Monthly Archives: July 2014

Partial sale for Grade II-listed former university building

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A Grade II-listed former university building is set to undergo a partial sell off as the current owner seeks to claw back funds spent on refurbishments. The University of Central Lancashire sold the Harris Institute in Avenham, Lancashire to multi millionaire Yousuf Bhailok in an auction in June 2009. He paid £300,000 for the property. The Harris, originally built in 1846-49, has recently been opened for use as an Islamic Read more [...]

Locals urged to speak out against demolition of historic Kimberley Brewery …

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Comments (0) CAMPAIGNERS are urging residents to speak out against development plans which they say could see “history wiped out by a wrecking ball”. Kimberley’s brewery site has been earmarked for development and plans for 130 homes and apartments on the site have now been submitted. But locals have raised concerns that some of the site’s most significant parts will be demolished. The Save Our Read more [...]

Today at the Buxton Festival & Fringe – Thursday July 24

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Listings for the Buxton Festival and Buxton Festival Fringe for Thursday July 24. DAILY EVENTSDuring opening hours (closed Mondays) DERBYSHIRE OPEN 2014: Buxton Museum Art Gallery (7) (VA)During opening hours (closed Mondays) TAKEN FROM THE LANDSCAPE: Kate Pheasey (7) (VA)Daily 10:30am to 5:30pm WITHIN THE FRINGE: Buxton High Peak Artists (86) (VA)Daily (except July 25-27) 10:30am to 5:30pm SQUARE ROOTS: The Green Man Gallery (86) (VA)Daily (except July 9-11) 9:30am Read more [...]

Portland restaurant and bar events — Week of 7/23 – 7/29

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Find out what food events are happening this week: 7th Annual Concours de Tartes aux Fruits: On Aug. 7 from 5:30 - 7 p.m., the Multnomah Athletic Club will be hosting the 7th annual Concours de Tartes aux Fruits with the Alliance Francaise of Portland and the Oregon Culinary Institute. Guests will enjoy a sampling of tarts, sparkling wines, Lillet aperitif wines, as well as French cheeses and charcuterie. Members of the Alliance Française of Portland or the MAC should reserve with the organization Read more [...]

Legendary Texas ranch listed for $9.5 million

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A massive and historic ranch located in Lago Vista on the outskirts of Austin is up for sale and can be yours for $9.5 million. Edgewater Ranch overlooks Lake Travis and the Texas Hill Country. It is about 30 miles northwest of Austin on about 109.45 acres. The ranch used to belong to legendary Texan Red Adair, a oil well firefighter. The 1968 film "Hellfighters" was loosely based on his life, and John Wayne played the character depicting Adair. According to Austin Read more [...]

Private B.C. Island, Houses Listed For Sleek $4 Million (PHOTOS)

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Talk about privacy.A small B.C. island is on sale for the first time in more than two decades and could be yours for a sleek $4 million.Lamb Island is located two hours from downtown Vancouver and only 20 minutes from the town of Sechelt.The one-acre private island is about 500 feet from the shore and is accessed by a pontoon boat that is included in the sale; you'll also get a private dock on the mainland.The main house is 2,365 sq.-ft. with three bedrooms, Read more [...]