A sample of events for Spring and Summer 2012
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Throughout April
Dances, Concerts, Fairs and Exhibitions
Discover the full programme of events at Stockport Town Hall throughout the Autumn
visit:
Easter Events
Everyday during opening hours (not on special event days)
Children's Quizzes at Bramall Hall
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Sunday: 1pm - 4pm
Friday - Saturday, 1pm - 3pm
Bramall Hall offers a special pictorial quiz for older children and a‘Hunt the owl’ quiz for our younger visitors. A great family activity!
Suitable for ages 4 +.
Owl quiz suitable for 3+.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Price: Free with admission ticket.
Bramall Hall off Hall Road, Bramhall Park, Bramhall, Stockport
MAY
Friday 18 May
Museums at Night - a tour with a difference
6pm and 7.30pm (2 tours)
See Staircae House lit up in the evening and experience food and drink from the past.
This multi-period house takes you from the 12th Century right through to WWII and the tour will focus on what were popular suppers in each period.
There will be the opportunity to taste some unusual dishes from the past - if you are brave enough!
Suitable for adults and children ages 14+.
Booking essential
£5, £4 Leisure Key (limited places)
Staircase House 30 Market Place, Stockport, SK1 1ES
Thursday 24 May
Bat Talk and Walk
8.30pm until approximately 10.30pm
Join Steve Parker of the South Lancashire Bat Group on a Bat talk and walk in and around Bramall Hall and Park.
Find out more about the bats who have made their home in the Hall and get to grips with a bat detector to spot bats in the Park.
Suitable for all ages
FREE (donations to the Bat Group welcome)
Please wear warm clothes and suitable footwear, and bring a torch for your safety on the walk.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Call
0161 485 3708
Saturday 26 May
Story Time at Hat Works
12 noon
Come and listen to stories in the Yurt told by Sue Lea, one of our
Demonstrators. Suitable for ages 3 - 11 years. No need to book.
FREE
Hat Works Museum Wellington Road South, Stockport
Wednesdays 30 May, 8 and 29 August
Children’s Explorer Tours
6.45pm - 8pm
Exciting children’s version of our ever popular Explorer tours. Brave the darkened tunnels as you go back in time and experience the life of a child during the war. Suitable for ages 7+. Must be accompanied.
£3.95 per child, accompanying adults £2. Booking essential.
Contact: 0161 474 1940
Air Raid Shelters 61 Chestergate, SK1 1NE
Tuesday 29 May - Thursday 31 May
Summer Flowers
10.30am – 12 noon and 1pm - 2.30pm
Make a beautiful bunch of flowers, that will last all summer long.
Workshop back by popular demand. Suitable for ages 5-11. Booking essential.
£3 or Leisure Key £2.50 (limited places)
Contact: 0161 355 7770
Hat Works Museum Wellington Road South, Stockport
Tuesday 29 May - Thursday 31 May
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 June, Wednesday 6 - Friday 8 June
Jubilee Hat Trail
10am – 4pm, (Sundays 11am – 4pm)
Visit Hat Works and take part in our Jubilee hat trail, you never know, you might just win a prize! Suitable for all ages. No need to book.
FREE
Contact: 0161 355 7770
Hat Works Museum Wellington Road South, Stockport
JUNE
Throughout June
Dances, Concerts, Fairs and Exhibitions
Discover the full programme of events at Stockport Town Hall throughout the Autumn
visit:
Friday 1 June
Glitter Flag
11am - 12 noon and 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Come and make your very own ‘Glitter Flag’ that you can wave to celebrate the Queens Jubilee! Lots of sparkle and glitter! We have also hidden all the flags from the Commonwealth Countries around the Museum, let’s see how many you can find. A prize for who spots the most! Please allow 30 mins to do the ‘Flag’ trail before the workshop!Suitable for ages 5-11.
£3, £2.50 (Leisure Key)
Contact: 355 7770
Hat Works Museum Wellington Road South, Stockport
Saturday 2 June
Story Time at Hat Works
12 noon
Come and listen to stories in the Yurt told by Sue Lea, one of our
Demonstrators. Suitable for ages 3 - 11 years. No need to book.
FREE
Hat Works Museum Wellington Road South, Stockport
Saturday 2 June
Footsteps of Stockport's Hatting
1.30pm - 4pm
Take a walk with one of Hat Works expert guides Sue Lea who will take you on a guided walk through the historic streets of Stockport looking at the remains of the town's once flourishing hatting industry.
This is a moderate walk, approximately 2 miles long and include refreshments back at Hat Works after the walk.
Appropriate footwear and clothing is recommended
£5.50
Booking Essential
Hat Works Museum Wellington Road South, Stockport
Sunday 3 June
Big Jubilee Lunch at Bramall Hall
11am - 4pm
Come and celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubliee at Bramall Hall by joining our own royal garden party in the park! Bring your own picnic and dress for the occasion!
FREE. Some charge for activities and normal entrance price to the Hall.
Contact: 0161 485 3708
Bramall Hall off Hall Road, Bramhall Park, Bramhall, Stockport
Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 June
Jubilee Craft
10.30am – 12 noon and 1pm -2.30pm
Celebrate the Jubilee and make and decorate your very own royal crown!
Suitable for ages 5-11. Booking essential.
£3 or Leisure Key £2.50 (limited places)
Contact: 0161 355 7770
Hat Works Museum Wellington Road South, Stockport
Sunday 24 June
GamesTorch Craft
10.30am, 11am and 11.30am (30 minute sessions)
Come and make your very own Games Torch Shaker.
Suitable for ages 5-11 years. No need to book.
FREE
Contact: 0161 355 7770
Hat Works Museum Wellington Road South, Stockport
JULY
Saturday 28 July
Story Time at Hat Works
12 noon
Come and listen to stories in the Yurt told by Sue Lea, one of our
Demonstrators.
Suitable for ages 3 - 11 years. No need to book.
FREE
Hat Works Museum Wellington Road South, Stockport
Tuesday 31 July
Stained Glass Windows
10.30am - 12 noon and 1pm -2.30pm
Be inspired by the Olympic Games and make a stained glass window craft to stick in your window at home. Suitable for ages 5-11 years. Booking essential.
£3 or Leisure Key £2.50 (limited places)
Contact: 0161 355 7770
Hat Works Museum Wellington Road South, Stockport
AUGUST
Throughout August
Dances, Concerts, Fairs and Exhibitions
Discover the full programme of events at Stockport Town Hall throughout the Autumn
visit:
Wednesdays 8 and 29 August
Children’s Explorer Tours
6.45pm - 8pm
Exciting children’s version of our ever popular Explorer tours. Brave the darkened tunnels as you go back in time and experience the life of a child during the war. Suitable for ages 7+. Must be accompanied.
£3.95 per child, accompanying adults £2. Booking essential.
Contact: 0161 474 1940
Air Raid Shelters 61 Chestergate, SK1 1NE
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