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events for 08/08/2008

Holmes and the Ripper by Brian Clements - 07:30PM 08/08/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
London 1888. The Ripper stalks the streets of Whitechapel: putting the fear in the hearts of the people, but how much longer can the Ripper's reign of terror continue now that Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watsion have become involved in one of the most notoriously grisly periods in London's history?


Summer Sundae Weekender - 12:30PM 08/08/2008
location - De Montfort Hall, Leicester
Starting in 2001 as a one day, two stage event, Summer Sundae Weekender has rapidly grown into a three day national, multi award-winning (Best Small Festival 2006, Red Kite Award 2007) Festival. Get the scoop - visit the festival website for full details and latest line-up additions. Sign up to receive email updates for all the news!
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Baking for Little'un's - 10:30AM 08/08/2008
location - Green's Windmill, Snienton, Nottingham
Hands on cookery sessions for children aged 3-6 years, using Green’s Mill organic flour. Book now on 0115 915 6878 £2.50 per session


Tony’s Terrific Toy Workshop - 10:30AM 08/08/2008
location - Pickford’s House Museum, Derby
Join us every Friday to create a magical selection of classic and modern toys from scraps and rubbish. From doll’s house furniture to model trucks - something for children of all tastes. Pickford’s House Museum. Suitable for all. No need to book, just drop in. Free of charge


AmeCon - 12:00PM 08/08/2008
location - Leicester University, Leicester
AmeCon is the largest convention in the United Kingdom dedicated to the celebration of Japanese animation, comics and culture. Following some successful one-day events, several committee members of the Leicester Anime and Manga Club (LANMA - http://www.lanma.org.uk) decided to run a small, residential event in 2004. This event, through no fault of their own, became the largest anime convention to be hosted in the British Isles at that time. In 2006, AmeCon moved from Oldby to the main University of Leicester Campus and has been hosted there ever since. In the following years, we've introduced various events to almost 1300 attendees, including the Cosplay Triathlon and the UK's first convention-based cosplay ball. Since moving to the main campus, AmeCon has continued to build upon its previous events, and this year is no exception AmeCon 2008 will be running between 8-10 August 2008. You can find out further information on the website, or register today on the forum to discuss the convention or anime/manga fandom in general, ask questions or make suggestions for the convention. With that said, we hope you enjoy the website and hope to see you in August 2008. See you there ^_^


Nike Midnight Madness - 06:00PM 08/08/2008
location - Yard Gallery, Wollaton Hall, Nottingham
This is a must attend event for anyone that is a player or fan of basketball with some of the best basketball players and coaches touching down in Nottingham. The event is expected to be massively attended by players from all over the UK and is an unique opportunity to test your game with some of the best and if you are a fan, to witness some truly great performances normally seen on the internet. The road shows will cater for all ages and starts with a basketball clinic from 10am - 12pm for 8 - 16 year olds and for the first time there will be a female only section!
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Riddles of the Sphinx - 11:00AM 08/08/2008
location - Jewry Wall Museum, Leicester
Why did most sphinxes have the head of a king? Who were the Pharaohs? Find out about Egyptian kingship and government and see objects that have never been on display. Take part in activities that are so much fun, you’ll never know they fit in with the National Curriculum! £1.50 for activities.