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25 Feb 2003
One millionth visit to Coal Mining Museum
The National Coal Mining Museum for England has welcomed its one millionth visitor. Opened in 1988 as the Yorkshire Mining Museum and renamed in 1995, the museum received a Heritage Lottery grant of just over £4.5m in 2001. A further amount of nearly £2m was raised by partnership funding from English Heritage, Yorkshire Forward and local authorities and also a major fundraising campaign. Commercial
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21 Feb 2003
Liverpool gets its FACTs right
Liverpool's first purpose-built cultural project for over sixty years is opening tomorrow. FACT (Film, Art, Creative Technology) is part of the £110m redevelopment of the Ropewalks district of Liverpool and houses three cinemas and two galleries for exhibitions of film, video and new media. As well as providing an agency for the commissioning and presentation of film, video and new media art, the centre will
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21 Feb 2003
Moves to curb drowning abroad
Figures from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents reveal that at least 60 British nationals drown abroad each year. Peter Cornall, RoSPA Water and Leisure Manager, said: 'About eight of the drownings each year involve children, most of whom die in swimming pools in and around the Mediterranean - the most popular holiday destination for Britons.' RoSPA says people should seek advice about safety before
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21 Feb 2003
Springboard invites nominations for excellence
Springboard is inviting nominations for this year's Springboard Awards - recognising excellence for initiatives promoting careers, attracting people and best employment practice. The closing date is 14 March. www.springboarduk.org.uk
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21 Feb 2003
BITOA names new chief executive
The British Incoming Tour Operators Association has named Stephen Dowd as its new chief executive. He takes over from Richard Tobias this month.
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21 Feb 2003
TV explorers boost adventure holiday numbers
Television explorers such as Michael Palin have inspired more people to take exciting holidays in remote locations, according to a survey by the organisers of this year's Adventure Travel and Sports Show. Fifty adventure holiday operators were asked to provide information. Programmes such as Palin's Sahara had encouraged people to try somewhere new, according to the report. Despite basic conditions,
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20 Feb 2003
Heritage Centre at Brooklands Racetrack
DaimlerChrysler has submitted a planning application for a Heritage and Technology Centre at Brooklands racetrack in Weybridge, Surrey. The company says the plan for the 150-acre site, which has been presented to Elmbridge Borough Council, includes conservation initiatives, a 60-acre country park and flood protection measures that are part of its scheme to create a visitor experience for people wanting to learn about
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20 Feb 2003
Axess 4 All lift installed at The Discovery Museum
An Axess 4 All platform lift has been installed at The Discovery Museum in Newcastle upon Tyne to enable visitors in wheelchairs or with walking impediments easy access to the gangway built around the 100ft-long ship the Turbinia - the first vessel of its kind to be powered by a steam turbine. The lift is a custom built A3000, finished in two-tone grey and blue and provides users with a service to reach the gangway
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20 Feb 2003
Tourism threat to Antarctica
Tour operators to Antarctica are facing a clampdown after a dramatic rise in tourists visiting the continent. Governments and environmentalists fear that mass tourism is starting to ruin the world's last great wilderness, reports The Times. The growing popularity of adventurous and exotic holidays has more than tripled the number going to Antarctica from just 4,800 in 1991 to 15,325 in 2001. Tour operators
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20 Feb 2003
SMC Disability Equality training for museums
The Scottish Museums Council (SMC) is reminding museums and other public services that they must be ready to address the needs of a wide range of disabled visitors. Prior to the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) coming into effect next October (2004), the SMC is providing a course specific to museums and addressing the issues and problems that may be faced in complying with the DDA. The course will be held at
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19 Feb 2003
Museums & Heritage Award winners announced
The first ever Museums & Heritage Awards for Excellence have been launched to celebrate best practice across museums, galleries and heritage visitor attractions. Created by the Museums & Heritage Show in association with Attractions Management magazine, the 10 winning entries spanned the entire industry, rewarding both operators and suppliers. Overall Contribution by an Individual was presented to Loyd
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19 Feb 2003
Plans to extend The Deep
Hull's submarium, The Deep, has revealed plans for a £6m Phase 2 development. The new project includes covered queuing areas, a larger retail space, a doubling of the educational facilites and what is promised to be the world's biggest display on the twilight zone of the ocean. Cllr David Gemmell, chair of The Deep says the deciion on whether the project can proceed is in the hands of the funders but hopes a
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manufacture, storage & fulfilment,
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