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by ANNA SMITH
EVENT
Defender Burghley Horse Trials
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Horses for courses Enjoy cross-country and showjumping at Burghley Horse Trials
STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE 5-8 September burghley-horse.co.ukTop equestrian talent will be on display at this prestigious sporting event, where world-class eventing meets an extensive shopping village. Riders compete in dressage, showjumping and cross-country, while over 500 trade stands offer clothing, furniture, kitchenware and more. New for this year are bookable walks of the cross-country course, accompanied by top riders, and the Avebury Restaurant, where spectators can book a table for lunch and take a break from their day.
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Michael Palin: There and Back – The Diary Tour
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ON TOUR 15 September-15 October themichaelpalin.comAs Michael Palin publishes the fourth volume of his diary, the author and comedy legend brings his stories to life on stage, visiting 13 venues. The 81-year-old looks back at life between 1999 and 2009, when he presented a series of travel shows and documentaries, his family grew, and he became Royal Geographical Society president. By the end, he has reached the retirement age of 65. His reflections will be accompanied by photos and videos.