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Kites Day 14th September 2008

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The spectacular back drop of the Castle sets the scene for one of the traditional events of the summer season at Rockingham Castle. With the stunning view over the valley below visitors have the opportunity to fly their kites over the ramparts.

The White Horse Kite Flyers Club will be flying their fantastic range of spectacular and unusual kites over the turrets of the Castle. Unusually there will be the opportunity for your favourite teddy bear to take a parachute jump, bring him and her along for the thrill of a teddy’s life. Free entry to the grounds is provided for all children that bring their own kite. No kite? Never fear there will be the chance to make one in the kite making workshop.

The Castle owner, James Saunders Watson said “Kite flying is such a wonderful activity for family and friends to enjoy together. The flying demonstrations are wonderful with vast kites in various shapes and sizes swooping over the Castles roof tops, a sight not to be missed”.

Opening 2008. July to September.
Tuesdays, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays
Open 12 noon – 5pm.

Grounds open at 12 noon. Castle opens at 1pm.
For further information about visiting the Castle and the
events taking place visit the website at www.rockinghamcastle.com

Lustre’s On: Date For Annual Premier Craft Makers’ Market Announced

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A UNIQUE opportunity to browse and buy the work of the country’s most exciting contemporary craft designers has been unveiled this autumn.

Lustre will take place on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 November at Lakeside, the University of Nottingham’s public arts facility based in the picturesque surroundings of Highfields Park and its boating lake. It will offer a unique chance to meet the makers, browse the exhibits and buy their work.

Now in its ninth year, Lustre is one of the largest and most sophisticated events of its kind, attracting over 4,000 visitors in 2007.

With its recent expansion into the stylish Djanogly Art Gallery, Lustre 2008 is set to be bigger and better. It’s already on the map as one of the UK’s leading craft retail showcases, and people flock to Nottingham from all over the country to it.

Featuring top quality work by 55 UK designers, this is a key diary date for anyone interested in discovering original pieces of jewellery, textiles, ceramics, glass, wood, leather, furniture and metalwork. It’s the perfect purchasing opportunity for festive shoppers and serious collectors alike.

Lustre’s designers’ backgrounds are as diverse as their art. In previous years they’ve included Nottingham’s Donya Cowardd, whose witty fabric dog portraits now sell in the stores of the city’s fashion legend Paul Smith; and traditional book-binder Katherine O’Connell, whose gorgeous notebooks use 100% recycled paper from an English mill. And this year sees the debut of cabinet maker Steve Handley, who makes cupboards from reclaimed timber pieces and old kitchen utensils.

Young Meteors showcases stunning creations by the best of the emerging graduate talent from universities in the East Midlands – and offers a chance to own an original piece by one of tomorrow’s big names.

This year’s event is, as usual, expected to attract people from all over the country, tourists and national journalists. A special preview and VIP night will be held on 7 November.

Shona Powell, director at Lakeside, said: “Lustre has become a nationally renowned and eagerly anticipated event in the national crafts calendar. Over 4,000 people attended last year, and in 2008 we promise another opportunity to discover a wealth of original design from talented makers across the United Kingdom. We firmly believe that you’ll find something that you like, need, or would really love to give, and look forward to welcoming you to Lakeside this November.”

Onion Sunday

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Onion Sunday at the Fox and Goose, Illston on the Hill on Sunday Sept 7th 2008.

Onions to be in for judging between 10.30am and 12pm. Raffle, Bring and Buy stall, Guess the Weight of the Cake, Kemp Cake Cup (if you would like to enter this then please contact the Fox and Goose on 0116 2596340 for details),

Auction and Onion Competition - Heaviest Onion, Best three and Novelty. Bar open all day and Barbecued beef cobs available at a small charge. All for charity.

Rockingham Castle Steam & Country Show 8th - 10th August 2008

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The Steam & Country Show at award-winning Rockingham Castle is now in its fourth year. The show is bigger than ever with even more for visitors to see and do. Extending over the beautiful Great Park at Rockingham a range of events will be taking place over the three days in three event arenas with programmes running throughout each day.

The vintage heavy haulage vehicles will have their own arena and transport display area. The size of the working tractor display increases this year along with a ploughing demonstration area. Complementing the full size working steam engines is the largest collection yet of miniature and stationary engines.

The Peak Vale Tractor Pulling Team are increasing in numbers and Rockingham will be one of the largest tractor pulling events in the country which will include, for the first time this year, mini tractor pulling.

Also supporting the show this year is Land Rover Experience, East of England, now becoming part of the show with a new event for off road enthusiasts. Displaying a range of Land Rovers and having experienced staff on hand to take the adventurous on an exciting ‘off road’ driving experiences on the Castles 4×4 course.

Castle Operations Manager said “This is a terrific show which combines a wonderful range of activities combining the countryside and the world of steam engines. Every year the show has grown, attracting more enthusiasts and more diverse attractions ranging from the remarkable Wilf and his Dancing Digger at one end of the spectrum to Dog Mania at the other”.

The Rockingham Dog Mania Dog Show returns with a great selection of fun events for dog owners and admirers. With all entries on the day there will be competitions ranging from agility & obedience classes, companion dog show and family pet show, best-looking dog to terrier and lurcher racing. This year for the first time there will be a ‘Flyball’ event. ‘Flyball’ is one of the most exciting events in the canine world – it has to be seen to be believed; requiring speed, agility and a competitive spirit. It’s a real crowd pleaser!

The show ground will be full of activity, to name a few: steam fair organs, an old tyme fun fair, side stalls, over 100 trade stands, craft marquee, motor cycle display team, falconry display, heavy haulage & military recovery display arena, Land Rover Club display, ferret racing and the Wild Bunch Cowboy show and helicopter rides.

And finally; for children of all ages the remarkable Pedro’s Travelling Circus Workshops where expert tuition is given on all the tricks of the clown’s trade, providing hours of entertainment.

Adults £5, Senior Citizens £4 & Children £2. 10am to 5pm each day
Information & trade booking forms available at www.davehoyles.co.uk

Opening 2008. From Easter (23rd March) to the end of June. Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays
July to September. Tuesdays, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays
Open 12 noon – 5pm. Grounds open at 12 noon. Castle opens at 1pm.

Enquiries: 01536 770240 and estateoffice@rockinghamcastle.com
Web: www.rockinghamcastle.com

Portraits from Chequers

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Kings, Queens and Revolutionaries Compton Verney, Warwickshire 7 June – 14 December 2008

Portraits from Chequers presents a rare opportunity to view a select group of historically significant works from the official country residence of Prime Ministers since 1921. The portraits, which have not been seen in public for almost a century, are displayed within the British Portraits Gallery, alongside Compton Verney’s paintings of Edward VI, Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.

Included in the display at Compton Verney are Charles I and Henrietta Maria both by Anthony Van Dyck; The Children of Charles I after Van Dyck; Lord and Lady Lee at Chequers by Philip Alexius de László; John Pym, a miniature by Samuel Cooper; Lady Mary Grey attributed to Hans Eworth; Elizabeth Claypole, Daughter of Oliver Cromwell by Jacob Huysmans; Mary I after Antonis Mor; Oliver Cromwell attributed to Robert Walker; Queen Elizabeth’s Locket Ring, containing portraits of herself and her mother, Anne Boleyn; Lady Margaret Beaufort and James I both by unknown artists.

Chequers is one of Britain’s most famous houses, yet as the country seat of the Prime Minister, it is not open to the public. It has an important collection of paintings, furniture and decorative arts. The house, which was built in the sixteenthcentury, remained in the ownership of a single family, passing through the female line. It was eventually taken on a long lease by Sir Arthur Lee, later Lord Lee of Fareham, who was seeking a country retreat, and he finally purchased the property in 1917.

The post World War 1 era brought about a new breed of politician; one who did not possess the country houses of previous prime ministers to entertain foreign dignitaries or relax from the affairs of state. Following discussions with the then Prime Minister, David Lloyd George, Chequers was given to the nation as a country retreat for the serving Prime Minister, as a result of the Chequers Estate Act of 1917, initiated by Lord and Lady Lee who had extensively restored the property. Since then, Chequers has become pivotal in the public and private lives of British Prime Ministers’, and has become the setting for many significant moments in political history.

Portraits from Chequers provides rare public access to a number of key works normally only on private display, and also signals the start of a series of interventions within Compton Verney’s six permanent collections.

Contact: Ina Cole, Communications Manager, Compton Verney, Warwickshire, CV35 9HZ

Tel: 01926 645540; Email: ina.cole@comptonverney.org.uk

The first garden celebrating sound comes to Hampton court palace flower show

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‘The Widex Hearing Garden - celebrating sound’ will be the first garden created at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show to be designed around enjoying the sounds found in gardens. The Hearing Garden is designed by Selina Botham, sponsored by Danish hearing aid manufacturer Widex and supported by the Association of Independent Hearing Healthcare Professionals.

The Widex Hearing Garden also includes some key features including another first for Hampton Court - an interactive ‘Listening Wall’ - where visitors will be able to listen to garden sounds. Its purpose is to help visitors understand their hearing ability and to celebrate the pleasure it brings them. The garden will also include a water feature and sound sculptures.

This garden explores the important contribution sound makes to our natural environment and the enjoyment people get from their hearing sense. It also highlights how gardens can be experienced on another sensory level by being attuned to the ’sound-scape’ all around.

As people’s hearing diminishes some lose the auditory richness and texture this ’sound-scape’ provides. However, many

hearing impaired people describe enjoying nature’s sounds again - birdsong, leaves rustling in the wind - when they first wear the latest digital hearing aids.

The design will represent a typical sub-urban courtyard garden and provide an al fresco retreat in which the rhythms of the garden can be enjoyed. The atmosphere of the garden is intended to be relaxing and happy.

Garden designer Selina Botham, of Designs for All Seasons, says she was inspired by the fact that people do not always appreciate the sounds around them. “Being in a garden, immersed in a full sensory experience is one of the great pleasures of life,” she said. “I hope my design will help people to appreciate and celebrate those every day sounds that are so important in our enjoyment of the world around us.”

Hampton Court Palace Flower Show runs from 8 - 13 July 2008.
Further information about the show can be found at www.rhs.org.uk/hamptoncourt

To find your nearest Widex hearing aid dispenser or any further information on hearing aids please
Freephone 0800 093 0947 or visit www.widex.co.uk.
For further information on the Association of Independent Hearing Healthcare Professionals visit www.aihhp.org

Medbourne Open Gardens

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June 22nd 2008 - 12 noon to 5pm

In aid of St John Ambulance Medbourne Sports Club Extension fund - 14 gardens will be available to the public,

With: Refreshments, Barbeque, Ice cream, Pimms, Tombola, Bric a Brac, Children’s Books, Children’s village quiz, Plant stalls a gardening expert and much more.

Admission to the gardens

£3.00 Adults, £2.50 Senior Citizens & Children under 13 go free

FREE PARKING

Bring your family for a fun time

TV personalities bring excitement to the heart of Cheshire

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ONE of the country’s most prestigious county shows is set to be bursting at the h-edges this year boasting a show stopping line-up with something for every taste from celebrity botanists to TV chefs.

Top TV personalities David Bellamy and Kevin Woodford will be visiting the heart of Cheshire this summer when they attend the Cheshire County Show, held on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 17 and 18. No stranger to the Cheshire Show, characterful naturalist David Bellamy will be wowing crowds with his colourful and enchanting tales, opinions and knowledge of our natural world.

Whilst food fanatics will be having their pallets whetted by the gourmet delights cooked by one of TV’s top chefs Kevin Woodford. Well known as one of the faces on BBC’s Ready Steady Cook Kevin is a master in the kitchen and will be cooking with produce selected from the hundreds of producers in the Roberts Bakery Food Hall, which continues to be one of the Show’s main attractions.

Within the Roberts Bakery Food Hall the Food Live Theatre will provide a stage for Kevin to show audiences how to produce mouth-watering meals with vibrant fresh produce. Executive Director of the Cheshire Show Nigel Evans said: “It’s a very exciting Show this year with David and Kevin bringing their professional knowledge and experience to different areas of the Show.

“They are both very characterful personalities and will have audiences captivated.”

The Cheshire County Show is a two-day extravaganza and is expected to attract more than 70,000 people, as well as thousands of horses, cattle and dogs – for what promises to be a memorable day out for the entire family. Attractions on this year’s bill include the ultimate bird of prey handling experience The Hawk Experience, the UK’s number one extreme motorcycle display team, the Bolddog Lings.

Added excitement in the main ring will come from Cheshire Polo Club and a marching band as well as a 250-acre show ground which includes the Roberts Bakery Food Hall, game fair, WI marquee, rural crafts and hundreds of trade stands.

Advanced tickets are priced £11 for adults, senior citizens £8.50, children £5 and £28 for a family of two adults and two children, and children aged under five are free. Show membership is available at £35 for first year members and £30 for repeat membership.

For more information visit
www.cheshirecountyshow.org.uk