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Halloween at The Ivy, Harrogate
It was a case of Halloween high jinks at The Ivy in Harrogate, cheered by a glass of seasonal Winter Spritz to make All Hallows Eve a night to remember. The Parliament Street restaurant was dressed to impress rather than shaped to scare with flamboyant
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Historic Oxford events to be celebrated with plays 90 years on
The 90th anniversaries of three pivotal events in Oxford's history are set to be celebrated with three plays. The Museum of Oxford has commissioned the performances, written by local playwright Peter Cann and directed by Tim Eyres, to shed light
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New exhibition celebrates work of artist Norman Cornish
A new exhibition exploring the life and work of celebrated artist Norman Cornish is set to open. Castlegate House Gallery in Cockermouth will present 'Norman Cornish: A Self Portrait of a Thought' from November 9 until November 30. The exhibition
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New exhibition with 70 pieces at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
Curating an art exhibition is always a challenge and a great privilege: Artists in Purbeck: Spirit of Place has been no exception. An added pleasure has been returning to places I visited as a child with my family, travelling from Barton-on-Sea in
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Sustainable stationery created with traditional techniques
James and Katie Jenkins left their careers, and armed with an 1860 letterpress and an unerring eye for detail, launched a Suffolk-based stationery business founded on traditional techniques and sustainability The tiny hexagonal building just outside
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A fascinating exhibition looks at Dora Carrington anew
It was while Dora Carrington was staying with Virginia and Leonard Woolf at their country home in Beddingham near Lewes that the unsolicited kiss took place. While the group – all members of the intellectual Bloomsbury Set – walked Sussex’s beautiful
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Fiona McIntyre exhibition at Corinium Museum in Cirencester
Corinium Museum in Cirencester is opening its doors to artist Fiona McIntyre, who has interpreted the divine feminine in her exhibition Willow Unveiled: Magic & Medicine, running from October 24 to November 24 Artist Fiona McIntyre has developed
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How lockdown boosted the career of a Somerset artist
There’s a reason Zoe Taylor’s artwork was featured in the Blooming Lovely! exhibition at Queen Street Gallery, Neath, during the summer, because, frankly, they are. But behind the vibrancy of her floral compositions is an equally beautiful story of
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The Dumfries artist described as ‘the new Scottish colourist’
Described by art critics as ‘the new Scottish colourist’ Alison McWhirter is renowned for her experimental, still life flower paintings and her bold abstract compositions and her work is much sought-after by collectors all over the world. She tells
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Danny Bryne's new exhibition at the New Forest Heritage Centre
The last time we spoke with Ringwood artist Danny Byrne, his wife Denise had arranged an exhibition based around the waterways of the New Forest, despite the fact he didn’t have a single painting on the subject! However, this is a man that is continually
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Picasso's The Girl with the Ponytail, 70 years on
Seventy years ago Lydia Corbett posed for Picasso, and became the artist’s ‘girl with the ponytail’. Now at home in South Brent and an artist in her own right, she invited Emma Bovill to her studio where they shared strong black coffee and views on
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Let's all go to Midhurst which looks like the set of a Christmas movie
Nestled in the heart of the South Downs, the quaint town of Midhurst has been a royal favourite with Kings and Queens throughout the centuries, making it, rather appropriately, the jewel in West Sussex’s crown. Just 12 miles from Chichester and
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Mile-long illuminated trail returning to estate with new additions
Step into Christmas as an illuminated trail is returning to a Norfolk estate over the festive period. Luminate will take place in the Royal Parkland at Sandringham from November 21 to December 24 2024, with entry slots between 4.30pm and 8pm.
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Autumn is the busiest season of all for gardening enthusiasts.
‘To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow’ – Audrey Hepburn said this, and nothing could be truer, especially when planting in the autumn. In many ways, autumn is the busiest season of all for gardening enthusiasts. Fruits need to be harvested
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A new venue for WellChild Christmas Cotswold Fair in 2024
Don’t hate us for saying it, but Christmas is just around the corner! Celebrating its 39th anniversary this year, the thrilling start to the Cotswolds Christmas festivities, The Christmas Cotswold Fair, held in support of the national charity WellChild
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What's on in Manchester during November and December for Christmas
‘Christmas is my absolute favourite time of year and Manchester is my favourite place in the world to be during the festive season,’ says Pat Karney, Manchester’s festive spokesperson and city councillor. ‘Christmas is going to be wonderful in Manchester
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SAS: Who Dares Wins star Billy Billingham is coming to Devon
Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham is as tough as they come. Chief instructor on Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins, paratrooper, decorated SAS leader and a bodyguard to Hollywood superstars, he has seen extreme combat and gruelling missions aplenty. But it could
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Autumn woodland walks in Cornwall
With the arrival of autumn, wild winds whip up over the Atlantic, leaving some sections of the South West Coast Path difficult to traverse. Luckily for us, Cornwall is home to a stunning selection of woodland walks, perfect for enjoying during the
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Hill walks in the White Peak and Southwest Peak
We tend to think of the Dark Peak when we think of height, and it’s true you’ll find the highest reaches of the Peak District there. But the upland plateaus of the White Peak and Southwest Peak also provide sweeping views and claims some of the
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Plum Sykes all things country life, batham hens and her favourite Somerset spots
On the day I chat to author Plum Sykes she is voicing her frustration with her bantam hens. They have not laid an egg for her since early May and yet last year they were prolific layers. Their fickleness is frustrating, but she laughs it off. She clearly
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Indie rockers Blossoms confirmed as Forest Live headliners
STOCKPORT'S indie heroes, Blossoms, have been confirmed as a headliner for Forestry England’s summer concert series, Forest Live, which returns to Delamere Forest next summer. Hot on the heels of their highly praised new album ‘Gary’, the band
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Life of horror Edgar Allen Poe to be brought to life on stage in Abingdon
The life of poet and writer Edgar Allen Poe is set to be brought to life on the stage in Abingdon. Moonhawk Theatre will present 'Poe' at the Unicorn Theatre from November 20 to November 23. The show, created and performed by the Moonhawk team
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Michael Bublé announces Norfolk outdoor concert in 2025
Heritage Live's outdoor concert series is returning to the Sandringham Estate in 2025 and the first act has been announced. Michael Bublé will perform at the Royal Family's country retreat in Norfolk on Sunday, August 17 and the gates will open
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Bridport Literary Festival: Who is in this year’s line-up?
Amongst the authors talking at this year's 20th anniversary Bridport Literary Festival are four who have lived every page of their books. All are passionate about what they write about, acquiring knowledge born out of first-hand experience – a life
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Watson: The Final Problem: the award-wining solo show
It has been a summer of Sherlock Holmes at Cumbria’s theatres. After the hilarious three-hander The Hound of the Baskervilles at Theatre by the Lake, Sarah French feeds back on an even smaller cast in Watson: The Final Problem Attracting ten million
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The best Christmas markets and fairs in Derbyshire this year
Christmas markets taking place across Derbyshire in the coming weeks, all of which are sure to get you feeling suitably festive Chatsworth Christmas Market There’s no better way to start your Christmas shopping than at the Chatsworth Christmas
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A rare chance to explore Amazonian art
The Sainsbury Centre’s current season of exhibitions, which tackle some of the biggest questions in our lives, asks: Why Do We Take Drugs? Down in the lower galleries, sat within the belly of Norman Foster’s revolutionary design, sits Ayahuasca
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Review: Here You Come Again brings Dolly Parton magic into your life
One of the great things about the theatre is that it offers pure escapism. Never has that been more true than with Here You Come Again, a new musical which combines memories of the Covid pandemic with the songs of Dolly Parton. Steven Webb
