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30/31 Market Place . Stockport . England . SK1 1ES
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ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS GUIDE

Please note there is free admission to the exhibitions . . .

SPRING ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME 2010

 

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AT STOCKPORT STORY MUSEUM

FAMILY FUN DAY
Sunday 21 March
1pm - 3.30pm

As part of National Science and Engineering Week join in some fun science and recycling activities! Enjoy a family science quiz, build a model of Stockport Story from recycled materials and, with inspiration from a visit to the Treasure from Trash exhibition, get creative with plastic bags!
Suitable for all ages
FREE, Drop in - Call 0161 480 1460

AT HAT WORKS

WHAT'S HOT EXHIBITION - Jane Fryers
9 March - 6 June

An exhibition of work by innovative milliner Jane Fryer’s who is known for making hats from recycled materials. Her customers bring in an item of loved but unwearable clothing and she transforms it into a high quality, totally unique piece of headwear. You can expect great things from this exhibition of her latest work!
Free entry during normal opening hours.
Call 0161 355 7770

FAMILY FUN DAY
Sunday 14 March
1pm - 3.30pm

Explore the science behind Hat Works and experiment with recycling. Build a recycled model of the museum and find out why woolly jumpers shrink in a hot wash. These are just some of the activities you can tackle in this fun National Science and Engineering Week event.
Suitable for all ages
FREE, Drop in - Call 0161 355 7770

AT BRAMALL HALL

FAMILY FUN DAY
Wednesday 7 April
10.30am - 12.30pm

How is recycling and reusing connected with Bramall Hall? Discover how the building has been re-used through the centuries. Experiment with recycling and learn about the materials used to build the Hall. Get messy making your own piece of wattle and daub to take home!
Suitable for ages
FREE, Drop in - Call 0161 485 3708

AT STOCKPORT ART GALLEY

FAMILY ROBOTICS
Saturday 13 and Saturday 20 March
2 - 4pm

This session required nothing more than curiosity and an interest in building a real robot to take away. Discover hidden talents and Kr8 something together.
Suitable for ages 8+
FREE
Booking Essential - Call 0161 474 4453

THE BIG KNIT
Sunday 14 and Sunday 21 March
2 - 4pm

Come and try giant orbital knitting with recycled materials. Fabulous fun for all ages.
Suitable for all ages
FREE
Booking Essential - Call 0161 474 4453

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last updated 25 February 2010