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Broadcaster Chris Evans has confirmed the dates and venues for his latest two CarFest festivals in 2014. Performing to millions of avid listeners on his award-winning BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show, Evans announced that next summer's CarFest North will be held at Oulton Park in Cheshire from 1st - 3rd August, with CarFest South taking place three weeks later at Laverstoke Park Farm near Basingstoke in Hampshire over the 22nd - 24th August Bank Holiday weekend 2014.

Taking place from 13th - 17th November 2013 at Earls Court, the Ideal Home Show at Christmas is the ultimate shopping experience, where you can find everything on your Christmas list all under one roof. Plus enjoy festive entertainment, including a spectacular Christmas Ice Rink! With over 650 exhibitors across seven sections including; Interiors & Home Accessories, Food & Drink sponsored by Regina, Home Improvements & Outdoor Living, Fashion & Beauty, Technology & Gadgets and Gifts, this is the biggest home show at Christmas and one not to be missed.

Following on from our previous blog post, we continue with our search for alternative and unusual gift ideas - and the Country Living Magazine Christmas Fairs have certainly produced a plethora of products that would be perfect for presents. With two more fairs planned for the end of November, book your tickets now to guarantee your place.

The Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair London gave visitors the chance to soak up the magic of the festive season, enjoy a great day's shopping and leave with a hoard of heavenly gifts. The Fair brought together hundreds of exhibitors from all over the UK in a festive extravaganza of quality and craftsmanship, giving visitors a chance to get inspiration for the festive season ahead. And if you missed it - the next stop is Glasgow, before Harrogate sees in the start of Advent.

After the success of the 1940's Festival in June, which saw tens of thousands of visitors come to Brighouse, the town will be turning back the clock even further this month with a Victorian Christmas Festival. Starting on Saturday 30th November 2013 with the switch-on of the town's Christmas lights and one of Brighouse's famous food and craft markets, this time stretching over two days with more stalls than even before, the Festival will continue throughout December.

Research into what scares the living daylights out of us Brits unearths our most bizarre fears. The survey commissioned by visitor attraction, Ripley's Believe It or Not! London reveals that our strangest phobias are being the last survivor on earth, the TV breaking and clowns. Whilst the nation's biggest fears are the more expected creepy crawlies, life-changing events and scary beasts, some of the more unusual fears that get our heart rate racing and set our nerves on edge include balloons popping, feet and men with beards.