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February 2010

20 February 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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Karaoke!

Come along and let your hair down in our exciting new exhibition Rebel Nation.
Karaoke will be available in the gallery every day throughout February half term from 1.30 - 3.30pm

 

13 Feb - 20 Feb 10.

Laing Art Gallery

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Chinese New Year

10.30 - 12.30 and 2.00 - 4.00
Celebrate the beginning of the Chinese New Year with artist Lip Lee by taking part in fun Chinese craft activities.
 

20 Feb 10.

Discovery Museum

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Giant Jigsaws

1.30 - 3.30pm

Come and design your own jigsaw piece and add it to our giant jigsaw! No booking required.

 

20 Feb 10.

Laing Art Gallery

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Meet Maximus the Roman Soldier!

Thursday 18 February and Saturday 20 February
11am – 3pm

Are you tough enough to make it as a Roman soldier? Meet Maximus, Segedunum’s Roman Centurion, as he puts you through the paces of life in the Roman Army. Discover what Roman soldiers wore, how they fought, and try your hand at exercise drills.

No booking necessary, just drop in… if you’re feeling brave enough!

20 Feb 10.

Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum

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Passenger rides and craft activities

Train rides at 12.15pm, 1pm, 1.45pm and 2.30pm.
Craft activities 11am - 4pm

All aboard for the life adventurous!

Take a ride on one of our passenger carriages, hauled by our impressive new heritage diesel engine. Then head inside for craft activities using card, collage and a little bit of imagination.

No booking necessary. Train rides cost £2.10 Adults, £1.05 Children/Concessions, £5.25 Family Tickets. Craft activities are FREE!

20 Feb - 21 Feb 10.

Stephenson Railway Museum

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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.

21 Feb 10.

Stephenson Railway Museum

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Spage Age Launch Party!

10am - 4pm
For all the family

Prepare for lift off! Join us to celebrate the launch of Space Age, our latest exhibition, with a whole day of free fun for all the family!

Meet Storm Troopers from the 99th Imperial Garrison as they bring the Space Age to South Shields, and be the first to have a look around the exhibition! Create your own Flying Saucers in the morning in our make-and-do space or take a voyage into the unknown in a Space Trail around the building in the afternoon!If you're feeling inspired by space and the stars, explore the universe in 3D in a talk with the Sunderland Astronomical Society.
 

Don't miss exclusive competitions and prizes, plus make sure you grab a free balloon as we launch our 150th birthday celebrations.

No booking necessary, just drop by and prepare for launch!

27 Feb 10.

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery