We'll meet again: HMS Cassandra alert
18/08/2008
.jpg)
All those who served in the destroyer HMS Cassandra are invited to join the thriving HMS Cassandra Association, run by Cliff Longfoot, who served on the ship between 1962-63. The 95 strong group meet each year, and next year's group will meet in Torquay for three days of activities and what Cliff calls "swinging the lamp" - or telling "salty stories"...
More Stories
Cold Comfort down at Paulton
Paulton Amateur Dramatic society (PADS) in Somerset are busy in their theatre workshop, rehearsing and putting together their next production, which promises to match if not exceed their previous high standards. This is a play adapted by Paul Doust from the novel, "Cold Comfort Farm" by Stella Gibbons.
Join the Golden-Oldies for a sing-song!
If you have been wondering what goes on at a Golden-Oldies singing session then now is your chance to find out.
Starting on Wednesday 28th May at the Bath Pavilion from 10.30 – 11.30am, and every last Wednesday in the month, Goldies founder Grenville Jones will be taking a regular fun singing session and everyone is welcome to attend.
This Spring come "duckling and diving" at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
This Spring don't miss the baby boom at WWT National Wetland Centre Wales. Ducklings, goslings, cygnets and other babies are beginning to hatch and can now be seen around the grounds.
Cancer campaign is calling all walkers
Breast Cancer Campaign is calling all walkers to join the flagship Cotswolds Classic Friendship Walk on Sunday 1 June.
The Cornwall Food & Drink Festival 2008 is back
You will find lots to do and see at the fifth Cornwall Food and Drink Festival, which celebrates the year of food and farming, encouraging young people to understand more about where and how our food is produced as well as bring you tasty and great value local produce.
Life’s for Living - celebrating older people in North Somerset, June 11th
Anyone over 50 who wants to celebrate life is welcome to a free one day Life Festival in Weston-Super-Mare on June 11th, organised by North Somerset Partnerships for Older People Project (POPP). With the emphasis on fun and enjoyment, the Festival offers an one-off opportunity to find out about a wide range of activities and services available throughout North Somerset.
Cardiff Castle hosts Great British Cheese Fastival
.jpg)
Cardiff Castle has become the new home to the Great British Cheese Festival, and this national celebration of one of the country’s finest specialist foods arrives in the Welsh capital on the weekend of September 27 – 28.
Sparkling Opportunities at Westonbirt Summer Antiques Fair
Fabulous displays of sparkling jewellery will feature among a wide range of antiques, works of art and collector's items going on sale at The Westonbirt School Antiques & Fine Art Fair at Westonbirt, near Tetbury, Gloucestershire from 8th - 10th August 2008.
Capture the beauty of WWT National Wetland Centre Wales and win amazing Nikon equipment
If you enjoy the outdoors and taking photographs then you could win some fantastic prizes in the WWT / Nikon national photography competition.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang comes to Cardiff!
It’s less than 10 weeks until the curtain rises on Wales Millennium Centre’s biggest production to date. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang opens at the Cardiff arts venue on Thursday 3 July for an eight-week run, and staff are already gearing up to accommodate the most extravagant show they have ever staged.
The Kemble Military Show 2008
One of the largest military shows in the UK will take place at Kemble airfield, near Cirencester, on Friday 27, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June 2008. The three days will be packed with exhibits and special events for all the family - all with a military theme.
Bath International Music Festival plans to party!
Bath Festivals have revealed initial plans for a major Party in the City to mark the opening of the 2008 Bath International Music Festival.
This year the Festival has much to celebrate – not least of all its 60th anniversary – and plans are already under way to put on the biggest and best FREE party the City has yet seen on Friday 23 May.
National Trust launches new Farmer's Market at Stourhead
On Saturday 15 March, the Saturday before Easter, the National Trust at Stourhead is introducing a new farmers’ market. The National Trust’s Wiltshire estate, which boasts a world famous 18th century landscape garden, is already well known for its commitment to local produce.
Bath Literature Festival announces its programme for 2008
Sarah LeFanu, the Artistic Director of the much-acclaimed annual Bath Literature Festival, has today revealed highlights of next year’s festival, which will run from Saturday 23rd February to Sunday 2nd March.
