20 March 2010
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- Kids 7
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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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Free talk - JMW Turner
12.30 - 1.30pm
The Laing is currently showing a series of exhibitions as part of the Great British Art Debate, focusing on the work of John Martin. The series includes Turner versus Martin - an exhibition displaying John Martin's painting The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah alongside Hannibal Crossing the Alps by JMW Turner. Visit the exhibition to cast your vote for your Great British Artist!
Find out more about JMW Turner and his work at this free lunch time talk with Sunderland University's Peter Quinn. No booking required.
24 Mar 10.
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Creature Features
11am - 3.30pm
What is special about a Gecko's tail? Do snakes have ears?
A fantastic opportunity to find out about a variety of animals. Working with the company Animals In-Tution you will meet live animals such as lizards, snakes, frogs, spiders and marsupials. Experts will tell you where the animals live, what they eat and their special adaptations.
Free tickets available on the day.
This event is part of ScienceFest a 10 day celebration of creativity, innovation and science, taking place across Newcastle, 12-21 March 2010.
ScienceFest
Across NewcastleGateshead
Fri 12 - Sun 21 March
Let your inner geek come out to play at ScienceFest a 10 day celebration of creativity, innovation and science. Two big weekends of hands-on activities will delight and inspire the whole family, whilst the festivals After Dark strand caters exclusively for adults and includes some very special events you won't want to miss!
20 Mar 10.
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History Brought to Life
Step back in time at Discovery Museum for a weekend of special events that will animate the Museum’s award-winning collections. On arrival, you’ll be welcomed by our Victorian-clad butlers entertaining you with their physics tricks.
Medi-Evil Science Show
Shows start at 10.30am, 11.45am, 2pm and 3.15pm
Having a disease is not fun - coughing, sneezing and vomiting are generally not good things. But in the past the treatments could be worse than the disease. Join the deranged, time travelling Doctor Death Simon Watt to see if he can 'cure' you!
Meet the Inventors
10.30am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4pm
William Armstrong and Joseph Swan, two Victorian inventors, both came from Newcastle and Discovery Museum will be bringing them back to life!
Follow our trail around the Museum to discover their inventions and meet the two characters along the way. Learn more from them about the things they created and how they changed our lives.
No booking required - just drop in.
Science Butlers
The Science Butlers will be at Discovery Museum throughout the day on 20 and 21 March, demonstrating their fun science experiments.
Part of ScienceFest
Across NewcastleGateshead
Fri 12 – Sun 21 March
Let your inner geek come out to play at ScienceFest – a 10 day celebration of creativity, innovation and science. Two big weekends of hands-on activities will delight and inspire the whole family, whilst the festival’s After Dark strand caters exclusively for adults…and includes some very special events you won’t want to miss! More: NewcastleScienceFest.com
20 Mar - 21 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: Astronomy for Beginners
2pm – 3pm
Taking inspiration from our latest exhibition, Space Age: Exploration, Design and Culture, join Ian Wardlow from South Shields Astronomical Society for a beginner's guide to astronomy, the second in our Space Age talks programme. Recommended for adults and older children with an interest in astronomy.
Free entry. Booking essential. For tickets call (0191) 456 8740.
20 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.