tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20044873432325073092024-02-07T04:38:52.663+00:00Wiltshire Heritage MuseumWiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comBlogger335125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-81989070406296598332014-04-29T23:52:00.003+01:002014-04-29T23:52:58.137+01:00May Bank Holiday openingOn both the Bank Holiday Mondays in May, we will be open from 12 noon until 4pm.
Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-35691722705367204782014-04-17T15:08:00.001+01:002014-04-17T15:08:55.605+01:00Easter openingWe will be open throughout Easter!
Good Friday - noon - 4pm
Saturday - 10am - 5pm Family activities from 11am
Easter Sunday - noon - 4pm
Easter Monday - noon - 4pm
Easter Saturday Family Activities
Weapons and Warfare - a family fun day with Saxon and Bronze Age activities, linked to World Heritage Day.
• Meet a Saxon Warrior
• Paint a Saxon Shield
• Decorate Bronze Age daggers
• Try costumes, handle artefacts and hear prehistoric stories in the galleries Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-16570193626118570592013-10-30T13:09:00.001+00:002013-10-30T13:09:21.770+00:00Oexmann Art Award competition results announced!On Saturday, we announced the results of the Oexmann Art Award. Details of the exhibition and the full results are <a href="http://www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=2&thID=883&prev=1">now on our website</a>. The exhibition is now open until 18 Janaury.Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-34747212957955079152013-10-13T23:45:00.003+01:002013-10-13T23:45:40.460+01:00First Autumn lecture: The Changing World of Fifteenth-Century WiltshireDr John Hare will be giving the first of our Autumn lectures. Find out more and book online <a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=2&thID=873&prev=1">here</a>Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-47683290039391469822013-09-07T15:34:00.001+01:002013-09-07T15:34:10.003+01:00Saturday 14th - Medieval MedicineA YOUNG WANHS session, 10.15am to 12.15pm
Find out about illnesses and medieval cures through role play, create potions and your own ‘ tussy mussy’ to protect yourself from medieval illness!
Young WANHS is a Saturday morning club for 7 to 14 year olds interested in archaeology and history. Held on the second Saturday of the month from 10.15am to 12.15pm, pre-booking is essential.
If you would like more information about the club or activities, please contact the Education Officer.
Booking - Essential:
* Contact the Learning & Outreach Officer on 01380 727369
* Send her an e-mail - education@wiltshireheritage.org.uk.
Cost: £4 per child, per session Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-86462109167026205932013-09-07T15:32:00.001+01:002013-09-07T15:32:21.286+01:00Opens Sunday 8th until 5 OctoberDevizes Camera Club - Members' Biennial Print Exhibition at Wiltshire Museum.
Open Monday 9 September to 5 October - Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday noon to 4pm. FREE ENTRY.Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-46463914517022712012013-09-07T15:30:00.000+01:002013-09-07T15:30:50.223+01:00It's not too late to book - Evening Lecture Course: An introduction to Archaeology - starts Wednesday 11th. An Introduction to Archaeology - aims, techniques and methods, starts 6:30 pm, Wednesday, 11 September, 2013
Missing Time Team? Want to find out more about the techniques involved in archaeological excavation? Then this may be the course for you. Over seven weeks and with two field trips you will explore subjects such as aerial photography, geophysics and much more.
A course aimed at those who have little prior knowledge of the processes involved in archaeological investigation. Each week a specific aspect of the process will be explored – aerial photography, geophysics, pottery identification – and the ever familiar excavation all have a place in the process of archaeology. This course will help you understand the large array of technical and traditional methods available to the modern archaeologist. The course comprises 7 x 2 hour sessions and 2 x 3 hour field trips to local sites. All you need is an enthusiasm for the subject.
Bob Clarke has lectured on the subject of archaeological techniques for over a decade, specialising in bringing the discipline to adults who have an interest in the subject but little experience. He has authored a wide range of archaeological and historical books including 'Prehistoric Wiltshire: an illustrated Guide' and 'Four Minute Warning: Britain's Cold War'. He has been involved in a number of major discoveries including the Boscombe Bowman and has just returned to Boscombe Down to continue the conservation effort on the site.
Dates:
Wednesday Evenings, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
11 September, 18 September, 25 September, 2 October, 9 October, 16 October, 23 October
Saturday Field Trips -
28 September (Avebury region)
19 October (to Savernake)
Booking:
Essential. To contact us, either:
* Tel: 01380 727369 (office hours Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm)
* Send an e-mail to wanhs@wiltshireheritage.org.uk, or
* <a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=2&thID=877&prev=1">Book on-line</a> by using the 'Add to Cart' below – includes a booking fee.
Please note, payment is required with booking. We reserve the right to automatically cancel bookings 7 days before the lecture if payment has not been received.
Our Lecture Hall is accessible via a lift if required, has a hearing loop and air conditioning.
Cost: £70 (£50 WANHS members) Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-87504609185229883082013-08-16T09:30:00.000+01:002013-08-16T09:30:00.510+01:00Bank Holiday Film ShowMemories of Devizes past is the theme of two films to be shown by the Devizes and District Cine and Video Club on Monday 26 August at the Museum.
<i>Mayoralty </i>is a film from 1972 showing the last Mayor of the Borough of Devizes and can you spot a relative in the <i>Devizes Carnival 1968</i>?
Films will be shown throughout the day, entry is free (donations welcome) and advance booking is not necessary.
The Museum will be open 10am to 5pm on Bank Holiday Monday.Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-2722260608149686962013-08-12T22:33:00.003+01:002013-08-12T22:33:45.731+01:00Library closures - please check before making a journeyFor the next few weeks, we may not be able to open the Library and Archive on Tuesdays and Thursdays, due to ill-health.
Please contact us before you make a special visit to use the Library and Archive, to make sure that we are able to be open.
Our apologies, but please remember that you can search our online database to help you in your research before you make your visit.Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-17589673101705030162013-08-12T09:30:00.000+01:002013-08-12T09:30:00.632+01:00Evening Visit to StonehengeFriday 30 August, 7.30pm. An evening walk among the stones at Stonehenge, led by David Dawson.
This is an opportunity to inspect and photograph (for non-commercial purposes only) the stones closely, see the inscriptions and wander at will inside the circle.
£22 (£20 WANHS members) and discounts for English Heritage and National Trust members.
More details and to book on-line visit our website - <a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=2&thID=865&prev=1">www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk</a>Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-15973375378853107392013-07-22T15:43:00.000+01:002013-07-22T15:43:45.775+01:00Would you like to join us? New volunteer positions.We are preparing for the opening of our exciting new galleries in October! We are looking for volunteers to join us in three interesting roles. For each of these roles you can download a job description and an <a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/uploads/library/18/77/Volunteer%20Application%20Form.doc">application form</a>.<br />
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The three roles are:- <br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/uploads/library/18/209/Reception%20Volunteer%20JD.doc">reception volunteer</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/uploads/library/18/210/Gallery%20guides%20JD.doc">gallery guide</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/uploads/library/18/211/Storyteller%20JD.doc">storyteller</a></li>
</ul>
If you are interested, then please complete and return our simple application form, and then we will arrange to meet you so that you can find our more about the role <br />
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</ul>
<br />Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-867332165659023782013-07-22T15:29:00.001+01:002013-07-22T15:29:14.316+01:00Walking Wiltshire's White Horses - join us for the August walksJoin artists Ali Pretty and Richard White on the 100 mile walk around Wiltshire's White Horses. Stunning scenery, archaeology and history, walking and talking, contemplation and celebration, sound art and digital photography.<br />
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You can join us for the whole 100 miles, or for a day or half a day.<b> </b><br />
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<b>Day 1 – Thursday 22 August Westbury to Devizes via Poultshot</b>; 16.5 miles
Start: Bratton Camp 9am
Finish: Canal Wharf Devizes, The Lamb
To register and for more information- follow <a href="http://wwwh-day1-westbury.eventbrite.co.uk/">this link</a>
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<b>Day 2 – Friday 23 August Devizes to Broad Hinton</b>; 24.5 miles
Start: Devizes Wharf 9am
Finish: Broad Hinton , The Crown
To register and for more information - follow <a href="http://wwwh-day2-cherhill.eventbrite.co.uk/">this link</a>
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<b>Day 3 – Saturday 24 August Broad Hinton to Marlborough</b>; 20 miles
Start: Broad Hinton, The Crown 10 am
Finish: Marlborough Market Place
To register and for more information - follow <a href="http://wwwh-day3-hackpen.eventbrite.co.uk/">this link</a><br />
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<b>Day 4 – Sunday 25 August Marlborough to Pewsey</b>; 19 miles
Start: Marlborough Market Place – outside Library
Finish: Bouverie Hall car park
To register and for more information - follow <a href="http://wwwh-day4-pewsey.eventbrite.co.uk/">this link</a>
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<b>Day 5 – Monday 26 August Pewsey to Devizes</b>; 22.5 miles
Start: Pewsey, Bouverie Hall car park 8.30
Finish: Devizes Market Place
To register and for more information - follow <a href="http://wwwh-day5-altonbarnes.eventbrite.co.uk/">this link</a><br />
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<b>Eight days, 100 miles, 5,000 years</b><br />
If you would like to join us for the whole 5 days, you can find more information and register by following <a href="http://whitehorsewalk.eventbrite.co.uk/">this link</a>. Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-83425966015822854202013-07-10T19:01:00.001+01:002013-07-10T19:01:06.800+01:00Oexmann Art Award Compeition details now available!We are proud to announce the thirteenth biennial Oexmann Art Award Competition.
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<br />Created to commemorate the late Theophilia Joan Oexmann, the
competition is open to entrants born or living in Wiltshire and aims to
encourage and promote artists from the county.<br />
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Download the <a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/uploads/library/23/202/Oexmann2013.pdf" target="_blank">entry details here.</a><br />
<br />Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-56544002572162098612013-07-02T00:13:00.000+01:002013-07-02T00:13:17.170+01:00New exhibition - North Wessex Downs IconsOn display for the first time are 12 original works by artist Anna Dillon. She has been commissioned to create 12 Icons to represent the North Wessex Downs Area of Natural Beauty. <a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=2&thID=863&prev=1" target="_blank">Find out more from this link</a>.Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-75207389854078886032013-06-20T00:33:00.002+01:002013-06-22T08:47:58.196+01:00Ali Pretty - Meet the Artist. Tues 9 July at 7.30As part of the Walking Wiltshire’s White Horses project this summer, Ali Pretty will be giving a talk on her amazing use of large-scale silks made for carnivals and outdoor festivals all over the world, in a special presentation of her work on Tuesday
9th July, 7.30pm at Wiltshire Museum<br />
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To find out more - go to <a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=2&thID=860&prev=1" target="_blank">http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=2&thID=860&prev=1</a>
Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-14003752653936327512013-06-19T20:50:00.001+01:002013-06-19T20:50:10.837+01:00Free White Horse Walks this weekend - Cherhill, Broad Town and HackpenJoin artists Ali Pretty and Richard White on a free walk this weekend<br />
<ul>
<li>22 June: 12-3pm Cherhill – meet at Smallgrain picnic site, near North Wilts Golf Club 11.45am. <a href="http://wwwh-cherhill.eventbrite.co.uk/">Book your free place here</a>
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<li>23 June: 10-1pm Broad Town – meet at the Crown, Broad Hinton 9.45am. <a href="http://wwwh-broadhinton.eventbrite.co.uk/">Book your free place here</a> </li>
<li>23 June: 2-5pm Hackpen – meet at Barbury Castle Car Park 1.45pm. <a href="http://wwwh-hackpen.eventbrite.co.uk/">Book your free place here</a></li>
</ul>
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Find out more about the creative walks at <a href="http://www.creativewiltshire.co.uk/creative-walks-to-wiltshires-white-horses.html" target="_blank">http://www.creativewiltshire.co.uk/creative-walks-to-wiltshires-white-horses.html</a>
Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-12367917714660869082013-06-13T06:51:00.000+01:002013-06-13T06:51:07.480+01:00Free White Horse Walks this weekend - Westbury and DevizesThis weekend sees the first of the free walks to the Westbury and Devizes White Horses. Join artists Ali Pretty and Richard White on these 3 hour circular walk.<br />
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Ali and Richard invite everyone who is taking part in the creative walks to share thoughts and experiences, sounds and images. On these walks and after we hope you will enjoy a form of creative sharing using the latest and most ancient technologies. <br />
<ul>
<li>If you have a smart phone/device, a camera or an audio recorder please bring them along. </li>
<li>If you play an easy-to-carry musical instrument, please bring it and play! </li>
<li>If you use a note book or sketch pad please bring that too! </li>
<li>A limited number of digital cameras and iPads will be available to loan, please book in advance.</li>
</ul>
To find out more about the way Richard will be using technology - follow this link to <a href="http://www.creativewiltshire.co.uk/creative-walks-begin.html" target="_blank">http://www.creativewiltshire.co.uk/creative-walks-begin.html</a>.<br />
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<b>When and Where</b><br />
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<ul>
<li>15 June: 12-3pm Westbury – meet at Bratton Down Car Park. 11.45. <a href="http://wwwh-westbury.eventbrite.co.uk/">Book your free place here</a>
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<li>16 June: 12-3pm Devizes – meet at Wiltshire Museum 12pm. <a href="http://wwwh-devizes.eventbrite.co.uk/">Book your free place here</a>
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</ul>
Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-50732472991045536512013-06-11T15:26:00.002+01:002013-06-11T15:26:51.428+01:00Vacancy - Administration Assistant for the Oexmann Art CompetitionThe Museum will be running the Oexmann Art Competition later this this year, and we are looking for someone to help us to organise it! The post is for about 35 days of work in the period leading up to the award ceremony in October.. Interested? Follow the links to the <a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/uploads/library/28/199/OexmannAdmin.pdf">job description</a> and <a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/uploads/library/28/193/Form.doc">application form</a>. Closing date - Friday 21 June.Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-87444697954381056132013-05-26T00:09:00.005+01:002013-05-26T00:09:58.216+01:00New exhibition! Spendour of StonehengeAn exhibition of pictures from the Museum's art collection.
The Museum has an extensive collection of paintings, drawings, engravings, prints and photographs of Stonehenge, dating from the 18th century to the present day. Artists represented in the collection include Frederick Nash, A V Copley Fielding, George Richmond, James Bridges and Henry Moore.
Find out more <a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=2&thID=822&prev=1">here</a>.
Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-59429909543418467652013-05-15T16:17:00.000+01:002013-05-15T16:17:16.412+01:00Half-Term Holiday Activities - book now!<i>Stonehenge Art</i> and <i>Springtime and Wildlife Crafts
</i> are the themes for the holiday activities during the May half-term.
<a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=2&thID=857&prev=3&catID=8">Wednesday 29 May</a> - Stonehenge Art. Come along and build your own mini-henge, painting, colouring and much more.
<a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=2&thID=858&prev=3&catID=8">Thursday 30 May</a> - Springtime and Wildlife Crafts. Make a wildlife inspired mobile, leaf rubbings, paper flowers plus other activities.
Two sessions per day:
Under 8s - 11am to 12.30pm
Over 8s - 1.30pm to 3pm.
Please note - under 8s must be accompanied by an adult and pre-booking is essential as places are limited.
£4 per child.
Book now - send an email to <a href="mailto:education@wiltshireheritage.org.uk">education@wiltshireheritage.org.uk</a>.
Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-13485819105487313662013-05-03T14:51:00.002+01:002013-05-03T14:51:25.499+01:00Eeles Family PotteryLooking for something new for the home or kitchen? Then come and see our latest exhibition - a colourful display of pottery by the <a href="http://www.eelespottery.co.uk/">Eeles Family Pottery</a>. All items for sale, prices to suit all budgets. Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-80300375762302103272013-05-03T14:48:00.001+01:002013-05-03T14:48:50.972+01:00Wiltshire During the Cold war - a Young WANHS activityTry uniforms and handle artefacts, then visit the town library to discover the cold war bunker there. Session for 7 to 14 year olds led by Bob Clarke. 10.15am to 12 noon.
both sessions cost £4
Booking is essential - visit the <a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=2&thID=849&prev=1">website</a> for details.Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-60263291620404970842013-04-07T16:00:00.000+01:002013-04-07T16:00:00.641+01:00Discover more of the Wiltshire Countryside<br />
on one of our summer outings - or visit the Staffordshire hoard.<br />
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Outings include <a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=2&thID=834&prev=1" target="_blank">Chapperton Down</a>, Salisbury Plain, <a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=2&thID=837&prev=3&catID=20" target="_blank">Alton Barnes and Alton Priors</a>, <a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=2&thID=817&prev=3&catID=20" target="_blank">Seend</a>, <a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=2&thID=819&prev=3&catID=20" target="_blank">Stanton St Bernard</a>, <a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=2&thID=818&prev=3&catID=20" target="_blank">Bradford on Avon</a> and further afield to <a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=2&thID=816&prev=3&catID=20" target="_blank">Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery</a>.<br />
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Further information on our <a href="http://www.wiltshireheritage.org.uk/events/index.php?Action=1" target="_blank">website</a>. Tickets available from the Museum shop or website.<br />
Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-59133901077071291662013-04-07T15:34:00.000+01:002013-04-07T15:34:00.239+01:00Monday 8 April - Museum not openUnfortunately we will not be open on Monday 8 April. If you are coming some distance, and have come specially to visit us, then we may be able to open up for you.
We will be open as normal at 11am on Tuesday 9 April.
Our apologies.Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2004487343232507309.post-25552182551617053112013-04-04T11:30:00.000+01:002013-04-04T11:30:03.756+01:00Sunday 7th - Saxon Family WorkshopHands on fun with object handling and crafts. Drop in to the Museum to see the finds from the recent excavation at Barrow Clump. Handle replica Saxon artefacts, take part in Saxon theme art and craft activities, plus ... try weaving, make a Saxon plate brooch and decorate a shield.
Noon to 4pm
Booking not necessary - just come along when you can.
Entry to Museum free for everyone. £2 charge per child for taking part in craft activities.Wiltshire Heritage Museumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05116542243759567137noreply@blogger.com