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Heritage events - October

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:00 ‑ 22:00

Event:   QUIZ NIGHT
Venue:   British Schools Museum , Queen Street, Hitchin SG4 9TS

7 pm for 7.30 pm start. Teams of 6-8 people - individuals and smaller groups can be put together into teams on the night. Bring your own picnic supper and a drink. Cost £3. Contact: Dr John Horton 01462 624081
The contact is : . British Schools Museum, Queen Street, Hitchin SG4 9TS
Daytime tel : 01462 624081
email :
Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:00 ‑ 13:00

Event:   Autumn Exhibition: "NEW EMBROIDERY AT THE OLD SCHOOL"
Venue:   British Schools Museum , Queen Street, Hitchin SG4 9TS

This Contemporary Textiles Exhibition runs to 30th November. It exhibits embroidery by the members of the N.Herts & Beds branch of the Embroiderers' Guild which illustrates traditional techniques as well as modern interpretations: including quilting and mixed media. Normal Museum entrance times and charges apply.
See our website: www.hitchinbritishschools.org.uk
The contact is : . British Schools Museum, Queen Street, Hitchin
Daytime tel : 01462 420144
email :
Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:00 ‑ 13:00

Event:   CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
Venue:  British Schools Museum, Queen Street, Hitchin SG4 9TS

BUY YOUR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FROM OUR SHOP. The British Schools Museum is the perfect place to find that extra special Christmas Stocking filler. Visit our shop for unusual and inspirational gifts. Open Tuesdays 10 am to 4 pm Saturdays 10 am to 1 pm and Sundays 2 pm to 5 pm until the end of November. Entry to the Shop and Cafe is free.

The contact is : British Schools Museum, Queen Street, Hitchin SG4 9TS
Daytime tel : 01462 420144
email :
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:30 ‑ 13:30

Event:   LUNCH TIME TEA AND TALK
Venue:  BRITISH SCHOOLS MUSEUM, Queen Street, Hitchin, SG4 9TS.

On the second Tuesday of each month you are invited to a cup of tea and a talk. Bring your own sandwiches or buy some freshly made from our cafe.
This month:VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS. Julie Skinner demonstrates how you can create your own masterpieces. £3.50, tea or coffee included.
See our website at www.hitchinbritishschools.org.uk
The contact is : British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Daytime tel : 01462 420144
email :
Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:30 ‑ 21:30

Event:   BUZZWORKS; Hitchin's Community Garden: The First Year
Venue:  British Schools Museum, Queen Street, Hitchin SG4 9TS

A talk by Robin Dartington, who explains and demonstrates how bees are kept healthily at BuzzWorks to produce honey. Bees have a vital role in the environment. Their existence is important to mankind and we must ensure their survival. Tickets £5 to include light refreshments from J.Williams, The Old Bell House,61 London Rd, St Ippolyts,Hitchin. SG4 7NE Please send s.a.e.
The contact is : British Schools Museum,Queen Street, Hitchin.
Daytime tel : 01462 454198
email :
Sat, 25 Oct 2008 10:00 ‑ 13:30

Event:   "YOUNG TEXTILES"
Venue:  British Schools Museum, Queen Street, Hitchin SG4 9TS

The Young Embroiderers' Group leaders will run an exciting session working with textiles and mixed media for young people aged from 6 years.
Cost: £4 including all materials and light refreshments.
See our website at www.hitchinbritishschools.org.uk
The contact is : . British Schools Museum, Queen Street, Hitchin
Daytime tel : 01462 420144
email :

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