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2006 - 2007
at a glance:
sept/
oct
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dec
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/ may / summer 2007
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september 2006
Whitehawk
Childrens' Centre opening event
Sept 28th, 2006, 3pm - 7pm
The Museum and its Education
Team join eb4U, the Mayor and
the residents of Whitehawk in celebrating the completion of
THE
WHITEHAWK CHILDREN'S CENTRE. Museum staff are present to
provide a hands-on toy demonstration for visitors during the
opening.
october
2006
'Making
History Fun' - Launch event
The
Museum kicks off a year-long programme of events and special
exhibits in the company of the Brighton and Hove Mayor.
See our page about the MHF Launch
event
'The
Family Theatre' - Launch of a special new exhibit
A
display of hand-painted sets, scripts, catalogues and memorabilia
relating to a family which presented juvenile drama plays
at home
during the late 1950s-early 1960s.
See
our 'Family Theatre Exhibit' page
'The Joy of Little People' - Launch of a special new exhibit
This
display of hand-cast figures features characters ranging from
soldiers and royalty to people waiting for buses and serving
food.
See our 'Joy of Little People
Exhibit' page
november
2006
'Time
for Change' - Museum train running event
Saturday November 25th
A
special train-running event intended to reflect that period
when
the railways were grouped in 1923.
Members of the Train Collectors'
Society will be in the Museum running their own trains in
addition to
all of our own vintage trains, making it a memorable event
for visitors of all ages.
See our 'Time for Change'
page
'Falmer's
Toy Story'
Tuesday November 28th - January 9th, 2007
Launch of a special exhibition
of artwork planned and produced
by GCSE art students at Falmer High School. The exhibit follows
a period of close collaboration between the Museum and the
students.
The joint project is part of the national 'Big Draw' project.
See
our 'Falmer's Toy Story' page
december 2006
Victorian
Christmas
During
December 2006, visitors to the Museum can enjoy the Museum's
festive Victorian Christmas decorations. To make your own,
visit the
'Victorian Christmas' link below.
See our 'Victorian Christmas'
page
february
2007
march
2007
'An
Audience with Rudyard Kipling'
Sat.
March 10th, 7pm - 8pm
A performance
by Geoff Hutchinson
Tea and coffee available
Tickets: £3.50 adults / £2.50 Seniors, Students,
Children
See our 'An audience
with Rudyard Kipling' page
april 2007
Music
Hall Night
Saturday April
7th, 8pm onwards
An evening of music
and costume, featuring Trevor Littledale as our MC
Numerous musicians will perform during the evening
Fancy dress welcome
Fully licensed bar
Tickets: £6 advance purchase / £7 at the door
See
our 'Music Hall Extravaganza' page
Smugglers'
Week
Wednesday April 11th - Sat. April 14th
Two daily live performances at 12 noon and 3pm
Tales of smuggling days from an old smuggler. See him in his
prison
cell as he awaits transportation to the colonies.
Admission to performances free with normal tickets:
£3.50 adults / £2.50 Seniors, Students, Children
See
our 'Smugglers Week' page
may
2007
'Hop
on a Bus' - special exhibit
Tuesday May 1st - Saturday June 16th
Launch: Tuesday May 1st,
4pm
Exhibition to be opened by Roger French, head of
Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company
If you love buses, this is the exhibition for you!
Models and bus-related memorabilia.
See
our 'Hop on a Bus' page
summer
2007
Fairground Exhibition
Tuesday June 26th - Sept. 30
A special exhibition featuring fairground-related toys
and objects including fairground art and automata.
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