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said: “This is an exciting project for theAbbey site, which will help visitorsunderstand some of the history behind itas well as improve the area as a whole.”A new project, which is being expanded, isthe museum’s work with schools. Childrenhave recently been finding out moreabout the life of a 19th century woman aspart of a schools workshop around the1871 census. Two schools have alreadytaken part in the project and museumstaff aim to take the workshop to moreschools in the coming months.Other projects taking place includetraining volunteers to give tours around theAbbey ruins and recent interactive tours bythe theatre group Indigo Arts, have beenturned into avideo which will be playedin the museum.Museum staff have also been spendingtime with people researching the historyof the area or tracing their family trees.With archives as well as the museum’sdisplays to use, people come from asfar as America, Australia and SouthAfrica to learn more about the site’sfascinating past.Debbie Lakeman, the museum’sEducation Officer, said: “Forge Mill has afascinating history and a lot of work iscarried out behind the scenes to makesure people can learn more about thispart of Redditch’s proud history.”WINWin afamilyticket tothe LittleBig ClubBARNEY, Bob the Builder,Angelina Ballerina andothers will be entertainingyoungsters at the PalaceTheatre as part of The LittleBig Club Live in Concert on27th July.And Redditch Matters isgiving away a family ticketto the 3.30pm performanceto one lucky winner.For a chance of winninganswer this question:Q: What is the name ofthe yellow digger inBob the Builder?Send your answer along withyour name, address anddaytime telephone numberto:Redditch Matters,Palace Theatre Competition,Communications Team,Redditch Borough Council,Town Hall,Walter Stranz Square,Redditch B98 8AHClosing date9th July 2010.* The winner of the lastRedditch Matters LeisureCompetition was AnnWardman from HeadlessCross.Redditch Borough Council Redditch matters 29