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Events DemonstrationsTalks & ToursFamily Fun
October 2014 – March 2015
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What’s On
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27–31 October 11am–2pm Terrible Trails and TalesFollow the clues on the trails that lead you to a spooky tale and a treat or two! Advance booking: 029 2023 0130. £3.50 per child, suitable for ages 4–12.
10–12 December 6pm & 7.30pm St Fagans Christmas SongsheetTraditional and contemporary Christmas songs and carols in the Museum’s 18th century Pen-rhiw Chapel. Book in advance: 029 2023 0130.
29–30 November 6–7 December 13–14 December 20–22 December11am (Welsh language on Saturdays)1pm – 2.30pm 3pm – 4.30pmMeet Father Christmas & FriendsCome and enjoy a tea party to remember with Father and Mother Christmas. Listen to amazing stories and if you’re good, they’re sure to give you a gift. Book in advance: 029 2023 0130, suitable for ages 4–12.
October
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Welsh Museums Festival8 October2pm – Tour: Bryn Eryr Llys Rhosyr (Book in advance – 029 2057 3424)2pm – 4pm: Great War Society Talk11 October10.30am, 12.15pm, 2pm: Tudor Walk & TalkSee website for further details.
St Fagans National History MuseumTravel back in time to one of the world’s best open-air museums. St Fagans has moved and re-built over 40 original historic buildings to show you how the people of Wales have lived, worked, played and worshipped through the ages.
Opening times Daily 10am–5pm (except 24, 25, 26 December & 1 January).
Free admission. Parking – £3.50
For more details on our full events programme and to sign-up for our e-newsletter, visit www.museumwales.ac.uk
St Fagans National History Museum St Fagans, Cardiff CF5 6XB Phone: (029) 2057 3500 or 0300 111 2 333 (charged at local rate)
Details correct at time of printing. Please contact us before making a special journey.
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25 January 11.30am–4pm Weddings at St FagansHappy St Dwynwen’s Day! Join us on this romantic day to meet and chat with the
wedding team with an opportunity to sample some menus. A selection of hand picked exhibitors will also be on hand to inspire you! Check website for further details.
January
1 March, 10am–3pm St David’s Day CelebrationWhere better to celebrate St David’s Day! Call in for a wealth of all things Welsh including folk dancing, traditional Welshcake baking and giant daffodils!
March
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October 2014Sat 4 Oct 11am–4pm Working with a Coracle
Wed 8 Oct 2pm Welsh Museums Festivalsee page 2
Sat 11 Oct 11am–1pm, 2–4pm
Meet the MakerCreate your own fabric keepsake book. Book in advance: 029 20573424
Ages 16 +
Sat 11 Oct 10.30am–2pm Welsh Museums Festivalsee page 2
Fri 17 Oct 11am–12pm Tour: The Future of St Fagans News about this multi-million pound project. Book in advance 029 2057 3424
Sat 18 Oct 11am–1pm St Fagans Book Club: Kingsley Amis’ ‘The Green Man’.
Sat 25 Oct 12pm–1pm, 2–3pm
Talk on the Wicker Man
Sat 25 Oct 2–3pm Ask the Gardener: dahlias
Sat 25– Sun 26 Oct
10am–4pm Apple Weekend See over 350 different apple varieties.
Sat 25–Fri 31 Oct 11am–1pm & 2–4pm
Hallowe’en Family Art Activities
Mon 27– Fri 31 Oct
11am–2pm Terrible Trails and Tales see page 2 Ages 4–12
Mon 27– Fri 31 Oct
11am –1pm & 2–4pm11am–1pm 31st only
Building the Wicker Man Roll up your sleeves to make a giant wicker man.
Mon 27, Wed 29, Fri 31 Oct
12pm, 2pm English11am, 3pm Welsh
Morbid CuriositiesLook into all the dark corners of St Fagans’ collections. Advance booking: 029 20573424
Ages 12+
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25–26 Oct, Apple Weekend 25–31 Oct, The Wicker Man25–31 Oct, Hallowe’en Family Art Activities
Family activities Tours, talks, workshops and more
Book on arrival Book in advance by phone Families Adults Talk Hands on Music
Demonstration Tour. All events are free unless this symbol is shown
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Tues 28– Wed 29 Oct
11am–1pm, 2–4pm
Leafy Fun! Gather some colourful leaves and make an unique piece of leaf art.
Thurs 30– Fri 31 Oct
11am–1pm & 2–4pm
Hallowe’en Bats Celebrate Hallowe’en by finding out more about some of St Fagans’ more mysterious residents.
Fri 31 Oct 3.50pm Burning the Wicker Man
November 2014Sat 1 Nov 11am–1pm Knit & Sew Group
Book in advance: 029 2057 3424
Sat 1 Nov & Thurs 6 Nov
2–3pm Ask the Gardener: Pruning and training roses
Sat 8 Nov 10.50am Remembrance Service: Newbridge War Memorial
Sat 8 Nov 11.30am–1pm First World War Online Catalogue Launch Hear more about the objects, archives and photographs featured in this new digital resource. This work is supported by the Armed Forces Community Covenant Grant Scheme.
Sat 8 Nov 12–1pm, 2–3pm
Iron Age Talk
Sat 8 Nov 11am–1pm Meet the MakerFabric artist, Lisa Porch discusses her work with an opportunity to make something yourself. Booking essential: 029 2057 3424
Ages 16+
Thurs 13 Nov 2–3pm Ask the Gardener: Pruning and training roses
Thurs 20 Nov 2–3pm Ask the Gardener: the herbaceous border
Sat 22 Nov 11am–1pm St Fagans Book Club: ‘Regeneration’ by Pat Barker, a powerful novel covering the psychological effects of the First World War with a talk on ‘Creativity from Conflict’ and an opportunity to view soldiers’ craftwork.
Sat 22– Sun 23 Nov
2–3pm Ask the Gardener: Beginner’s guide to apple pruning
8 Nov, Remembrance Service28–29 Oct, Leafy Fun!
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Family activities Tours, talks, workshops and more
Sun 23 Nov 11am–1pm & 2–4pm
Stir-up Sunday The stirring of the Christmas pudding.
Sat 29 Nov– Mon 22 Dec
Meet Father Christmas & Friends see page 2 for details
Ages 4–12
Sat 29 Nov 11am–1pm Crochet Club
December 2014Thurs 4 Dec 2–3pm English
3–4pm WelshDisability History Month: War and Impairment. Explore objects that reveal the psychological and physical impact of the First World War on the health of Welsh soldiers.
Sat 6–Sun 7 Dec 11am–1pm & 2–4pm
A Sustainable Christmas Create your own decorations out of recyclable materials.
Sat 6 Dec 11am–1pm St Fagans Book Club Meet up for a mince pie and discuss what we’ve read over the past year, including ‘Northern Lights’ by Phillip Pullman.
Wed 10–Fri 12 Dec 6pm & 7.30pm St Fagans Christmas Songsheet see page 2
Thurs 11 Dec 11am Christmas CustomsBook in advance: 029 20573424
Sat 20– Sun 21 Dec
11am–1pm & 2–4pm
Christmas Decoration Workshop for Families
Sat 20 Dec 11am–1pm & 2–4pm
Winter Solstice Feast
January 2015Sat 3 Jan 11am–1pm Quilt Club
Wed 7 Jan 2–3pm Ask the Gardener: Pruning apple trees
Tues 13 Jan 11am–1pm Knit & Sew GroupBook in advance: 029 2057 3424
Wed 14 Jan 2–3pm Ask the Gardener: Pruning red and blackcurrants
Wed 21 Jan 2–3pm Ask the Gardener: Winter soil cultivation and maintenance
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13 Nov, Pruning and training roses22 Nov, pin cushion made by unknown soldier 13 Jan, Knit & Sew Group
Family activities Tours, talks, workshops and more
Sat 24 Jan 2–3pm Ask the Gardener: Pruning limes
Sat 24 Jan 12–1pm, 2–3pm Iron Age Talks
Sat 24 Jan 11am–1pm 2–4pm
St Dwynwen’s Day Card Making Workshop
Sat 24– Sun 25 Jan
11am–1pm 2–4pm
Big Garden Bird Watch
Sun 25 Jan 2–3pm Wax, Wadding & Dusters Find out how the Conservation Team maintain the collections. Booking essential: 029 20573424
Sun 25 Jan 2–3pm Ask the Gardener: Seed Sowing
Sun 25 Jan 11.30am–4.00pm
Weddings at St Fagans see page 3 for details
Sat 31 Jan– Sun 1 Feb
1–4pm Fireside Stories: Part of National Storytelling Week
Sat 31 Jan– Sun 1 Feb
2–3pm Ask the Gardener: Pruning apple trees
February 2015Sat 7 Feb 11am–1pm Crochet Club
Mon 9 Feb 11am, 3pm (English)12pm, 2pm (Welsh)
St Teilo’s Day Celebrations Explore carvings of his life story at this fascinating talk.
Tues 10 Feb 12pm, 2pm Men and Medals: Some Great War StoriesBooking essential 029 20573424
Thurs 12 Feb 2–3pm Wax, Wadding & Dusters Find out how the Conservation Team maintain the collections.
Sat 14 Feb 11am–4pm Carrying a Coracle
Sat 14 Feb 2–3pm Ask the Gardener: Pegging roses
Sun 15 Feb 11am–4pm Preparing for Pancake Day!
Mon 16– Fri 20 Feb
11am–1pm2–4pm
Family Art Cart
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Family activities Tours, talks, workshops and more
11 Dec, Christmas Customs3 Jan, Quilt Club
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Mon 16– Fri 20 Feb
11am–1pm 2–4pm
National Nest Box Week
Mon 16– Fri 20 Feb
12–1pm, 2–3pm
Tools & Wood Carving Demonstrations
Tues 17– Wed 18 Feb
11am –1pm, 2–4pm
Tudor Herbs & Hygiene
Fri 20 Feb 2–3pm Ask the Gardener: Building a hotbed
Sat 21 Feb 11am–1pm St Fagans Book Club: Hotel de Dream by Edmund White
Sat 21 Feb 2–3pm Ask the Gardener: Pruning hybrid tea roses
March 2015Sun 1 Mar 10am–3pm St David’s Day Celebration
Sun 1 Mar 2–3pm Ask the Gardener: Spring in the Vegetable Garden
Fri 6 Mar 11am – English2pm – Welsh
Join the Curators To celebrate International Women’s Day, hear about the contribution of women during the First World War. Advance booking: 029 20573424
Sat 7 Mar 11am, 1pm, 3pm
St Fagans Spotlight Tours Join one of the St Fagans team on a tour of their favourite buildings
Sat 7 Mar 11am–1pm Quilt Club
Sat 14 Mar 11am–1pm 2–4pm
Mother’s Day Card Making Workshop
Sat 14 Mar 2–3pm Wax, Wadding & Dusters Find out how the Conservation Team maintain the collections.
Sat 21 Mar 11am–1pm St Fagans Book Club: Diamond Star Halo by Tiffany Murray
Sat 28– Sun 29 Mar
11am–4pm Learn to Coracle
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16-20 Feb, Family Art Cart 9 Feb, St Teilo’s Day14 Feb, Carrying a Coracle
Family activities Tours, talks, workshops and more