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26 September, 2010; 10:30 am to 5:00 pm.
A day of food, drink and merriment with The Friends of The Farmland Museum.
12 September, 2010; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
On this course, students will discover some of the sources of rich, glowing dye colours to be found in the plant world. Participants will learn how to apply natural dye colours to textile fibres, using a variety of materials and techniques.
17 January, 2011 1:00 pm to 28 March, 2011 3:00 pm.
This 10-week course will introduce students to the birds, mammals and insects as well as some of the wild flowers (weeds?) that find their way into gardens.
28 June, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Not sure how to start your family tree? started, but confused with all the information available? This day-school will get you up and running with practical hints and tips.
10 September, 2010; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
An opportunity to hear 4 local personalities – Alan Macfarlane, Allan Brigham, Alec Forshaw and Nicholas Chrimes – present their personal viewpoints on the City of Cambridge, and then join in to voice your views and ask questions.
29 August, 2010 10:30 am to 30 August, 2010 5:00 pm.
Find out all about Medieval Life in the Black Knight Medieval Camp.
