January 2008

The Imaginators

Central Library, North Hill
21, 22, 29 and 30 January, 10am to 11am

Run by the Museum, these fun, free sessions are aimed specifically at the under fives and their carers and include creative activities, games, songs and stories based on our collections and exhibitions.

Places are limited so advance booking is essential. Please telephone 01752 304665 or email us to reserve your place(s) and for more information.

Museum Fifteenth International Concert Series

Judith Hall, flute and Craig Ogden, guitar
Sherwell United Church, North Hill (maximum 100 seated).
Thursday 24 January, 1pm

Between these two splendid artists, there is a natural affinity which makes their performances together quite extraordinary. They have performed as a duo throughout the UK and as far as the Bahamas. Composers will include Rodrigo, Poulenc, Villa-Lobos and Guilani.

Tickets are £6 each (no concessions) which includes a programme and can be purchased from Vibes Music, 19 Mayflower Street or by post. For postal orders please send a stamped self addressed envelope to Plymouth City Museum, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AJ, with a cheque made payable to 'Plymouth City Council'. Any unsold tickets will be available on the door.

For further information contact Jeanie Moore on 01752 304774 or 01752 770345 or email JeanieMooreMVO@aol.com. Alternatively, visit our concert page.

Crossing the Tamar:
Tales of Mystery and Wisdom from Devon and Cornwall

Children’s Section, Waterstones, Drake Circus Shopping Mall
Saturday 26 January, 10am, 11am, 12 noon, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm

Join professional storyteller David Heathfield as the Museum launches its' National Storytelling Week events at Waterstones in the Drake Circus Shopping Mall.

Free, interactive storytelling sessions for anyone aged 4 and up will run throughout the day at the times listed above. Each session will last for 20 minutes and all children who attend will receive a free goody bag.

Admission is free but places must be booked in advance by calling 01752 304774.

Giant Reminiscence Day

Plymouth Lower Guildhall, Royal Parade
Tuesday 29 January, 1.30pm to 3.30pm

A special story-based event for care and residential homes and sheltered housing units.

Come and join in the fun with an afternoon of musical entertainment and reminisce about the good old days with the Museum’s Community and Outreach Team.

Admission is free but places must be booked in advance by calling 01752 304771.

Where Do You Live? Storytelling Session

Children's Library, North Hill
Wednesday 30 January, 1.30pm to 2.30pm

A wacky, interactive story telling event for children aged 4 and up.

Admission is free but places must be booked in advance by calling the Museum on 01752 304774.