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London Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair 2-4 March 2012 Richmond Upon Thames, Surrey TW9 2RE London Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair 2-4 March 2012 Richmond Upon Thames, Surrey. This mixed media jewellery and silversmithing consumer show where visitors can purchase direct from contemporary designer makers offers a choice of around 80 individual jewellers and silversmiths who have been selected for their superb and innovative craftsmanship and have a genuine passion for the work they create. Visitors can see and purchase from an exciting range from both emerging British talent as well as more established designer makers. Anyone celebrating a special occasion - maybe a birthday or anniversary - may also like to speak to many of the makers about commissioning bespoke pieces of jewellery or silverware.
The Maidstone Town & Country Show 26th & 27th May 2012 Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent ME15 7RN The Maidstone Town & Country Show 26th & 27th May 2012 Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent ME15 7RN. Set in the rolling parkland of Mote Park, right in the heart of Maidstone this well established Family Show with all day entertainment including birds of prey, working dogs, children's entertainment as well as arts, crafts, gifts and food marquees.
Highclere Game and Country Fair 26 & 27 May 2012 Highclere Castle Newbury Berkshire RG20 9RN The Highclere Game and Country Fair is one of the most charming and atmospheric events in the Countryman Fairs calendar. You can't help but get swept away in the magnificent splendour of the Capability Brown designed parkland that provides the most stunning backdrop of any countryside event. Fair offers visitors a wide range of top class family entertainment over the weekend of the second May Bank Holiday.
Sussex Game and Country Fair 16 & 17 June 2012 Parham Park West Sussex RH20 4HS Set in the heart of the South Downs, the Sussex Game and Country Fair (16 & 17 June 2012) has one of the most spectacular settings of any countryside event. Over the years, the Fair has enjoyed a number of different venues, each with its own character and charm, but more recently has found it's permanent home at Parham Park. It's intimacy and atmosphere make this event one of the most enjoyable in our calendar.
The Petworth Food Festival Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 June 2012 Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0AE The Petworth Food Festival Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 June 2012 Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0AE. Set in the grounds of historic Petworth House. As well as a huge range of food and drink (and related goodies) there will also be unique arts, craft and gift products to enjoy. A full programme of food and cookery demonstrations as well as wine and beer tasting sessions will all add to a really good weekend for everyone.
The Loseley Park Food Festival Saturday 30 June and Sunday 1 July 2012 Loseley Park, Guildford, GU3 1HS The Loseley Park Food Festival Saturday 30 June and Sunday 1 July 2012 Loseley Park, Guildford, GU3 1HS. As well as a huge range of food and drink (and related goodies) there will also be unique arts, craft and gift products to enjoy. A full programme of food and cookery demonstrations as well as wine and beer tasting sessions will all add to a really good weekend for everyone
Blenheim Palace Summer Picnic Proms – Oxfordshire – 14 July 2012 Blenheim Palace Summer Picnic Proms – Oxfordshire – 14 July 2012. The UK's premier classical picnic proms with Spitfire, cannons, cavalry and fireworks! Widely regarded as the most exciting summer proms concert in the country, with thousands of fans returning year after year. Pack up a picnic, stock up on fizz and join the party in some of the most beautiful locations in Britain.
Hastings Town and Country Show 21st & 22nd July 2012 Alexandra Park, Hastings, TN34 2LD Hastings Town and Country Show 21st & 22nd July 2012 Alexandra Park, Hastings, TN34 2LD. Set in the lovely surroundings of Alexandra park, this Family Country Show with all day entertainment including birds of prey, working dogs, children's entertainment as well as arts, crafts, gifts and food marquees.
Highclere Castle Summer Picnic Proms – Berkshire – 4 August 2012 Highclere Castle Summer Picnic Proms – Berkshire – 4 August 2012. The UK's premier classical picnic proms with Spitfire, cannons, cavalry and fireworks! Widely regarded as the most exciting summer proms concert in the country, with thousands of fans returning year after year. Pack up a picnic, stock up on fizz and join the party in some of the most beautiful locations in Britain.
Diggerland tickets - Kent Forget all about cars - now you can drive a JCB. Diggerland, home of JCB driving fun, is your venue for a ninety minute session getting to grips with a top spec JCB 3CX backhoe loader. You'll learn how to drive and how to dig aboard a genuine 8.5 ton dirt shifter, as well as having the rest of your day to enjoy Diggerland's range of rides and drives. All other vehicles will feel puny after a session of oversized fun aboard one of these beasts!
Dickens World - Kent Step into Dickens World and it's like stepping back in time to Dickensian England. Come face to face with characters from Dickens's novels, have a splashing good time on the Great Expectations boat ride and more at Dickens World!
Friendly & Fun atmosphere at JBSki. Unique venue offers cable wakeboarding & skiing or on lakes with your own boat & driver. Group & Corporate events tailor made to your individual needs. Children's Birthday Parties, equipment rental. No membership required, just book in & get out on the water!
Round the World Yacht Thrill Suitable for complete beginners to experienced sailors, this action packed day out on the beautiful Solent makes an excellent gift. Everyone on-board has the opportunity to get really involved in sailing the yacht from steering to raising the sails and working on the foredeck. Throughout the experience a professional skipper and crew are on hand to ensure everyone gets the most out of their day. With a choice of vessels, this gift offers the recipient the option to sail on Whitbread 60 Blueprint midweek or Clipper 60 Taeping at weekends.
Tank Driving Experience Drive a Chieftain tank, an Armoured Personnel Carrier and a Quad Bike with this fantastic three and half hour driving experience. In the reassuring company of friendly and experience instructors, some of whom served in the Falklands and Gulf Wars and may have some interesting stories to tell, you will receive full driving tuition. To keep all participants busy throughout the session the ratio of guests to vehicles is set to reflect this
Ferrari and Mini Experience at Goodwood This supercar drive is your opportunity to hear the intense V8 growl of a Ferrari at full throttle. See how fast you can drive the Ferrari around Goodwood's challenging circuit! No sooner has your heart-rate returned to normal before it's time to brace yourself as a professional instructor takes the wheel of a top of the range Mini Cooper S. Hold on tight as you're taken for the ride of your life aboard this deceptively feisty speedster.
Diesel Train Cab Ride This is an incredible chance for any train enthusiast to view the 21 mile long line from a whole different perspective; you will be travelling in the cab of a DMMU (diesel mechanical multiple unit) with an experienced driver. You have the opportunity to ask any questions that you have about the train, the line and the operation of the locomotive. You will have a driver’s-eye-view of the points, signals and other stations along the track. It will be an experience you will remember forever!
Enjoy a fantastic family day out at Drusillas Park in Sussex Widely regarded as the best small zoo in the country Drusillas Park offers an opportunity to get nose to nose with nature with hundreds of exotic animals from monkeys and crocodiles to penguins and meerkats. But animals are only half the fun – Go Wild! Go Bananas! Monkey Kingdom and Amazon Adventure are paradise for anyone who needs to let off steam and Thomas the Tank Engine offers a train service 362 days a year.
Steam Engine Driving Experience If you’ve ever wanted to learn the basic skills required to drive a steam train then this is the experience for you. Accompanied at all times by your instructor, you will get the chance to take the controls yourself and learn how to move off and stop smoothly. There will be plenty of opportunity to hone your skills during the day before the grand climax as you gently ‘buffer up’ the engine to a 25 ton brake van. Also includes a visit to the signal box and a tour of the locomotive yard.
Extended Flying Lesson in West Sussex Take this unique opportunity to have a go at flying an aircraft. With excellent instructors who have lots of experience and enthusiasm for flying you are sure to have an amazing time as you experience the thrills of flying. The club is a CAA approved and the planes have Theilart Centurion Diesel Engines which have low carbon emissions, this means that you can have a breathtaking, environmentally friendly experience.
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