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March 2010

27 March 2010

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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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Chinese Calligraphy

Try Chinese calligraphy in a one-day taster class with artist Chun Chao-Chiu. £5 per session.

27 Mar 10.

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

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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.

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

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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.

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery

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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.

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery