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Monthly Archives: October 2014

England’s quality attractions beckon this half term

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, October 27, 2014 — Culture

Raby Castle, near Staindrop in County Durham
As half term begins, VisitEnglands’ Enterprise Director Jenny McGee celebrates the breadth of #GREATdayout opportunities on offer across England. There are so many wonderful experiences to enjoy across England this half term, whether on a day trip, short break or longer holiday. Wherever you choose to venture, I know for certain you won’t be far from one…
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Legacy of London 2012 transforming East London

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, October 24, 2014 — Sport

The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP was appointed as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and Minister for Equalities at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport on 9 April 2014.

Ten years ago, London hadn’t been selected as host city for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It didn’t even look like we would be – in late 2004, Paris and Madrid were still leading the running. Our capital was all set to fill the “plucky loser” role played by so many British Olympians throughout…
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Enjoying the outdoors this Half Term

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, October 23, 2014 — Culture

Helen Meech, Assistant Director, Outdoors and Nature Engagement at the National Trust, highlights the importance of getting your children outside and enjoying nature during Half Term. I’ve got a theory that everyone’s born wild. Deep down, I reckon everyone likes being outdoors. And nobody likes being outdoors more than children. My two year old daughter,…
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Heritage Highlights this Halloween Half-Term

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, October 21, 2014 — Culture

Lucy Hutchings, Head of Events at English Heritage encourages families this half term, to explore the historic sites on offer across the UK. Across the UK, in our cities, towns and villages, in our parks and in our gardens, there are ruined castles and abbeys, prehistoric stone circles and historic houses right on our doorsteps,…
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Inspired in India

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, October 15, 2014 — Culture

The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP was appointed as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and Minister for Equalities at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport on 9 April 2014.

Sajid at Kolkata Goalz launch
There’s never been a better time to promote why Britain is such a fantastic destination to visit, soak up the culture and invest in. That’s why this week I’m taking the message to India that Britain is keen to develop stronger, wider and deeper partnerships. Since I arrived it’s been plain to see that our…
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Remembering the work of Edith Cavell

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, October 13, 2014 — First World War

Following the announcement that work will go ahead to restore the grave of executed World War I nurse, Edith Cavell at Norwich Cathedral, Simon Knighton, Chairman of Cavell Nurse’s Trust, reflects on the work of the charity and the awarding of £91,900 of Heritage Lottery Fund money. As Chairman of Cavell Nurses’ Trust, I am proud…
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Lights, Camera, Action!

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, October 8, 2014 — Culture

Ed Vaizey was appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries in May 2010 and promoted to Minister of State for Culture and Digital Industries in 2014.

Creativity is GREAT poster
Today marks the start of the 58th annual BFI London Film Festival (LFF) and it is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our thriving UK film industry. The film business is big business in our capital city. With huge films such as Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb,Frankenstein and Paddington recently being shot in London and classics such as The…
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It all began with the Orphan of Zhao

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, October 7, 2014 — Culture

Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) Artistic Director Find out more at http://www.rsc.org.uk/

As You Like It 2013 Photo by Keith Pattison (c) RSC
Royal Shakespeare Company Artistic Director Gregory Doran discusses the RSC’s plans to mark Shakespeare’s 400th Jubilee year and how the organisation has been working with theatre makers across the globe. Though Zhao had its origins in the 4th century BCE, it was the first Chinese play ever translated in the West (in 1753, by the…
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