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Whats On?
| 5th December 2009 – 3rd July 2010 |
| Medieval mind is Free, after normal Castle admission charge.
Open Mon – Sat 10am to 5pm. Sun 11am to 5pm.
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| EXHIBITION:- The Medieval Mind:
Art Treasures from East Anglia Part 1
@ Colchester Castle |
| Come on a journey back to medieval times. Visit this rich and alluring temporary exhibition at Colchester Castle and discover over 400 years of great artistry and skill. Dispelling the myth of an era of darkness and barbarity, this exhibition reveals the true colour and achievement of a fascinating period in our history. This wide ranging exploration of the medieval psyche explores themes such as civic pride, the regal image, religious art and the natural world.
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| Venue: Castle Museum |
| 16th January – 12th June 2010 |
| FREE Tues – Sat, 10am to 5pm
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| EXHIBITION:- Colin Moss, 1914-2005: Artist and Teacher
@ Gallery 3 Town Hall, Ipswich |
| This exhibition is a unique opportunity to see all the works of art in the Ipswich Borough Council collections by Colin Moss. An artist, teacher and art critic, who became well known for his honest depictions of ordinary life. He was born in Ipswich but studied at Plymouth and the Royal College of Art before returning to his home town, where he would teach for 32 years at Ipswich Art School. Our everyday lives became Moss’ subjects; a woman brushing her hair, people watching a film, a couple kissing and soldier’s playing cards. An inventive artist he could capture these moments in oil, watercolour, prints and drawings. The art on show will reveal the diversity of Moss as an artist and his observations of life.
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| Venue: Town Hall Galleries |
| Sat 16th Jan – Sat 1st May 2010 |
| Free.
Any age
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| I Spy @ Gallery 3 Town Hall , Ipswich |
| Ipswich artist Colin Moss captured many everyday things in his pictures. See if you can spot them all with this sweet and simple I-spy trail! |
| Venue: Town Hall Galleries |
| Thursday 21st January 2010 |
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Sessions run between 2pm and 4pm and are completely free of charge. There is no need to book, but please refer to the programme for venue and subject details, which will vary. Free
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| Out of the Box presents ‘Something Sweet’ @ High Street Museum, Ipswich |
| Enjoy exploring the stored collections in these relaxed sessions for adults.
Chat with a different curator each month, about the objects and topics they have selected.
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| Keeper of Human History, David Jones, delves into the world of confectionary history in this session. Learn a little more about past sweet-making techniques as David shows examples of the different types of gingerbread and sweet moulds in the museums’ collection.
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| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Sat 23rd Jan
2010 |
| All talks start at 3pm.
Tea is served at the end of the talk.
Ticket holders can come into the castle from 2.30pm at no extra charge (otherwise normal admission).
£3.50 per talk (£3 for Friends of the Museum).
5 talk passes are £14 (£12 for Friends of the Museums).
Places can be booked on 01206 282940, or by dropping into Hollytrees Museum (10am-4.45pm).
Payment must be made in advance.
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| Tea and Talks :
St John’s Abbey Colchester@ Colchester Castle Museum |
| Guest Speaker, John Ashdown Hill
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| Probably the grandest and most prestigious building in medieval Colchester was St John’s Abbey. In the later Middle Ages, royal visitors to the town stayed at the abbey, rather than at the old-fashioned and run-down castle, with its leaky roof. St John’s Abbey possessed very impressive rights of sanctuary, equal to those of Westminster Abbey - making it one of the safest places in the kingdom for men on the run. The Abbot of Colchester was one of the great men of England, with a seat in the House of Lords.
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| But the abbey was destroyed by Henry VIII; its riches seized, its great church demolished. Today St John’s Abbey is very little-known, and its site – long occupied by the Colchester Garrison, and separated from the town centre by Southway - is rarely visited. Many tourists are unaware of its existence, and few Colchester residents have any clear notion of the large and splendid buildings which once occupied the abbey site.
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| This talk explores the pre-Reformation history of the abbey, attempts to evoke its long-vanished structure and furnishings, and explores who lived there, who visited the abbey, and how it functioned.
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| British Sign Language interpreted - 2-4pm
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| Venue: Castle Museum |
| Sat 30th Jan
2010 |
| All talks start at 3pm.
Tea is served at the end of the talk.
Ticket holders can come into the castle from 2.30pm at no extra charge (otherwise normal admission).
£3.50 per talk (£3 for Friends of the Museum).
5 talk passes are £14 (£12 for Friends of the Museums).
Places can be booked on 01206 282940, or by dropping into Hollytrees Museum (10am-4.45pm).
Payment must be made in advance.
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| Tea and Talks :
The Medieval Mind@ Colchester Castle Museum |
| Speaker, Philip Wise – Heritage Manager of Colchester and Ipswich Museum Service
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| This talk by the curator of the Medieval Mind exhibition explores in more detail some of the fascinating objects on display. This wide ranging exploration of the medieval psyche explores themes such as civic pride, the regal image, religious art and the natural world. Come along to find out the answers to the following questions: Why did Edward IV put a ship design on the back on of one of his gold coins? What is the significance of St Helena in medieval Colchester? Who was the Green Lady of St Osyth? How did a gold ring protect its wearer from disease? What is an aquamanile and why is it shaped like a sheep? All will be revealed in this illustrated talk.
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| British Sign Language interpreted - 2-4pm
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| Venue: Castle Museum |
| Thursday 4th February
2010 |
| Drop-in 2pm-4pm.
Free event. |
| Out of the Box presents ‘conservation’ – First Thursday @ Natural History Museum, Colchester |
| This will be a chance to meet conservation staff and learn about the broad and varying nature of their work, looking after the wide range of artefacts within the museum collections. This could include how we correctly store vintage textiles or household items, how we deal with insect infestations and how we deal with archaeological finds. This will include the chance to look at objects through microscopes and other ways of examination.
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| Venue: Natural History Museum |
| Friday 5th February
2010 |
| Tours will take place at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm, and last 45-60 minutes.
Tickets cost £4. Please book in advance at Hollytrees Museum or call 01206 282940. We anticipate that these tours will be popular, so book early. Places must be paid for in advance. Tickets will only be available on the day if they are not sold out.
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| Dark tours of Colchester Castle |
| Back by popular demand! Hear stories of Colchester Castle’s darkest days – after closing time! Here is a rare opportunity to hear the stories of prisons, death, disease and more on a guided tour. All this happens after the museum is closed to the public, so there are no distractions and visitors can experience the very different atmosphere of the castle after dark. This tour will include the vaults, the great stairs and the roof, as well as other locations in the castle. Please bring a torch with you on the night!
This event is for ages 16 and over only. |
| Venue: Castle Museum |
| Sat 6th February 2010 |
| All talks start at 3pm.
Tea is served at the end of the talk.
Ticket holders can come into the castle from 2.30pm at no extra charge (otherwise normal admission).
£3.50 per talk (£3 for Friends of the Museum).
5 talk passes are £14 (£12 for Friends of the Museums).
Places can be booked on 01206 282940, or by dropping into Hollytrees Museum (10am-4.45pm).
Payment must be made in advance.
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| Tea and Talks: ‘Not Just Noble Knights, Suffering Saints, and Pouting Princesses: Medieval Romanticism in 19th- and 20th-Century Art’@ Colchester Castle Museum |
| Speaker, Emma Roodhouse – Curator of Art, Colchester and Ipswich Museum Service
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| A look at how the influence of medieval art, architecture, stories and songs were romanticised by a later generation of artists, who wanted to create a new style. Highlighting the work of the Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood. And art works in the Ipswich and Colchester collections by William de Morgan, Christopher Dresser, Arthur Mackmurdo and Thomas Woolner.
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| British Sign Language interpreted - 2-4pm
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| Venue: Castle Museum |
| Saturday 6th February 2010 |
| 10.00am – 12.30pm
1.30pm – 4pm.
Ages 16+.
£12 (£10 students) per person.
Booking essential as places are limited, phone 01473 433691.
Tickets must be paid for and collected in advance from Christchurch Mansion.
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| Linocut workshop @ Gallery 3, Town Hall, Ipswich |
| Colin Moss worked in a variety of medium, including Linocut. Work with an artist in this workshop, which looks at the process behind linocut printing, and includes the materials you will need to create your own. |
| Venue: Town Hall Galleries |
| Saturday 13th February
2010 |
| Drop-in 11am-1pm.
Free event (after normal admission to the castle).
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| Falconry @ Colchester Castle Museum |
| Come and see some beautiful birds of prey perched within the castle. Hear about these wonderful creatures in an informal atmosphere, and how they were used in medieval times.
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| Venue: Castle Museum |
| Saturday 13th February 2010 |
| All talks start at 3pm.
Tea is served at the end of the talk.
Ticket holders can come into the castle from 2.30pm at no extra charge (otherwise normal admission).
£3.50 per talk (£3 for Friends of the Museum).
5 talk passes are £14 (£12 for Friends of the Museums).
Places can be booked on 01206 282940, or by dropping into Hollytrees Museum (10am-4.45pm).
Payment must be made in advance.
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| Tea and Talks: The role of the falcon in Medieval life @ Colchester Castle Museum |
| Guest Speaker, Andrea Keyland - falconer
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| The Art of Falconry during the Medieval period had a distinct hierarchy, with the only the most wealthy of nobleman allowed to fly the best birds and how the peasantry were given the birds less suited.
What bird would the King of England fly?
Hear the poem 'Sing a Song of Sixpence' and find out who the 'four and twenty blackbirds' were for.
Do you know why the 'Mantlepiece' is called so and find out what 'no robbery in a fair exchange' means. Also discover what you would have thrown over your shoulder as a Medieval bride!
This talk involves live birds of prey. |
| British Sign Language interpreted - 2-4pm
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| Venue: Castle Museum |
| Sat 13th February 2010 |
| Talks begin at 3pm (Tea is served at the end of the talk).
£3.50 per talk (£3.00 for Friends of the Museums) or book and enjoy 5 talks for just £14. All tickets must be booked, paid for and collected in advance.
Call 01473 433691 or drop into Christchurch Mansion.
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| Tea and Talks: ‘Grim Tales of Unfortunate Lovers’@ High Street Museum, Ipswich |
| Guest Speaker: Neil Storey
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| An alternative to the usual Valentine’s celebrations, Neil draws on real-life tales from our region and explores why the course of true love doesn’t always run smoothly…
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| A cup of tea and a talk in the wonderful surroundings of Ipswich Museum.
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| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Sat 13th Feb – Sun 21st Feb 2010 |
| 20p per sheet.
Drop-in 10am-5pm.
Any age.
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| Half-term Quiz Trail @ Christchurch Mansion |
| Explore some of the little-known secrets of the mansion in this fun quiz trail!
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| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Mon 15th – Weds 17th February 2010 |
| Booked sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
£1.50 per person. Book on 01206 282940, or drop into Hollytrees Museum.
Sorry, we are unable to take large group bookings.
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| Punch and Judy puppets @ Hollytrees Museum, Colchester |
| You can make your collection of Punch and Judy puppets, based on the popular seaside show.
Monday – make Punch and his stick
Tuesday – make Judy and the baby Wednesday – make the crocodile and sausages
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| Venue: Hollytrees Museum |
| Monday 15th – Friday 19th February
2010 |
| Sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Free event after normal entry to the castle.
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| Medieval tales of marvel and mirth @ Colchester Castle Museum |
| Our lively storyteller will take you on a journey through medieval life with tales of wise fools and the foolish wise, friars, greedy monks, scolding wives, pedlars in search of their fortunes, kings, knights and even Death himself. Enjoy a fabulous mix of moral, sometimes scary, and often silly tales.
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| British Sign Language interpreted sessions: Thurs 18th Feb at 11am and 1pm
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| Venue: Castle Museum |
| Monday 15th Feb – Thurs 18th Feb 2010 |
| Sessions at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3pm.
£1.50 per child.
Ages 4+.
Book in advance by calling 01473 433691 or dropping in to Christchurch Mansion.
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| Chinese Lanterns @ Christchurch Mansion |
| In Chinese culture, Chinese lanterns are specialities for the Lantern Festival, which marks the end of the celebration of Chinese New Year. Come along and work with an artist to make your own beautiful and funky willow-frame lantern to take home.
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| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Tuesday 16th February 2010 |
| Sessions run between 2pm and 4pm and are completely free of charge. There is no need to book, but please refer to the programme for venue and subject details, which will vary. Free
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| Out of the Box presents ‘The Cobbold Bequest’@ Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich |
| Enjoy exploring the stored collections in these relaxed sessions for adults.
Chat with a different curator each month, about the objects and topics they have selected.
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| Art Curator Emma Roodhouse will be on hand to chat about the many wonderful items bought with the bequest fund of Felix Thornley Cobbold. Visitors have had the chance to vote for their favourite objects, the top ten of which will form the primary focus of this afternoon’s session.
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| BSL interpreter available 2-4pm
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| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th February
2010 |
| Shows take place at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm.
This event is free.
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| The Wild Man of the Woods @ Natural History Museum |
| Come and meet the Green Man, who celebrates the nature and history of our land with music and lore, songs and stories, and humour. The show explores our changing relationship with nature and the landscape - ancient and modern.
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| British Sign Language -interpreted sessions: Wednesday 17th Feb at 11.30am and 1.30pm
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| Venue: Natural History Museum |
| 16th, 17th and 18th Feb 2010 |
| £7.00 per child.
Ages 8-16 only.
Bring a packed lunch!
10.30am – 3.30pm (performance 3.30-4pm).
Places are limited, and must be booked and paid for in advance.
Call 01473 433691 or drop in to Christchurch Mansion to book and pay.
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| Drama Days @ High Street Museum, Ipswich |
| Back by popular demand, these day-long workshops will this week explore the theme of Big Cats. You will learn lines, design props, and work towards a short performance at the end of the day.
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| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Tues 16th Feb – Fri 19th Feb 2010 |
| 50p per sheet.
Drop in 10am-5pm.
Equipment provided.
Any age, but young children must bring adult helpers.
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| Make your own dragon finger puppet @ High Street Museum, Ipswich |
| Celebrate Chinese New Year with a fabulous finger-puppet dragon! Buy your sheet and then either take it home or make it at the activity station.
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| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Tues 16th Feb - Sat 20th Feb 2010 |
| 20p per sheet.
Drop-in 10am-5pm.
Any age.
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| On the trail of Big Cats @ High Street Museum, Ipswich |
| Come along and celebrate the Year of the Tiger with our fun Big Cats quiz trail!
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| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Weds 17th Feb 2010 |
| Free.
Any age.
Drop-in 10-12 and 1-4.
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| Cammo Art @ Gallery 3, Town Hall, Ipswich |
| Colin Moss worked for the Air Ministry during World War II, designing camouflage for factories and power stations. Come along to this fun art session and try your hand at blending some of Ipswich’s most famous things in with their backgrounds. |
| Venue: Town Hall Galleries |
| Saturday 20th February 2010 |
| All talks start at 3pm.
Tea is served at the end of the talk.
Ticket holders can come into the castle from 2.30pm at no extra charge (otherwise normal admission).
£3.50 per talk (£3 for Friends of the Museum).
5 talk passes are £14 (£12 for Friends of the Museums).
Places can be booked on 01206 282940, or by dropping into Hollytrees Museum (10am-4.45pm).
Payment must be made in advance.
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| Tea and Talks: Women (and men) in the Middle Ages @ Colchester Castle Museum |
| Guest Speaker, Dr Katherine Lewis – senior lecturer in History, Huddesfield University
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| This talk will explore the lives of medieval women, considering the extent to which their lives were governed and limited by the various theories which held them to be inferior to men. A survey of the experiences and achievements of women drawn from across the social spectrum reveals that despite being denied access to virtually all forms of public office-holding they could be far more powerful and active than the romanticised image of the lady in a tower would suggest. Medieval women who governed kingdoms, lectured popes, wrote books and led armies were exceptional in many respects, but their exploits, and those of women lower down the social scale too, led some contemporary authors to question whether men really were always superior to women. |
| British Sign Language interpreted - 2-4pm
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| Venue: Castle Museum |
| Sat 20th February 2010 |
| Talks begin at 3pm (Tea is served at the end of the talk).
£3.50 per talk (£3.00 for Friends of the Museums) or book and enjoy 5 talks for just £14. All tickets must be booked, paid for and collected in advance.
Call 01473 433691 or drop into Christchurch Mansion.
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| Tea and Talks: Four Artist Friends: Robert Burrows, Fred Brett Russel, Wat Hagreen and E.R.Smythe @ High Street Museum, Ipswich |
| Guest Speaker: John Blatchly
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| Focussing on the works of four artists, John draws on his personal collection, plus the art collections of Ipswich School and Ipswich Museums to highlight some of the gems which are stored but by no means forgotten.
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| A cup of tea and a talk in the wonderful surroundings of Ipswich Museum.
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| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Sat 27th February 2010 |
| Talks begin at 3pm (Tea is served at the end of the talk).
£3.50 per talk (£3.00 for Friends of the Museums) or book and enjoy 5 talks for just £14. All tickets must be booked, paid for and collected in advance.
Call 01473 433691 or drop into Christchurch Mansion.
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| Tea and Talks: ‘Survival of the dead’ @ High Street Museum, Ipswich |
| Guest Speaker: Bob Markham
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| In this talk, Bob explores what physically happens to humans after death. His down-to-earth approach will discuss the processes of burials, cremations, decomposition and eventually fossils.
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| A cup of tea and a talk in the wonderful surroundings of Ipswich Museum.
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| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Thursday 4th March 2010 |
| Drop-in 2pm-4pm
Free event
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| Out of the Box presents ‘Decorative art on ceramics’ - First Thursday @ Hollytrees Museum, Colchester |
| Join our Curator of Art as you get up close to ceramics by William de Morgan (1839-1917) and Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo (1851-1942). Everything from pottery cats, plates and tiles etc. Draw inspiration from the arts and crafts designs in Colchester’s collection. Or look at the bold Victorian colours and decorative figures.
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| Venue: Hollytrees Museum |
| Sat 6th March 2010 |
| Talks begin at 3pm (Tea is served at the end of the talk).
£3.50 per talk (£3.00 for Friends of the Museums) or book and enjoy 5 talks for just £14. All tickets must be booked, paid for and collected in advance.
Call 01473 433691 or drop into Christchurch Mansion.
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| Tea and Talks: BOTH HIDDEN AND CLEAR:
Lady Anne Drury's emblematic closet
@ High Street Museum, Ipswich |
| Guest Speaker: Susan W. Gardner
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| This talk will explore the meanings of the strange and enigmatic Hawstead Panels, painted by Lady Ann Drury sometime in the first decade of the 17th Century. In an attempt to understand the meanings this room and it emblems may have held for its creator, Susan researched aspects of this Painted Closet for her MA and PhD at Sussex University, and has continued on this journey of discovery ever since.
It is advised that people visit the panels, which are housed in Christchurch Mansion, prior to the talk. Entrance to the Mansion is free, every day, 10am-5pm. |
| A cup of tea and a talk in the wonderful surroundings of Ipswich Museum.
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| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Saturday 13 March
2010 |
| Free event, 10.30am – 4pm.
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| ‘Nature on your doorstep’@ Natural History Museum and Castle Park (Hollytrees Lawn) |
| To tie in with National Science and Engineering Week, Colchester and Ipswich Museum Service and Castle Park Rangers present a day of fun. Visitors can get to learn about local nature while seeing live native animals including live bats, stag beetles and birds of prey. There will also be shows by Mr Beetle, the singing and storytelling beetle, activities (including potting, bird feeders and bee homes making), walks and more.
This event has been provided by Colchester and Ipswich Museum Service and Castle Park Ranger Service. This event takes place in the Natural History Museum and Hollytrees Lawn in Castle park.
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| Venue: Natural History Museum |
| Sat 13th March 2010 |
| Talks begin at 3pm (Tea is served at the end of the talk).
£3.50 per talk (£3.00 for Friends of the Museums) or book and enjoy 5 talks for just £14. All tickets must be booked, paid for and collected in advance.
Call 01473 433691 or drop into Christchurch Mansion.
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| Tea and Talks: Drawing from life: Suffolk artists
@ High Street Museum, Ipswich |
| Speaker: Emma Roodhouse
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| In what is sure to be a very revealing talk, Emma talks about the life drawing studies in the Museums’ collection. With a particular focus on the East Anglian School of Painting and Drawing and Ipswich Art School, this talk highlights how the two differed in their approach to life drawing. Linking with the Colin Moss exhibition in Gallery 3, Emma explores examples of work by Colin Moss, Cedric Morris, Lucian Freud and Maggi Hambling.
Please note that the talk will feature nude images from the art collection.
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| A cup of tea and a talk in the wonderful surroundings of Ipswich Museum.
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| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Sat 20th March 2010 |
| Free.
Drop-in 10-4.
Any age.
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| Science Day @ High Street Museum, Ipswich |
| Explore the Earth beneath our feet in this fab day of science fun!
Learn ‘How to save the world in 30 minutes’ with the guys from ‘Science in a Suitcase’, discover how to harness the earth’s power in some fun and simple experiments, and pick up loads of handy hints and tips about looking after our wonderful planet!
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| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Thursday 25th March 2010 |
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Sessions run between 2pm and 4pm and are completely free of charge. There is no need to book, but please refer to the programme for venue and subject details, which will vary. Free
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| Out of the Box presents South African Beadwork@ High Street Museum, Ipswich |
| Enjoy exploring the stored collections in these relaxed sessions for adults.
Chat with a different curator each month, about the objects and topics they have selected.
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| Keeper of Human History, David Jones, brings out some of the stored Ethnography collection this afternoon. With many stunning examples of South African beadwork not often on display, visitors will be able to explore and discuss the significance of colour and design in African cultures both past and present.
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| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Thursday 1st April 2010 |
| Drop-in 2pm-4pm.
Free event.
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| Out of the Box presents ‘Brewing and beverages in Colchester’s history’ – First Thursday @ Hollytrees Museum, Colchester |
| To coincide with National Pub Day in the same week, objects from the stores will include beer bottles from Colchester breweries, wine bottles and Colchester wine seals as well as old photographs of some of Colchester’s pubs and a silhouette of a Colchester wine merchant, along with his brewing jar.
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| Venue: Hollytrees Museum |
| Mon 5th – Thurs 8th April 2010 |
| Sessions at 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 2 and 3pm.
£1.50 per child 5 years and over.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Book in advance to guarantee a place by phoning 01473 433691 or by dropping in to Christchurch Mansion.
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| Meet the Barber-Surgeon @ Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich |
| Dr Blumfield is in the mansion this week, tending to his famous patient, Thomas Gainsborough. Find out more about the Suffolk artist, what life was like in the 1700s, and how a surgeon treated his patients. Watch out for this barber-surgeon – he’s razor-sharp!
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| British Sign Language interpreted sessions: Tues 6th Apr at 10.30am and 12.30pm
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| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Tuesday 6th – Friday 9th April
2010 |
| Sessions take place at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
Free event after normal admission to the castle.
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| Knights and Knaves, Lords and Ladies @ Colchester Castle Museum |
| A collection of lively medieval tales suitable for all ages are brought to life in the surroundings of Colchester Castle. Whether you are courtier or commoner you’ll love these fabulous fables about life 500 years ago.
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| British Sign Language - interpreted sessions: Wed 7th April at 11am and 1pm
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| Venue: Castle Museum |
| Tues 6th – Friday 9th April 2010 |
| Booked sessions take place at:
11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
£1.50 per person.
Please book your place on 01206 282940, or drop into Hollytrees Museum.
Sorry, we are unable to accept large group bookings. |
| Chick and bunny pop-up puppets @ Hollytrees Museum, Colchester |
| Celebrate the spring in the air with seasonal Victorian toy making. You can make a pop-up chicken or pop-up rabbit puppet, using various materials. Once you have finished decorating and putting together your puppet, it will make a great toy.
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| Venue: Hollytrees Museum |
| Tues 6th – Fri 9th April 2010 |
| £1.50 per child.
Especially suitable for little visitors, provided they bring their own adult helper!
Sessions at 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 12pm, 2pm, 2,30pm, 3pm.
Book in advance to guarantee a place by phoning 01473 433691 or by dropping in to Christchurch Mansion.
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| Spring Week @ High Street Museum, Ipswich |
| Put a spring in your step with these simple but stunning crafts! A different craft each day:
Tuesday – Butterfly headbands
Wednesday - Paper plate frogs
Thursday – Handheld Hedgehogs
Friday - Paper Chain Caterpillars
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| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Sat 10th April 2010 |
| Bird shows at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm.
£1.50 per person over 2 yrs (including adults).
Book in advance to guarantee a place by phoning 01473 433691 or by dropping in to Christchurch Mansion.
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| Meet birds of prey @High Street Museum, Ipswich |
| Come along and enjoy a whole day dedicated to birds! Celebrate our feathered friends, give us your ideas for the new bird gallery, meet local bird groups, and see live birds close up.
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| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Mon 12th – Thurs 15th April 2010 |
| Toy Talks at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm .
Free, no need to book.
Any age.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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| Toy Talks @ Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich |
| Have you ever wondered which Prime Minister donated his cigar boxes to make a dolls’ house? Do you fancy finding out a bit more about the toys on display (plus some that aren’t)?
Why not join our friendly education assistants on a short and sweet tour of the toy room. Perfect for families, though any age welcome.
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| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Monday 12th – Friday 16th April
2010 |
| £1.50 per person after normal admission to the castle.
Booked sessions take place at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
Book your place on 01206 282940, or drop into Hollytrees Museum.
Sorry, we are unable to accept large group bookings.
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| Medieval pottery @ Colchester Castle Museum |
| Inspired by the ‘Medieval mind’ exhibition, get messy with some clay to create medieval faces in relief in tiles.
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| Venue: Castle Museum |
| Tues 13th – Fri 16th April 2010 |
| No need to book.
All activities free, apart from craft activity (£1.50 per person).
Any age.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Drop-in rune lessons at 11am and 2pm.
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| Meet the Saxons @ High Street Museum, Ipswich |
| This week is Anglo-Saxon week! Meet live Saxon characters who will teach you all sorts about their way of life. Have a go at braiding, invent your own Anglo-Saxon name, and try a simple Saxon craft activity. From writing in runes to the Saxon way of warring, you are sure to learn loads about our snazzy Anglo-Saxon ancestors!
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| British Sign Language interpreter available Thurs 15th Apr 10am – 1.30pm. Drop-in rune lesson at 11am
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| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Wednesday 14th April 2010 |
| Ages 6+.
£1.50 per person.
Drop-in 10-12 and 1-4.
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| Funky Foamcuts @ Gallery 3, Town Hall, Ipswich |
| Artist Colin Moss did some of his work by carving pictures into lino and then covering it in paint and using it as a stamp. Come along and try your hand at our child-friendly foam version, taking inspiration from the Ipswich artist himself. |
| Venue: Town Hall Galleries |
| Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th April
2010 |
| £1.50 per person.
Booked sessions at 10.30am, 11.30pm, 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
Book your place on 01206 282940, or drop into Hollytrees Museum.
Sorry, we are unable to accept large group bookings.
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| Illuminated Spring Flowers @ Natural History Museum |
| Following last summer’s extraordinary conversion of plastic bottles into illuminated sea animals, this Easter you can cut and decorate a recycled plastic bottle to make a flower, then illuminate on a light box to create a light drawing. You will be amazed with the results.
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| Venue: Natural History Museum |
| Saturday 17th April
2010 |
| 2 hour sessions at 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm.
£5 after normal admission to the castle.
PLACES MUST BE BOOKED AND PAYMENT MADE IN ADVANCE. Book on 01206 282940, or drop into Hollytrees Museum.
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| Medieval pottery workshops @ Colchester Castle Museum |
| An adult workshop for ages 16 and over. Being inspired by the Medieval Mind exhibition, you can work with clay to create a mixture of pottery, finials and carvings. You will be working closely with a professional artist to have fun and get creative.
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| Venue: Castle Museum |
| Thursday 22nd April 2010 |
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Sessions run between 2pm and 4pm and are completely free of charge. There is no need to book, but please refer to the programme for venue and subject details, which will vary. Free
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| Out of the Box presents ‘Shoes through the ages’@ High Street Museum, Ipswich |
| Enjoy exploring the stored collections in these relaxed sessions for adults.
Chat with a different curator each month, about the objects and topics they have selected.
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| Join costume curator Danielle Sprecher for a closer look at the enchanting shoe collection. See shoes from various periods and cultures, some of which are around 200 years old.
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| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Thursday 6th May 2010 |
| Drop-in 2pm-4pm.
Free event.
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| Out of the Box presents ‘Hello Dolly’ – First Thursday @ Hollytrees Museum |
| This will be a chance to take a closer look at some of the wonderful dolls from our collection. Highlights include a Dutch doll, paper dolls from the early 1800s, a male doll in military costume,1960s Cindy dolls and much more!
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| British Sign Language - interpreter available 2-4pm
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| Venue: Hollytrees Museum |
| Saturday 8th May 2010 |
| Ages 14+.
Workshops 10.00am-12.30pm or 2pm-4.30pm.
£16 (£14 students) per person, per workshop, or 2 different workshops for £28.
Materials provide at a maximum cost of £5 per person per workshop, payable to the tutor on the day.
Places must be booked by phoning 01473 433691.
Tickets must be paid for and collected in advance, by dropping in to Christchurch Mansion.
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| Willow workshops @ Christchurch Mansion |
| Willow platter: Weave different coloured willows into a pretty platter, good for serving bread
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| Join local and experienced weaver and tutor Jo Hammond for these relaxed and friendly half-day workshops. All projects are based on English willow and are suitable for beginners. Hand-outs and reference books are provided where relevant. Participants can bring secateurs if they have them, but all essential tools are provided.
Each workshop can be enjoyed individually, or all four can work nicely as a series.
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| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Thursday 13th May 2010 |
| £3.50 per person. Drinks not included.
Booking essential as places are limited, call 01473 433691.
Tickets must be paid for and collected in advance from Christchurch Mansion.
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Pub Art Crawl |
| Coinciding with the Colin Moss exhibition in Gallery 3 Town, Hall Ipswich , this walk and talk will take in some of the locations in Ipswich from which artists like Colin have drawn inspiration. At each stop, Art Curator Emma Roodhouse will talk a little about Colin Moss and his work. There will then be time for some relaxed discussion before we move on.
The walk begins at the docks, in front of Isaacs, at 6pm sharp. The official tour will end at the Arboretum, though there is no limit on how long you remain there after the tour ends.
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| Please note that this event requires a reasonable level of personal fitness, and the museum cannot take responsibility for ill health arising from over-exertion.
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| Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that buildings we visit on the tour will be fully-accessible to wheelchair users. However, we will endeavour to use accessible spaces where possible.
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| Venue: Town Hall Galleries |
| Friday 14th May and Saturday 16th May 2010 |
| Doors open at 5.45pm, 6.45pm and 7.45pm.
£4.50 adults, £3.00 children.
Strictly over 8 years.
We are not able to accommodate unaccompanied children at this event.
Places limited, booking essential, phone 01473 433691.
Tickets must be paid for and collected in advance by dropping in to Christchurch Mansion.
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| Torchlight Tours @ High Street Museum, Ipswich (as part of the ‘Museums at Night’ initiative) |
| See the museum in a new light – by torchlight! Bring your own torch, discover the darkness and be guided through the galleries after hours in these rare Torchlight Tours!
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| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Saturday 15th May 2010 |
| Ages 14+.
Workshops 10.00am-12.30pm or 2pm-4.30pm.
£16 (£14 students) per person, per workshop, or 2 different workshops for £28.
Materials provide at a maximum cost of £5 per person per workshop, payable to the tutor on the day.
Places must be booked by phoning 01473 433691.
Tickets must be paid for and collected in advance, by dropping in to Christchurch Mansion.
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| Willow workshops @ Christchurch Mansion |
| Willow and paper lantern: Make a willow framework, and cover with coloured tissue to make a beautiful glowing lantern
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| Join local and experienced weaver and tutor Jo Hammond for these relaxed and friendly half-day workshops. All projects are based on English willow and are suitable for beginners. Hand-outs and reference books are provided where relevant. Participants can bring secateurs if they have them, but all essential tools are provided.
Each workshop can be enjoyed individually, or all four can work nicely as a series.
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| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Thursday 20th May 2010 |
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Sessions run between 2pm and 4pm and are completely free of charge. There is no need to book, but please refer to the programme for venue and subject details, which will vary. Free
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| Out of the Box presents British Insects@ High Street Museum, Ipswich |
| Enjoy exploring the stored collections in these relaxed sessions for adults.
Chat with a different curator each month, about the objects and topics they have selected.
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| Re-acquaint yourself with the stunning yet stored collection of British insects this month, as Natural History curator Ann Ainsworth chats through the wonderful variety of insects that can be found in Britain. A visual experience rather than a technical talk, Ann also explains how the collection is cared for.
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| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Saturday 22nd May 2010 |
| Ages 14+.
Workshops 10.00am-12.30pm or 2pm-4.30pm.
£16 (£14 students) per person, per workshop, or 2 different workshops for £28.
Materials provide at a maximum cost of £5 per person per workshop, payable to the tutor on the day.
Places must be booked by phoning 01473 433691.
Tickets must be paid for and collected in advance, by dropping in to Christchurch Mansion.
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| Willow workshops @ Christchurch Mansion |
| Willow Woman: A quirky, stylized garden sculpture which introduces weaving, tying and wrapping skills
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| Join local and experienced weaver and tutor Jo Hammond for these relaxed and friendly half-day workshops. All projects are based on English willow and are suitable for beginners. Hand-outs and reference books are provided where relevant. Participants can bring secateurs if they have them, but all essential tools are provided.
Each workshop can be enjoyed individually, or all four can work nicely as a series.
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| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Saturday 29th May 2010 |
| Ages 14+.
Workshops 10.00am-12.30pm or 2pm-4.30pm.
£16 (£14 students) per person, per workshop, or 2 different workshops for £28.
Materials provide at a maximum cost of £5 per person per workshop, payable to the tutor on the day.
Places must be booked by phoning 01473 433691.
Tickets must be paid for and collected in advance, by dropping in to Christchurch Mansion.
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| Willow workshops @ Christchurch Mansion |
| Willow dragonfly: Make a delicate willow dragonfly to hover in your garden
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| Join local and experienced weaver and tutor Jo Hammond for these relaxed and friendly half-day workshops. All projects are based on English willow and are suitable for beginners. Hand-outs and reference books are provided where relevant. Participants can bring secateurs if they have them, but all essential tools are provided.
Each workshop can be enjoyed individually, or all four can work nicely as a series.
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| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Tuesday 1st – Thursday 3rd June 2010 |
| Booked sessions take place at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
£1.50 per person.
Please book your place on 01206 282940, or drop into Hollytrees Museum.
Sorry, we are unable to accept large group bookings.
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| Foam top hats and bonnets @ Hollytrees Museum |
| Make a top hat or bonnet out of foam, to create a fun piece of Victorian headgear.
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| Venue: Hollytrees Museum |
| Tuesday 1st – Friday 4th June
2010 |
| Shows at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
Free event after normal admission to the castle.
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| The fall of the Roman Empire – The Roman soldier and the Saxon invader @ Colchester Castle Museum |
| It is 410AD (1600 years ago), and the Roman Empire is in trouble. In Britain, resources are being withdrawn, leaving it vulnerable. The Saxons from Europe start prodding the British east coast. Visitors to the castle will see the Roman soldier and Saxon invader during this changing time in European history, as the might of Rome begins to crumble.
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| British Sign Language - interpreted sessions: Thurs 3rd June at 11am and 1pm.
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| Venue: Castle Museum |
| Tues 1st – Fri 4th June 2010 |
| Sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
Ages 3+.
£1.50 per child.
Book in advance to guarantee a place, by phoning 01473 433691 or by dropping in to Christchurch Mansion.
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| Brass-rubbing workshops @ Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich |
| Work with an artist in these 40-minute workshops to create your own beautiful brass rubbings.
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| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Tues 1st – Fri 4th June 2010 |
| All activities free.
Storytelling on Tues, Weds Thurs only. Sessions at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3pm.
‘Exploring the war’ sessions every day at 11.15am, 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.45pm, 3.45pm.
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| Life on the Homefront @ High Street Museum, Ipswich |
| 70 years on, we are exploring what life was like for the people of Ipswich during World War II. Listen to the Homefront housewife as she worries about rationing, air raids and evacuees, and meet other wartime characters who will share their experiences of the war with you.
There’s also the chance to explore real and replica wartime objects through games and discussion in our fun ‘Exploring the War’ sessions, which are perfect for families.
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| British Sign Language -interpreted sessions: Wed 2nd June - storytelling session at 10.30am,
Exploring the War session at 12.15pm.
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| War Report |
| If you fancy an extra challenge, you could enter our reporter’s competition – gather information from the people you meet or know, take photographs and then write a short article about life for the people of Ipswich during
World War II. Enter it into our competition and be in with a chance of winning a fab prize! The winning reports will also be displayed at Ipswich museum. Report deadline (competition closing date): Saturday 5th June 2010 |
| Venue: Ipswich Museum |
| Weds 2nd June 2010 |
| Free.
Any age.
Drop in 10-12am and 1-4pm.
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| Drop-in and draw @ Gallery 3, Town Hall, Ipswich |
| As a teacher, Colin Moss always tried to get his students to use different things to draw with. Have fun painting a self-portrait and trying your hand at all sorts of drawing techniques in this relaxed activity. |
| Venue: Town Hall Galleries |
| Thursday 3rd June 2010 |
| Drop-in 2pm-4pm.
Free event.
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| Out of the Box presents ‘Shoes’ – First Thursday @ Hollytrees Museum |
| Join our Curator of Costume as she brings out of the stores some of the museum service’s collection of shoes. From the practical to outrageous, and the plain to the pretty, visitors can get up close to shoes and patterns from the 18th century to present.
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| Venue: Hollytrees Museum |
| Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th June
2010 |
| Booked sessions take place at 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 2.30, 3.30.
£1.50 per person.
Please book your place on 01206 282940, or drop into Hollytrees Museum.
Sorry, we are unable to accept large group bookings.
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| Bird feeders @ Natural History Museum |
| The sun is out, the birds are singing and summer is in the air. Here’s a chance to give our feathery friends a helping hand, as you can make bird feeders in the surroundings of the natural history museum. Using recycled materials and bird food, you can get creative, take your item home and see the natural world benefit in your back garden.
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| Venue: Natural History Museum |
| Thursday 10th June 2010 |
| Sessions run between 2pm and 4pm and are completely free of charge. There is no need to book, but please refer to the programme for venue and subject details, which will vary. Free
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| Out of the Box presents ‘A glass half full: decorative vessels, ceramics and glass’@ Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich |
| Enjoy exploring the stored collections in these relaxed sessions for adults.
Chat with a different curator each month, about the objects and topics they have selected.
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| Emma Roodhouse, Art Curator, focuses on the decorative art collection in this month’s session. In particular, visitors will have the chance to look closer at and discuss some enchanting examples of tea, coffee and wine vessels – as well as some of the usually-stored Lowestoft porcelain.
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| Venue: Christchurch Mansion |
| Tues 18th June 2010 |
| AGES 16+.
£12 per person (£10 students).
10.00am-1.00pm.
Tea and cake included.
Places are limited and should be booked in advance by calling 01473 433691 or by dropping into Christchurch Mansion.
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| Life Drawing workshop @ Gallery 3, Town Hall, Ipswich |
| Taking inspiration from the work of Ipswich artist and teacher Colin Moss, work with local art tutor Andrew Casey to explore life drawing through various media, in this intimate 3-hour workshop. |
| Venue: Town Hall Galleries |
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