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Win prizes galore in the latest Events Guide!
Posted on 28/09/09
Community Services
Win tickets to see Peter Pan at The Curve, £25 in a fun ‘numbers’ quiz, an Ecobutton energy saving device or shopping vouchers in the latest issue of the fantastic, free Leicestershire Events Guide. This handy 64 page guide is packed with 100s of fun and fascinating activities - many are FREE – and perfect for planning what to do over half-term and the forthcoming months!
Find out about a new local treasure! The newly refurbished Harborough Museum, complete with the exciting Hallaton Treasure Gallery, is now open with treasure themed events for all ages.
See new museum exhibitions including ‘In Sheep’s Clothing’ in Snibston’s Fashion Gallery, the Slums of Leicester at the Record Office, art and photography exhibitions at Charnwood and Harborough Museum.
Join in King Richard III’s birthday celebrations at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park. Celebrate the forthcoming seasonal festivities, which include spooky Halloween walks, fantastic firework displays, Christmas shopping with a difference, art and craft events, live performances and, of course, visits from Santa.
Plan exciting days out for all the family, including Hands on Tudors and Apple Day at Donington le Heath Manor House, explore outdoors on one of the educational guided walks or a volunteering conservation day! Become a nature detective in the Events Guide seasonal wildlife watch, or perhaps learn some new countryside and environmental skills in one of the many outdoor activities on offer.
This year’s Family Learning Festival serves up a FEAST of fun activities in libraries across the county with a chance for families to win a fabulous Wii FIT!
Preview this season’s new bestsellers and DVD releases coming to County libraries in the autumn. Find out about the Big Switch Off and how you can join in to create a mass impact and help save money, energy and the environment!
So, why not check out the new Events Guide, see what’s on offer and start planning how to make your autumn and winter more interesting? The guide is available from libraries, museums, country parks and Tourist Information Centres. Plus, you can request a copy by completing an online form at www.leics.gov.uk/requestform, calling 0116 305 6988, emailing eventsguide@leics.gov.uk or download a copy from www.leics.gov.uk/events
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