September 2014 Newsletter

October Half Term

As the summer holidays draw to a close, so to do the Mud, Bugs and Baking activities. Throughout July and August, we ran weekly sessions based on storybooks, encouraging children under ten to get creative in the messiest of ways! From pond dipping to Elmer artworks to iced farm animal biscuits, the children were able to explore the museum and take home something to be proud of.

Family activities will continue in the October half term. Click the links for more information

28th October: 'Little Darlings'

29th October: 'Perils of Victorian Suffolk'

30th October: 'Big Film, Big Draw: Silhouette Strolls'

30th October: 'Victorian Way of Death'

Suitable for 12 years +

31st October: Museum Ghost Walk

We have also introduced a museum trail for autumn, which takes families around the museum on a search for shapes and patterns. The trail can be picked up in Abbot's Hall or in the entrance to the Domestic Life building.

Saving the 70s

From macramé plant pot holders to lava lamps and Angel Delight to the Barsham Faires - we’ve been busy investigating East Anglian life in the groovy 70s. But what to do with all the stories and objects that we’ve collected?

Lots of our visitors said they particularly enjoyed looking at the home wares in Escape to the Country (our 70s inspired exhibition). We’ve listened and decided to install a 70s country-style living room setting in our Domestic Life building.

Could you help us to kit out this display with your 70s objects? Click the link below to find out how

Raising the Roof!

Our team of heritage skills trainees have worked with local thatcher Ian Blanchard to make this beautiful thatched roof, created in August as part of their 3 month ‘taster’ training course.

We’d like to sell this roof to the highest bidder to help raise funds for the Museum. This roof could be used for many projects, summer house or just used for a shady spot for the garden.

If you would like to have a look at the roof before bidding or you have already seen it and would like to place a bid please email paul.palmer@eastanglianlife.org.uk or call 01449 618228

'You'll make a lovely Sergeant' A Talk on the First World War Experiences of Flora Sandes

On Thursday  16th October in conjunction with our latest exhibition in Abbot’s Hall ‘Everybody’s Darling, The First World Nurse’ and as a reflection on the heroines of the time, we present a talk about the only British woman to officially serve as a soldier.

“You’ll make a lovely Sergeant” A Talk on The First World War Experiences of Flora Sandes, tells the story of an amazing journey from St John Ambulance Volunteer to active service on the front lines.

Calling all Christmas Elves

Do you wait all year to start decking your halls? We have just the thing for you.

It’s a little early for mistletoe and wine but we have already started planning Christmas at the Museum and we’d like you to be a part of the festive fun. Abbot’s Hall is playing host to the Stowmarket Christmas Tree Festival and we have 18 Christmas trees that need adoption.

All you have to do is join us on the 22nd November to decorate your tree. Want to know more? Click the link below

Arrival of new marquee

September saw the arrival of a state of the art marquee on the back lawn of Abbot's Hall. The marquee will serve as the ideal location for functions here at the museum, including Weddings.

The backdrop of the Hall and the lake together with the neighbouring Walled Garden make this a location to rival any other in the area.

We welcome the marquee thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Funding and Arts Council England

To learn more about holding a function here at the museum, follow the link to our website

Tell it to the Bees

When your family has exciting news, who do you tell? Tell it to the Bees 

On the  24th May 2014, the Museum of East Anglian Life opened a new exhibition, Tell it to the Bees in the Chapel.

Learn why bees are an important part of English folklore and why these traditions still echo through to today. Discover why they are so important to us and our food supply and why they need our protection.

The exhibition is free to visit and open until the end of the season

Not only for History! The new & improved offer for Schools

September sees a new curriculum for schools being introduced and in response to this we have re-vamped our offer to schools. School groups can try workshops and trails that explore much more than history.

Our Exploring the Gardens Explorer Box improves skills in English, Science and Geography and our School Room can be used to discover lessons and teaching across 100 years of history.

 

Events & Activities

Training Courses

Workshops & Talks

Terms | Privacy | Unsubscribe