Events on 14th Dec 2024

Events for 14th Dec 2024

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• Scrooge; the Mouse & a Victorian House: Festive Family Hunt

  • Date: 14th December 2024
  • Location: The Cricketers Arms, 14 Emlyn Square, Swindon, SN1 5BN
  • Time: 15:00 - 18:00
  • Cost: Child: £3.50 and Adult: £1.50

  The Railway Village Museum is all set for Christmas, but what’s this? Twenty-one adorable mice are hiding throughout its charming rooms!

  

  On the table, on the stair, these naughty mice are everywhere! The Railway Village Museum is all set for Christmas, but what’s this? Twenty-one adorable mice are hiding throughout its charming rooms! Join the fun this December, at 34 Faringdon Road for ‘Scrooge; the Mouse & a Victorian House’ Festive Family Hunt. Solve festive clues, spot the mice, and warn them that they only have one night before Scrooge the cat returns! Enjoy a magical candlelit tour of the Victorian cottage, set in 1900, and explore the enchanting exhibits while searching for the hidden mice. Create your own peg mouse or Angel to take home as a delightful keepsake; perfect for hanging on the tree. Warm yourself up with a hot chocolate, and indulge in a mince pie at the newly restored Cricketers. Details: Please allow up to 1.5 hours for your session. The mouse hunt and cottage tour will last up to 45 minutes, which will give up to 45 minutes to enjoy the crafts and refreshments in the Cricketers. Where is this happening? Meet us at the Cricketers Arms in Emlyn Square, from there a short walk to the Railway Village Museum at 34 Faringdon Road, and then return to the Cricketers for a delicious hot chocolate and a chance to make your very own angelic mouse. Who can book? Booking is strongly advised to secure your spot as space is very limited in the museum. This family-friendly event welcomes everyone—there’s no need to be a child to enjoy the fun! Tickets are £5 for children and 1 accompanying adult. Additionally, adults are £1.50 each so bring the whole family along for this festive mouse hunt adventure. Please note that all children must be accompanied by at least 1 responsible adult at all times. Facilities: Please note there are no toilet facilities on site, but toilets will be available at the nearby supporting site: Cricketers. Accessibility: Wheelchair ramps are available and the ground floor of the cottage is fully accessible for wheelchairs. Space in the cottage is limited and the stairs are steep so please take care. This is also why we ask that pushchairs are not brought inside the cottage. Transport and Parking: By public transport: Swindon Railway Village is easily reachable by train or bus, and we are only a short walking distance from the Central Bus Station. By car: There are a number of Car Parks conveniently located around the Railway Village, but we recommend using Bristol Street Car Park. Please book via the Mechanics Trust website.

• Un/Common People: Folk Culture in Wessex

  • Date: 30th November 2024 - 8th March 2025
  • Every day
  • Location: Museum & Art Swindon
  • Time: 10:30 - 16:30
  • Cost: Free

  Discover the stories that weave together Wessex folk culture.

  

  Un/Common People is a major exhibition that celebrates the vibrant folk art and seasonal customs of Wessex, both past and present. It redefines the traditional meaning of the term ‘commoner’ by showcasing the extraordinary creativity of folk art, crafted by self-taught artists and makers. The exhibition features a remarkable collection of more than 100 objects from Wessex Museums, the Museum of British Folklore and private lenders. Highlights include a handcrafted Wiltshire sweetheart pin cushion made by a World War I veteran, a rare ship crafted entirely from straw linking to Poole’s maritime heritage, and a poignant portrait by a Nigerian artist created while seeking asylum in Swindon. Complementing the objects on display is a newly commissioned folk song and story map, films and photography that capture the Wessex folk calendar, from the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge to the May Day celebrations in Cerne Abbas. This exhibition showcases how Wessex’s folk traditions have been embraced, reimagined, and enriched over time, blending traditional crafts with modern customisations.