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The biggest ever programme of events around Leicestershire and Rutland has been organised to celebrate National Archaeology Week from 12th to 20th July.
The programme for Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology Week is now available from libraries, museums and on the internet. This year’s programme is packed with events around the two counties that will reveal a huge amount of local history. Main events include ‘The Romans Revealed’ at Jewry Wall Museum on Saturday 12th, ‘Dark Age Donington’ at Donington le Heath Manor House on Sunday 13th, and ‘Step Back in Time’ at Beacon Hill on Sunday 20th, but there will also be guided walks at Grace Dieu Priory, Burrough Hill, Belton, Great Bowden, Papillon Hall and the Welland Valley; talks at Charnwood Museum, Bosworth Battlefield Centre,Melton Carnegie Museum, Donington le Heath Manor House,Hinckley Museum,: site open days at Swannington and Hinckley; and displays and events at Ashby Museum, Rutland County Museum, The Old Rectory Museum Loughborough, Great Easton and Hallaton. In all there will be 27 events.
Mr Ernie White, Lead Member for Community Services , said “This is a real partnership with the County, City, Rutland and all the main archaeological groups in the two counties involved in planning and executing the week, which is part of National Archaeology Week co-ordinated by the Council for British Archaeology. I am delighted that, once again, the Week is bigger and better than ever and we hope this will encourage more people to join local groups and get involved in local archaeology ”
Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology Week runs from July 12th to the 20th. Leaflets are available at libraries, museums and tourist information centres or on the net at www.leics.gov.uk/leicestershire_archaeology_week.
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| Appeal following assault in Melton Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of an assault on a woman in Melton. The incident happened at around 12.... 17 Jun 2009 Appeal following assault in Melton |
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| Community Services 16 June 2009 Farmers fined 14,000 for moving sheep illegally Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards Service has prosecuted two Leicestershire farmers for failing to comply with a prohibition notice previously issued to them about moving their sheep. Thomas Geoffrey Skinner and Joseph David Skinner trading as the Skinner Brothers of Hazeltongue Farm, Holwell, Leicestershire were each fined 7,000 plus costs of 187.... 16 Jun 2009 Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally |
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| It has been announced this week that the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded 969,000 to Leicestershire County Council?s Environment and Heritage Services to develop the Melton Carnegie Museum.... 10 Apr 2008 Melton Carnegie Museum |
Museums in Loughborough, Charnwood and the rest of Leicestershire | |
| Figures just released show that children in school groups visiting all the museum sites have increased by well over 20% compared to the same period in the previous year.... 11 May 2008 Museums in Loughborough, Charnwood and the rest of Leicestershire |
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| Donington le Heath Manor House is looking forward to a season of open air theatre performances starting with A Midsummer Night?s Dream. ... 21 May 2008 Open Air Theatre at Donington le Heath Manor House |
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| Donington le Heath Manor House is gearing up for a summer of informative fun with events, holiday activities, theatre and music to look forward to.... 10 Jun 2008 Summer is coming at Donington le Heath |
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Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally | |
| Community Services 16 June 2009 Farmers fined 14,000 for moving sheep illegally Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards Service has prosecuted two Leicestershire farmers for failing to comply with a prohibition notice previously issued to them about moving their sheep. Thomas Geoffrey Skinner and Joseph David Skinner trading as the Skinner Brothers of Hazeltongue Farm, Holwell, Leicestershire were each fined 7,000 plus costs of 187.... 16 Jun 2009 Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally |
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| Appeal following assault in Melton Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of an assault on a woman in Melton. The incident happened at around 12.... 17 Jun 2009 Appeal following assault in Melton |
Austin powers into town to open new children's centre | |
| 16 June 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre Rugby legend Austin Healey is getting ready to waltz into Melton to open a new children s centre. The Leicester Tigers and England star, also famed for his foxtrot after an appearance on last year s Strictly Come Dancing TV show, will cut the ribbon at Fairmead Children s Centre, in Drummond Walk, on Thursday, June 25.... 18 Jun 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre |
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| It will be a cavalcade of memories at the Great Central Railway this weekend (17th / 18th May) as a special gala event recreates the sights and sounds of four decades ago. Star of the show will be BR Standard 7, Oliver Cromwell which hauled Britain s last steam train back in 1968.... 14 May 2008 Great Central Railway |
Stop for the lollipop - it's the law | |
| Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 5 June 2009 Stop for the lollipop - it's the law Photo opportunity Drivers are being reminded that is it the law to stop for a school crossing patrol. New signs with the message Stop for the Lollipop, it s the law will go up around the county in the coming weeks.... 06 Jun 2009 Stop for the lollipop - it's the law |
Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally | |
| Community Services 16 June 2009 Farmers fined 14,000 for moving sheep illegally Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards Service has prosecuted two Leicestershire farmers for failing to comply with a prohibition notice previously issued to them about moving their sheep. Thomas Geoffrey Skinner and Joseph David Skinner trading as the Skinner Brothers of Hazeltongue Farm, Holwell, Leicestershire were each fined 7,000 plus costs of 187.... 16 Jun 2009 Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally |
Appeal following assault in Melton | |
| Appeal following assault in Melton Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of an assault on a woman in Melton. The incident happened at around 12.... 17 Jun 2009 Appeal following assault in Melton |
Austin powers into town to open new children's centre | |
| 16 June 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre Rugby legend Austin Healey is getting ready to waltz into Melton to open a new children s centre. The Leicester Tigers and England star, also famed for his foxtrot after an appearance on last year s Strictly Come Dancing TV show, will cut the ribbon at Fairmead Children s Centre, in Drummond Walk, on Thursday, June 25.... 18 Jun 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre |