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Events DemonstrationsTalks & ToursFamily Fun

October 2014 – March 2015

St Fagans National History Museum

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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.

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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!

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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