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Article Archive for August 2010

A Medieval Christmas
16 August, 2010 – 10:54 am | Comments Off
A Medieval Christmas

11 December, 2010; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Visit Denny Abbey and The Farmland Museum for a Christmas family event with a Medieval Flavour full of festivities reflecting the ancient heritage of Denny Abbey

Cambridge on the Home Front – WWII Family Day
16 August, 2010 – 10:04 am | Comments Off

11 December, 2010; 10:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Experience Christmas World War Two style at this fun family day! Along with Father Christmas in his grotto, there will be all sorts of 1940s characters introducing wartime games and activities

Halloween Tales and Crafts
16 August, 2010 – 10:01 am | Comments Off
Halloween Tales and Crafts

29 October, 2010; 12:00 pm;
A fantastic storytelling and model making session delivered by the creative talents of the Greater Fens Museum Partnership. Listen to creepy tales of fenland creatures then have a go at making your own!

The Folklore of Apples
16 August, 2010 – 9:59 am | Comments Off
The Folklore of Apples

28 October, 2010; 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Join us at this apple themed children’s event where you will have the opportunity to find out the folklore surrounding apples and enjoy a range of apple related activities including: making the longest apple peel and apple head dolls.

Cambridge Celebrates Age – Reminiscence Tea Party
16 August, 2010 – 9:56 am | Comments Off
Cambridge Celebrates Age – Reminiscence Tea Party

15 October, 2010; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Join us at this fun, informal tea-party where you’ll have a chance to look at and handle everyday objects from the past, join in ‘Do you remember?’ style quizzes and share your memories.

The Monstrous Regiment of Women – A Festival of Ideas talk by author Nicholas Chrimes
16 August, 2010 – 9:52 am | Comments Off

20 October, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
 From the early founding of colleges to the achievement of full membership in 1948, local author Nicholas Chrimes presents a fascinating insight into the role and contribution of women in the history of Cambridge University.

All welcome. Admission £3; Friends £1.

Booking essential – please contact the Museum on 01223 355159 or email info@folkmuseum.org.uk.