300th Anniversary Poster Competition with Primary Times
It is 300 years ago this year since Kirkleatham Old Hall first opened as a Free School for poor boys of the area. The building became a museum in 1981. Our activities for the summer holidays are on the theme of Kirkleatham’s 300th Anniversary.
Help Kirkleatham celebrate its 300th anniversary by entering our colouring competition.
Use your imagination to add your drawings of objects you think the museum should have to represent the Past, Present and Future.
We have nine prizes on offer which include a Family Tea in Lillies Café at the Museum, a Goody Bag from the Museum shop and a box of delicious muffins delivered to your door by the ‘Fabulous Bakin’ Boys’.
There will be 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes in the following age ranges:
5 yrs & under 6-8 yrs 9—11 yrs
Entry form colouring sheets may be found in the Museum or to download from the Primary Times website.
http://www.primarytimes.net/competitions_tees_valley_kirkleatham.php
Hand in your completed entries at Museum Reception or post to:
Museum Education Officer, Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar, TS10 5NW,
Include your name, address and age with your entry. Please note only entries from this region are considered in the draw. Closing date 31st August 2010.
Date: 29 May - 31 Aug 2010
Venue: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar
More information: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/museums
A Summer Garland
Romantic songs for a summer evening, performed by acclaimed soprano Penelope Randall-Davis, accompanied by Lada Valešová on piano. Penelope has performed her signature role of the Queen of the Night in Mozart’s The Magic Flute to audiences all over the world, while Lada is one of Europe’s leading pianists. An optional pre-concert dinner is available from 6.30, priced at £22.50. Please call 01833 631838 for tickets and dinner reservations.
£12 Adults, £10 Concs
Date: 24 Jul 2010, 8.00
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Location: Picture Galleries
More information: www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
Festival of British Archaeology: The Brilliant Bronze Age!
Help to celebrate the Festival of British Archaeology at the Fulling Mill Museum today. Children can come along and make a prehistoric round house with natural materials.
This event is drop-in between 1 and 3 pm and is suitable for children aged 5-11 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The activity is included in the museum admission charge of only £1 per adult and 50p per child.
Date: 24 Jul 2010, 1 - 3 pm
Venue: The Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology
Location: Upstairs classroom at the Museum
More information: http://www.dur.ac.uk/fulling.mill/events/
Cultural Olympiad Circus Workshops
Let's Circus brings its popular have-a-go event to the Discovery Museum once again. Ever wanted to teach yourself something amazing? Here's your chance to get expert tuition for Juggling, Aerial Arts, Unicycling, Hula Hoop, Acrobatics and more. Drop in for the day and enjoy some circus play.
Part of the Cultural Olypiad Open Weekend and Five Ring Circus Festival; funded by Arts Council England, Generation 2012, Legacy Trust UK.
Date: 24 Jul 2010, 10.30am-12.30pm and 2pm-4pm
Venue: Discovery Museum
More information: www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery
Beading workshop making Beasties and Butterflies
A journey of discovery- Beading Workshop for all abilities.
Date: 24 Jul 2010, 10am-12noon and 1pm-3pm
Venue: Shipley Art Gallery
More information: www.twmuseums.org.uk/shipley
