October 2013 archive

One hundred acts of Blackpool kindness

A quest to create 100 acts of kindness during November has been set up by Blackpool Fairness Commission, with anybody welcome to lend a hand. Chair of the Commission, Dr Arif Rajpura, will get the campaign going with the first act of kindness – giving up his time to go digging with Groundwork’s community food growing scheme, ‘Grow Blackpool’. Arif …

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Halloween Hauntings: The Old Hall, Cheshire, 24 – 31 Oct

Dear Boils and Ghouls. Oh, sorry, I meant to say boys and girls. I’ll bet you’re not scared when you visit the Horrendously Haunted Old Hall. So drag along those fearful friends and grown ups and show them how brave you are. Meet our spirits and spectres. Which is real and what is not? Will you …

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Kendal Mountain Festival, 14 – 17 November

‘Kendal’ is one of the leading festivals of its kind in the world. It is an internationally known event, attracting film premieres from around the globe. Film makers, TV producers, adventurers, climbers and world-class lecturers gather to take part in four packed days of the very best films, speakers, books and exhibitions covering all aspects …

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