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CoFHE YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE CIRCLE AGM AND VISIT TO THE NATIONAL COAL MINING MUSEUM, WAKEFIELD FRIDAY 8th July 2005 The National Coal Mining Museum is located on the site of an 18th century colliery to the west of Wakefield. The AGM will be held at 11.30 a.m. in the library study (CoFHE members only). Lunch is available from the café on site. After lunch, at 12.40 p.m., you will have the opportunity to go down a real coal mine, guided by local miners. You will be provided with a safety helmet, battery and light. The temperature below ground is around 12(C (55 (F) so please wear warm clothing and sensible shoes. Numbers for the underground tour are limited, so please book early! After the tour we will divide into two groups to visit the library and look round the museum. The day will finish with tea in the library study at 4-4.30 p.m. There is no charge for this event. More information about the National Coal Mining Museum and maps/directions will be found at http://www.ncm.org.uk Please reply to Janice Lavigueur, Trinity and All Saints, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5HD (0113-2837100 x. 431, e-mail to:[log in to unmask] before 4th July 2005.