http://www.cambridgelifemuseums.org.uk Bringing the history of everyday Cambridge to life Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:37:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A Medieval Christmas at Denny Abbey 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. Make a wassailing cup from clay, construct a mini wreath for your front door, listen to some story telling and ... http://www.cambridgelifemuseums.org.uk/events/a-medieval-christmas Cambridge on the Home Front - WWII Family Day 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. Experience what it would be like to sleep in a Morrison ... http://www.cambridgelifemuseums.org.uk/events/cambridge-on-the-home-front-wwii-family-day [caption id="attachment_597" align="alignright" width="250" caption="bat"][/caption] Halloween Tales and Crafts Friday 29th October (time to be confirmed)   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! Admission £3 per child (accompanying ... http://www.cambridgelifemuseums.org.uk/events/halloween-tales-and-crafts [caption id="attachment_600" align="alignright" width="249" caption="apple"][/caption] The Folklore of Apples 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. Admission £3 per child (accompanying ... http://www.cambridgelifemuseums.org.uk/events/the-folklore-of-apples [caption id="attachment_602" align="alignright" width="196" caption="tea party 1949"][/caption] Cambridge Celebrates Age - Reminiscence Tea Party  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. Admission £2.50 per person (includes tea/coffee ... http://www.cambridgelifemuseums.org.uk/events/cambridge-celebrates-age-reminiscence-tea-party  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 ... http://www.cambridgelifemuseums.org.uk/events/the-monstrous-regiment-of-women-a-festival-of-ideas-talk-by-author-nicholas-chrimes The Museum revisits a time of rationing, gas masks and make-do-and-mend.  Experience life on the Home Front with this specially themed Christmas exhibition. Normal admission charges apply; Friends and Locals Ticket holders free http://www.cambridgelifemuseums.org.uk/events/cambridge-on-the-home-front A new exhibition which details the history of homelessness in Cambridge. This exhibition has been written in conjunction with the homeless charity the ‘Cambridge Cyreneans’ who celebrate their 40th anniversary this year. Normal admission charges apply; Friends and Locals Ticket holders free http://www.cambridgelifemuseums.org.uk/events/cambridge-cyreneans-helping-the-homeless [caption id="attachment_569" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Witch"][/caption] October 31st, 10.30am-4pm Hallowe’en at Denny Pumpkins galore at our final farewell event of the season. Apple bobbing, Pumpkin Carving (50p per pumpkin), Willow Weaving, and craft activities. Hallowe’en Trail – Follow the clues and collect spooky images to make a ghoulish Garland Event Admission Prices: Adults £5, Concessions £4, ... http://www.cambridgelifemuseums.org.uk/events/hallowe%e2%80%99en-at-denny [caption id="attachment_563" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Pumpkins"][/caption] October 28th, 12-4pm Paper Pumpkins – Create Hallowe’en decorations ready for the big day Drop-in Children’s Holiday Activity Day at the Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey. These informal days run by the education department during the holiday are aimed at children who are 4+ and accompanied by an adult.  ... http://www.cambridgelifemuseums.org.uk/events/paper-pumpkins%e2%80%93-create-hallowe%e2%80%99en-decorations-ready-for-the-big-day