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Why the Buccleuch Centre in Langholm is a triumph of community spirit
Glen Cavers is a man with a passion: The Buccleuch Centre, a treasured small-town venue and theatre facing uncertain times. Typically, you might find Glen ushering audience members to their seats, finding Haribos for demanding stars, putting
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Everything you need to know about the Blackpool Dance Festival.
The numbers give an indication of the size of the event. It was first held 98 years ago. The 14-day event adds £6m to the local economy. It attracts almost 20,000 spectators, with 500,000 more watching online. More than 2000 dancers from 60-plus countries
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21 of the best ways to celebrate Somerset Day
Somerset Day serves as an opportunity for local communities to come together to celebrate everything about this remarkable region, from its traditional events to its awe-inspiring countryside, rich heritage, abundant produce, fantastic businesses and
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Jaminaround festival celebrates 20th anniversary
Thousands of years ago our ancestors might well have gathered to celebrate. They probably brought along some animal skin drums, fashioned a reed pipe or two and whiled away the evening making music and telling stories. It’s unfair to say nothing
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Devon County Show's manager looks forward this year's event
A devastating house fire and a horrendous holiday injury didn’t stop Devon County Show manager Lisa Moore from delivering a stand-out 2023 event. She’s back for more this year – and with no disasters in sight, as Sharon Goble discovers Lisa Moore
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Monet masterpiece comes to York
Regional gallery has long been a description that doesn’t really give one of Yorkshire’s premier galleries the merit it deserves. National in its intentions, York Art Gallery contains paintings spanning more than 600 years with works ranging from 14th
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Meet alpacas and miniature horses for free in Norwich city centre
Meet alpacas and other animals at a free event taking place in Norwich city centre over May half-term. Unicorn Alpaca Walks, based in Shipmeadow near Beccles, will be in Castle Gardens, outside the Castle Quarter, on Wednesday, May 29 2024 between