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Buzz Club
Apr
7
11:00 AM11:00

Buzz Club

Come and meet Stroud Buzz Club in the Garden Pavilion and find out what’s happening in the Walled Garden and wider park - see what’s blooming or buzzing, and enjoy signs of Spring! This time, we’ll meet Ron Rock from the Bumblebee Conservation Society and learn about the solitary Red Mason Bee. We may even make a bee hotel! There will also be hot and cold drinks, and delicious cakes from Miss Daisy to enjoy. Come along, or if you’d like further details and to join the Buzz Club mailing list contact Peter Lead. Admission free, donations welcome, refreshments for sale … we hope you can join us!

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Spring Birds Family Drop in Workshop
Apr
4
11:00 AM11:00

Spring Birds Family Drop in Workshop

Join artist Alison Cockcroft to collage colourful birds using beautiful decorated papers. Turn your bird into a cut-out with flapping wings or make a pecking paper woodpecker toy. Creative fun for families with children aged 5+.

£1 per child suggested donation (pay on the door).

Workshop times: 11am to 3pm (drop in)

Workshop dates: Tuesday 2, Wednesday 3 & Thursday 4 April

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SOLD OUT Marvellous Minerals Family Workshop
Apr
3
2:00 PM14:00

SOLD OUT Marvellous Minerals Family Workshop

Get up close with some of real gems and minerals. Trying panning for ‘gold’ and open a geode to reveal the sparkles. Create a gemstone suncatcher and create some colourful gemstone artwork. Explore the museum to see how rocks and minerals have been used by people in the past with our themed trail and take away some activity ideas to do at home.

A relaxed session for families with children over 5 years old.

Booking required - book online here or call 01453 763394.

Cost: £7 per child, or £5 per child for Museum in the Park Members.

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Spring Birds Family Drop in Workshop
Apr
3
11:00 AM11:00

Spring Birds Family Drop in Workshop

Join artist Alison Cockcroft to collage colourful birds using beautiful decorated papers. Turn your bird into a cut-out with flapping wings or make a pecking paper woodpecker toy. Creative fun for families with children aged 5+.

£1 per child suggested donation (pay on the door).

Workshop times: 11am to 3pm (drop in)

Workshop dates: Tuesday 2, Wednesday 3 & Thursday 4 April

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Marvellous Minerals Family Workshop
Apr
3
10:30 AM10:30

Marvellous Minerals Family Workshop

Get up close with some of real gems and minerals. Trying panning for ‘gold’ and open a geode to reveal the sparkles. Create a gemstone suncatcher and create some colourful gemstone artwork. Explore the museum to see how rocks and minerals have been used by people in the past with our themed trail and take away some activity ideas to do at home.

A relaxed session for families with children over 5 years old.

Booking required - book online here or call 01453 763394.

Cost: £7 per child, or £5 per child for Museum in the Park Members.

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Spring Birds Family Drop in Workshop
Apr
2
11:00 AM11:00

Spring Birds Family Drop in Workshop

 Join artist Alison Cockcroft to collage colourful birds using beautiful decorated papers. Turn your bird into a cut-out with flapping wings or make a pecking paper woodpecker toy. Creative fun for families with children aged 5+.

£1 per child suggested donation (pay on the door).

Workshop times: 11am to 3pm (drop in)

Workshop dates: Tuesday 2, Wednesday 3 & Thursday 4 April

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Spring Family Explorer Trail
Mar
29
to Apr 1

Spring Family Explorer Trail

Come and enjoy our Spring Family Explorer Trail! This special trail is great for a fun look around the museum and walled garden at Springtime. Great for family groups, this trail will get you looking for signs of Spring outside in the garden, and for Spring-themed objects inside the museum. When you’ve completed your trail, head back to reception to claim your reward.

Cost: £1 per trail sheet - ideal for family groups to enjoy together - ask at reception when you arrive. Includes a mini chocolate egg or sticker for each child.

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Spring Cards & Decorations: Family Drop in Workshop
Mar
26
to Mar 28

Spring Cards & Decorations: Family Drop in Workshop

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Make colourful paper bunnies, birds, or Easter egg decorations to celebrate Easter and Spring. Creative fun for families with children aged 5+.

£1 per child suggested donation (pay on the door).

Workshop times: 11am to 3pm (drop in)

Workshop dates: Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27 & Thursday 28 March

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Easter Bunny 'I Spy' Hunt
Mar
23
to Apr 7

Easter Bunny 'I Spy' Hunt

Hop along to the Museum during the school holidays and see if you can spot some Easter bunnies hidden here and there. This simple ‘I Spy’ trail is aimed at younger children and their families, but all ages are welcome, and there are lots of other Family Explorer Trails to choose from. Free, donations welcome, drop in and enjoy looking around the museum displays.

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