Events Archive

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GET INvolved

Come and have a look behind the scenes at some of the work our volunteers do – from gardening to archiving, group tours to school visits.  Chat to our staff to see if you’d like to join our award-winning team of volunteers who run the Museum.

Saturday 18 March 11am -3pm

Posted on:23rd February 2023 20230318 20241124

The Crazy English Weather

Other Lives Productions return with one of their popular story telling evenings with a collection of readings, semi-dramatisations and a little music celebrating our crazy English weather as it progresses from January to December.

                       The show consists of two halves each 35mins.

7.30pm in the Joseph Wright Hall (car parking, lift to first floor auditorium)

Tickets £10 – pre book if you can, or pay on the door (Tel 01652 635172 or email wilderspinschoolmuseum@gmail.com)

Posted on:7th February 2023 20230314 20241124

Museum Open Days

Our next open weekend is 4 & 5  March.

The Old School Canteen coffee shop is open as usual every week between 10am and 4pm on Thursday – Sunday inclusive.

By the way – a diary date : on Saturday 18 March we’ll have everything you need to make Mothers’ Day cards in the Chatty Cafe.

Posted on:29th January 2023 20230304 20241124

Restoration

Barton Civic Society was at the forefront of saving the School and recognising its historical significance.  The Trust, which took on the task of restoring the building, was set up 30 years ago.  This short talk revisits those early days! 10.30am.  Click News for more details.

 

Posted on:15th February 2023 20230304 20241124
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Quiz Night

Email wilderspinschoolmuseum@gmail.com or telephone (01652) 635172 to book your team of up to six at £2 per person.  Doors open at 6.30pm for heads down at 7pm.

Posted on:25th March 2022 20230302 20241124