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Something For the Weekend in Chepstow

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Joanne

For any keen walkers – this Sunday, why not try the  Piercefield and Penterry walk? Approximately 3 and half hours long, you will join the Monmouthshire Countryside service and follow part of the 18th Century tourist trail through Piercefield Estate. … Continue reading →

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News from the Cheltenham Literature Festival 2011

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Theresa

Well it has been a busy few days and the festival is now in full swing, here are my highlights so far,  Friday started off with The Language Wars, where I learnt a new if somewhat ugly word Webinar – … Continue reading →

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Monmouthshire Walking Festival starts 21st October 2011

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Theresa

‘The Monmouthshire Walking Festival kicks off on October 21st with ten days of action for everyone. There are over 30 walks with at least one ‘serious’ walk a day plus a whole host of special interest walks and events. The … Continue reading →

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Steam and Vintage Rally – Hay-On-Wye

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Adam

Sunday 14 August Boatside Farm, Hay-on-Wye  Powys HR3 5RS This Rally includes all types of vintage exhibits from the large steam engines to the smaller stationary ones.There will be a demonstration of steam ploughing and a spectacular main event. Open … Continue reading →

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See Swallows and Amazons musical this winter

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Joanne

The Bristol Old Vic’s musical version of ‘Swallows and Amazons’ will be playing in the West End (The Vaudeville Theatre) this christmas (from 15 December – 14 January), and then go on tour.  Based on the classic children’s novel by … Continue reading →

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An Awfully Big Blog Adventure Online Literary Festival

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Adam

This weekend sees the third birthday of An Awfully Big Blog Adventure and to celebrate they’re having a literary festival with a difference. “July 9th and 10th will see us celebrating the third birthday of An Awfully Big Blog Adventure … Continue reading →

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Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Maria

We are off to the Festival of Speed on Saturday.  I’ve never been before so not really sure what to expect but I’m sure it’ll be great fun.  I’m just hoping that the weather behaves and I don’t have to … Continue reading →

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National Bookstart Week 2011

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Lorna

To help celebrate National Bookstart week, from the 6th to the 12th June 2011, over 5,000 free family events will be held throughout the UK in libraries, children’s centres, bookshops and other venues. Their aim is to encourage children to … Continue reading →

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Something for the weekend – Welsh Perry and Cider Festival!

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Joanne

Have you been wondering what to do with the Bank Holiday weekend?  Do you like Perry and/or cider?  How about visiting The Welsh Perry and Cider festival in Abergavenny?  Starting on the 28th of May – 30th of May, the … Continue reading →

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HowTheLightGetsIn

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Catriona

In addition to the Telegraph Hay Festival (26th May – 5th June) Hay also hosts a philosophy and music festival  – HowTheLightGetsIn -which is based at The Globe. The theme of HowTheLightGetsIn 2011 is New Gods: Icons and Ideas in a … Continue reading →

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