Information on Leicestershire
News Index
2012
May 2012Apr 2012
Mar 2012
Feb 2012
Jan 2012
2011
Dec 2011Nov 2011
Oct 2011
Sep 2011
Aug 2011
Jul 2011
Jun 2011
May 2011
Apr 2011
Mar 2011
Feb 2011
Jan 2011
2010
Dec 2010Nov 2010
Oct 2010
Sep 2010
Aug 2010
Jul 2010
Jun 2010
May 2010
Apr 2010
Mar 2010
Feb 2010
Jan 2010
2009
Dec 2009Nov 2009
Oct 2009
Sep 2009
Aug 2009
Jul 2009
Jun 2009
May 2009
Apr 2009
Mar 2009
Feb 2009
Jan 2009
2008
Dec 2008Nov 2008
Oct 2008
Sep 2008
Aug 2008
Jul 2008
Jun 2008
May 2008
Apr 2008
Community Services
People gripped by the BBC's dramatisation of The Diary of Anne Frank can find out more at a special exhibition on her short but inspirational life coming to Snibston Discovery Museum.
The dramatic, multimedia 'Anne Frank + You’ will coincide with what would have been Anne’s 80th birthday and residents are being urged to make sure they experience it.
The exhibition is in two parts - contemporary and historical and includes a replica of Anne’s bedroom and the ‘Holocaust Tunnel’ plus a photo album featuring pictures of Anne and her sister Margot and replica artefacts.
People can also take an interactive virtual tour of the Secret Annexe in Amsterdam where the Frank family hid for over two years and explore bright and colourful contemporary panels displaying audio-visual material.
The dramatisation of Anne Frank's diary is being shown each night this week on BBC 1.
The Anne Frank Trust UK , who are staging the exhibition at Snibston in June, uses the power of Anne Frank’s life and diary to challenge prejudice and reduce hatred by encouraging people to embrace positive attitudes, responsibility and respect for others.
For more information on the 'Anne Frank + You' exhibition at Snibston Discovery Museum, contact Carolyn Abel, Curator on 01530 278 3468.
For Snibston events and exhibition information call 01530 278 444 or email snibston@leics.gov.uk
Keep an eye on Snibston's website for details at www.snibston.com, visit www.annefrank.org.uk or call the Anne Frank Trust on 020 7284 5858
Notes
The Anne Frank Trust uses its travelling exhibitions to reach communities across the country. It runs ground breaking intensive schools programmes in many regions nationwide. It has a national prison tour, taking an exhibition, workshops and educational materials to up to four prisons a month.
The Trust delivers the Anne Frank Awards, recognising educators and young people who have made positive differences to the lives of others in the spirit of Anne Frank. It runs Ann Frank Day, competitions and corporate responsibility events.
For more information call 020 7284 5858 or visit: www.annefrank.org.uk
Snibston Marketing Department
0116 305 3443
khall@leics.gov.uk
www.snibston.com
BBC 1 Dramatisation: The Diary of Anne Frank.
Tamsin Greig, Lesley Sharp and Ellie Kendrick star in the BBC adaptation of The Diary Of Anne Frank. Shown in five episodes on consecutive nights, the drama started on Monday 5 January 2009 on BBC1
The rights to The Diary Of Anne Frank rarely become available. The BBC and Darlow Smithson Productions have worked closely with the Anne Frank-Fonds, the charitable foundation promoting social and cultural projects in the spirit of Anne Frank, to ensure complete authenticity for the drama.
Anne started to write her diary on her 13th birthday in June 1942, just two weeks before she and her family were forced to go into hiding in Nazi occupied Holland.
Written from the cramped conditions of an annex in her father's spice warehouse, Anne's poignant, feisty and often funny account of her life over a two-year period has become the most widely read piece of non-fiction - apart from the Bible.
She writes more and more in her birthday diary, detailing life in the annex and her feelings about her companions.
Anne is played by actress Ellie Kendrick; Anne's father by Iain Glen (Kingdom Of Heaven); and mother by Tamsin Greig (Love Soup).
Felicity Jones (Northanger Abbey) plays Anne's sister. Ron Cook (Hot Fuzz) and Lesley Sharp (Clocking Off) play Mr and Mrs Van Daan; with Kate Ashfield (Secret Smile) as Miep and Nicholas Farrell (Talk To Me) as Mr Dussel.
The adaptation is by Deborah Moggach, whose screenplay for the film version of Pride and Prejudice was nominated for a BAFTA. The series is directed by Jon Jones and produced by Elinor Day
Latest News
Keep your home secure and enjoy the summer | |
|---|---|
![]() | Keep your home secure and enjoy the summerSummer burglary campaign adviceAs the weather warms up Leicestershire Police is reminding residents to secure their windows and doors every time they leave their homes. The force is launching a summer campaign to help prevent an increase in burglaries across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.... 25 May 2012 Keep your home secure and enjoy the summer |
Jewellery stolen in robbery on Launde Road | |
![]() | Jewellery stolen in robbery on Launde RoadOfficers are appealing for witnesses following a robbery on Launde Road, Oadby. The incident took place on Tuesday, May 8 at around 3pm.... 25 May 2012 Jewellery stolen in robbery on Launde Road |
'Protect your gold leaflets issued in Leicester | |
![]() | 'Protect your gold leaflets issued in LeicesterAdvice leaflet issuedAdvice leaflets will be distributed in Leicester this weekend urging residents to protect your gold. The leaflets - which contain crime prevention tips and urge residents to report any suspicious activity - are being pushed through letterboxes and handed out in places of worship and community centres to raise awareness of a recent rise in burglaries in which Asian gold jewellery has been targeted.... 25 May 2012 'Protect your gold leaflets issued in Leicester |
New technology boosts independence | |
![]() | Adults & Communities24 May 2012New technology boosts independenceCutting edge technology provided by the county council is helping people to stay in their own homes, giving peace of mind to their relatives. Maisie Walker from Shepshed is enjoying her freedom again, despite epilepsy, thanks to Leicestershire County Council.... 24 May 2012 New technology boosts independence |
Businesses to benefit from successful transport bid | |
![]() | Environment & Transport24 May 2012Businesses to benefit from successful transport bid Leicestershire County Council has today learned it has been successful in a bid for 4m to boost sustainable transport. The Government cash will benefit businesses and residents, primarily in and around Loughborough and Coalville, by funding schemes designed to alleviate congestion, boost the local economy and reduce carbon.... 24 May 2012 Businesses to benefit from successful transport bid |
Related News
'Anne Frank + You' at Snibston | |
|---|---|
![]() | Community Services 9 January 2009 'Anne Frank + You' at Snibston People gripped by the BBC's dramatisation of The Diary of Anne Frank can find out more at a special exhibition on her short but inspirational life coming to Snibston Discovery Museum. The dramatic, multimedia 'Anne Frank + You will coincide with what would have been Anne s 80th birthday and residents are being urged to make sure they experience it.... 10 Jan 2009 'Anne Frank + You' at Snibston |
Do you share the same birth date as Ann Frank? | |
![]() | Community Services 3 June 2009 Do you share the same birth date as Ann Frank? As the Anne Frank [ + you} exhibition launches at Snibston Discovery Museum this week, it coincides with the 80th anniversary year of Anne Frank s birth. Snibston wish to find any students who share the same birth date as Anne Frank, who would have been 80 years old on the 12th June 2009.... 04 Jun 2009 Do you share the same birth date as Ann Frank? |
New Ann Frank [ + you} Exhibition launches at Snibston Discovery Museum 4 - 30 June | |
![]() | Community Services 3 June 2009 New Ann Frank [ + you} Exhibition launches at Snibston Discovery Museum 4 - 30 June A dramatic multimedia exhibition opens this week on Thursday 4th June at Snibston Discovery Museum, Community Gallery and will be showing until Tuesday 30 June. Anne Frank [ + you} officially launches on Monday 8th June at 12 noon with the guest appearance of Gillian Walnes, Executive Director of the Anne Frank Trust UK and Professor Martin Stern, a Holocaust survivor.... 03 Jun 2009 New Ann Frank [ + you} Exhibition launches at Snibston Discovery Museum 4 - 30 June |
Snibston looks for nominations for the Anne Frank Awards 2009. | |
![]() | Community Services 3 June 2009 Snibston looks for nominations for the Anne Frank Awards 2009. To coincide with the Anne Frank [ + you} exhibition showing at Snibston Discovery Museum, The Anne Frank Awards is looking for nominations for 2009.... 04 Jun 2009 Snibston looks for nominations for the Anne Frank Awards 2009. |
Could you be a volunteer guide? | |
![]() | Community Services 26 May 2009 Could you be a volunteer guide? A chance for people to get involved with a special temporary exhibition is on offer at Snibston in Coalville. If you would like to become a volunteer guide for the exhibition, entitled Anne Frank +You, then now s your chance.... 28 May 2009 Could you be a volunteer guide? |
Relevant News
CREATIVE COLLEGE STUDENTS RETURN TO SNIBSTON | |
|---|---|
![]() | Snibston is preparing its Community Gallery space for the return of the annual exhibition from King Edward VII Science & Sport Specialist College in Coalville. ... 17 Apr 2008 CREATIVE COLLEGE STUDENTS RETURN TO SNIBSTON |
'Anne Frank + You' at Snibston | |
![]() | Community Services 9 January 2009 'Anne Frank + You' at Snibston People gripped by the BBC's dramatisation of The Diary of Anne Frank can find out more at a special exhibition on her short but inspirational life coming to Snibston Discovery Museum. The dramatic, multimedia 'Anne Frank + You will coincide with what would have been Anne s 80th birthday and residents are being urged to make sure they experience it.... 10 Jan 2009 'Anne Frank + You' at Snibston |
Big Value Snibston Ticket for February Half Term | |
![]() | Community Services 4 February 2009 Big Value Snibston Ticket for February Half Term Your chance for fantastic savings this half term! Pre book your Big Value Snibston ticket now on 01530 278 444 and save between 25 - 30% off normal admission prices for this February Half Term, valid from the 14 22 February 2009. A full day of entertainment for all the family, all in one place.... 05 Feb 2009 Big Value Snibston Ticket for February Half Term |
Big Value Snibston Ticket for February Half Term | |
![]() | Community Services 4 February 2009 Big Value Snibston Ticket for February Half Term Your chance for fantastic savings this half term! Pre book your Big Value Snibston ticket now on 01530 278 444 and save between 25 - 30% off normal admission prices for this February Half Term, valid from the 14 22 February 2009. A full day of entertainment for all the family, all in one place.... 03 Apr 2009 Big Value Snibston Ticket for February Half Term |
Listen to Snibston's stories on new tour | |
![]() | Community Services 27 April 2009 Listen to Snibston's stories on new tour The stories of Snibston will come to life in a new audio tour at Leicestershire s Discovery Museum. Visitors will be able to listen to tales of the old Snibston colliery, life in Coalville and the creation of Snibston Discovery Museum.... 30 Apr 2009 Listen to Snibston's stories on new tour |
Most Read News (today)
Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis | |
|---|---|
![]() | Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis Anjam Nazir, Mohinder Singh, Baljinder Singh Three men from Leicester have pleaded guilty to their part in one of the country s biggest Cannabis smuggling operations. Leicestershire Constabulary is now able to provide details about the 36m drugs investigation following the conclusion of the trial at Winchester Crown Court today (Tuesday June 2).... 02 Jun 2009 Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis |
Second collision on M1 northbound | |
![]() | Leicestershire Constabulary are investigating a second fatal collision on the M1 northbound. The first collision happened at around 8.... 12 Nov 2008 Second collision on M1 northbound |
Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in Loughborough | |
![]() | Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in LoughboroughPaulius TroninasA 19-year-old man has today (Friday January 7, 2011) been found guilty of the assault and rape of a woman in Loughborough. Paulius Troninas, 19, of Paget Street, Loughborough was found guilty of rape and section 18 grievous bodily harm following a trial at Nottingham Crown Court.... 07 Jan 2011 Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in Loughborough |
Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspicious | |
![]() | Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspiciousOfficers investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Shepshed have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious. The body was discovered in Butthole Lane at about 1pm on Wednesday January 5.... 06 Jan 2011 Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspicious |
Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley | |
![]() | Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a building site in Hinckley. The incident happened at a building site at a premises on Baines Lane between 4.... 10 Mar 2009 Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley |
Most Read News (this month)
Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis | |
|---|---|
![]() | Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis Anjam Nazir, Mohinder Singh, Baljinder Singh Three men from Leicester have pleaded guilty to their part in one of the country s biggest Cannabis smuggling operations. Leicestershire Constabulary is now able to provide details about the 36m drugs investigation following the conclusion of the trial at Winchester Crown Court today (Tuesday June 2).... 02 Jun 2009 Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis |
Second collision on M1 northbound | |
![]() | Leicestershire Constabulary are investigating a second fatal collision on the M1 northbound. The first collision happened at around 8.... 12 Nov 2008 Second collision on M1 northbound |
Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in Loughborough | |
![]() | Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in LoughboroughPaulius TroninasA 19-year-old man has today (Friday January 7, 2011) been found guilty of the assault and rape of a woman in Loughborough. Paulius Troninas, 19, of Paget Street, Loughborough was found guilty of rape and section 18 grievous bodily harm following a trial at Nottingham Crown Court.... 07 Jan 2011 Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in Loughborough |
Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspicious | |
![]() | Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspiciousOfficers investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Shepshed have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious. The body was discovered in Butthole Lane at about 1pm on Wednesday January 5.... 06 Jan 2011 Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspicious |
Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley | |
![]() | Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a building site in Hinckley. The incident happened at a building site at a premises on Baines Lane between 4.... 10 Mar 2009 Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley |
Most Read News (alltime)
House burgled in Sileby | |
|---|---|
![]() | House burgled in Sileby Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the report of a burglary in St Marys Road, Sileby. The incident happened at about 5pm on Tuesday April 4, when the victim, a woman in her eighties, heard a noise inside her home.... 19 Apr 2011 House burgled in Sileby |
Five Leicester men sentenced after illegal immigration scam | |
![]() | Five Leicester men sentenced after illegal immigration scamTop L to R - Sandip Rana, Satish Ravat, Vishal Shah bottom L to R Bhavesh Patel and Jaswinder ChahalFive Leicester men have today (Thursday November 25) been sentenced for their part in an illegal immigration scam. Bhavesh Patel (27) of Columbine Road, Hamilton, Satish Ravat (28) of Arbour Road, Leicester, Sandip Singh Rana (29) of Moores Road, Leicester, Jaswinder Chahal (42) of Swithland Avenue, Leicester and Vishal Jitendra Shah (25) of Braemar Close, Leicester pleaded guilty at Leicester Crown Court at an earlier hearing to assisting unlawful immigration to a member state contrary to section 25 of the Immigration Act 1971.... 25 Nov 2010 Five Leicester men sentenced after illegal immigration scam |
Forensic Psychology | |
![]() | Volunteers are being sought to take part in a new study at the University of Leicester which will have important implications for forensic research. Participants are required to spend just 30 minutes undertaking memory tasks and questionnaires which will help to shed new light on the relationship between personality, the experience of life adversity, and eye-witness memory.... 23 May 2008 Forensic Psychology |
Multi agency forum test explosion exercise at Leicester Racecourse | |
![]() | Multi agency forum test explosion exercise at Leicester RacecourseMembers from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Local Resilience Forum (LRF) have today (Wednesday October 27, 2010) been involved in a pre-planned exercise to test how emergency services would cope with a major incident. At 10.... 27 Oct 2010 Multi agency forum test explosion exercise at Leicester Racecourse |
Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road | |
![]() | Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road Officers from the force s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road. The collision occurred at around 7.... 08 Jun 2009 Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road |





