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
Going to Pot - Festival of British Archaeology
Meet master potter Graham Taylor and watch as he creates amazing replica Roman pottery using traditional techniques. Then take the opportunity to handle real Roman pottery with volunteers from our 'Can You Handle It?' team, and find out what life was like for everyday people during the Roman period.
Continue learning about the wonders of Roman Britain by following our Hadrian's Wall gallery trail and uncover some of the real stories of people who lived on the wall almost 2,000 years ago!
Date: 27 Jul 2010, 11am - 3pm
Venue: Great North Museum
More information: http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum/thingstoseeanddo/event/2010/07/27/going-to-pot-ndash-festival-of-british-archaeology/
Crafty Kaleidoscopes
Join artist Sarah McLusky to make amazing kaleidoscopes to take home.
Date: 27 Jul 2010, 10.30am-12.30pm and 2pm-4pm
Venue: Discovery Museum
More information: www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery
Feel the Force
Use KNEX kits to make and test your own moving machines!
Date: 27 Jul 2010, 10am-12noon and 1pm-3pm
Venue: Monkwearmouth Station Museum
More information: www.twmuseums.org.uk/monkwearmouth
Station Backpacks
Pick up a family backpack full of arty activities from museum reception.
Date: 26 Jul - 23 Aug 2010, Mondays 11am-12noon & 1pm-3pm
Venue: Monkwearmouth Station Museum
More information: www.twmuseums.org.uk/monkwearmouth
Roman Calendars
Make your own summer holiday calendar to take home.
Date: 27 Jul 2010, 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm
Venue: Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum
More information: www.twmuseums.org.uk/arbeia
