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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

Family ARTventures

Every weekday and Saturday during the school holidays.

Free drop-in activities for all ages, inspired by the exhibitions at the Laing. Try a different activity each week. No booking required.

Date: 31 May - 31 Aug 2010, 1.30 - 3.30pm
Venue: Laing Art Gallery

More information: http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing/thingstoseeanddo/event/2010/05/31/artventures/

The Art Cart

The Art Cart is full of 'help yourself' activities and will be in the gallery every afternoon throughout the school holidays.

Date: 24 Jul - 22 Aug 2010, 1.30 - 3.30
Venue: Hatton Gallery

More information: http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/hatton/thingstoseeanddo/event/2010/07/24/the-art-cart/

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

Funky Junk!

Try amazing junk music instruments and make your own with artist Michael Freeman.

Collect your free tickets from museum reception at 10am and 1pm.

Date: 28 Jul 2010, 11am, 1pm & 2pm
Venue: Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

More information: www.twmuseums.org.uk/sunderland

'Great Wave' Printmaking with Chun-Chao Chiu

Come and try your hand at Japanese-style printmaking with artist Chun-Chao Chiu.

Date: 28 Jul 2010, 1.30pm-3.30pm
Venue: Laing Art Gallery

More information: www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing

Wednesday Holiday Clubs

Out-of-School Groups, Playschemes and other groups of 15 or more may book in for individual activity sessions on Wednesdays throughout all school holidays.

Contact the Education Officer to discuss a topic specifically for your needs.

All craft activities are FREE and materials are provided.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please contact:   Liz Vine, Education Officer

Tel; 01642 496400

Email; liz_vine@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

Date: 28 Jul - 25 Aug 2010, 10 am - 5 pm
Venue: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar
Location: Pavilion Hall

More information: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/museums

Build Your Own Tyne Bridge at the Archives

Take part in our challenge to build a new Tyne bridge using Knex kits! Draw inspiration from the past with unique oppertunity to view origional plans and early photographs of the Tyne Bridge.

Both sessions are free and suitable for families with children aged 7 plus.

Workshops are offered with the kind support of the British Steel Archive Project.

Date: 28 Jul 2010, 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm
Venue: Discovery Museum

More information: www.tyneandweararchives.org.uk