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M2 PRESSWIRE-April 20, 2011-: i" STEP BACK IN TIME(C)1994-2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS

RDATE:20042011

No chance of getting bored during the recent school holidays for 60 youngsters who were kept very busy exploring the town's past.

The enthusiastic kids enjoyed three different activity days at three superb locations -- Dean Castle, Dick Institute and Burns Monument Centre -- finding out about local history and heritage in a fun, hands-on way.

Activities included drama games, comic art, archery, medieval music and dance.

Children also worked with visual artist Deborah Campbell at The Dick, designing their own Kilmarnock postcards. Their artwork will be exhibited in the Young People's Gallery in The Dick from 20 April-20 May 2011.

Councillor Hugh Ross, Spokesperson for Lifelong Learning, said: "The children were keen to find out more about Kilmarnock's rich history and heritage. This Easter school provided opportunities to do that, in a variety of fascinating and exciting locations, whilst at the same time giving the youngsters from different schools the chance to make new friends, learn new skills and have fun".

Artist Deborah Campbell said: "As part of the Easter Heritage activities, the children designed their own postcards of Kilmarnock.

"They looked at the colourful art and architecture of Austrian artist Hundertwasser. Using him as their inspiration, the children made drawings of well-known Kilmarnock buildings, combining a mixture of collage, oil pastels and black ink, to create bold and striking designs.'

Easter Heritage School was organised by the Council's Creative Minds Team, supported by Historic Scotland and the Heritage Lottery Fund, through the Kilmarnock Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme/Townscape Heritage Initiative, as part of their education outreach programme. This aims to raise awareness of regeneration work in Kilmarnock Town Centre.

For further information, contact Elaine Scott on 01563 576013 or email elaine.scott@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

Contact Information

Out of hours, the Council Helpline, 0845 7 24 00 00, will operate as normal.

Council Headquarters

East Ayrshire Council

Council Headquarters

London Road

KILMARNOCK

KA3 7BU

Telephone Number:

01563 576000

24 hour helpline:

0845 7 24 00 00

We also have a Minicom type phone available for deaf persons: 01563 576167

East Ayrshire Council has launched a free digital television service called EAC TV which is available via the internet

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