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THIS YEAR Newark Air Museum celebrates five decades of being officially open to the public and a two-day 50th anniversary gala and aeroboot/ aerojumble will be hosted at the museum in commemoration.

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An outdoor aeroboot/ aerojumble event will run alongside Cockpit-Fest with sellers from across the UK expected to attend. Go to: newarkairmuseum. org for further details.

FAMILIES CAN discover a palette of possibilities with a range of colour-themed activities at the British Motor Museum at Gaydon, Warwickshire, during half-term from February 11-26.

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The Science of Colour Show runs four times a day from February 13-17 and 20-24 with Professor Pickle and Doctor Pumpkin. Youngsters can help the scientists explore the fascinating secrets behind the science of colour and decide what colour to paint their latest great invention.

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Go to: britishmotormuseum.co.uk for more information.