12 MAY 2021

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Sneak peek at ’s ‘smart’ new Ram Trail Coming soon… the year of the Ram arrives in Derby later this month as part of a year-long, city- wide celebration of innovation and making, The Derby Ram Trail (27 May – 22 August 2021) will see a flock of five-foot high ram sculptures - celebrating the close association between the city and an ancient mythical beast - as a new free, walkable art sculpture trail. And a new smartphone ‘quest-like’ app will also guide users around the 30-piece trail. https://bit.ly/3bfS9Ke

LCT 7074 is ready for inspection It will soon be possible to visit the newest attraction in Portsmouth. The last landing craft of its kind, LCT 7074 LCT 7074, has been fully restored as the latest attraction at The D-Day Story museum, set to re-open 17 May on Southsea seafront. More than 800 were built for the D-Day landings, to transport vehicles and troops across the English Channel to Normandy. bit.ly/3nL4lHI

Celebratory summer event will shine a light on Hull’s creativity Creative Hull promises to be a weekend long celebration of all the creativity and culture that Hull has to offer. Set to take place from 16 -18 July, it’s being organised by Absolutely Cultured – a cultural delivery organisation, which evolved from Hull UK City of Culture 2017. Occupying disused shops and buildings, outdoor spaces, existing venues as well as digitally, it celebrates Hull’s culture, and the role it can play in shaping an optimistic future. https://bit.ly/3h5ZrEd

Walk, cycle, ride, drink, explore and discover Celebrate the ‘Great Outdoors’ with a packed programme of activities at the annual Walking East Festival, 11 - 19 September. Whether a walker, cyclist, horse rider, nature lover or history enthusiast, the festival showcases a huge range of activities over nine days - which will appeal to families, casual walkers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. https://bit.ly/3vKakQ7

Lincolnshire's ‘lost’ gardens adds more retail for 2021 Historic Easton Walled Gardens, which celebrates 20 years of restoration in 2021 after being abandoned to nature for half a century, now offers another retail outlet. Lochs & Fens Ltd, a local mother and daughter enterprise, opened this month in the revamped Courtyard, selling British made, eco-friendly homewares, stationery, candles and soaps. https://bit.ly/31pPmZS

Welcome Back To… Stoke-on-Trent & The Potteries With restrictions easing, destinations and attractions are now gearing-up to welcome back visitors safely. So, for when the time is right, here are a few new treats to welcome visitors back to Stoke- on-Trent & The Potteries - ranging from a stunning new, £6m Spitfire Gallery for The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, to a Sky Original movie The Colour Room filmed in Stoke-on-Trent about ceramic artist Clarice Cliff, played by PhoebeDynevor, of Bridgerton fame. https://bit.ly/3tXEQ8m

Simply Electric! Beaulieu in Brockenhurst, , will be staging its first ever Simply Electric event on May 23. Owners of electric vehicles are invited to drive into Beaulieu and park up within the museum parkland for what promises to be a superb day out for both electric vehicle owners and enthusiasts. Beaulieu, of course is home of the world-famous National Motor Museum. The ticket price also includes entry to all other Beaulieu attractions. https://bit.ly/33bbOXp

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