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Easter Holiday Events - Scarecrow Fun Days

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

The School Holidays are nearly upon us again, and here at Hertford Museum we are continuing to take our activities and events on the road, this time in time for Easter!

 

Two Scarecrow Fun Days have been organised as follows:

 

Cowbridge Halls, Cowbridge, Hertford, SG14 1PG

Wednesday 8th April 2009

10.30 am – 4.00 pm

 

The River Room, Castle Hall, The Wash, Hertford, SG14 1PS

Wednesday  15th April 2009

10.30 am – 4.00 pm

 

Drop in anytime between 10.30 am and 4.00 pm on both days to find out about the folklore of Scarecrows and take part in lots of crafty activities!

 

All craft activities will be free of charge and this is thanks to the generous support of the Heritage Lottery Fund, as part of the overall museum development project.

 

There will also be a museum shop as well as teas and coffees.

 

For further information, please call, 01992 582686.

 

I look forward to seeing you there!

 

Eleanor

 

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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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