European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 30, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Lets go doll and to land children both Young and old and mommies and daddies too Are invited to the Coburg area in cer Marly to tour the different manufacturing centers that make dolls and toys. Cure your curiosity about where Teddy bears toy racing cars toy trains and Christmas decorations Are created. The Region surrounding Coburg is known in All of Germany As the Center of toys. It is also known for glassware and Glass ornaments. In the nearby town of Roedel Tal dolls and the famous Hummel figurines Are made. In Neustadt or at the ancient old Glassworks in Laushay Glassblower make the Beautiful Glass ornaments and glassware. You can also visit a German toy museum in Sonnenberg and Neustadt. Here you will take a tour and learn about the German toy Industry and the developing and manufacturing of toys. For information about this area and How to arrange for a tour Call 09561 -74180, when calling from outside Germany dial the appropriate International code followed by 49 9561-74180.underwater world get acquainted with the underwater Way of life. Visit the new attraction Arsenal in Vlissingen Netherlands and see first hand How Sharks and rays live in their natural habitats. There is even a water petting zoo for those spectators curious enough to touch the rays. Don t worry rays Are a species of shark but they Are not dangerous to touch. The Basin which houses the rays is made of Glass and they Welcome All visitors by nestling up against the tank. The animals Are not shy and they Are As curious about you As you Are of them. I the Center also has a Panorama lift which takes guests 50 Yards up in the sky displaying a fantastic View of the province of Zeeland die Weste Schelde and part of Belgium. The fun does t Stop there. The Center also boasts an amusement Pavillion with a festival and a museum. The Arsenal is open daily from 10 a.m.-11 . Year round. The Cost for admission is 14 guilders about $7,50 for adults and 9 guilders about $5 for  prison one of London s oldest debtors prisons which was hidden and undiscovered beneath the City s streets since 1877, has opened to the Public for the first time. The House of detention dates from the 17th Century and is situated under what is now the King Sway College roam through forty five of the 300 Small windowless cells. When the prison was in use six prisoners Many of them Young children were crammed into each room. The institution dealt with up to 10,000 people s4s Dayo a Trio Bottoms up four children try to get a closer look at a Rabbit at Wompole farm in e England. Wim Polc farm a 400-acre estate owned by England s National Trust is a preservation for rare Breeds of animals. The farm is located off as03f about 10 Miles from Cambridge. Admission is 3.50 pounds about $5.30 for adults and 1.50 pounds about $2.30 for children. Annually most of them kept in dreadful conditions with Little food or Light. Visitors can examine cold Stone Baths and Rusty Gas pipes. Everything has been preserved so guests can get the True feeling of what it was once like to live in such horrid conditions. There will also be pictures illustrating life inside the prison and other aspects of the harsh penal system of pre victorian times. The House of detention is open daily. Admission is 3 pounds about $5 for adults and 2 pounds about $3 for children Call 071 -493-1089 for details. When calling the untied kingdom dial the appropriate Access code followed by 44 71-493-1089. 1 cozy Castle weekend visit Arosen s Castle in Hessen Germany s Hill country and enjoy a romantic adventurous and cozy weekend in the Castle of the counts of Waldeck. This 14th-Century Castle offers guests everything from Comfort to culinary delights. It also offers an adventurous Opportunity for those looking for a Little excitement. Families and children Are invited to look for Castle ghosts while exploring on a night hike. Guests with insatiable appetites can enjoy a meal in the festive Knight s Hall or the Chimney Corner. Those seeking Romance Are invited to tour the wedding room. The Cost to stay at this cozy Castle for two nights is 120 Marks about $72 per person and includes breakfast and two dinners. Contact Kurvers Galtung d-34454, a Olsen or Call 05691 -2030 for details. Remember when calling from outside Germany dial the appropriate Access code and 49 5691-2030.danish Holiday the new year is lust around the Corner read the classify Ltd Ovelt one services red through of the military communities and potential employment throughout the military commend. Watch for our specials. Wheels special delivery Valentines Day message feb. 14,1994 mothers father s Day greetings graduation announcements pcs sales and Morel Civ 412 business hours monday Friday 7 30 a.m.-4 30 . Closed weekends and . Holidays in Belgium 0781101 86 in the . 0 800 89 85 45 in Italy 1678-7 44 15 in Germany 0130-844 100 in the Netherlands 06-022 57 67 in Spain 900 98 49 11in the . 1 800 933 42 19 there Are special Holiday rates available through the danish tourist Board nato Liaison officer for those serving on . Missions and substantial discounts for Nat forces. People qualifying for these specials will receive discounts on hotel accommodations camping. Car vanning holidays and other Leisure centers throughout Denmark. Bookings Are made directly with the proprietor offering the discounts. When making reservations a certificate verifying participation in a . Mission or belonging to nato forces is required. The certificate needs to include a regimental number rank name and a written verification that you Are entitled to the discounts. The form must also be signed by an officer. To get information on the different places in Denmark offering these special Rales write the danish tourist Board nato Liaison officer Postrach 4145, 30041 Hannover Germany. You must state which Type of facility you wish to use. Calendar and lot go Are compiled by Keri Ann Southworth Gidget Smith and Marian Hamilton. Items should be received by stars and stripes at least two weeks in Advance. Send them to left go special Section european stars and stripes unit 29480 Apoate 09211 or fax or Call Postrach 11 1437 64278 Darmstadt Germany Dan 348-8463 or civilian 06155-601463 Dan 348-8245/8230 or civilian 06155-601245/230 Telephone numbers Tor listings on these Page Are Lor Ceils within the country named. If Selling from another country Check your local Telephone directory for the Correct country code. 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