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Events in York - June 2003
A wide variety of events, many taking place at heritage properties, highlight the month of June in the historic city of York. Among the many events is a special guided walk on June 13 that gives visitors a chance to enter parts of York never open to the public.

National Trust Competition
Test your knowledge of National Trust properties in a new competition, and you could win £100 in Gift Vouchers to spend at National Trust Shops, in National Trust Restaurants or against the cost of a National Trust Cottage Holiday.

Travel by Vintage Bus to top Derbyshire Attractions
Visitors to north east Derbyshire are once again being offered the chance to travel in style to some of the most famous historic landmarks in Britain, on board a 1940s vintage bus.

Full details of the Bolsover-Hardwick Vintage Coach Service – operated by Cosy Coach Tours - are contained in a new-look leaflet, which also contains the timetable which will enable passengers to plan their visits to Chesterfield' famous twisted spire, Bolsover Castle, Hardwick Hall, and Hardstoft Herb Garden as well as numerous trails and walks along the way.

Free Entry to National Trust for Scotland Properties
Enjoy free entry to some of Scotland's national treasures on the last Sunday of May. The National Trust for Scotland is extending a National Invitation on Sunday 25th of May, throwing open its doors and waiving admissions for one day only.

New Guernsey Cycling Guide
The Guernsey Tourist Board has launched an updated edition of its popular cycling guide to the island. Entitled `Guernsey Cycle Tours', the booklet sets out 11 circular routes classified as either `gentle and rolling', or `up hill and down dale'.

English Heritage London Walks
From guided walks of the capital's most magnificent memorials and monuments to nature rambles around the ancient grounds of Kenwood House on the edge of Hampstead Heath, English Heritage offers a fascinating programme of historic walks in London this year.

London Barbican Concert
The Barbican Music Library, London, celebrates the centenary of the birth of Sir Lennox Berkely - and the Library's own 20th anniversary - in a special concert on Monday May 12th, 2003 at 7.30pm at St Giles' Church, Cripplegate, Barbican. The concert features Viola Sonata, Songs and Six Preludes for piano by Lennox Berkeley as well as pieces by Faure: Songs; Brahms: 2 Songs with viola, op.91; and Chopin: Ballade for piano no.4.

Rotherham Show 2003
Mark September 6 and 7 on your calendar. Those are the dates for this year's Rotherham Show (Yorkshire), described by the press as the biggest and best free show in the North of England. The Rotherham Show attracts more than 50,000 visitors every year.

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