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WHAT’S ON SUMMER 2019 JUNE, JULY & AUGUST

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OPENING HOURS 2019-2020Open Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays Also weekdays during school holidays

16 Feb 2019 – 20 Oct 2019: 2pm – 5pm26 Oct 2019 – 9 Feb 2020: 1pm – 4pm15 Feb 2020 – 18 Oct 2020: 2pm – 5pmClosed throughout December

ADMISSION Adults £3.50 Children 50p

OPENING TIMESTuesday to Thursday: 10am – 5pmSundays and Bank Holidays: 2pm – 5pm

Christmas opening times variable – see website for details.

ADMISSION Adults £3.50 Children 50p

WELCOME TO OUR EIGHTEENTH CENTURY WORKING WATERMILLExplore our exhibition rooms and gardens, and see the historic water mill in action producing stoneground organic wholemeal flour. A real hidden gem!

TUNNEL THROUGH TIME TO THE WORLD OF THE ROMANSExplore Roman life in Hertfordshire through hands on activities, and displays of fascinating archaeological finds, all hidden nine metres under the A1(M) motorway!

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EXHIBITIONS

At Mill Green Museum & Mill we have a changing programme of exhibitions throughout the year.

Extended! On now until 10 November

CRESTA COUTURE: DESIGNING FASHION INSPIRED BY HERITAGEA partnership exhibition with the University of Hertfordshire celebrating the designs of local textile company Cresta Silks.

Original items instead of contemporary pieces created by Fashion students who have been inspired by the iconic designs.

The exhibition will be closed from 9 July, reopening on 14 July with new pieces on display.

Local artist exhibition

26 May – 7 July

ANNA SCHOFIELD THE EBB AND FLOW OF LIFEAnna’s thoughts and emotions are reflected in her paintings and collages, telling the story of her journey from a lost soul to a fulfilled being. Acrylic, decoupage, collage, gilding and upcycling.

Local artist exhibition

14 July – 15 September

MADELEINE MILLHOUSE A MARRIAGE OF THREAD AND PAINTA mixture of vibrant coloured, mixed media art work, using paint and stitching.

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At Welwyn Roman Baths

Sunday 23 June 2pm – 5pm

ROMAN DAYAs part of Welwyn Festival join us for a day of Roman inspired fun. With demonstrations, crafts, outdoor activities, and traditional games there is lots for the whole family to enjoy. Don’t miss the chance to see archaeology in action with the Welwyn Archaeological Society. Adults £3.50 Children 50p

LOCAL EVENTSFriday 14 – Sunday 23 JuneWelwyn Festival

Ten days of events and activities in and around Welwyn Village including the annual Street Market.

www.welwynfestival.org.uk

Saturday 20 – Saturday 27 JulyWorld Hatfield Festival

CELEBRATING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMET AEROPLANEJuly 2019 marks seventy years since the inaugural flight of the Comet jetliner, designed and built in Hatfield. Celebrate with a week of talks, exhibitions, sporting events, and much more!

www.hatfield-herts.gov.uk/ world-hatfield-festival

EVENTSAt Mill Green Museum & Mill

Sunday 14 July 12noon – 5pm

CLASSIC CAR & VINTAGE DAYJoin us for a day full of fun and nostalgia at Mill Green Museum & Mill. Classic cars, craft stalls, cream teas, and our popular Pimms Tent. Live music by the glamorous Lianna Haynes and JiveSwing will entertain you with their Lindy Hop demonstrations.

With games, and activities for the whole family why not dress up for the occasion and join us in your best vintage outfit!

Adults £5 Children under 16 Free

Wednesday 21 August 11am – 3.30pm*

TEDDY BEAR FUN DAY“ If you go down to the Mill today you are sure of a big surprise!”

Dress up your Teddy Bears, and make your way to Mill Green Museum & Mill for an action packed day. There will be Punch & Judy, magic and lots of activities for the family to enjoy.

Explore the museum, bring a picnic and join in the Teddy Bear’s parade!

Children over 2 £5 Accompanying adults Free

Please note, on special event days our sites will only be open for the event. No general admission on these days. Please refer to our opening hours for an alternative time to visit.

*The Museum & Mill will not be open outside of the event hours.

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WELWYN ROMAN BATHSSessions run from 2pm – 4pm

FAMILY FUN

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR ALL THE FAMILY

Cost: £3.50 per activity participant (includes one free adult).

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No need to book, just come along!

MILL GREEN MUSEUM & MILLSessions run between 10.15am – 12.15pm and again at 1.15pm – 3.15pm

• Tue 30 July: Beach-pebble painting Use your artistic flair to decorate stones to put in our garden and your own

• Wed 31 July: Squawking seagulls Make a moving wooden bird model to hang up in your room

• Thu 1 August: Origami boats Try out different materials to test for sink or swim followed by a boat race challenge

• Mon 29 July: Driftwood noughts and crosses Learn how the Romans played board games and make your own game from wood and pebbles

WEEK 1 SEASIDE CRAFTS

WELWYN ROMAN BATHSSessions run from 2pm – 4pm

MILL GREEN MUSEUM & MILLSessions run between 10.15am – 12.15pm and again at 1.15pm – 3.15pm

• Tue 6 August: Spiky Stegosaurus Use clay to create a sequined dinosaur sculpture

• Wed 7 August: Puppets Make a footprint dinosaur stick puppet, with snapping jaws

• Thu 8 August: Flick-o-saurus Use your drawing skills to create a dinosaur inspired flick-book animation

• Tue 13 August: Magic at the Mill Make a magic wand and write your own spell or charm

• Wed 14 August: Wings and Things Create some wings or elf ears to wear and take home

• Thu 15 August: Puppets and Plays Make a shadow puppet and act out a scene at our puppet theatre

• Mon 12 August: Magic Doorways Decorate a fairy or elf door to place around the trees

• Mon 5 August: Dino Dig Find bones and make your own fossil out of salt dough

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DEADLY DINOSAURS

GARDEN FAIRIES AND WOODLAND ELVES

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• Tue 20 August: Tremendous Trees Learn about our need for trees and create collages from tree rubbings

• Wed 21 August: Teddy Bear Fun Day Please see our events page for more info

• Thu 22 August: People of the World Create a textured map and add people of the world

• Tue 27 August: Felt Beads & Dragon Eggs Try out wet felting

• Wed 28 August: Sew your own wallet Be inspired by our Cresta Silks exhibition

• Thu 29 August: Fabric printing Create a unique t-shirt design to take home

• Mon 19 August: Pine Cone Critters Go on a bug hunt and recreate them from natural materials

• Mon 26 August: Roman Weaving Practise your weaving skills to make a fabric wall-hanging

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OUR WONDERFUL WORLD

TEXTILE DESIGN

WELWYN ROMAN BATHSSessions run from 2pm – 4pm

MILL GREEN MUSEUM & MILLSessions run between 10.15am – 12.15pm and again at 1.15pm – 3.15pm

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MILL GREEN TOTSRelaxed and fun-packed sessions for 0 – 5 year olds at Mill Green Museum & Mill

Our toddler mornings run on the last Thursday of each month at 10am – 11.30am Join us for songs, stories, craft and play.

• Listen to a story

• Sing a song with us

• Create something together to take home

• Enjoy a drink and biscuit

• Make new friends

• Visit the Museum & Mill

DEMONSTRATORSAt Mill Green Museum & Mill

Throughout the summer on Sundays and Bank Holidays we are joined by local crafts people demonstrating their traditional skills in our Jubilee Garden come rain or shine.

Highlights for summer 2019:

23 June: Woodturning with Colin Smith

2 June: Welwyn Beekeepers Association

16 and 30 June, 7 July and 18 August: West Essex Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers

21 July and 11 August: Corn dollies with Jane Woolman

26 August: Traditional spoon making

If you would like to demonstrate your crafting skills please get in touch!

Our summer sessions:

20 June: Funky Monkeys

25 July: Sunshine and Rainbows

29 August: Bouncing Balls

£3.50 per toddler (includes one free adult)No need to book, just come along!

For more information visit our website or contact the museum.

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WORKSHOPSAt Mill Green Museum & Mill

BREAD MAKINGWorking in small groups, one day bread making classes for all levels of bakers under the expert guidance of our resident baker.

In Beginner’s Classes you get to know the ingredients and the science behind bread making followed by practical, hands on learning. You will work with three batches of different dough and take home everything you make.

Stage Further classes focus on different breads and techniques, including specific one day Sourdough classes delivered under the guidance of an award winning baker.

All classes include refreshments and a homemade lunch. For future dates visit our website or call the museum on 01707 357 850. Beginners Classes £85, Stage Further Classes £95 and Sourdough Classes £145.

MILLERS APPRENTICEThere has been a watermill at Mill Green for over 1000 years. Become part of this tradition by learning the art of milling, and making bread with the flour you have ground. The day lasts from 10am-4pm and includes a delicious homemade lunch.

To arrange a date contact the museum on 01707 357 850. £120 per person or £190 for two people.

WOOD TURNING TASTER DAYSWorking in a small group learn about different woods, and how to use a lathe from local craftsman Colin Smith. Experience this traditional craft for the first time, and produce an item to take home.

Why not purchase a Gift Voucher as an ideal gift for Fathers’ Day? Next date: 14 September 10am – 4.30pm. Or contact the museum for future dates.

Please bring your own lunch, but hot and cold drinks will be provided. £75 per person

LINO CUTTING WORKSHOPSLearn how to design a lino cut print from your choice of image. Learn how to use the tools, and the best paper to use for printing your finished design in a choice of colours.

23 June and each Sunday thereafter until 29 September. 2pm – 4.30pm

£12 per person

Contact the course tutor Vanessa Bryson to book: 07946 745 233

Email: vanessab5830@gmail.com

Looking for a present with a difference?

Gift Vouchers are available for any of our workshops or food classes. Please contact us on 01707 357 850 for more details, or to purchase a voucher.

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“WHAT’S ON AT THE MILL?On milling days see the magnificent watermill in action, and find out about this ancient craft from our friendly millers.

Feel its power as the stones turn to make pure fresh flour the traditional way. See the waterwheel turning and get close to the majestic wooden machinery in all its glory.

Buy a bag of freshly milled organic stoneground wholemeal flour to take home and get baking!

Milling Times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday afternoons during museum opening hours.

Milling hours are subject to demand for flour, weather conditions or necessary repairs. Please note the miller takes a lunch break in the middle of each day.

During the summer months making flour can become a bit disjointed, for with the hotter weather and lack of rain the water level goes down. This means the water wheel will start to turn well, but quickly slows down, causing the stones to turn too slowly. When this happens we have to close the sluice gate to allow the River Lea to fill our leat with sufficient water to power the mill again.

However, this does allow more visitors to witness us manually starting up the mill throughout the day. This always brings a gasp as the waterwheel begins to rotate and you can hear the rush of water underneath.

Richard Deacon Head Miller

THOUGHTS FROM THE

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CREAM TEAS At Mill Green Museum & Mill

Our popular Sunday Cream Teas are back now until the end of September!

All our scones are made by hand on site in our Cottage Kitchen using our freshly milled organic stoneground wholemeal flour. Or be tempted by a range of tasty cakes and treats including Mill Green Bread Pudding.

We cater for all with healthier alternatives available, as well as vegan and gluten free options.

Enjoy a well-deserved break in our beautiful riverside setting.

Sundays and Bank Holidays 2pm – 4.30pm.

MILLERS TEAROOMAt Mill Green Museum & Mill

Now in its tenth year the Millers Tearoom is a holiday training project for young people who are preparing for the world of work and independence.

The not-for-profit project is run by the Virtual School and the Childrens, Schools and Families section of Hertfordshire County Council. Any surplus after costs will be donated to the Museum Service.

All food is prepared on site and there is a tasty selection of light lunches and sweet treats, all served in our tranquil Jubilee Garden.

Open from the end of July until the end of August. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11.30am – 4pm.

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HIRE OUR SPACESAt Mill Green Museum & Mill

GARDEN PARTIES

Our quintessential cottage gardens make the perfect venue for wedding receptions, garden parties and birthday celebrations. We have a professional kitchen, and experienced event staff to guide you through your planning.

ROOM HIRE

Our riverside setting provides the perfect location for one off corporate meetings or events during the day.

We have one large, bright room that can seat up to 30 people boardroom style or theatre style for presentations. We can provide full AV equipment with WiFi connection.

Catering is available from welcome drinks to cold buffets and afternoon teas.

To discuss your requirements please contact the Museum Service on 01707 357 850.

All room and garden bookings have to be scheduled around the public operation of

the Museum Service and are at the manager’s discretion.

VOLUNTEER WITH US! Do you enjoy meeting new people, chatting with families, and supporting your local heritage?

Then join our friendly team of volunteers at both of our sites.

We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities available for all interests: Including helping with Cream Teas, assisting family activities, supporting our social media, and helping with collections care.

For an informal chat please contact the museum on 01707 357 850 or museum@welhat.gov.uk

All volunteering involves taking up references, and an induction process.

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