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Space Event at Sele is a blast!

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

The May Half Term Event held at Sele Communtiy Centre on Thursday 28th of May was a success!
 
Some youngsters showing off their creations!

Some youngsters showing off their creations!

Over 70 children arrived to try their hand at making the weridest and most wonderful alien they could imagine!

A masterpiece!

A masterpiece!

Most of the clay extra terrestrials dried in the sun in time for them to be painted before hometime, and in the meantime there were lots of quizzes and colourings to keep youngsters (and adults!) busy.

Getting messy with paint!

Getting messy with paint!

Connie’s scrummy chocolate cookies, enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee kept parents and carers occupied as well.

Watch out for more activities throughout the summer holidays as we go on the road with Hertford Museum’s Summer Roadshow!  There will be activities like this and much much more, coming to a venue in Hertford near you…watch this space…

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Half Term Fossil Fun and Japanese Crafts

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Hello everyone and welcome to my first entry onto our museum blog!

Last week, whilst the museum was continuing to be emptied in preparation for the arrival of building contractors, I was busy running FREE outreach events to compliment the half term school holidays.  These were held in the Mill Bridge Rooms in Hertford town centre, with the first part of the week focusing on fossils, which was organised in association with Rockwatch, the club for young geologists (http://www.rockwatch.org.uk/). 

Susan Brown from Rockwatch with her wonderful selection of fossils
Susan Brown from Rockwatch with her wonderful selection of fossils

 The second half of the week took a Japanese theme, and was organised by Junko Watanabe, who has been working here at Hertford Museum as part of a volunteer placement since November 2008.   Many thanks to her for all her hard work!  

Anthea our volunteer helps with the jewellery making process

Anthea our volunteer helps with the jewellery making process

How to wrap your books the japanese way, no need for a pastic bag here!

How to wrap your books the Japanese way, no need for a plastic bag here!

But it doesn’t stop there, we will be at the Mill Bridge Rooms again this Saturday 28th February 2009 with activities to celebrate Hina Matsuri, the Japanese Doll Festival.  Come along any time between 10.30 am and 4.00 pm to take part in crafty activities, quizzes, games and dressing up.  Entry and all activities will again be FREE of charge.  It will be lovely to see you there.

Watch this space for details of more event coming up to a hall, community centre or church hall near you over the next year!

Eleanor

A young visitor makes his very own dinosaur!

A young visitor makes his very own dinosaur to take home!

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