March 2010
All events for this month
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- Exhibitions 14
- Events 7
- Kids 3
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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.
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Chinese Calligraphy
Try Chinese calligraphy in a one-day taster class with artist Chun Chao-Chiu. £5 per session.
27 Mar 10.
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Culture Shock talk -Women in the Miners' Strike 1984/85
What was the role of women during the 1984-85 miners' strike in the region? What did it achieve? This talk looks at how the women's groups started, and discusses the impact of their activities.
Heather Wood founded the women's support groups in East Durham during the 1984-85 miners' strike and was chair of the Save Easington Area Mines and Save Easington Area Mines Relief Fund.
Talk begins at 12.15pm. All talks are free and last 90 minutes. To book a free place please email cultureshock@twmuseums.org.uk or call (0191) 277 2297 stating which talk you wish to attend.
26 Mar 10.
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Free Talk: Extrasolar Planets and Extraterrestrial Life
2pm – 3pm
Meet Dr Chris Done from Durham University’s Department of Physics for an exciting talk on extra solar planets and extraterrestrial life. The third in our series of Space Age talks. Recommended for adults and older children with an interest in space, astronomy and extraterrestrial life.
Free entry. Booking essential. For tickets call (0191) 456 8740.
27 Mar 10.
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Moon Rock!
Daily 10am – 4pm
The moon has landed! Well part of it has anyway, right here in South Shields Museum & Art Gallery. A unique opportunity to come and catch a glimpse of some real moon rock on loan from Science and Technology Facilities Council.
Plus keep look out for exclusive opportunities to handle pieces of the moon – dates to be announced soon.
29 Mar - 16 Apr 10.
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Friends of the Shipley: Jessamy Kelly Talk
Jessamy Kelly: Designer-maker of contemporary glass and ceramics, based at the National Glass Centre in Sunderland. Jessamy often combines the two materials in one piece and refines her work using traditional handcrafted techniques such as engraving, diamond cutting and sandblasting. www.jessamykellyglass.com
25 Mar 10.
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Moon Rock: The Moon has Landed
Monday 29 March – Friday 16 April
Daily 10am – 4pm
The moon has landed! Well part of it has anyway, right here in South Shields Museum & Art Gallery. A unique opportunity to come and catch a glimpse of some real Moon Rock On loan from Science and Technology Facilities Council.
Plus keep look out for exclusive opportunities to handle pieces of the moon on Saturday 7 and Wednesday 7 April. Booking essential, T: (0191) 456 8740.
29 Mar - 16 Apr 10.
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