Pitman Puzzle

Isaac Pitman developed the most widely used system of shorthand, known now as Pitman shorthand, which he proposed one hundred and eighty years ago.  He developed his shorthand system while he was employed as teacher at the British School (just across the road from the Museum) between 1832 and 1836 – practising while listening to sermons in the town’s churches and chapels.  To mark the 120th anniversary of his death – we have one of the Pitman Puzzles which will tease visitors at a number of the venues taking part in this year’s Heritage Open Days.

Classroom Crafts for Kids

1pm-3pm

The last of our four weekly crafts sessions during the summer holidays.  Children aged 5-13 can try out one of several crafts their parents or grandparents will recall – at school or in the home.   The crafts are different each week. This is the final  craft session.

£4 per single session or £3.50 per multiple sessions.  Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.  Tel (01652) 635172 to book.

Make Do & Mend

10am -3pm

All sorts of arts and crafts make use of odds and ends – recycling and re-using materials to make creative things and decorate around the home. Craft stalls selling and demonstrating, rummage sale, 1940s classroom for kids to try wartime recycling, and more…

Bookings for stalls are now open for amateur and commercial crafters who recycle to create! There will also be stalls available for local charities and organisations. Please get in touch for more details on (01652) 635172 or email enquiries@wilderspinschool.org.uk

Setting up from 8am. Tables from £5 can be booked by telephoning (01652) 635172

Classroom Crafts for Kids

1pm-3pm

The third of our weekly summer crafts sessions each Thursday during the summer holidays for children aged 5-13 to try out one of several crafts their parents or grandparents will recall – at school or in the home.
Come back each week to try a different craft.
£4 per single session or £3.50 per multiple sessions. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Tel (01652) 635172 to book.

Classroom Crafts for Kids

1pm-3pm

The second of our weekly summer crafts sessions each Thursday during the summer holidays for children aged 5-13 to try out one of several crafts their parents or grandparents will recall – at school or in the home.
Come back each week to try a different craft.
£4 per single session or £3.50 per multiple sessions. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Tel (01652) 635172 to book.