Has Richard III left you wanting to know more about history?

 

Youngsters fascinated by the unfolding story of Richard III can grab a handle on history as part of a week-long programme of half-term activities being run by Leicestershire County Council.

 

Events lined up in the county this weekend and all next week include a fun event based around the Horrible Histories series as well as a chance for children to have a go at medieval sports and games.

 

Saturday, February 23 is also confirmed as the rescheduled date for Coal Play, the spectacular light and sound show at Snibston which had to be postponed last month because of the weather.

 

The nationally-important colliery building will be illuminated in a similar fashion to Buckingham Palace during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

 

Councillor Dave Houseman, lead member for adults and communities, said: “There has been a terrific interest in the confirmation that the bones found in Leicester are those of Richard III and it is likely to attract a new young audience. We have a packed programme during half-term and there is plenty of variety for all the family.”

 

Here’s a run-down of the half-term programme:

 

Until April 14: Amazing Plants, Charnwood Museum.

 

Saturday, February 9 to Saturday, February 23: Half-term gallery trail, Melton Carnegie Museum.

 

Saturday, February 9 to Sunday, February 24: Hearts and Flowers, Valentine-themed gallery game, Charnwood Museum.

 

Sunday, February 10: Wind in the Willows, Wigston Magna Library.

 

Tuesday, February 12: Rainforest Mobiles, part of Amazing Plants exhibition, Charnwood Museum; Tudor Toys and Games, Melton Carnegie Museum; Bring on the Wild Things, based on the Maurice Sendak book, Coalville Library and Groby Library; Year of the Snake event, Shepshed Library; LOL (Laugh Out Loud), Ashby Library and Measham Library; Harry Potter Magical Mayhem, Kirby Muxloe Library.

 

Wednesday, February 13: Harry Potter Magical Mayhem, Oadby Library; Horrible half-term fun, Hinckley Library; LOL at Castle Donington Library; Pirates Ahoy!, Melton Library.

 

Thursday, February 14: Hearty Arty Hats, Charnwood Museum; Half-term activities, Melton Carnegie  Museum; Year of the Snake event, Birstall Library and Anstey Library; Horrible half-term fun, Earl Shilton Library; Pirates Ahoy!, Lutterworth Library; Valentine Crafts, Donington-le-Heath Manor House.

 

Friday, February 15: Pirates Ahoy!, Fleckney Library

 

For more details on all the half-term activities, visit:

 

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