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OPEN DAY 2010
Saturday September 11th 2010
The National Badminton Museum at Milton Keynes (MK8 9LA) will be open to visitors on Saturday September 11th between 10.30 a.m.and 3.30 p.m. as part of the English Heritage Open Days being held all over the country.
There will be no charge for admission. If you are interested in badminton come along and bring the family - the children will be able to follow a trail and quiz based on the exhibits.
In additon to the usual cabinets, pictures, photographs and memorabilia normally on display, there will be additional items displayed in the All England Room, part of the Conference Centre, including films, memorabilia, and other items.
It will be possible to view the excellent courts used by our internationals, county and club players - on Open Day there will be an under 19 gold tournament organised by BADMINTON England taking place - see how our best juniors play and possibly see future international players.
Lunches, coffee, drinks, snacks, etc. will be available in the restaurant normally used by the players and staff of BADMINTON England based in Milton Keynes
Books normally available through the museum will be available for purchase - you will have an opportunity to have a look and save postage!!
Full facilities for the disabled and free car parking.
If you would like any further details, please e-mail - museum@badmintonengland.co.uk - we would appreciate notice if you hope to purchase lunch.
HISTORY OF BADMINTON
We are pleased to be able to tell you that the National Badminton Museum has been asked by the World Badminton Federation to act as distributors for their recently published book – International Badminton …. the first 75 years.
This book covers the first 75 years of the International Badminton Federation 1934 – 2009 and is described by Dr. Kang Young Joong, President of the World Badminton Federation as capturing many wonderful stories and experiences – stories that embody the spirit of badminton and its unique features that bring people together from all walks of life.
The book will appeal to all who are interested in the history of the sport.
More details and forms to purchase this book are given on the book section page of our website – click here for more details.
More news will continue to be added to the museum pages of the Badminton England website – these are regularly updated.
