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Walk like an Egyptian
HARBOROUGH's town square has undergone an Egyptian transformation!
Two huge sandpits, palm trees, a sphinx and deckchairs have been placed on The Square this morning (Wed, Aug 6) as part of an Egyptian-themed event.
White beetle shapes have also been stencilled in non-permamnent paint onto pavements around town as part of a fun 'mummy' trail.
It is the fourth year running the free event has been held with previous years seeing dinosaurs and pirates descending on Harborough.
This summer's theme is Egyptian and will include an Egyptian colouring competition, a chance to learn hieroglyphics, create an Egyptian mask and listen to stories.
It has been organised by Harborough Improvement Team (HiT) with sponsorship from Market Harborough Building Society, Lawson-West, and Harborough's Sainsbury's supermarket.
Chris Sewart, HiT's development officer, said: "It's a family event and always attracts people into the town centre.
"By the end of the day you won't be just walking like an Egyptian, you'll be talking like one, writing like one, and thinking like one!"
It runs from 10am to 4pm today (Wed) and a full breakdown of what's on in The Square is as follows:
*Giant sandpit in The Square with free bucket and spade on offer. There will be a sand castle competition with backpacks going to the winners
*A master of ceremonies providing entertainment during the day and the sandpit will be surrounded by deckchairs.
*Colouring in competition of a sphinx and an Egyptian princess. Entries will be put into a countywide competition with books up for grabs to the winners.
*Free face-painting.
*Ice-cream van and watermelons on sale.
*A street trial of 15 clues going via shops in and around the town centre. The first 75 correct entries will win a fez hat.
*Learn how to write your name in hieroglyphics.
*A stall of Egyptian artefacts.
*Free Egyptian crafts workshop at Harborough Museum off Adam and Eve Street between 10.30am-3.30pm.
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