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February 2010

February 2010

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Event

Knit and Natter

Knit and chat with friends in Museum Street. No previous experience needed. Drop in activity.

10am - 12pm

13 Feb 10.

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Event

Krafty Kids

Make a Chinese New Year decoration. Drop in activity.

1pm - 3pm

13 Feb 10.

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Event

China Spectacular

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with lion dances, food tasting, music and stalls selling Chinese crafts. Drop in activity.

11am - 3pm

13 Feb 10.

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Event

Bridge on the Wear

Take part in bridge themed activities related to the local history exhibition A Bridge to Southwick. Drop in activity.

16 Feb 10.

Monkwearmouth Station Museum

Event

History Detectives

Local history themed crafts and activities for families. Drop in activity.

18 Feb 10.

Monkwearmouth Station Museum

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Monkey: Journey to the West

11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm

Join Noisy Oyster Theatre Company for a fantastic puppet show performance.

19 Feb 10.

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

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Plants of China Trail

Explore the Winter Gardens to discover plants from China which are used in Chinese food and medicine, and those with symbolic meanings in Chinese art.

30 Jan - 9 May 10.

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

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Guided Tours

1pm

Enjoy guided tours of the exhibition with our volunteer guides. Tours available in English and Mandarin.

15 Feb 10.

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

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Passenger train rides

Visitors to Stephenson Railway Museum can enjoy passenger train rides on Sunday 14 and Sunday 21 February, hauled by a heritage diesel engine.

The timetable and more details will be announced shortly.

14 Feb 10.

Stephenson Railway Museum