St Fagans: National History Museum Spring and Summer Guide 2012

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St Fagans: National History MuseumWhat’s On Spring and Summer Guide

March – June 2012

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2 For more details on all events visit www.museumwales.ac.uk or call (029) 2057 3500

Daily Activities

TraditionalFarming10am-5pmLook out for ongoing orseasonal tasks at theMuseum like milking,feeding, haymaking orharvest.

Freshly MadeBread For Sale10am-4pmBuy and try the famousbread made in the woodfired ovens at the DerwenBakehouse.

Throw a PotMake your own pot at St Fagans pottery. Charge applies.

Check availability on arrival.

Victorian Portrait Studio11am-4.30pmHave your picture taken inperiod costume at Moss-Vernon's PhotographicStudio. Charge applies.

Blacksmith,Miller, Weaverand Clog Maker10am-5pmVisit the craftsmen andlearn about life in daysgone by!


St David's DayThu 1 March, 10am-5pm Come and listen to thebeautiful sounds of theharp. Warm up with a bowlof traditional Welsh cawl atthe museum restaurant andenjoy a complimentaryWelsh Cake.

World Book Day Thu 1 March, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm Weird and wonderfulstories about the Tudors.

Ty Gwyrdd Open Day

Sat 3 & Sun 4 March, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm Call into this unique ecofriendly home and pick up afew handy hints.

Green Babies Sun 4 March, 11am Share ideas on how to giveyour baby a greener start atTy Gwyrdd.

InternationalWomen's Day Thu 8 March, 3pm-4pm To celebrate InternationalWomen's Day we'll be askingthe question: "How did theydo it?" From Romans toTudors, to the Free Lovegeneration we look atwomen's attitudes towardssex and reproductive healththrough the ages. Suitablefor 14 years+.

Iron Age Spring Foods

Sat 17 & Sun 18 March, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm A chance to learn moreabout self-sufficiency andforaging in 700BC.

Wedding Fayre Sun 25 March, 11am-4pm View our unique andbeautiful venue, fullylicensed for civilceremonies and receptions,along with a full range ofwedding suppliers andstalls to help you plan yourspecial day.In association with ValSlater Weddings

Ty Gwyrdd Open Day Sat 31 March & Sun 1 April, 2pm-4pm See 3 & 4 March for details

Green Babies Sun 1 April, 11am See 4 March for details.

Easter Hunt Fri 6–Mon 9 April, 11am-3pm Follow the clues around thesite that lead you back toyour eggsiting prize at Oriel1 gallery!

Events for All

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Ty Gwyrdd Open Days Sat 7-Sun 22 April, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm See 3 & 4 March for details

Make Do & MendSat 7 April, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm Learn how to make yourown notice board fromscrap wood using hand toolwith 'Wood for Trees'.

Life in the Iron Age Sat 7 April,12pm-1pm (Welsh) 2pm-3pm (English)Explore the roundhouse andlearn about everyday lifefrom our Iron Ageinterpreter.

Nature Activities Mon 9-Wed 11 April, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm Watch live nature camerasand take part in naturegames and activities in thenature den in Oriel 1.

Mi Generation Tue 10 & Wed 11 AprilYoung people from SouthWales explore the ever-changing lives of teenagersacross the generations. This insightful andimaginative bilingual showhas been inspired by visitsto the Museum, andconversations with parentsand grandparents.

Who's Behind the Door?

Tue 10 & Wed 11 April, 11am -1pm & 2pm-4pm Call into Maestir School andmeet our Victorian SchoolMistress.

Braids from the Past

Wed 11 & Thu 12 April, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm Learn some ancient skillsthat you can use at home

Miniature StFagans –ConstructingModel Buildings Sat 14 & Sun 15 April, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm Specialising in recreatingsome of our heritagebuildings in miniature,professional model maker

David Wright, willdemonstrate how you toocan produce convincingmodel buildings from scrapor materials that are easy toobtain as well as being easyon the pocket!

Green Babies Tue 17-Thu 19 April, 11am See 4 March for details.

National Bread Week Wed 18 April, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm See bread being made,from milling the grain tobaking.

Miniature St Fagans –ConstructingModel Buildings Sat 21 & Sun 22 April, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm

See 14 & 15 April fordetails.



Happy BirthdayMelin BomprenCorn Mill!Sat 28 April, 2pm-4pm Meet Geraint Thomas theMiller as he celebrates theMill's 35th Birthday at StFagans.

Glamorgan IronHorse Society:Vintage FarmMachinerySat 28 & Sun 29 April, 10am-4pmGlamorgan Iron HorseSociety display their vintage farm machinery.

Raising theMaypole Sat 5 May, 2.30pm

An annual burst of colourand music whilst raising theMaypole at the Museum.Additional dancing at1.30pm & 4pm.

Ty Gwyrdd Open Day Sat 5 & Sun 6 May, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm See 3 & 4 March for details.

Festival of Beltain Sat 5 & Sun 6 May, 11am,12pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pmMarking the beginning ofSummer, this festivalcelebrates bringing back thesun with a bonfire anddisplay at the Celtic Village.

Bank Holiday Fun!Sat 5-Mon 7 May, 11am-4pm A weekend full of activitiesincluding archery, traditionalcooking and storytelling.

InternationalDawn Chorus DaySun 6 May, Meet at 5.30am

A leisurely stroll around thegrounds of St Fagansfollowed by a continentalbreakfast. For adults andchildren over 8 yrs old.Booking essential: (029) 2057 3500.

Passport to HistorySat 12 & Sun 13 May, 11am-4pm Pick up your passport to theweird and wonderful worldof the Tudors.

BiodiversityWeekend Sat 19 & Sun 20 May, 10am-4pm

Celebrate International Dayof Biodiversity with naturalhistory activities for thewhole family.

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Art CartSat 5-Mon 7 May, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm Fun arts and crafts for all the family!


Morris MinorMania!

Sun 20 May, 10am-5pmEnjoy an array of MorrisMinor vehicles.

The Iron Age Sat 26 May, 12pm-1pm (Welsh) 2pm-3pm (English) Learn about everyday lifewith our Iron Ageinterpreter and handlesome replica objects.

Bank Holiday Fun Sat 2-Mon 4 June, 11am-4pmA jam packed weekend ofactivities from traditionalcooking to archery andstorytelling to the traditional fair.

Cor Kanerion anOriant Sat 2 June, 2pm-3pm A special performance fromthe choir from Brittany.

Art Cart Sat 2-Sun 10 June, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm Arts and crafts session forall the family.

Ty Gwyrdd Open Day Sat 2-Sun 10 June, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm An opportunity to call intothis unique eco friendlyhome and pick up a fewhandy hints.

Meet the Tanner

Tue 5–Fri 8 JuneKeith Francis describing anddemonstrating how theRhaeadr Tannery turnedanimal hides into leather, andhow he makes shoes, bootsand various leather goods.

Iron Age Summer FoodsWed 6 & Thu 7 June, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm Find out what’s sprouting atSt Fagans, and how our IronAge ancestors used themto create tasty treats.

Birds Wed 6–Fri 8 June, 11am-1pm Come along to the bird hideto watch the woodlandbirds and learn how toidentify them.



Bat Cam

Wed 6–Fri 8 June, 2pm-4pm Watch the roosting bats onour live bat cam and findout more about them.

HaverfordwestHouseSat 9 JuneFind out how our team re-creates the interiors of thepast at our newest addition- a Tudor trader’s housefrom Haverfordwest.

Who's Behind the Door?

Sat 9 & Sun 10 June, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm Call in to one of the smallestPost Offices in Britain andmeet the Post Mistress.

Wales BiodiversityWeek - Bat Count Tue 12 June,8.30pm-11.30pm Help us survey the batsliving at St Fagans. Bring atorch and warm clothing andsensible shoes. Bookingessential: (029) 2057 3500.All must be age 16+ andunder 18’s must beaccompanied by an adult.

Pick It, Cook It,Eat it!Sat 16 June, 11am -1pm & 2pm-4pm Walk around the cottagegardens and harvest somefresh, seasonal produce, thentransform it into tasty treatsto try. Wear appropriateclothing and shoes. Bookingessential: (029) 2057 3500.Suitable for age 8+. Nounaccompanied children.

Father's Day FunSun 17 June, 11am-3pm A fun-packed day of tractordriving, falconry, archeryand JCB games!

Gwyl PlantMorgannwgFestivalSat 23 June, 10am-1pm Children from across theGlamorgan counties enjoyingour unique culture whilstfolk dancing on the site.

RefugeeWeekend Sat 23 & Sun 24 June, 11am-4pm Talks, demonstrations andmusic.

Happy BirthdayLlawr y GlynSmithy!Sat 30 June, 2pm-4pm Join Blacksmith Andrew Murphy to celebrate the Smithy's 40th anniversary since being relocated at the Museum.

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South Wales Lace Makers Sat 9 June, 10am-5pm Drop in to see thebobbin lace makersdemonstrate theircraft and celebratetheir 30 anniversary.



Quilting Club Sat 3 March, 11am-12.30pm

A relaxed, informal sessionfor people to get togetherand quilt. Some materialsprovided. Booking essential:(029) 2057 3424. Suitable for age 16+.

Craft Workshop:Knitting Sat 17 March, 11am-12.30pm With Amy Wheel.Booking essential: (029) 2057 3424. Suitable for age 16+.

Craft Workshop:Embroidery Sat 31 March, 11am-12.30pm With Becky Adams.Booking essential: (029) 2057 3424. Suitable for age 16+.

Craft Workshop:Printmaking Sat 14 April, 11am-12.30pm Join us to experiment witheasy hand printingtechniques, and create adesign based on 1950sprint and pattern.Booking essential: (029) 2057 3424. Suitable for age 16+.

Craft Workshop:Embroidery Sat 28 April, 11am-12.30pm With Becky Adams.Booking essential: (029) 2057 3424. Suitable for age 16+.

Craft Workshop:Rag RugsSat 12 May, 10.30am, 12pm & 1.30pm With Jane Dorsett.

Booking essential: (029) 2057 3424. Suitable for age 16+.

Craft Workshop:Knitting Sat 19 May, 11am-12.30pm With Amy Wheel. Booking essential: (029) 2057 3424. Suitable for age 16+.

Craft Workshop:Rag RugsSat 26 May, 10.30am, 12pm & 1.30pm

With Jane Dorsett.

Booking essential: (029) 2057 3424. Suitable for age 16+.

WorkshopsPlaces for all workshops are limited. Please book in advance: (029) 2057 3424.


Behind the Scenes:The Craft Store Thu 1 March, 2pm-3pm A peek behind the scenesat our stores and craftcollections.

Behind the Scenes:Fishing Collection Thu 15 March, 2pm -3pm A special opportunity to seethe Museum's fishingcollection.

Behind the Scenes:Tin Palace

Thu 29 March, 2pm-3pm Go behind the ropes at thePrefab to hear more aboutits history and furnishings.

Guided Tour:Morbid Curiosities Sat 7 April, 11am (Welsh), 2pm (English) Peer behind the curtains tosee the dark corners of ourcollections.

Guided Tour:Morbid CuriositiesSat 21 April, 11am (Welsh), 2pm (English) Peer behind the curtain tosee the dark corners of ourcollection.

Behind the Scenes:Shoe CollectionThu 26 April, 2pm-3pm Discover shoes from the1700s to the 1970s.

Behind the Scenes:Health at Home Thu 10 May, 2pm-3pm From overcrowding, poorsanitation and choleraoutbreaks to obesity,depression and heartdisease.

Behind the Scenes:The Servants’QuartersThu 24 May, 2pm-3pmA tour of the servants'quarters at St Fagans Castle.

Behind the Scenes:HaverfordwestHouse Thu 31 May, 2pm-3pm The latest building to be re-erected at St Fagans -Haverfordwest Merchant'sHouse.

Behind the Scenes:Fishing CollectionThu 7 June, 2pm-3pm A special opportunity to seethe Museum's fishingcollection. Spaces arelimited so please book earlyto avoid disappointment.

Behind the Scenes:Penrhiw ChapelTue 12 June, 2pm-3pm Find out more about theradical ideas that have beendiscussed at the Chapelthrough history.

Tours & Talks

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Soil Preparation Thu 22 March, 2pm-3pmPrefab Garden.

Planting HeritagePotatoes Sat 24 March, 2pm-3pm Rhyd-y-car Gardens.

Sowing HeritageSeeds Sun 25 March, 2pm-3pm

Abernodwydd FarmhouseGardens.

Planting PotatoesThu 29 March, 2pm-3pm Prefab Garden.

Sowing BroadBeans Wed 4 April, 2pm-3pmNant Wallter Garden.

Planting HeritagePotatoesWed 11April, 2pm-3pmKennixton Garden.

Seasonal Care of Grapes Sat 21 April, 2pm-3pm Castle Gardens Vinery.

Seasonal Care of GrapesSat 19 May, 2pm-3pm Castle Gardens Vinery.

StakingHerbaceousPerennialsSat 19 May, 2pm-3pm Castle Terraces.

Ask the Gardener


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