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But visitors should not expect recreation at its snooker tables or in its ballroom

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But visitors should not expect recreation at its snooker tables or in its ballroom. In Exeter, the Grade II* former Benedictine St Nicholas Priory, dating from the 11th century and usually closed to the public, will open up its refectory for the first time.The Holy Jesus Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne will reveal its 15th-century dungeon. The Blackpool Grand Theatre, where stars from Ken Dodd to Noel Coward have appeared, will give backstage tours. And a Masonic hall in Somerset will be opened up.Back in Yorkshire, an antidote to the serenity of the Leeds Club is provided at the Park Hill Flats in Sheffield. What might seem a dire example of brutalist 1960s architecture is now England's biggest listed building (Grade II) and will be open to all.More conventional venues for an event that attracted a total of 800,000 people last year include Temple Church in Bristol, a remarkable 15th- century edifice famous for its gravity-defying leaning tower, which survived the Blitz.The open days, organised by the Civic Trust and funded by English Heritage, take place from 13 to 16 September. London has its own Open Days on 22 and 23 September and there are similar events this month in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.. A vicar who was sacked because of claims of sexual harassment faced allegations yesterday that he made a passionate pass at the chief executive of the local tourist board and "mesmerised" a parishioner with his legs.

"I gave her a hug and then she went out to make a cup of tea," he told the hearing.Mr Johnson said it had been alleged that Mr Browntried to kiss Mrs Collier "passionately" and tried to "put your tongue in her mouth"."It didn't happen," said Mr Brown, who also denied following Mrs Collier to a bathroom and trying to kiss her.Jean Proud, a parishioner, claimed she was "mesmerised" by Mr Brown's legs as he pressed against her on a sofa in the vicarage. Mr Brown said: "I remember the occasion but I don't remember her being mesmerised by my legs. I'm 6ft 3in with long legs, the couch was small."Mr Brown's licence was revoked last September because of allegations of sexual harassment, intimidating behaviour, mental abuse and financial irregularities.His appeal was told Mr Brown allegedly hugged and tried to kiss Pauline Kelly, a parishioner, as he sat on a couch with her. He denied it, adding: "I may have given her a hug as I left, as I do with lots of people, but I certainly did not have it in my mind to kiss her." The case continues.. Precisely one year from the moment the first plane hit the World Trade Centre, Britain will fall silent in tribute. "Airline staff would particularly like to take the opportunity to remember colleagues but it's up to individual airlines to decide what to do during the minute's silence," a BAA spokesman said.Many City firms will have personal reasons for memorials next Wednesday. Cantor Fitzgerald – which lost 658 of its workers when the north tower collapsed – will be sending staff to the St Paul's service as well as holding a private commemoration at the company headquarters.

Lee Amities, the president and chief executive in London, said: "I think we want to be by ourselves, for the staff to remember their colleagues.". Guide Dogs for the Blind announced drastic cuts yesterday with the closure of all its residential centres and the threat of 150 redundancies. "It is imperative that we keep pace with the changing needs of our service users whilst also securing our long-term financial future," said Geraldine Peacock, the association's chief executive.The association said it would introduce the district teams as its centres were phased out over the next two years.There will be a 90-day consultation period before the job losses are finalised. The cuts are expected to be among domestic cleaning, catering, administration, maintenance and kennel staff. Guide Dogs is solely dependent on donations and legacies and forecasts show that such income will decline.

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