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Britain: Full of quirky festivals. Some are steeped in tradition, having been celebrated in forgotten corners of the land for centuries. Others are more recent additions to the calendar. Most, however, are barmy, family-friendly events that cement the image of Britain as a nation of proud eccentrics. Here are some of the best. .

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Uncharted Territory, currently airing on BBC2, 6:30pm, weekdays, is an essential guide for anyone who has always dreamed of owning a property abroad but never thought they'd actually be able to afford it.

The first series took the temperature of some of our newer EU neighbours and unlikely parts of North Africa.

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ITV's award winning programme 'HOLIDAY SHOWDOWN' is back and is looking for families to take part

RDF Media, the producers of Faking It, are looking for families who go on working / conservation holidays to take part in the new series. Do you know or indeed are you that family?

If you've seen the show you will know that we offer families who enjoy a particular type of holiday the chance to share their passion and enthusiasm for this type of break with another family. In return that family will take them and their family on a holiday that they love.

Are you a family that enjoys spending your holiday time giving something back and not just sitting around? Are you passionate about environmental / conservation / humanitarian issues? The most important factor is that your family must love your holiday and be keen to share that passion with others.

Holiday Showdown is offering you a great opportunity to discover hidden talents and be challenged in a way that you would never have considered. It is truly a once in a lifetime experience.

If you know anyone suitable, are interested yourself or have any questions contact RDFMedia on email: holidayshowdown@rdfmedia.com or call them on 020 7751 7386.
 
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Tourism Concern:

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FESTIVALS THIS SUMMER!

MAKE POVERTY HISTORY – Edinburgh Saturday 2 JULY

RISE ANTI-RACISM FESTIVAL – London – Saturday 16 JULY

WOMAD FESTIVAL – Thursday 28, Friday 29, Saturday 30, Sunday 31 JULY

Have some fun helping us on our stalls at one of these events! If you are already planning to be at any of these festivals we’d like to ask if you could spare 3 hours or so to help out. We’ll have our photo exhibition and an exciting new communications campaign. Helping out on our stall is a fantastic opportunity to talk to people about your passion for more fairly traded tourism. And don’t worry about what you’ll be doing, we’ll fully brief you before your shift. Contact Tourism Concern for more info. Tel: +44 (0) 20 7133 3330 or info@tourismconcern.org.uk

 

 

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