Steam and Saddles in Shipston
Warwickshire County Council’s Museum on the Move bus will be making a stop at Shipston-on-Stour Primary School to teach children a thing or two about travel.
A special workshop called Steam and Saddles from 10am-12pm on Wednesday 5 August will explore the many different ways people travelled to their holidays in the past and children will get to make their own rubber band car.
Steam and Saddles is part of a weekly programme of summer activities being organised by the County Council’s Heritage Education department.
Rebecca Williams, from Warwickshire County Council’s Heritage Education, said: “We would urge families in Shipston to come and join the fun - you never know how far your elastic band car might propel you!”
On Wednesday 12 August, children are invited to ‘Model-a-saurus’ where they will journey through time to investigate fossils, learn about dinosaurs in Jurassic Britain and make model dinosaurs to take home. The following weeks include Beside the Seaside with Punch and Judy and Brilliant Bees where you can take bee hand puppets home.
Rebecca Williams added: “These events are all about bringing everything from fossils to fascinating photographs to life and we have a treasure trove of objects and artefacts to amaze and inspire.”
The Shipston events take place on the Museum on the Move bus – so there is also a great opportunity to explore the current exhibition, ‘Our Games Story’.
Heritage Education’s friendly helpers will be on hand to help children get inspired by the objects and discover the history behind the weekly themes.
There is no need to book a place, just drop in. The activity costs £2.50 per child or £1 for 5s and under. All ages are welcome, but children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
You can find out more about this event and many others at http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritgeeducation or by telephone on 01926 412069.