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From Pam Newby, Exeter 383262, October 10,2008

The Victorian era returns to Exmouth Museum and Library this month when the life of children in the 19^th century is recalled as part of October's Family Learning Festival.

'Seen and not heard: the Victorian child's experience' starts at the library on 20^th October with a display of Victorian children's classics from the Moon collection of early children's books loaned by Exeter Library. As well as the 19^th century editions on display, modern editions and reprints of some of them will be available for people to borrow.

The display runs from 20^th October until 1^st November. There will also be Victorian theme story times and activities during the half-term week of 27^th to 31^st October.

Exmouth Museum is also staging special events with a Victorian flavour during half-term. Children can experience a Victorian schoolroom and try on school clothes such as pinafores for girls and Eton and sailor collars for boys. They can also use slates, find out about school punishments and hear the swish of the cane. There is also information about sea bathing and the weekly bath in front of the Victorian range.

Entry to the special sessions at the Museum is free. They will take place on Monday 27^th, Wednesday 29^th and Friday 31^st October between 10.30am and noon.

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• Leader of the Council - Cllr Brian Greenslade
• Chief Executive -- Phil Norrey

• Budget £800 million
• Key investments include:
• Schools £349 million
• Adult and Community Services £164 million
• Environment, Economy and Culture £106 million
• Children and Young People £101 million

• Other important County Council support includes:
• Building programme: £185 million for new schools, roads, care services, libraries and recycling centres

• Political make-up:
• County Council seats: 62
• 33 Liberal Democrat
• 23 Conservative
• 4 Labour
• 2 Independent
• Next County Council elections: May 7, 2009

• Key stats:
• Population: 741,000
• Schools: 365
• Pupils: 96,200
• Children looked after: 584
• Adults helped to live at home: 17,622
• Residential and nursing care: 4,212 adults
• Libraries and Mobile Libraries: 61
• Roads: 12,831 kms (7,973 miles)
• Bridges: 3,500
• Public Rights of Way: 4,960 kms (3,200 miles)
• Streetlights: 71,000
• Illuminated road signs: 10,917
• Recycling Centres: 20
• Recycling rate: 49.21%

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