 10am – 5pm
Tickets: £4.50, concs £3, under 5s free, Family £12
Blenheim Palace Sawmill, Combe, Long Hanborough, Witney, Oxon O29 8ET. Tel: 01993 891851
October 10, 2011 by Chris Brant
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Bring an apple for expert identification Walk the orchards and learn Hayles’s unique history Watch Happenstance Border Morris and join in a dance, if you dare! Craft activities and apple games for children Blind apple juice tasting and lots lots more Under cover if the weather is not good. Ample parking . In association with Marking the Year. Contact Bev Harrell for more details on 01242 603313. Please note, Hayles Fruit Farm is a working farm. All activities at own risk. Please wear sensible shoes and dress for the weather.
October 5, 2011 by Chris Brant
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Saturday – Two Dimensional Land Art
Create two-dimensional land art pieces, being inspired primarily by our own observation and response to what we see as we explore the richness of the woods and fields of Westley Farm. Also be inspired from old and new traditions including plant mandalas, land artists, and ethnic traditions. Participants will explore the land looking at patterns in nature, gather a natural palate and make temporary work of art as a group as well as smaller individual work. Work can be recorded photographically or by drawing and painting using natural pigments and handmade paper and bark.
Sunday – Three Dimensional Land Art Sculpture
Create three-dimensional temporary land art sculptures. Inspired by traditional folk art, from different parts of the world this course will teach ways of making big structures using willow or hazel then using a "wattle and daub" technique from local clay. Participants will, take part in a group project as well as their own individual piece to take home. Inspiration will come from exploring the stunning grounds of Westley Farm. The land, rich in flora and fauna, animals, birds and plants and the mineral world will provide many sources of inspiration.
For Further information and Booking Forms: http://www.westleyfarm.co.uk/nature_in_art.htm
October 1, 2011 by Chris Brant
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With its signature blend of award-winning writers, world-renowned thinkers and international star names the Festival has come a long way since its 9 events in 1949 – now attracting over 100,000 visitors to hundreds of events every year. At its heart the festival still rejoices in the joy of books, the thrill of debate and the unique interaction between writer and reader.
Plus, this year we’re unveiling Cheltenham’s new literary quarter on Montpellier Gardens, just two minutes walk from our tented village on Imperial Square. You’ll also find a huge Waterstone’s book tent and two brand new, unique dining experiences, Spiegeltent Bistro and the Feastfest Food Hall.
