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Cannon Hall events

Pear Day!
Sun 22 Sept Come along between 11am and 4pm
A highlight of Yorkshire’s food and taste the pears, which you can
calendar is Pear Day, a popular buy alongside a selection of other
event in September celebrating tasty produce from the gardens.
Cannon Hall’s annual pear harvest. Families will have a great time as the
The event takes place in the stunning Hall and gardens will be packed with Check out our International
surroundings of the Walled Garden, fun things to do, including, crafts, Garden Photographer of the
in which the fruit is grown. Admire music, art activities and children’s Year competition – open now!
the 40 different varieties of historic entertainment.
trees within the garden, which are Visit www.cannon-hall.com
up to 200 years old. 11am–4pm | Free drop-in activity for more details

Conservation Task Days PICTURING THE PARK – (meet at the Deer Shelter)
Thur 10, 24 & 31 Oct #Inktober2019 5–8pm | Free drop-in activity
Want to try some conservation Wed 23 Oct For more information email:
volunteering? Join us on these Join in on Barnsley Museums’ wearecreativerecovery@gmail.com
dates and get a taste for being in the Inktober Challenge – all you need
outdoors, getting fit and meeting to do is post one ink drawing of our Myths and Magic day
Tues 29 Oct
other volunteers creating habitats sites or collections on our social
for wildlife at Canon Hall. media platforms each day in October. Myths and Magic at the Hall – make
Please bring a packed lunch, suitable Get inspired with us – materials and a potion, enter the Forbidden Forest,
listen to tales of enchantment, take
outdoor clothing and footwear. gentle guidance on hand. part in a sorting and find out what
In association with the Yorkshire 10am–1pm | Free drop-in activity house you are in there will be lots of
Wildlife Trust. things to do and explore during this
10am–3pm | Free event, donations Live Arts Café on Tour magical day at Cannon Hall.
welcome | Book a space by emailing Wed 18 Sept
cannonhallparkandgardens@ Join us for an end of summer picnic We would love to see you
barnsley.gov.uk – a chilled evening amongst the come in fancy dress!
trees. There will be African drumming 11am–2pm
and sketching as the sun goes down. £3 per person
Bring your own picnic. Bookable
through Eventbrite

Wed 30 Oct
Join the cook in our Victorian kitchen and bake your
own Spider Pizzas and Pastry Snakes to take home and enjoy.
Remember to bring a tub to take your bakes home in.
1–3pm | 12.50 per child | 7–11 year-olds
Booking essential through Eventbrite.