Museums, Exhibitions & Events. February - May 2018

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1 Museums, Exhibitions & Events February - May 2018

2 01 02 West Cheshire Museums IExhibitions and Events Exhibitions Grosvenor Museum, Chester 27 COVER: Grosvenor Buildings, Street, Chester, Battles and CH1 Bodies: 2DD A History of Heronbridge Located in England s most picturesque city, the Grosvenor Museum s nationally important collections celebrate Chester s cultural heritage. The Roman galleries explore life in the Roman fortress of Deva and display the largest group of inscribed and sculpted Roman stones from a single site in Britain. The paintings and sculpture in the Art Gallery span half a millennium of art in Cheshire, while the Silver Gallery presents the definitive collection of Chester silver. Nine period rooms illustrate changing fashions in domestic interiors from the 17th century to the 1920s. Further galleries explore the area s natural history and display highlights of the costume and coin collections. Admission free, suggested donation 3 Monday Saturday 10.30am-5pm, Sunday 1-4pm. Closed 30 March. Cover: SALT: a virtual reality dance piece. Lion Salt Works, Northwich (photo Jonathan Turner) Telephone Find us on Facebook: Grosvenor Museum and Stretton Watermill Follow us on Website: Support us The Grosvenor Museum Society provides vital support for the museum. Members of the society enjoy a full and varied programme of events, including lectures and outings. See museumsociety.co.uk. Volunteers Please see all West Cheshire Museums volunteering roles on the website cheshiremuseums.co.uk Disabled access Full independent access to the ground floor, including Exhibition Gallery One, Lecture Theatre and accessible toilet. No lift to Art Gallery, Costume Gallery or Exhibition Gallery Two on 1st floor.

3 West Cheshire Museums Exhibitions and Events 03 Exhibitions Grosvenor Museum, Chester Until 8 May Right Here, Right Now: 21st-Century Art Exhibition Gallery One The 21st century comes of age in Arranged around the themes of people and animals, landscapes and buildings, still life, faith and abstraction, the exhibition celebrates the quality and diversity of art made since the year Encompassing a rich variety of media, styles and emotions, the exhibition demonstrates the Grosvenor Museum s commitment to collecting and displaying contemporary art. Come and enjoy the art of our time! Supported by the Grosvenor Museum Society Until 4 February Techne: Creating Art Exhibition Gallery Two 27 January 11 March Sam Ryley: Finding the Wild Coin Gallery Sam Ryley is a Chester based professional photographer who over the last five years has taken on the challenge of becoming a wildlife photographer. His focus is on the wildlife of the United Kingdom, and so far his work has been featured on BBC Autumnwatch Extra and also regularly in print and social media by the RSPB. This exhibition features his images and also film of the wildlife he has encountered on his journeys. This exhibition celebrates the making of art through the work of five artists Chris Bebbington (photography), Greg Fuller (printmaking and drawing), Tom Hignett (digital), Tabitha Jussa (photography) and Chris Millward (sculpture). Employed as Technical Demonstrators in Art and Design at the University of Chester, their expertise covers a vast array of methods and techniques. Including both modern and traditional processes, the exhibition provides a little something for many different artistic tastes. Organised in partnership with the University of Chester

4 04 West Cheshire Museums Exhibitions and Events Exhibitions Grosvenor Museum, Chester 10 February 7 May From Icon to Red Square: Paintings by Adrian Sumner, inspired by the art of Russia Exhibition Gallery Two Until July 2019 Unexpected Elegance: Female Fashion from the 1970s Costume Gallery The 1970s are often called the decade that taste forgot, but the dresses in this small exhibition show that this was far from true. From minis to midis and maxis, in fabrics ranging from cotton and corduroy to polyester and fake leopard-skin, with designs by Ossie Clark, Givenchy and Zandra Rhodes, we celebrate some of the more subtle pleasures of 1970s fashion. 19 May 7 October Michael Sandle: Monumental Rage Exhibition Galleries One & Two, Art Gallery The Russian Avant-Garde created radical and prophetic art which dealt with aspects of the country s society at a time of revolutionary change in the early 20th century. This exhibition explores the ideas, innovations and styles of their ground-breaking work, as filtered through Adrian s unique way of contrasting and complimenting cultural references old and new. Looking at the Great War, the October Revolution and Suprematism, among other themes, this is an all-expensespaid trip from Andrei Rublev to Franz Ferdinand via Adrian Sumner. 24 February 18 March Civilisations Chester is famous for its Roman remains, but our museum s collections hold objects from other ancient civilisations too. This small display will focus on the Egyptians, Sumarians and Etruscans and showcase some of our most fascinating artefacts. Professor Michael Sandle RA, who studied at Chester School of Art, is widely recognised as one of the finest sculptors in the world, and is also a brilliant draughtsman and printmaker. Appropriately for the year in which we commemorate the centenary of the end of the Great War, his powerful work explores the themes of violence, war, death and memorialisation. In direct response to the horrors of our age, his work presents a passionate critique of the abuse of power in global conflict, politics and culture, and the accompanying cynicism and hypocrisy. Supported by

5 Children s activities are aimed at 4 to 12 years unless otherwise stated. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact the Museum Shop for group bookings. West Cheshire Museums Exhibitions and Events 05 Family Events Grosvenor Museum, Chester Fridays 2 February, 2 March, 6 April, 4 May, 1 June Grosvenor Museum Quiet Afternoons pm, drop-in. Free, suggested donation 1.50 Aimed at those who enjoy a quieter visit to the museum, including people living with autism and their families and carers. Wherever possible, we dim the lights and turn the recorded sounds down. Our quiet afternoons are themed, with hands-on activities to engage all ages and abilities. Pre-visit orientation pack available on request from Virginia Kettle on or virginia.kettle@cheshirewest.gov.uk. Saturday 17 February Chinese Lanterns 2-4pm, drop-in. Join us to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dog by making your very own Chinese paper lantern to decorate your home. Monday 19 February Abstract Paper Things 2-4pm, drop-in. Free, suggested donation In celebration of the fabulous abstract shapes in the From Icon to Red Square exhibition, design and make your own piece of abstract 3D art. There ll be no patterns to follow, so bring along your imagination and our assistants will help you create something spectacular Tuesday 20 February Emoji Badges 2-4pm, drop-in. Influenced by the art of Julian Opie, make a badge based on that 21st-century icon, the Emoji. Wednesday 21 February Fossils Rock! & Lecture Theatre 11am-1pm & 2-4pm, drop-in. Join us for a day of rocks and fossils, getting up close to our geology collections. Watch a demonstration of how a volcano works, make your own fossil to take home, and learn about rock identification. Thursday 22 February Tiaras and Monocles 2-4pm, drop-in. Free, suggested donation Come along and make tiaras and monocles inspired by the splendour and decadence of the 1920s and 30s. Oh so dapper! Friday 23 February Prologue to World Book Day & Art Gallery 2-4pm, drop-in. Create your own adventure at the museum using our new storycards based on our collections. Then make a bookmark to take home, so you will never loose your page again. Saturday 31 March, Thursday 5 April, Tuesday 10 April, Saturday 14 April Film: Hop Lecture Theatre 11am-12.35pm. Free, but booking essential through Blending state of the art animation with live action, Hop is a comedy about E.B. (voiced by Russell Brand), the teenage son of the Easter Bunny. On the eve of taking over the family business, E.B. leaves for Hollywood, where he ends up being the world s worst houseguest! Tuesday 3 April, Saturday 7 April, Thursday 12 April Film: The Jungle Book Lecture Theatre 11am-12.50pm. Free, but booking essential through Based on Rudyard Kipling s timeless stories and inspired by Disney s classic animated film, this 2016 version of The Jungle Book is a great live-action epic adventure about Mowgli, a man-cub who s been raised by a family of wolves.

6 06 West Cheshire Museums Exhibitions and Events Family Events Grosvenor Museum, Chester Tuesday 3 April Strips and Stripes pm, drop-in. Create your own abstract masterpiece, influenced by our Right Here, Right Now exhibition of 21st-century art. Thursday 5 April Easter Icons pm, drop-in. Make your own dazzling gold-covered icon featuring those favourite seasonal characters, a chick and the Easter Bunny. Wednesday 11 April Live Art A Youth Panel Event Exhibition Gallery One & 11am-1pm & 2-4pm, drop-in. The Grosvenor Museum s Youth Panel offers a fresh interpretation of Right Here, Right Now, our 21stcentury art exhibition. Using costume, props and drama sketches, they will bring to life some of the people, animals and places depicted in the artworks. You can have a go at making your own piece of art to take home and dress up as characters from famous paintings in our pop up portrait gallery. Wednesday 4 April Roman Springtime 11am-1pm & 2-4pm, drop-in. Free, suggested donation Join us in a celebration of Spring! Learn how the Romans grew crops to feed their vast army, make a voltive offering to Flora the goddess of Flowers and Spring, and explore our Roman handling collection of objects and costume. Tuesday 10 April Cityscapes pm, drop-in. Design a section of cityscape based on Chester s world-famous landmarks and contribute to a communal display in our foyer case. Thursday 12 April Spyglass Colour Wheel pm, drop-in. Colour is key to many works of art in our exhibition From Icon to Red Square. Come and make your very own coloured spyglass and then go and explore the art exhibitions to see them in a whole new way.

7 West Cheshire Museums Exhibitions and Events 07 Family & Adult Events Grosvenor Museum, Chester Tuesday 29 May Steampunk Jewellery 2-4pm, drop-in. Be inspired by Michael Sandle s metallic masterpieces and make a unique piece of steampunk style jewellery to take home. Wednesday 30 May Historic Sports Day Museum Galleries 11am-1pm & 2-4pm, drop-in. From Tudor skittles to hopscotch to classic board games, come and join us in an action-packed sports and games day. Test your skills at some of these historic games. Thursday 31 May Giant Paper Flowers 2-4pm, drop-in. It s very nearly summer, so make a huge, scented paper flower to celebrate! Friday 1 June 1970s Fashion 2-4pm, drop-in. Adult Events Every day of the year Guided Walking Tours of Chester with the Guild of Chester Tour Guides Meet at the Visitor Information Centre, Town Hall Square 10.30am-12noon (and pm Easter October). 7, 6 concessions, tickets from guide. Your guide will lead you on a captivating journey through 2,000 years of history, taking in all the main sites along the way, including the Rows, Walls, River and the exterior of the Cathedral. Be enthralled by the tales of those who have contributed to the rich heritage of this much loved city, beginning in Roman times, through the vibrant period of medieval expansion, the desperation of the Civil War, Georgian elegance and Victorian revival, right up to the present day. Choose your favourite outfit from our 1970s costume exhibition and then design your own paper version. Plus help us create a life size fashion piece to be displayed in the museum!

8 08 West Cheshire Museums Exhibitions and Events Adult Events Grosvenor Museum, Chester Wednesday 28 February Aelfflaed, Abbess of Whitby Lecture Theatre 1-2pm. 3, pay at the door. Aelfflaed, Abbess of Streoneshalh (Whitby, North Yorkshire) in the early eighth century, wielded an exceptional level of political influence. She supposedly prompted St Cuthbert of Lindisfarne to prophesy the accession of her brother as king of the Northumbrians and approved the return of the exiled Wilfrid of Ripon to the kingdom and the restoration of his rights. Using Aelfflaed as a case-study, this talk by Dr Tom Pickles will consider what circumstances allowed early medieval women to wield such influence and how Aelfflaed navigated those circumstances so successfully. Organised by the University of Chester Saturdays 3 & 10 March Civilisations: Roman Stones Gallery Tour Stories in Stone Gallery 3 March, pm; 10 March am. Free, suggested donation 3. The amazing collection of Roman tombstones from Chester tell us so much about the people who set them up and how they lived. Join us for an in-depth look at the imagery and inscriptions and find out more about this ancient civilisation Sunday 4 March Sybil Song Sunday Art Gallery pm. Free, suggested donation 3: to book contact Suzanne Iuppa on Iuppa@hotmail.com. The museum recently acquired a portrait of Sybil, Marchioness of Cholmondeley, who established the Cholmondeley Prize for poetry in To celebrate her extraordinary life, local poets, musicians and storytellers will sing, play and speak sharing one unbroken human breath bringing to mind the 1930s and 40s, the WRNS, her links to Cheshire and family, and the muse herself. Organised by Chester Writers and Chester Poets. Sponsored by Tuesday 6 March Civilisations: The People of Roman Chester Lecture Theatre 2-3pm. Free, suggested donation 3. Chester is famous for its Roman remains, but what do we know about the people who lived here during the Roman period? This talk will look at evidence uncovered in the city and what it can tell us about Roman Cestrians. Wednesday 7 March Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians Lecture Theatre 1-2pm. 3, pay at the door. Aethelflaed, daughter of King Alfred of Wessex, died at Tamworth in Mercia in 918 as sole ruler of the Mercian kingdom. One of the first known female rulers in England s history, she led her people in war against Viking invaders, re-founding Chester and a network of other fortified towns in the west. Dr Morn Capper examines how this female war-leader shaped the resurgence of the Mercian people and how her eye for economics and diplomacy moulded the future kingdom of England. Organised by the University of Chester Thursday 8 March Right Here, Right Now: Exhibition Tour Exhibition Gallery One 2-3pm. Free, suggested donation 3. Join Peter Boughton, the museum s Keeper of Art, to explore our collection of 21st-century art. Enjoy this celebration of the quality and diversity of art made since the year 2000, with work encompassing a rich variety of media, styles and emotions

9 West Cheshire Museums Exhibitions and Events 09 Adult Events Grosvenor Museum, Chester Wednesday 14 March Women, Death and Power in the Viking Age Lecture Theatre 1-2pm. 3, pay at the door. Debates currently rage regarding the historical reality of Viking warrior women, in large part inspired by discoveries of Viking graves of females buried with weapons. This talk by Professor Howard Williams presents the burial data for female weapon burials and appraises the popular reception of this evidence by the media and the public. He will examine different scenarios for interpreting female weapon graves, responding to recent archaeological research but also adapting anthropological theories about the roles of women in relation to death ritual and social power in traditional societies. Organised by the University of Chester Friday 16 March Carry on Curating Lecture Theatre pm. 10, with a free drink: tickets from cheshiremuseums. Join us for something a little bit different! Comedians from up and down the country will become professors and deliver their humorous take on a TED talk, commenting on some of the exhibits in the museum and filling you in on what they actually are. The catch? They have never seen any of the slides before and will be making up on the spot. It s Time Team meets Who s Line is it Anyway and promises to be an excellent night. Wednesday 21 March Towards the Light: Exhibition tour of From Icon to Red Square by the artist (formally known as Adrian Sumner) Exhibition Gallery Two pm. Free, suggested donation 3. Adrian talks about the evolution of the works on show, how the elements fit together, the ideas they contain, and where the inspiration comes from. Plus time for Q and A (or R and R if you prefer). Saturday 24 March Latin for Beginners Lecture Theatre 10.30am-4.30pm. 45 adult, 30 student: book through the Museum Shop on Suitable for ages 16 and above. Join George Sharpley of the LATIN QVARTER and spend a day exploring Latin, the Classical writers and their lives. You ll be reading two or three lines of Catullus by lunchtime. Enjoy some ancient gossip in Latin, learn more about ancient writers and hear their work read aloud. George Sharpley is a Latin teacher and author of The Complete Latin Course and Get Started in Latin. Wednesday 28 March Art Class: Acrylics in Gallery Two Exhibition Gallery Two 10am-12noon. 10, including refreshments and all materials: book through the Museum Shop on Limited availability. In homage to the Grosvenor s early life as an art school as well as a museum, this mostly unstructured event will provide a light exploration of acrylics and modern Russian art. There ll be a whistlestop talk on the subject by Adrian Sumner whose exhibition will be on display in the gallery then you ll be free to create your own piece or dabble happily. All materials (apart from aprons) will be provided, as will refreshments, but please feel free to bring your own materials and inspirational things if you prefer. Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 April Slow Art Day Exhibition Gallery One Saturday 10.30am-5pm, Sunday 1-4pm, drop-in. Slow Art Day is a global event with a simple mission to help more people discover for themselves the joy of looking at and loving art. Enjoy a slower look at our specially chosen artworks. Take the time to experience the art and explore your thoughts on each piece. Facilities for discussion will be available.

10 10 West Cheshire Museums Exhibitions and Events Adult Events Grosvenor Museum, Chester Wednesday 18 April Icon to Red Square: A History of Russian Art Lecture Theatre 1-2pm. 3, pay at the door. Exploring the rich and often surprising history of art in Russia, beginning with Scythian gold from the seven centuries BC, then a thousand years of icon painting from the very first icon, The Virgin of Vladimir, to the 19th-century flowering of Realist and Symbolist art. Includes all the great names, from Andrei Rublev, via such Wanderers as Ivan Shishkin and Ilya Repin, to Somov, Bakst, Vrubel and the Ballets Russes Saturday 21 April Roman Britain: A Tale of Two Queens Lecture Theatre 10.30am-4.30pm. 45 adult, 30 student: book through the Museum Shop on Suitable for ages 16 and above. Spend a day looking at the early years of the Roman occupation of Britain, leading up to the explosive rebellion of the Iceni tribe. The Romans were astonished to find women ruling tribes. Boudicca is the best known, although her turbulent time in power lasted only a few months. What of Cartimandua, a contemporary of Boudicca? She ruled the largest tribe in northern England and managed to survive years of conflict, including war with her ex-husband. Wednesday 25 April Russia and the European Avant-Garde: Modernism Explained Lecture Theatre pm. 3, pay at the door. This lecture looks at the waves of radical new ideas from Paris (Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Futurism) and how they shaped the Russian Avant-Garde as it proclaimed and spearheaded (and ultimately fled) the October Revolution. Features close-ups of Kasimir Malevich, Alexander Rodchenko, Vladimir Tatlin, and the Amazons of the Avante-Garde. Plus Kandinsky and Chagall and their key role in Western European art. Wednesday 2 May Cat s Cradle: A Scenic Tour of my Life s Work (painting, that is) Lecture Theatre pm. 3, pay on the door. A slide-extravaganza of paintings made throughout Adrian Sumner s 50-year career, complimenting the Icon to Red Square exhibition with samples of portraiture, still-lifes, mythologies, fairies, mermaids, UFOs and pantomime horses, plus rebuses, tricks, metaphors, magic and propaganda. All human life is here. Monday 21 & Tuesday 22 May Dementia Awareness Week Museum Galleries pm, drop-in. Free, suggested donation Activities aimed at older visitors and people living with dementia and their families and carers, including a memories trail and art and craft workshops. Thursday 24 May From this day forward: Memories of Weddings in Chester Grosvenor Park Pavilion & St John s Church 12noon-4pm, drop-in. Free, suggested donation Come and enjoy looking at our archives, images and handling objects in the Grosvenor Park Pavilion; visit St John s Church and listen to a talk about weddings through the ages; stroll through the park and enjoy the memories trail. Fully accessible for people using wheelchairs. Refreshments available. Further information from Virginia Kettle on or virginia.kettle@cheshirewest.gov.uk. Organised by Grosvenor Museum, Chester History & Heritage, Cheshire Archives, Grosvenor Park and St John s Church

11 West Cheshire Museums Exhibitions and Events 11 Chester History & Heritage Grosvenor Museum, 27 Grosvenor Street, Chester, CH1 2DD The popular Chester History & Heritage service is moving house. This local and family history service has been based at St Michael s Church in Bridge Street for a number of years but is relocating to the Grosvenor Museum. They aim to re-open to the public early in 2018 but will be maintaining their popular Facebook and website pages whilst they are closed. The Chester History & Heritage Facebook page is followed by nearly 4,000 history lovers and their online image bank boasts over 21,000 unique historic images of Cheshire. A new programme of events and exhibitions will be featured in the next brochure. Chester History & Heritage look forward to seeing you in their new home! Telephone Find us on Facebook: Chester History and Heritage Centre Follow us on Website:

12 12 West Cheshire Museums Exhibitions and Events Stretton Watermill, Farndon Mill Lane, Stretton, Farndon, SY14 7JA Step back in time and visit one of the country s best preserved water powered corn mills. First recorded in 1351, Stretton Watermill was a working mill until its last miller retired in Visit the 19th century stable block to learn about the history of the mill and explore models of the building and its machinery. One of our millers will then take you on a fascinating tour to see the ancient wooden machinery in action, listen to stories, and have a go at milling grain. Bring a picnic and enjoy the idyllic rural setting with beautiful views of the pond and mill buildings. Disabled access Accessible toilet, ramp to first floor of mill. Telephone Find us on Facebook: Grosvenor Museum and Stretton Watermill Follow us on Website: museums.co.uk Volunteers Please see all West Cheshire Museums volunteering roles on the website Admission Adult 3.50, child 1.80, family 8. April: Sunday 1st, Bank Holiday Monday 2nd and weekends 1-5pm. May to August: Tuesday Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays 1-5pm.

13 West Cheshire Museums Exhibitions and Events 13 Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse 162 London Road, Northwich, CW9 8AB Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse is full of displays and tales of the history and industry of West Cheshire. The stories are told through films, reconstructions, models and vivid displays of intriguing artefacts, which relate to local industry, market towns, transport, archaeology, and the building s history as the Northwich Union Workhouse. An exhibition in the former workhouse schoolroom explores life for the paupers. Around the rest of the museum you can find out about workhouse food, discover some of the people who lived here, and visit the recreated Master s sitting room. Admission Adult 3.50, concession 2.50, child 1.80, family (2+2) 8, pre-booked groups 2.50 per person. Season tickets: adult 6, concession 5, 2 senior citizens & up to 3 children 15, 2 adults & up to 3 children 18. Free to view temporary exhibitions (suggested donation 3) and to visit the coffee shop and gift shop. Tuesday Friday and school holiday Mondays 10am-5pm, Saturday & Sunday 2-5pm. Open 30 March and all Bank Holiday Mondays, 10am-5pm. Support us The Friends of Weaver Hall offer vital support for the museum. Friends enjoy a full and varied programme of events including evening talks and film nights. See Volunteers Please see all West Cheshire Museums volunteering roles on the website museums.co.uk Disabled access Full independent access is available throughout the museum. Telephone Find us on Facebook: Weaver Hall Museum and Lion Salt Works Follow us on Website:

14 14 West Cheshire Museums I Exhibitions and Events Exhibitions & Family Events Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse, Northwich Exhibitions Until 17 March Industrial Landscapes of Cheshire 5 May 14 July Visual Arts Cheshire: Inspirations from the Collections II The members of Visual Arts Cheshire, a Northwich-based community arts group, have been back exploring the museum stores and creating work in response to some of the more unusual artefacts in our collections. Wednesday 21 & Thursday 22 February Keyrings 10am-4pm, drop-in per child. Create a funky keyring from recycled and found materials. Threadmill are a group of mixed media and textile artists based in the North West who exhibit together regularly. They have produced new work especially for Weaver Hall, inspired by Cheshire s industrial past and using a range of techniques from traditional embroidery to painting. 24 March 29 April Ha'penny Messages The Ha penny Messages are a special selection of postally used postcards of Northwich scenes, selected from the John Chesworth collection. Mostly a century old or more, they have been enlarged to ten times their original size. For many visitors the messages will be as fascinating as the photographs. Each one is a small piece of social documentary. Guest-curated by Alan Carr, Chairman of Visual Arts Cheshire, in association with DAN Community. Family Events Children s activities are aimed at 4 to 12 years unless otherwise stated. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact for group bookings Saturday 17 February Chinese New Year Crafts 2-4pm, drop-in per child. Join us for an afternoon of crafts to celebrate Chinese New Year. Saturday 31 March Fabergé Eggs 2-4pm, drop-in per child. Make your own Easter egg masterpeice based on Fabergé eggs.

15 West Cheshire Museums Exhibitions and Events 15 Family & Adult Events Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse, Northwich Wednesday 4 & Thursday 5 April Clay Baby Dinosaurs 10am-4pm, drop-in per child. Come and hatch a cute baby dinosaur from a handmade egg. Wednesday 11 & Thursday 12 April Endless Landscapes 10am-4pm, drop-in per child. Create a perpetual panoramic picture using paints, pastels and collage. Wednesday 30 & Thursday 31 May Glove Puppets 10am-4pm, drop-in per child. From a spider to a superhero, make your own hand puppet to take home. Adult Events Fridays 26 January, 23 February, 23 March, 27 April, 25 May Craft and Chat 10.30am-12.30pm. 3, including tea or coffee. Meet like-minded crafters, learn a new skill, and enjoy a cup of tea in the relaxed setting of Weaver Hall Museum s café. There will be demonstrations and projects to work on. Suitable for all levels of experience. Wednesday 31 January Museums of Cheshire 3-4pm, with a complimentary tea or coffee from 2.30pm There are more than twenty wonderful museums in Cheshire, with displays of everything from art and archaeology to chemistry and canals, from schools and salt to mills and mansions. Tom Hughes, chair of the Museums of Cheshire group, will showcase some of our area s amazing collections and hidden gems. Friday 23 Sunday 25 February From Predudice to Pride: A Celebration of LGBT History in Cheshire Weaver Hall hosts a range of activities this weekend including an exhibition, film screenings in our Regalette Cinema and book readings, to celebrate LGBT History Month. Call the museum on to find out more. Organised by Silver Rainbows Wednesday 28 February The Danny 3-4pm, with a complimentary tea or coffee from 2.30pm The Daniel Adamson is a 1903 steam ship restored with the help of 3.8 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the enthusiasm of volunteers who worked on the project for thirteen years. Come and hear the intriguing story behind this steam ship, including its impact upon maritime and social history.

16 16 West Cheshire Museums Exhibitions and Events Adult Events Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse, Northwich Saturday 24 March Ha'penny Messages: Preview Event 2-4pm. Free. Join us for a preview of the Ha penny Messages exhibition. From 2-3pm bring along your Victorian and Edwardian postcards for identification by Linda Clarke from Cheshire Archives. From 3-4pm the exhibition s guest-curator Alan Carr, Chairman of Visual Arts Cheshire, will give a talk explaining how the Ha penny Messages exhibition came about. Wednesday 28 March Professor Mace Wednesday 25 April Infantry Training during the Great War 3-4pm, with a complimentary tea or coffee from 2.30pm There are often misconceptions about British Army training during the Great War, in particular that this was generally scant for the infantry. In reality, training was usually extensive, well designed, often specialist and constantly changing to reflect developments in situation, tactics and weaponry. This talk will explore the training that British infantrymen received and how this evolved during the war. Friday 27 April Lawrence of Arabia in Northwich pm. 5. Lawrence of Arabia, as Aircraftsman Shaw, came to Northwich in March 1934 to work for three weeks at W.J. Yarwood s boat yard on the River Weaver. Join us for two illustrated talks to find out more about his time in Cheshire and his legacy. Wednesday 30 May Watling Street 3-4pm, with a complimentary tea or coffee from 2.30pm Find out the history behind this famous 'Roman road' and why it is more than one road, and indeed why it was a road several hundred years before the Roman Empire even existed. 3-4pm, with a complimentary tea or coffee from 2.30pm Who was the real Professor Mace, charlatan or hero? Find out all about this Victorian adventurer with Colin Mann.

17 West Cheshire Museums Exhibitions and Events 17 Lion Salt Works, Northwich Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6ES The Lion Salt Works is a restored historic open-pan salt making site in the village of Marston, beside the Trent and Mersey Canal and close to the remarkable Anderton Boat Lift. This 10 million project opened in 2015 and was voted the UK's Best Heritage project in the 2016 National Lottery Awards. It offers a fascinating journey through the life of the country s last open-pan salt works. When exploring the site and its restored buildings, you will discover how the Salt Works operated and the impact of salt on mid-cheshire s people, economy and landscape. Your visit will also set the scene for a wider exploration of the footpaths, waterways and attractions of the adjacent Northwich Woodlands and the Weaver Valley. Admission Adult 6.25, concession 5.50, child 4, family (2+2) 15.20, concession family (1+3) 14, adult annual pass 18, family annual pass (2+2 or 1+3) 50. Free access to café, gift shop, butterfly garden, play area, canal towpath and car park. Museum open Tuesday Sunday 10.30am-5pm. Play area and butterfly garden open daily 9am-5.20pm. Open 30 March and all Bank Holiday Mondays. General Enquiries Room Hire and Group Bookings Find us on Facebook: Weaver Hall Museum and Lion Salt Works Follow us on Website: Support us The Lion Salt Works Trust offers vital support including technical and historical advice, project and grounds development, visitor tours and a regular publication. To become a Saltie contact ngkhunt21@gmail.com. Volunteers Please see all West Cheshire Museums volunteering roles on the website museums.co.uk. Disabled access Full independent access is available across the whole site.

18 18 West Cheshire Museums Exhibitions and Events Exhibitions Lion Salt Works, Northwich Exhibitions Spring 2018 SALT: A Virtual Reality Dance Piece SALT is an immersive dance piece, inspired by the history of the Lion Salt Works and presented in 360 virtual reality. Put on one of the VR headsets and step into an industrial environment, created by dance artist and choreographer Martin Hylton. Commissioned as part of the MeetingPoint2 Programme, run by contemporary art agency Arts&Heritage and funded by Arts Council England s Museum Resilience Fund 13 February 29 April The Fabric of Industry: A Photographic Investigation of Industrial Materials Professional photographer Derek Randall has created an exhibition highlighting the effects of producing salt on the Lion Salt Works itself. This innovative project shows the microscopic worlds hidden within the fabric of the site. When printed at scale, the detail takes on colour and beauty which goes un-noticed to the naked eye and creates worlds in the imagination of the viewer. Printed onto aluminium, using cutting-edge technology, the images truly reflect their industrial subjects. Sponsored by INOVYN 1 May - 15 July Little Leigh and Jabez Thomson Until 11 February Plastic Fantastic? Polythene was discovered in 1933 by Reginald Gibson and Eric Fawcett at the ICI Winnington laboratories. This volunteer-led exhibition, supported by the Royal Society s Local Heroes fund, celebrates the individuals who made the discovery and its important contribution to the modern world. It also explores the contemporary environmental issues around the use of polythene and its significance in everyday life. The church at Little Leigh, about three miles from Lion Salt Works, was built in 1878 from bricks, tiles and decorative friezes manufactured in Northwich by the firm of Jabez Thompson. The exhibition explores the mystery of the reredos of the Last Supper, which shows an upturned salt cellar with salt spilled on the table, hinting at a connection with the local Cheshire salt industry. This community-led exhibition explores the links between brick works, decorative art, and the Lion Salt Works. Little Leigh Church will be open 11am-4pm every Saturday from 12 May 14 July

19 West Cheshire Museums Exhibitions and Events 19 Family Events Lion Salt Works, Northwich Family Events Children s activities are aimed at 4 to 12 years unless otherwise stated. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact for group bookings. There is a suggested donation or charge for most events and activities. If you would also like to go round the Lion Salt Works museum and historic core, usual admission charges apply. Tuesday 20 & Wednesday 21 February Winter Landscapes 10.30am-4pm. Suggested donation 2. February is famously a cold month, with frost on the ground and the occasional dusting of snow. Come and join in as we make some stunning winter landscape artwork to mark this chilly month Saturday 17 March Where s My Igloo Gone? pm. Adult 6.50, under , family tickets available: book at Lion Salt Works or visit ruraltouringarts. Suitable for children aged 5+ and their families. Oolik is an ordinary girl who goes on an extraordinary adventure to save her igloo home. On her way she meets some exciting friends to help her including YOU! Journey into a dazzling, icy world of soaring snow geese, pet husky dogs, starry nights, and the kind of cold that makes your skin tingle. With enchanting live music, it s a fun, magical experience for all the family, showing that when we work together anything can happen! A Big Imaginations event supported by Cheshire Rural Touring Arts Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 4 April Watching Spring 10.30am-4pm. Suggested donation 2. Spring is here, and we have lots of fun activities linked to the nature and wildlife around Lion Salt Works. Come and join us as we celebrate the start of spring, and learn how to help wildlife thrive in your garden. Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 April Spring Animals pm. Suggested donation 2. Come and join us as we create some artwork based on the cute animals you find in the fields at springtime Thursday 10 & Friday 11 May Oh! What a Lovely War pm. Free, but book in advance at Lion Salt Works The HND and Level 3 BTEC students from Warrington & Vale Royal College commemorate the ending of the First World War with this production of Joan Littlewoods famous 1969 musical Oh! What A Lovely War. This is the final assessed piece of the year for the HND students, who are responsible for directing and acting as well as every aspect of the production. The show will be supported with the students work investigating the background of Northwich and Warrington s role in the First World War.

20 20 West Cheshire Museums Exhibitions and Events Family Events Lion Salt Works, Northwich Sunday 13 May Salt Sunday: A Celebration of Salt pm. Suggested donation for activities Communities and industries have flourished from the salt reserves beneath our feet. In partnership with the Salt of the Earth network, the day includes a family-friendly mix of interactive art, salt-making, music, science experiments, a talk from the Bishop of Birkenhead, and a community drama event created by Mr and Mrs Theatre Company. The event also introduces our latest exhibition celebrating the terracotta reredos made by Jabez Thomson for Little Leigh Church. theatre. Friday 18 May Ensonglopedia of Science pm Adult 9, under , family tickets available: book at Lion Salt Works or visit ruraltouringarts. This fast-past, hugely entertaining and utterly enlightening evening will captivate anyone, from age 7 upwards, with a passing interest in understanding this Universe of ours. Ensonglopedia of Science is a new show by John Hinton, multiaward-winning creator of musical comedies about Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein and Marie Curie. A song about science for each letter of the alphabet. Expect atoms, black holes, cells, DNA and essentially everything else. Expect the unexpected. And expect it to rhyme. Event supported by Cheshire Rural Touring Arts. Photo by Alex Brenner Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 May Salt Science 10.30am-4pm. Suggested donation 2. Salt can be used in lots of different scientific experiments. Come and join us as we have a go at some experiments and be amazed by science! Friday 1 June Make a Little Leigh Terracotta Tile 10.30am-12.30pm & 2-4pm. Suggested donation 2. See if you can spot the differences between the orginal painting and the amazing terracotta sculpture of The Last Supper. Then recreate a small section of the scene in clay. Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 May Live and Local 12noon till late. Free. Family festival and fun day with outdoor stage, live music, children s activities, stalls, licensed bar and hot food, and much more. This community event is a traditional village fête with a contemporary twist, as it will also feature local live bands on stage during the day.

21 West Cheshire Museums Exhibitions and Events 21 Family & Adult Events Lion Salt Works, Northwich Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 June Heritage Transport Festival 10.30am-5pm. Suggested donation 2. This very evocative festival of a bygone era gives visitors an opportunity to imagine what vintage transport would have been like in its heyday. Visitors can enjoy seeing a range of transport vehicles from the 19th and 20th centuries, including traction engines, miniature steam engines, working narrow boats, vintage cars and commercial vehicles. There will also be a series of themed children s activities over the weekend. Adult Events Sunday 21 January Brass Band and the Making of Music pm. Suggested donation 2. Wake up the year with traditional nostalgia and contemporary arrangements performed by the City of Chester Band. This event will show how musical director Ewan Easton MBE rehearses the band with techniques for a winning performance. Friday 23 & Saturday 24 March A Series of Unscrupulous Events, Part IV pm. 15, book in advance at Lion Salt Works Join us on the Quest, a mysterious adventure through the Portal on a time-travelling journey to solve another unscrupulous event! Free light refreshments. Saturday 21 April Beginners Photographic Workshop: The Fabric of Industry 12noon-4pm. 10: information and bookings at /workshops or call Join professional photographer Derek Randall, and learn how to take better pictures with any camera! Suitable for beginners who are interested in improving their technique or making their images stand out. Friday 27 April Bluebells and Lions Meet at Marbury Country Park at 10am. 5 group admission to Lion Salt Works includes free guided tour. Pre-booking essential, contact Marbury Park on or chris.moseley@cheshirewest.gov.uk. Refresh your cultural wellbeing on this two-hour walk to the Lion Salt Works, with a chance to take in a guided tour of the museum and grab some light refreshments. Then walk back to Marbury Country Park to take in the Bluebell carpet spectacular.

22 22 West Cheshire Museums Exhibitions and Events Diary Key January Sunday 21 Brass Band and the Making of Music Friday 26 Craft and Chat Wednesday 31 Museums of Cheshire February Saturday 17 Chinese Lanterns Saturday 17 Chinese New Year Crafts Monday 19 Abstract Paper Things Tuesday 20 Winter Landscapes Tuesday 20 Emoji Badges Wednesday 21 Keyrings Wednesday 21 Winter Landscapes Wednesday 21 Fossils Rock! Grosvenor Museum Chester History & Heritage Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse Lion Salt Works Thursday 22 Keyrings Thursday 22 Tiaras and Monocles Friday 23 Craft and Chat Friday 23 Prologue to World Book Day Friday 23 From Predudice to Pride Saturday 24 From Predudice to Pride Sunday 25 From Predudice to Pride Wednesday 28 Aelfflaed, Abbess of Whitby Wednesday 28 The Danny March Saturday 3 Civilisations: Roman Stones Gallery Tour Sunday 4 Sybil Song Sunday Tuesday 6 Civilisations: The People of Roman Chester Wednesday 7 Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians Thursday 8 Right Here, Right Now: Exhibition Tour Saturday 10 Civilisations: Roman Stones Gallery Tour Wednesday 14 Women, Death and Power in the Viking Age Friday 16 Carry on Curating Saturday 17 Where s My Igloo Gone? Wednesday 21 Towards the Light: Exhibition Tour Friday 23 Craft and Chat Friday 23 A Series of Unscrupulous Events, Part IV Saturday 24 Latin for Beginners Saturday 24 Ha penny Messages: Preview Event Saturday 24 A Series of Unscrupulous Events, Part IV Wednesday 28 Art Class: Acrylics in Gallery Two Wednesday 28 Professor Mace Saturday 31 Hop Saturday 31 Fabergé Eggs April Tuesday 3 Watching Spring Tuesday 3 The Jungle Book Tuesday 3 Strips and Stripes Wednesday 4 Clay Baby Dinosaurs

23 West Cheshire Museums Exhibitions and Events 23 Diary Wednesday 4 Watching Spring Wednesday 4 Roman Springtime Thursday 5 Clay Baby Dinosaurs Thursday 5 Hop Thursday 5 Easter Icons Saturday 7 The Jungle Book Tuesday 10 Spring Animals Tuesday 10 Hop Tuesday 10 Cityscapes Wednesday 11 Endless Landscapes Wednesday 11 Spring Animals Wednesday 11 Live Art Thursday 12 Endless Landscapes Thursday 12 The Jungle Book Thursday 12 Spyglass Colour Wheel Saturday 14 Slow Art Day Saturday 14 Hop Sunday 15 Slow Art Day Wednesday 18 Icon to Red Square: A History of Russian Art Saturday 21 Roman Britain: A Tale of Two Queens Saturday 21 Beginners Photographic Workshop Wednesday 25 Russia and the European Avant-Garde Wednesday 25 Infantry Training during the Great War Friday 27 Bluebells and Lions Friday 27 Craft and Chat Friday 27 Lawrence of Arabia in Northwich May Wednesday 2 Cat s Cradle: a scenic tour of my life s work Thursday 10 Oh! What A Lovely War Friday 11 Oh! What A Lovely War Sunday 13 Salt Sunday Friday 18 Ensonglopedia of Science Saturday 19 Live and Local Sunday 20 Live and Local Monday 21 Dementia Awareness Week Tuesday 22 Dementia Awareness Week Thursday 24 Memories of Weddings in Chester Friday 25 Craft and Chat Tuesday 29 Salt Science Tuesday 29 Steampunk Jewellery Wednesday 30 Glove Puppets Wednesday 30 Salt Science Wednesday 30 Historic Sports Day Wednesday 30 Watling Street Thursday 31 Glove Puppets Thursday 31 Giant Paper Flowers June Friday 1 Make a Little Leigh Terracotta Tile Friday s Fashion Saturday 9 Heritage Transport Festival Sunday 10 Heritage Transport Festival

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