Entertainment
Going out or staying in, these sound recordings convey the wide variety of ways that people make their own fun.
The sound clips may lead to conversations about the places and people that are important for a happy social life. They may bring back a feeling of joy and excitement, laughter and fun.
Listening around Leicester game
This interactive game was designed by Creative Computing Students at Leicester University. From the comfort of your home, you can visit some of Leicester’s iconic places, play spot the difference, listen to local sounds and learn about Leicester’s heritage.
Duration: 30 minutes
The sounds of Christmas shopping
Listen to a variety of sound clips and stories around a theme of festive shopping.
Duration: 20 Minutes
Activity Information:
A PDF activity sheet with instructions on how to use the soundscape and photos.
Download The Sound of Christmas shopping activity information sheet (64 KB)
PowerPoint presentation:
A PowerPoint presentation which contains photos and sound effects.
Download the pack forThe sounds of Christmas shopping (8 MB)
The Wheel of Fun
Spin an interactive wheel and listen to sounds and stories about leisure activities.
Duration: 20 Minutes
Activity Information:
A PDF activity sheet with instructions on how to use the interactive wheel, sounds and photos.
Download Wheel of Fun activity information sheet (80 KB)
PowerPoint presentation Sound Effects:
Contains an interactive wheel and a number of sound effects and photos.
Download The wheel of fun Sound Effects (11 MB)
PowerPoint presentation Sound Stories:
Contains an interactive wheel and a number of spoken recordings and photos
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Christmas in the City
Listen to a variety of sound clips and stories which describe shops in Leicester around Christmas time.
Duration: 10 minutes
Activity Information:
A PDF activity sheet with instructions on how to use the soundscape and photos.
Download Christmas in the City Activity Information (87 KB)
Photos:
Printable photos PDF.
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Christmas in the City
Christmas Entertainment
A variety of sound recordings of people talking about Christmas day entertainment, interspersed with associated sound effects.
Duration: 10 Minutes
Activity Information:
A PDF activity sheet with instructions on how to use the sound clip and photos.
Download Christmas Entertainment Activity information sheet 1 (109 KB)
Photos:
Printable photos PDF
Download Christmas entertainment Record Office photos (2 MB)
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Christmas entertainment
Soundscape – Cinema sounds
A short recording which can be paused to discuss the stories. 3 photos support the reminiscence.
Duration: 10 Minutes
Activity Information:
A PDF activity sheet with instructions on how to use the soundscape and photos.
Download Soundscape Cinema Sounds activity sheet (88 KB)
Photos:
Printable photos PDF