January 23rd 2012
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he Cass County Historical Society is proud to announce their new annual fund raiser, Gun-A-Week raffle - 52 Guns in 52 Weeks. This raffle is sure to bring excitement to gun collectors and gun enthusiasts alike. Purchase one ticket at $50 each and enjoy a chance to potentially win 52 ...
December 12th 2011
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The National Trust, the organisation dedicated to preserving the cultural and environmental treasures of the UK, has announced that a host of angels have taken up residence in the historic gardens of Mottisfont in Hampshire, as part of a unique Christmas sculpture trail.
The Angel Garden has been inspired by Mottisfont's ...
October 1st 2011
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The National Trust has announced its first ever Walking Festival, which aims to encourage families and individuals to get active and explore some of the UK's most scenic areas.
Between Saturday 22 and Sunday 30 October, 150 National Trust properties around Britain will offer guided walks and special events information and ...
September 13th 2011
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The National Trust has revealed that despite the UK being a nation of apple lovers, the majority of Britons cannot identify home grown varieties. The charity is urging people to 'take the right bite' this Autumn to make the most of the unique British flavours available and help save UK ...
August 22nd 2011
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National Trust has announced a three year survey that will reveal the full extent, condition and stories behind the spectacular tree avenues cared for by the conservation charity.
There are an estimated 500 tree avenues on National Trust land stretching hundreds of miles which were historically planted to frame a particular ...
To launch its ‘Family Firsts’ online guides for parents, The Co-operative Magazine is giving away a pair of funky Trunkis worth £80!
Trunkis are ride-on suitcases for children aged between three and six years old, and they rose to fame after designer Rob Law pitched his idea (unsuccessfully) to Peter Jones, ...
April 18th 2011
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Research* by cycling and leisure retailer Halfords reveals the surge in popularity of camping over the last two years shows no sign of slowing.
Extra days off this month and in May, generated by a late Easter, the Royal Wedding and multiple bank holidays, have prompted a rush of bookings for ...
WINTER hibernation is very boring when the Great Ocean Walk beckons - offering greater solitude, opportunities to see koala joeys emerging from the pouch, whales swimming the Southern Ocean and the warming welcome of the Aire Valley Guest House.
From May to October humpbacks and southern rights are seen almost daily ...
March 24th 2011
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Slow Travel Italy: June 5-Night Food & Wine Cooking Holiday in Le Marche 1550 Euro/Couple. "Farm to Fork" Cooking Class on Organic Farm in Central Italy
Experience Slow Travel, living as the locals and enjoy the culture, food & wine of undiscovered Le Marche. Including a VIP wine tour and "farm to ...
February 17th 2011
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The National Trust has announced a major shift in its focus as it aims to help more people enjoy to outdoors and get closer to nature by focusing on walking, cycling and camping.
The charity – often narrowly and wrongly associated only with country houses - will promote a range of ...
September 29th 2010
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National Trust reports that an Arctic tern discovered off the coast of Northumberland is believed to be more than 30 years-old, making it the oldest known in the UK.
Originally ringed on the Farne Islands on 28 June 1980, it was re-trapped on Inner Farne this summer. The bird would have ...
August 27th 2010
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The National Trust is joining the drive to make the August bank holiday journeys less painful by setting up its own unique network of alternative ‘motorway service areas’.
The Bank Holiday is traditionally one of the busiest weekends for holiday traffic. According to the Highways Agency Friday evening, Saturday lunchtime and ...
August 18th 2010
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The National Trust is opening Wimpole Home Farm for its tenth Tomato Festival on the 21st and 22nd August, allowing tomato enthusiasts to see, smell and taste over 50 different varieties of one of Britain's best loved fruits.
Varieties which are available for sampling will include 'orange strawberry', a heart-shaped, deep ...
August 10th 2010
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Although it got off to a late start, summer has arrived in Southern California and with it, the scorching temperatures that drive many to seek cooler alternatives for weekends and holidays. If your budget or schedule won’t allow for an island escape and you can’t stand facing the crowds at LA ...
July 29th 2010
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The first ever National Trust centre and shop for the outdoors has opened in Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, providing visitors with information to help them explore the surrounding Somerset countryside.
With not a tea towel or wooden duck in sight, visitors will be able to buy from a new outdoors product ...
July 21st 2010
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The National Trust has launched two new Top Trumps card games to help support the charitable work carried out by the Trust.
Everything from tanks to Transformers have featured in the Top Trumps card game so far, but now some of the country's historic houses are set to battle it out in ...
June 11th 2010
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Each and every summer, the emergency services are called to trails and walking spots across the country to aid walkers who are suffering from heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Leading discount outdoor clothing specialists, outdoorlook.co.uk, has launched their new safety guide – RASH. The guide simplifies a 4-point-plan which can be easily ...
June 10th 2010
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The National Trust has invited the public to attend one of the many events it has organised for Father's Day on the 20th of June.
The National Trust has pieced together a vast quantity of family days out ideas that have transformed into ideal Fathers Day events.
At Castle Drogo in Devon, the National ...
June 10th 2010
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The National Trust has announced and organised a selection of new events and activities to be enjoyed by families around the UK during the summer as part of its Food Glorious Food campaign.
Food Glorious Food is a National Trust campaign to celebrate and promote sustainably produced local, seasonal and home-grown ...
June 4th 2010
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Emirates' long term commitment to sustainability and the environment through its hotels and resorts portfolio has been rewarded with one of the most prestigious global awards in the travel and tourism industry.
Emirates Hotels & Resorts was honoured with the Conservation Award at the 2010 World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) ...
