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A STUNNING new exhibition showcasing one of the UK’s finest and most complete collections of original Star Wars toys and film posters opens at Leicester's New Walk Museum and Art Gallery this weekend.

CHILDREN age six to 16 are being given the chance to splash down for £1 at six city council pools during the school summer holidays.

City Festival celebrates everything we love about Leicester, right in the heart of the city. Come and get involved over 10 days of street entertainment, sports, culture, music, art, heritage and more. This year's event run from 18 to 27 August.

A SWEET theatrical treat is on offer for city families next week (w/c 16 Jul), as a performance of The Gingerbread Man tours local libraries.

CHILDREN and young people can take the first steps towards an accredited arts qualification this summer, thanks to Leicester’s museums.

FAMILIES can find out about hundreds of fun things to do in Leicester throughout the school holidays with the help of the city council’s new summer fun activities guide.

A NEW garden designed as a quiet outdoor space for people living with dementia is being officially opened in the grounds of Abbey Pumping Station Museum.

TWO family-friendly events are due to take place at Leicester’s Jewry Wall this summer.

YOUNG people and families in Leicester are being encouraged to get moving this summer with a free programme of fun activities at their local children’s centre.

DENNIS the Menance, Minnie the Minx, Bananaman and other comic-book favourites are encouraging Leicester children and young people to keep up with their reading over the long summer holidays.