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		<title>A History of Leicestershire in 100 Objects!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:29:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A total of 100 iconic and historical objects are to be chosen to tell the history of Leicestershire and its place in the world.
The initiative builds on the immediate success of the BBC and British Museum’s A History of the World and will see Leicestershire County Council and partners launching more objects for the county, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=leicestershiremuseums.wordpress.com&blog=6312537&post=1180&subd=leicestershiremuseums&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>The latest Leicestershire Events Guide flies in!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get your hands on the latest spring issue of the Leicestershire Events Guide, now available at outlets across Leicester and Leicestershire.
The free family entertainment guide, put together by Leicestershire County Council, is packed with 100s of fun and fascinating activities in county museums, country parks and libraries – and many of the events are free. [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=leicestershiremuseums.wordpress.com&blog=6312537&post=1170&subd=leicestershiremuseums&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Social Media becomes more engaging!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:06:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Social media websites like Twitter, Facebook and online blogs are allowing people to engage more with Leicestershire libraries and museums. People are increasingly using social media to keep up to date about news and events happening in libraries and museums across the county. The trend is definitely growing for two way communication!
Fans, followers and ‘virtual [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=leicestershiremuseums.wordpress.com&blog=6312537&post=1165&subd=leicestershiremuseums&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Patterns at Melton Museum!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:44:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A free event for pre school children will be taking place at Melton Carnegie Museum on Wednesday 27th January 2010.
Inspired by current temporary exhibitions at the museum this craft based activity will encourage younger visitors to explore a world of colour and pattern.
A museum spokesperson said :-
&#8220;This is an excellent opportunity for carers and very [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=leicestershiremuseums.wordpress.com&blog=6312537&post=1158&subd=leicestershiremuseums&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>“Stress Free Christmas Activities”</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:16:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why not take a relaxing break at this hectic time of year and visit your local museum for some great exhibitions and more besides.
Melton Carnegie Museum
Has the amazing Royal Photographic Society’s Distinction Panel Members’ Exhibition on until 14th March, a free exhibition featuring works by internationally renown photographers. The museum which is free is open [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=leicestershiremuseums.wordpress.com&blog=6312537&post=1105&subd=leicestershiremuseums&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Melton Museum re-opens with some sparkle!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:27:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Saturday 12th December 2009 Melton Carnegie Museum partially re-opens with seasonal activities and a stunning new photographic exhibition.
Children are invited to come and enjoy some Christmas crafts with lots of glitter and glue guaranteed. Just drop in between 10am and 12noon or 2pm and 4pm. The activities are suitable for children aged 5 – [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=leicestershiremuseums.wordpress.com&blog=6312537&post=1078&subd=leicestershiremuseums&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Archaeologists discover Stone Age weapons factory near Melton!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:32:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Archaeologists have discovered a Mesolithic Stone Age weapons factory on a building site near Melton in Leicestershire.
Thousands of tiny pieces of flint remained hidden and preserved by layers of soil for 10,000 years until property developers started excavations for a new housing estate.
Dr Patrick Clay and his team from the University of Leicester Archaeology Service [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=leicestershiremuseums.wordpress.com&blog=6312537&post=1018&subd=leicestershiremuseums&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Construction Crazy at Melton Museum!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:23:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Melton Carnegie Museum is celebrating the completion of the building phase of it’s exciting new development with great half term activities for children.
The theme for the workshop is building and children are invited to come and have a go at various construction related activities. There will also be an opportunity to make some decorations for [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=leicestershiremuseums.wordpress.com&blog=6312537&post=978&subd=leicestershiremuseums&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Melton&#8217;s Room Naming Competition!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:25:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Melton Carnegie Museum’s new Community Room needs a name!
Why not suggest one and you could win £25?
The new room will be multi-functional and used by local groups, for exhibitions and educational purposes.
Post your suggestion and contact details to:
Marketing,
Room 409,
County Hall,
Glenfield,
Leicester
LE3 8TD
or email to eventsguide@leics.gov.uk with Community Room in the subject line.
Deadline for entries is Monday [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=leicestershiremuseums.wordpress.com&blog=6312537&post=930&subd=leicestershiremuseums&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Cash boost for volunteer historians at Melton Museum!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:51:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Volunteer historians have had a boost after Melton Carnegie Museum was granted nearly £5,000 to develop workshops to help expand their skills.
The money will enable Melton borough residents with a passion for uncovering the past to acquire and develop the know-how to help them create, expand or research local history records.
These records will be available [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=leicestershiremuseums.wordpress.com&blog=6312537&post=927&subd=leicestershiremuseums&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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