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A WINTER WONDERL AND FESTIVE ATTRACTIONS SET TO RETURN
Winter Glow, the Midlands’ largest seasonal attraction, has announced a new six-year agreement with Three Counties Showground in Malvern, Worcestershire.
Winter Glow will return to Worcestershire this November with an exciting new mix of festive fun, including a brand new, immersive themed Light Trail. ‘A Christmas Odyssey’ will transport visitors on a journey to save Christmas, from the depths of ancient Atlantis to the fanciful shores of festive islands, adorned with shimmering lights and impressive features.
Three Counties Showground CEO Ken Nottage commented: “Winter Glow is now a much-loved festive event at Three Counties Showground and the new agreement will ensure that it has a permanent home here for the next six years, as it grows and develops its annual Christmas event in Malvern.”
Each element of Winter Glow is available to book separately, allowing
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St Mary’s Guildhall, located in the city’s historic Cathedral Quarter in Bayley Lane, has reopened seven days a week as a major visitor attraction after an extensive £6 million programme of restoration and refurbishment.
Coventry’s hidden national treasure - unveiled to the public for the first time this summer - offers families a day out which will bring alive 700 years of history with immersive virtual reality storytelling. New cutting-edge augmented reality software will take visitors on a digital tour around the beautiful building enabling them to experience 700 years of partying, power and propaganda virtually.
Widely recognised as one of the finest medieval guildhalls in the country, St Mary’s dates back to 1352 and miraculously survived the blitz of 1940 which devastated much of the city centre. It also boasts the stunning Coventry tapestry - which is over 500 years old and is thought to be the oldest tapestry still in its original place in Britain.
ACTOR READS WINNING STORY JAMES’ GREEN ADVENTURE
Nine-year-old James Peters from Rugeley has been announced as winner of Lichfield Festival’s children’s story writing competition.
His winning entry ‘Endless Journeys, Endless Adventures’ has been recorded by the actor, broadcaster and writer Stephen Fry.
In James’s winning story, a tin can dreams of the ‘endless adventures’ it might have through recycling.
James, who is a pupil at Hob Hill Primary School, Rugeley, said: “Wow! It’s so amazing to hear Stephen Fry reading my story. I couldn’t believe it! I hope my story makes people want to recycle more.”
Launched this year by Lichfield Festival as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, the competition challenged children to write an original short story on the theme of Green Journeys, real or imaginary, or to think about how they might change and save the world.
visitors to tailor their experience to create a unique day out. The new indoor winter market is free of charge to enter and pre-booking is not required. Booking is also not required for the fairground, although charges for rides will apply.
For further information about Winter Glow 2022, open from November 25 to January 2, see
www.winterglow.co.uk
Abi Moore, heritage and venue manager of St Mary’s Guildhall, said: “Children can dress up in period costumes and be wowed by the story of the tapestry and beautiful artwork as it literally unfolds before their eyes using new and innovative technology. Plus, they can get hands on with a range of fun activities and follow the special children’s trail to find angels and animals around the building.”
Damian Thantrey, director of Lichfield Festival, said: “James’s story stood out immediately when we read it: funny, engaging and with a clear ‘journey’ – not easy to do in such a short story. He was a clear winner for our panel and we are all thrilled for him, and hugely grateful to Stephen Fry for supporting both Lichfield Festival and the young writers in this way.”
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