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events for 04/08/2008

Holmes and the Ripper by Brian Clements - 07:30PM 04/08/2008
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 SCHOOL: Contemporary World Music - 10:00AM 04/08/2008
location - Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park, Nottingham
For ages 12+ Round the world in 5 days, with music as your guide! Indian tabla, steel pans, darabuka drumming, a cappella singing, beat-boxing and samba drumming. £60


Make a Kite - 02:30AM 04/08/2008
location - EcoHouse, Western Park, Hinckley Road, Leicester LE3 6HX
Make a kite from reused materials and fly it in Western Park. Free event
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Garden Art - 02:30PM 04/08/2008
location - Pickford’s House Museum, Derby
Join artist Diane Kane on Monday afternoons for a series of art workshops based in the gardens of Pickford’s House. Pickford’s House Museum. Suitable for all. No need to book, just drop in. Free of charge.


Summer School - Fashion - 10:30AM 04/08/2008
location - Nottingham Trent University City Campus, Nottingham
This opportunity combines an exciting and challenging range of activities including: trend spotting, and fashion styling, how students learn to design, designing your own design portfolio, creating fashion ’story boards’ using photoshop software, working on a professional tailors stands to create garment designs, fashion drawing and illustration workshops, styling a photo shoots and designing a magazine fashion spread featuring your design. £250 please contact for details of free places on this course


Team Read Summer Reading Challenge - 02:30PM 04/08/2008
location - Bakersfields Library, Watson Avenue, Nottingham
Don’t just sit there - get reading! Check out your local library and take up the Summer reading Challenge: Read 6 books this summer, Collect stickers and rewards, Receive a medal and certificate, Fun activities for children of all ages. Join us today at Bakersfield Library for stories, crafts and some special guest too! Ask your local library staff for details on activities and how to get involved in Team Read.
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Puppet Show Time - 11:00AM 04/08/2008
location - The Guildhall, Leicester
Help us put on the best puppet shows in Leicester this summer! Bring the puppets you made at Newarke Houses on 23rd July, or your own from home, or make a simple puppet on the day to join in the fun. Help the puppeteer make up the play, make some pieces for the scenery and take part in putting on the shows. The puppets will lead us on a merry dance with quizzes and trails around the museum. £1.50 for activities.