Page 3 - Barnsley Museums: What's On Jan-March 2020

Events
Feels Like Home
(ESOL Group)
Term Time | Wed 4.30–6.30pm
Feels Like Home is a community group for people who don’t speak English as a first language. Join the group to learn English, to learn about Barnsley culture, to do cool arts and heritage stuff and to go on trips... but most importantly to make new friends. Families are welcome – children’s activities provided! Please spread the word and join our friendly group. Local interest groups please also get in touch to share your passions and knowledge of Barnsley with us!
props from story sacks and puppets to prop boxes, story stones and much more. Share your own stories using your creations and try them out at home.
£2 per child, bookable on Eventbrite
Relaxed WW2 Crafts
Sat 15 Feb & Mon 17 Feb
Take part in a range of relaxing and fun activities inspired by our World War 2 exhibition. Join us in making medals and decorating planes. Session numbers are limited to avoid a busy, loud room so please book a place before attending. Suitable for children aged 5–11, must be accompanied by an adult.
Various times | Free pre-bookable slots through Eventbrite
WW2 Crafts
Tue 18 Feb
Come along and take part in a range of relaxing and fun activities inspired by our World War 2 exhibition. Join us in making medals and decorating planes. Suitable for children aged 5–11, must be accompanied by an adult. 10am–12noon and 1–2pm | Free drop-in activity
School Reminiscences
of Raley and Honeywell
Wed 18 March
Did you or a relative attend this school? Come along and have a look through the many archives we hold relating to the school. Perhaps you might bump into an old school friend or teacher! 10am–4pm | Free drop-in event
Coming Soon University of Sheffield Discover Course
Wed 22 & 29 Apr, Wed 6, 13 & 20 May ‘Discover’ is an award winning course run by the University of Sheffield, designed to support adults considering applying to higher education. Delivered in partnership with Barnsley Museums, ‘Discover’ will reintroduce participants to formal learning through practical activities inspired by curating and interpreting local history.
See: www.experience-barnsley.com
Family History Surgeries
Wed 15 Jan, 19 Feb & 11 Mar
Uncover the stories in your family
tree by booking on to one of our free 30-minute sessions with a member
of the Archives team and discover
how you can start your research. 10am–4pm | Free activity, but booking essential, call 01226 773950
Hands on History –
Women Against Pit Closures Tue 11 Feb
This session highlights the fantastic newly catalogued collections surrounding women’s involvement
in the Miners’ Strike of 1984/85, and will be an opportunity to delve into local Barnsley women’s history of activism. Explore our archive of photographs, posters, documents and letters – as well as oral histories from some of the most notable female campaigners. 11am–6pm | Free drop-in event
Story Makers
31 Jan | 7, 14, 28 Feb | 6, 13, 20,
27 Mar | 1–2 pm
An interactive and exciting session with our storyteller every term time Friday afternoon from 31st January. Enjoy a story in the museum with our amazing storyteller. Make your own storytelling
The Teeny Time Travellers Club Term Time Fridays
Visit our new weekly session for under-fives and their families
Jump into our time machine to explore the museum as you’ve never seen it before at this weekly club. Calling all intrepid babies and tots who love treasure hunts, stories, singing, playing and making.
Each week we will discover a different theme in the museum through interactive activities and play.
Friday 17 January
Cave Babies– paint like cave baby and join our dinosaur hunt
Friday 24 January
All that Glitters – dig for treasure
Friday 31 January
Fintastic Fish – try out fishing and other fish-themed games
Friday 7 February
Bathtubs and Bubbles – make a bubble to climb inside and have fun splashing, pouring and tipping
Friday 14 February
The Old Toy Box – Toys! Toys! Toys!
Friday 28 February
Ponies and Cats – Help our wild cat find her kittens and ride a pony
Friday 6 March
Cave Babies – paint like a cave baby and join our dinosaur hunt
Friday 13 March
All that Glitters – dig for treasure
Friday 20 March
Fintastic Fish – try out fishing and other fish-themed games
Friday 27 March
Bathtubs and Bubbles – make a bubble to climb inside and have fun splashing, pouring and tipping
10–11.30am | £2 per child per session | Book on Eventbrite
Relaxed openings at Experience Barnsley
First Tuesday and Last Saturday of the Month from January to March
Explore Experience Barnsley with audio interactives switched off to create a calm environment. Ear defenders, torches and sensory toys available on request.