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Shaftesbury Abbey

Gold Hill Museum

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Tuesday 7th February 2012
Saxons in Wessex
By Adrian Green

Lecture organised by the Shaftesbury & District Historical Society
Venue: Anna McDowell Garden Room, Gold Hill Museum, Shaftesbury
Time: 2.30pm
Tickets: £2.50. Shaftesbury & District Historical Society members free.
Further Information: Tel: 01747 852157 or email Gold Hill Museum

  Tuesday 14th February 2012
Carnival Crafts
Take a look at carnivals in Shaftesbury. Create your own carnival masks and flags.  
Venue: Anna McDowell Garden Room, Gold Hill Museum, Shaftesbury
Time: 2.00 - 4.00pm
Tickets: £2.00. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre–Booking is not required
Further Information: Tel: 01747 852197 or email Children's Activity
   

Tuesday 6th March 2012
West Kennet Long Barrow and the Surrounding Sites
By Peter Knight

Lecture organised by the Shaftesbury & District Historical Society
Venue: Anna McDowell Garden Room, Gold Hill Museum, Shaftesbury
Time: 2.30pm
Tickets: £2.50. Shaftesbury & District Historical Society members free.
Further Information: Tel: 01747 852157 or email Gold Hill Museum

   

Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Shaftesbury & District Historical Society’s Members Evening
Venue: Anna McDowell Garden Room, Gold Hill Museum, Shaftesbury
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £2.50. Shaftesbury & District Historical Society members free.
Further Information: Tel: 01747 852157 or email Gold Hill Museum

  Wednesday 14th April 2012
Easter Extravaganza
Come to Gold Hill Museum to decorate an egg and roll it down Gold Hill.
Make a pilgrim staff at the Gold Hill Museum and then travel up to the Abbey with it for a Pilgrim’s mystery trail around the Abbey.
Venue: Event tales place at both the Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Garden, Park Walk and the Gold Hill Museum, at the top of Gold Hill, Shaftesbury
Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm
Tickets: £2.00. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre–Booking is not required
Further Information: Tel: 01747 852197 or email Children's Activity
  Wednesday 6th June 2012
A Shaftesbury Jubilee
Mark the Queen’s Jubilee with a traditional street party at the Abbey. Crown and hat making and a 1950’s style party tea.
Venue: Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Garden, Park Walk, Shaftesbury
Time: 2.00 - 4.00pm
Tickets: £2.00. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre–Booking is not required
Further Information: Tel: 01747 852197 or email Children's Activity
   

Tuesday 19th June 2012
Shaftesbury & District Historical Society’s Members Annual Outing
Details to be announced

   

Thursday 5th July 2012
Shaftesbury & District Historical Society’s Members Annual Garden Party
Venue: Anna McDowell Garden Room, Gold Hill Museum, Shaftesbury
Time: 6.30pm
Tickets: To be confirmed
Further Information: Tel: 01747 852157 or email Gold Hill Museum

  Saturday 14th July 2012
Archaeology in Action - Part of the Festival of Archaeology
A hands-on activity using archaeological methods to explore the past. Includes medieval tile making.
Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm
Tickets: £2.00. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre–Booking is not required
Further Information: Tel: 01747 852197 or email Children's Activity
    Tuesday 17th July 2012
Shaftesbury & District Historical Society’s Members Annual General Meeting
Venue: Anna McDowell Garden Room, Gold Hill Museum, Shaftesbury
Time: 2.30pm
Tickets: £2.50. Shaftesbury & District Historical Society members free.
Further Information: Tel: 01747 852157 or email Gold Hill Museum
  Tuesday 28th August 2012
Teddy Bear Games
Bring your teddy to explore the Museum and enjoy some teddy crafts and games. Enjoy a picnic in the Museum garden.
Venue: Anna McDowell Garden Room, Gold Hill Museum, Shaftesbury
Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm
Tickets: FREE EVENT. Bring your own picnic. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre–Booking is not required
Further Information: Tel: 01747 852197 or email Children's Activity
 

Tuesday 30th October 2012
The Big Draw
Recreating a time line using costume and a variety of drawing skills. Make a large wall frieze of Shaftesbury children through time.
Venue: Anna McDowell Garden Room, Gold Hill Museum, Shaftesbury
Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm
Tickets: FREE EVENT. Bring your own picnic. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre–Booking is not required
Further Information: Tel: 01747 852197 or email Children's Activity

 

Saturday 15th December 2012
A Victorian Christmas
Help us decorate our tree by making a range of Christmas decorations.
See how Shaftesbury celebrated Christmas past.S
Venue: Anna McDowell Garden Room, Gold Hill Museum, Shaftesbury
Time: 2.00 - 4.00pm
Tickets: FREE EVENT. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre–Booking is not required
Further Information: Tel: 01747 852197 or email Children's Activity

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