This summer, Bath will be participating in Britain in Bloom, the biggest horticultural campaign in Europe. In 1964 Bath won the first ever Britain in Bloom competition and will be pushing out all the stops again this year. Explore these three areas
Lancaster’s Williamson Park will be transformed this summer into a topsy-turvy kaleidoscopic world of nonsense, riddles and mischief. The Dukes Theatre’s walkabout show in the park this year is a production of Lewis Carroll's timeless classic Alice
Strorrington-based artist Lottie Hickford spent the end of her pregnancy painting a 7ft owl as part of The Big Hoot art trail to honour her niece who was sadly born with a heart condition and only survived 10 days. To say Lottie Hickford is having
A summer of sensational theatre has been a mainstay of Frinton on Sea for almost a century. In years gone by, many of our coastal resorts within the county would welcome special guest stars on their summer tours, as the biggest names in show business
Operas from artists who made history by breaking new ground, smashing glass ceilings and throwing stones through windows come together in July as part of Buxton International Festival’s most ambitious programme yet. This year sees the highest number
The first-ever TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions is set to entertain thousands of people this month, as some of the world’s most celebrated and iconic performers head to Derby for an action-packed, high quality three-day festival. We take a look
Over the last three decades the Swanage Jazz Festival has built a reputation for tapping into the very best of the burgeoning British Jazz scene, bring a mix of well-known names and rising talent to this lovely seaside town. Its success can be summed
La tragédie de Carmen is the third most performed opera in the world. The show and its songs have been performed by the Muppets and even Beyoncé, who made her acting debut in Carmen: A Hip Opera. Now, Peter Brook's adaptation of the show is heading
Head to the fascinating Huguenot Museum in Rochester and you’ll be able to take a peek inside a miniature domestic world revealed in exquisite detail - from tiny hand-painted landscapes to bedwarmers smaller than a fingernail, postage-stamp-sized carpets
From Lord of the Flies to I’m a Celebrity, the concept of a group of people stranded in the wilderness, slowly unravelling and turning on each other has always been fascinating. Now imagine it’s a group of middle-aged, middle-class, middle-management
Clare Hammond is describing a scene that sends shivers down my spine. As a highly-acclaimed concert pianist, she’s used to performing to audiences of all sizes and persuasions, in all kinds of locations: the Barbican, Wigmore Hall, the National Gallery
In its 165th year, The Great Yorkshire Show returns to the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate from July 9-12. Here are our top 10 picks not to be missed! The People’s Choice competition Back for the first time since 2019, the People’s
For over 30 years, Wise Investment have provided unparalleled financial expertise to their clients – many of whom are based in the Chipping Norton area. Throughout the years, the company has sponsored a wide variety of charitable ventures in Chipping
For over 30 years, Wise Investment have provided unparalleled financial expertise to their clients – many of whom are based in the Chipping Norton area. Throughout the years, the company has sponsored a wide variety of charitable ventures in Chipping
