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Fish and Chips Specials 14th August and 25th September Evening Fish and Chip Specials for those who would like an evening out with fish and chips evening trains will run from Bishops Lydeard at 6.45p.m.on 14th AUGUST and 25th SEPTEMBER with costs once again at £22.50 for adults and £20.00 for children.
Hangar Dance 18th September 2010 As part of the BAC 100 Celebrations marking 100th anniversary of the birth of the aviation industry in the West of England taking place throughout 2010 The Helicopter Museum is hosting a special one night only Hangar Dance on the evening of September 18th 2010.
Doors will open at 7.30pm and guests will be able to dance the evening away to the swinging sounds of the 1940’s and 1950’s in an authentic aviation hangar surrounded by real historic aircraft. A licensed bar will available on the night
Classic American Quilts 13 March – 31 October The museum’s collection of 240 American quilts is acclaimed as the finest of its type in Europe and the equal of many premier collections in the United States. Ranging from the 18th to early 20th centuries, these exuberant works of art and craft are visually bold, technically assured and often proudly patriotic.
In 2010, the museum is showcasing some of its stunning American quilts – many rarely seen, due to their great size or fragility. This exhibition will also mark the production of a new, lavishly illustrated book on the museum’s world-renowned quilt collection.
CRUCIBLE - Gloucester Cathedral 1 September - 30 October 2010 Entry to the exhibition will be free of charge.
The exhibition will show over 75 works from 48 artists - a who’s who of contemporary British sculpture - from the “New Bronze Age” sculptors of the 1950s to current household names like Damien Hirst and Antony Gormley.
Crucible is a joint venture between Gallery Pangolin and Gloucester Cathedral. All of the works were made in Gloucestershire, by the talented craftsmen working at Pangolin Editions foundry in the Stroud valleys, or by artists from Gloucester Cathedral. The Cathedral itself is a great work of art made in Gloucestershire by local craftsmen.
The exhibition will take place throughout the building and grounds, including the crypt and cloisters.
The Wessex Classic Car Show - 5th September 2010 The Wessex Classic Car Show has been run by the Dorset Jaguar Enthusiasts club since 1989 and is making a welcome return to Bovington. The south's premiere classic car show promises a great day out for car lovers and casual visitors alike.
•Classic cars on display from local and national car clubs
•Car boot sale, trade stands and Auto-jumble
•Craft & charity stalls and cake stands with fresh home made cakes
•Model aircraft flying display (tbc)
•Win a Jaguar XK8 convertible for £1 - raffle car on display
•Many raffle prizes to be won with all profits to local charities
•Awards and prizes for the best cars
Heritage Open Days 9 - 12 SEPTEMBER 2010 Entry to the exhibition will be free of charge.
The exhibition will show over 75 works from 48 artists - a who’s who of contemporary British sculpture - from the “New Bronze Age” sculptors of the 1950s to current household names like Damien Hirst and Antony Gormley.
Crucible is a joint venture between Gallery Pangolin and Gloucester Cathedral. All of the works were made in Gloucestershire, by the talented craftsmen working at Pangolin Editions foundry in the Stroud valleys, or by artists from Gloucester Cathedral. The Cathedral itself is a great work of art made in Gloucestershire by local craftsmen.
The exhibition will take place throughout the building and grounds, including the crypt and cloisters.
Autumn Colours Weekend - Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st October 2010 Autumn Colours Weekend - reduced price entry to gardens and grounds 11.00am - 4.30pm
- Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and the stately home of the Digby family since 1617, Sherborne Castle is a Historic House which reflects a glorious variety of decorative styles from over 400 years of English history. ‘Capability’ Brown created the 50-acre lake in 1753 and gave Sherborne the very latest in landscape gardening, with magnificent specimen trees, borders and sweeping lawns in one of his finest Lakeland landscapes. Come and visit the Castle’s rich interiors with its splendid collections of art, furniture and porcelain, together with Raleigh’s original kitchen, family artefacts and archaeological ‘finds’ from the old medieval castle on view in the castle cellars.
Firework Extravaganza - Saturday 6th November 2010 ‘Firework Extravaganza’ Entertainments, music, food from 4.30pm; Bonfire 7pm, Fireworks 7.30pm
- Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and the stately home of the Digby family since 1617, Sherborne Castle is a Historic House which reflects a glorious variety of decorative styles from over 400 years of English history. ‘Capability’ Brown created the 50-acre lake in 1753 and gave Sherborne the very latest in landscape gardening, with magnificent specimen trees, borders and sweeping lawns in one of his finest Lakeland landscapes. Come and visit the Castle’s rich interiors with its splendid collections of art, furniture and porcelain, together with Raleigh’s original kitchen, family artefacts and archaeological ‘finds’ from the old medieval castle on view in the castle cellars.
Oxfordshire Narrowboats Online Brochure - Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire The fastest way of slowing down! That’s what a waterways holiday is all about. Whether you can only spare a weekend or prefer an extended cruise of several weeks, our holidays are the perfect antidote to the breakneck pace of modern life. And they’re so much more too – reunions, family adventures, celebrations, romance, quality time together. From a romantic break for two, to a party of 12, we have designed our boats (many with ensuite facilities) for all types of party; all with exceptionally quiet engines and spacious rear decks.
Dolphin and Whale Watching for Four - Falmouth, Cornwall You'll be welcomed before going aboard your boat and heading out. You might see bottlenose, common or striped dolphins, porpoises, basking sharks, minke whales, fin whales, humpback whales (yes, whales and sharks around Britain!), atlantic grey seals and visiting seasonal sea birds including skuas, sabine's gulls and the fabulously-named sooty shearwaters. Of course these are all wild animals so we can't guarantee which ones may make an appearance on the day, but we can guarantee a fascinating and eye-opening experience. Also included in your experience is free entry to the Maritime Museum (to be taken anytime you like during their opening hours on the same day).
Sea Life Weymouth Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park & Marine Sanctuary is unique among the network of Sea Life attractions in that its numerous marine life exhibitions are housed - not under one roof - but in separate pods within a landscape that also hosts a number of other outdoor features. The latter includes otter and seal sanctuaries, and the Park's resident colony of Humboldt penguins.
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